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Subject: Re: Re: Yuppies
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Date: Tue, 30-Apr-85 08:11:08 EDT
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> 
> Examples of contrasts:
> 
> Yuppies own BMWs, Volvos, etc.
> Gruppies still own the same beat-up VW Bug.
> 
> Yuppies listen to Fleetwood Mac, Lionel Ritchie, Kenny Rogers, etc.
> Gruppies still listen to the Grateful Dead.
> 
> Yuppies do cocaine.
> Gruppies are still doing whatever it was they were doing 15 years ago.
> 	(Even if they've abstained, they still have the flashbacks)
> 
> Yuppie stereo systems contain the finest audiophile components in sleekly
> 	designed rack-mounted cabinets.
> Gruppies may have the same sorts of systems, but they are mounted on wooden
> 	boards supported by cinder blocks. (Under which they keep their
> 	Grateful Dead albums.)
> 
> Yuppie residences contain all sorts of modern furniture.
> Gruppie residences contain the same furniture used back when they were
> 	in school, loaned (?) to them by their parents.
> 
> Yuppies eat Le Menu's cooked in their microwaves.
> Gruppies eat only that which is "organic".  Like Fritos.
> 
> Yuppie bookshelves are stocked with tomes like "Megatrends", "In Search of
> 	Excellence", "The One Minute Manager", and "How to Make a Killing in
> 	the Stock Market"
> Gruppie bookshelves (also consisting of wooden boards supported by
> 	cinder blocks) contain books like "Sun Signs", "Zen and the Art
> 	of Motorcycle Maintenance", "Steal This Book".  And "How to Make a
> 	Killing in the Stock Market".
> 
> Yuppies live in condos or townhouses, or they rent apartments.
> Gruppies rent houses.
> 
> 	Rich Rosen	ihnp4!pyuxd!rlr

Guess I'm a Gruppie!!
Except that I never owned a book like "Sun Signs" as I have always considered
astrology a bunch of nonsense. And I still don't care about "How to make
a Killing in the Stock Market".  How those Yuppies would want a
"One Minute" book baffles me: what's the point?  Give me "Kapital:
Volumes I,II, & III" anyday!
                tim sevener   whuxl!orb