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Jason Patrick David's avatar

Is it true during Wallace’s Bebop years he drove around LA in a convertible with a siamese cat on his shoulders in full Zoot suite attire?

Tosh Berman's avatar

Yes. That was my mom's first time she saw him. Wallace's mom was allergic to cats, so Wallace had to take his pet cat everywhere with him.

Jason Patrick David's avatar

Growing up in the south bay surf scene our language was our own. Different dialects for each of the beach cities. “Dude” was never part our language.

Tosh Berman's avatar

"Surf" language is fascinating as well. Is there a dictionary of "Surf" slang from the 50s/60s/ and onward?

Jason Patrick David's avatar

I’m not sure about a written on surf slang. Let you know if I come across anything.

Tosh Berman's avatar

it must be documented and noted!

Elspeth Cherry's avatar

I hope to hear Tosh Talk some of that polari-jive some day!

Tosh Berman's avatar

In about a year, I'll have the Jive/Polari talk down.

Elspeth Cherry's avatar

I like this one:

"HORNE: But did you manage to drag yourself up on deck?

JULIAN: Ooh, no, we dressed quite casual...."

Simon Sweetman's avatar

Love this !

donald brackett's avatar

Fabulousity!