Rafe Hollister Sings
As a child I was led to believe that four letter word was as bad as the other four letter words. Maybe what is shocking to some it that some think Rafe cursed while using I the word. I don't know. When I was a kid, and now I understand, it was just that some adults in my environment didnt like the sound of children cursing and using even the more mild forms of four letter words. I even got reprehended for saying "Oh crap". What about saying Oh Nuts! ? Interestingly enough, it was the same adults in my environment who cursed too often and unnecessarily. Even then I thought that. I think what we are questioning is akin to Andy reprimanding Opie for saying "snoot full", when referring to Otis being drunk. My other thought is that there was a lot of things in Mayberry that I am surprised that do not bring up the same "moral" issues. They would have even more validly than someone saying ach e double L. Like the song Salty Dog for instance. Ever researched that song? Maybe I should start taking notes like Barney would, and get back to you all with an "official report". If things may seem risqué or questionable on a moral basis, I think it was done to prove a point and in good taste, meaning and with "modesty". It disheartens me a bit to see moulages being made in Mayberry, or things in general, being taken out of context. And yes my education was worth every penny. ;-) Patty Haley aka "Millie" San Diego, CA _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list [email protected] http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
