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Click on the graphics below to peek at excerpted material from ‘Atlanta Translated Into English’ a brochure written for an Atlanta convention and ‘Southern Lifestyles’, an Atlanta magazine. Hope you enjoy!
Ruth Letowsky
Excerpt …
(Back to Top)To Whom Are You Speaking?
Wasn’t it yesterday when I was asked for my ID because I wasn’t credible enough to be
served a drink, or even drive a car? …And when was it that my physician blithely penned in ‘arthritis’ on my medical chart – instead of chicken pox?…
My Do List and I were in the ice cream section of the supermarket, valiantly seeking coffee ice cream. The 20 something clerk offered assistance …
‘That’s all right, ma’am. It’s my job helping you people."…
"YOU PEOPLE"? And then it hit me. Oh, surely he didn’t mean THAT!…
The cashier, turned to me with the amount and elatedly stated, ‘And you qualify, of course, for the Senior Citizens’ Discount!" I wanted to smack her with my bran flakes! …
Do I plan to go gently into that good night? No, not if they wish to see my Senior Citizens’ ID… '
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'Here are just a few of the facts, painstakingly extracted from
Atlantans
- All directions start with, ‘Go down Peachtree …
- Most Atlanta girls do not wear hoop skirts.
- Atlantans only know their way home and their way to work.
- Most Atlanta homes have inside plumbing.
- No one lives in Atlanta. Everyone commutes from neighboring states.
- Information Operators do not understand the words, "Hurry" or "Emergency". These words only arouse antagonism, resentment, and speeded-up slowness.
- If you’re standing on a corner and a MARTA bus stops, you’re expected to get on: and - go somewhere.
- All authentic Southern girls have two first names, i.e., Lula Mae.
- Southern Streakers Stroll.'
