September 23, 2008

Zoom Back With Bernadette

For years I’ve been using my stunning arm twirling trick to astonish the boys.

“Moms can do anything.  We can see out the back of our heads, we can curl our tongues, and we can make our arms pass through each other without a single drop of blood spilling to the floor,” I’d say, demonstrating.  “Too bad you have a penis instead of bosoms and will never be able to do this.”

My secret was revealed when Bill came in and saw me standing in the kitchen, arms awhirl, while the boys watched, flabbergasted.

“Hey, I can do that,” Bill said, and he did, thus ruining my line about the power of breasts.

Of course, then all the boys had to master the skill, so we taught them.

But no one teaches it as well as Bernadette did back in the days of Zoom.

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10 Responses to “Zoom Back With Bernadette”

1. September 23rd, 2008 at 9:28 am, Charlie on PA Tpk Says:

   Good heavens! I remember ZOOM, back in the day, not anything like it is today.

   To this day I can still recite the box number and zip code in Boston, Mass…

   that’s Z double-O M, box 350, Boston Mass, oh-two-one-three-four….

   Charlie on PA Tpk’s last blog post..I’ll drink to that!

2. September 23rd, 2008 at 9:32 am, Domestic Chicky Says:

   I knew exactly what you were talking about when I read the title! I have yet do dazzle my dudes with that awesome skill, but I think it’s high time. Next thing you know, you’ll be teaching them Ubbi-dubbi!

   Domestic Chicky’s last blog post..The Women

3. September 23rd, 2008 at 9:42 am, Catherine Says:

   I cannot curl my tongue. Does that mean I need to turn in the bosoms?

   Catherine’s last blog post..Little Boy Blue

4. September 23rd, 2008 at 9:45 am, Headless Mom Says:

   Totally my favorite show as a kid. Bernadette was my inspiration for choosing “Bernadette” as my ‘french name’ for French class in Junior High. Thanks for the blast from the past!

   Headless Mom’s last blog post..Meet Our Headless Friends

5. September 23rd, 2008 at 11:37 am, candy Says:

   OMG! I can’t tell you how many people I’ve done that for…my kids remain unfazed, but grownups have marveled for years!

   Thanks for that trip down memory lane.

   candy’s last blog post..Kjarma’s a Bjitch

6. September 23rd, 2008 at 11:55 am, karyn Says:

   And here I was thinking, well, hey, I have tatas til Tuesday here, I should have this sucker locked and loaded. But no. Mostly I twisted an elbow and smacked myself in the forehead. I’m going back to bed.

   karyn’s last blog post..Sharp Dressed Man

7. September 23rd, 2008 at 5:13 pm, Bhamdining Says:

   Actually, if your bosoms are too big, they’ll get in the way of this trick!! I’ll have to show the video to my 6-year-old, she’ll love it.

   Bhamdining’s last blog post..Richard Leigh To Perform At Veranda Friday

8. September 23rd, 2008 at 7:49 pm, Jenni D Says:

   Oh my goodness! I loved Zoom. My brothers made fun of me for it. They had nicknames for everyone on Zoom. The only one I remember is Neil was called Spidey. I even sent fan mail, asking for an autographed picture of Bernadette. I got Ann’s instead. Hmph. Boy was I ticked off!
   Thanks for reminding me of the arm trick– I’m off to wow my clan!

9. September 23rd, 2008 at 10:11 pm, Kelly Says:

   That’s ZOOM! Z-double oh M! Box 350, Boston Mass! 0,2,1,3,4!!
   Wow - thanks for bringing back some of my brain cells!

   That is a great endorsement for memorizing little “ditties” to help you remember things. Except all that makes me remember is that show, ZOOM. Came on right after Electric Company, right?

10. September 26th, 2008 at 12:28 pm, Joy East of theKingdom Says:

    Hey I can do that too! That and the Alphebet Game (slap, clap, snap, snap: slap, clap, snap, snap…)

    I really loved ZOOM

    Just seems like yesterday…sing it with me

    Zoom, zoom, zooma, zoom…
    Zooma, zooma, zooma, zoom

    Come on give a try…
    We’re gonna show you just why…
    We’re gonna teach you to fly - high!

    We’re gonna zooooommmm
    Come on and zoom, zoom
    We’re gonna zooooooommm
    Come on and zoom, zoom…

    Joy East of theKingdom’s last blog post..Have You Forgotten (Repost)