I Used to Think...

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danie

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I stole this idea from Jimmy Fallon's hashtags topics...thought it would make a good thread.

What did you used to think was true, but now know isn't?

I used to think tennis shoes were "tenna shoes."

Here are some more examples to get you thinking:
 

danie

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When I was little, and we'd go to my mom's parents to visit, my dad would sometimes call my grandmother "Old Fella." I thought this somewhat odd, but, after all, she did seem really old to me. Years later, I found out her real name was Othella.
 

Doc Creed

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When I was little, and we'd go to my mom's parents to visit, my dad would sometimes call my grandmother "Old Fella." I thought this somewhat odd, but, after all, she did seem really old to me. Years later, I found out her real name was Othella.
Othella, I like that name. Omega, Ophelia, Odella...the O names become quite the individual.
 

HollyGolightly

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:lol::lol::lol: Those are great.

When I was in 1st grade and made my first new friend at school, her last name was Ford. I told my mom that my new friend was the President's daughter. I totally believed that.

I used to think that "Brocktued" was a word. I can't spell it but I can say it. It came after shows and an announcer would say "This show was Brocktued by Dial Soap" or whatever they wanted to promoted. I know now, that word was actually "Brought to you by..."

When I was very young, too young for school, I thought what I saw in the mirror was a whole other room. I would sit in front of the mirror and talk to myself, thinking it was a friend who said and did the exact same things I did. I didn't know it was me. I was very weird. I had imaginary friends too: Girlfriend, Chu-Ong, Chu-Nie, and Remy. I don't know if that's how they spelled their names but it's how I said them. My mom took me to a child psychologist who told her I was extraordinarily bright and not worry. I don't know about that.

Do I get the weirdo crown?
 

danie

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:lol::lol::lol: Those are great.

When I was in 1st grade and made my first new friend at school, her last name was Ford. I told my mom that my new friend was the President's daughter. I totally believed that.

I used to think that "Brocktued" was a word. I can't spell it but I can say it. It came after shows and an announcer would say "This show was Brocktued by Dial Soap" or whatever they wanted to promoted. I know now, that word was actually "Brought to you by..."

When I was very young, too young for school, I thought what I saw in the mirror was a whole other room. I would sit in front of the mirror and talk to myself, thinking it was a friend who said and did the exact same things I did. I didn't know it was me. I was very weird. I had imaginary friends too: Girlfriend, Chu-Ong, Chu-Nie, and Remy. I don't know if that's how they spelled their names but it's how I said them. My mom took me to a child psychologist who told her I was extraordinarily bright and not worry. I don't know about that.

Do I get the weirdo crown?
Oh Holly, you are the best weirdo ever!
I couldn't find a crown, but I figured you and I could split this necklace.
10340941_hi
 

HollyGolightly

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I've never done that nottie. However, if I see a car with one headlight I have to tap the dashboard twice with my right hand. I don't know what that's about. It's just a rule.

Oh - and "bad luck forever" if you change the station when Bohemian Rhapsody comes on. My kids even believe that now. And you have to sing it. No just listening for anyone.
 

not_nadine

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I've never done that nottie. However, if I see a car with one headlight I have to tap the dashboard twice with my right hand. I don't know what that's about. It's just a rule.

Oh - and "bad luck forever" if you change the station when Bohemian Rhapsody comes on. My kids even believe that now. And you have to sing it. No just listening for anyone.

Car with one headlight? You gotta punch the person next to you and shout
'ONE EYE JACK' if you spot it first.