Over the years several folks here have chimed in on the subject of why people in cars in Mayberry, even the drivers, get out of the car on the passenger side. This was apparently a common practice in the days when cars had wide bench seats in the front. You see, it was much safer to get out on the side away from traffic, rather than to step out into the street and risk getting struck by an oncoming car. There was even a little jingle which went "curbside, safe side; street side, suicide." It ranks right up there with "walk on the left side after dark, or you'll wind up playin' a harp."
Just now I was watching Family Visit (no, we don't see the squad car's radio in this episode) and Ollie gets riled up when Andy opens his driver's side door when a car is approaching. But if that ain't the consensus view, let's put her to a vote. I'm votin' for yours truly. Yours truly, Paul Mulik _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list [email protected] http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
