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Dennis Donovan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-11 06:09 PM
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Grandparents with webcam become new online stars

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_GRANDPARENTS_ON_YOUTUBE?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2011-09-15-18-09-44

McMINNVILLE, Ore. (AP) -- An unsuspecting Oregon couple's ascendance to YouTube stardom happened by accident.

Grandparents Esther and Bruce Huffman unwittingly pressed "record" on their new laptop's web camera in mid-August.

The resulting video, recorded without their knowledge, captures them goofing around, worrying about wrinkles in their faces and questioning whether the camera is working.

Link to YouTube Video: http://youtu.be/FcN08Tg3PWw




awwwwww!:)
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lunatica Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-11 06:13 PM
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1. I adore this photo!
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Dennis Donovan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-11 06:26 PM
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3. You have to see the video...
They are WAY cute in the video!
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Auntie Bush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-11 06:29 PM
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5. Reminds me of my mom and dad. They were kissy face into their 90ies.
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TNLib Donating Member (683 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-11 06:17 PM
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2. Cute couple!
nt
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Exultant Democracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-11 06:27 PM
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4. This becoming a hit says something about our "youth and celebrity" obsessed culture
These gentle people hit us at all types of levels and fulfill many of the basic emotional needs common to us as people and almost entirely ignored by the media.

Clearly there is a huge gulf between us as a people in reality and the way in which we are depicted in the media.
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BeHereNow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-16-11 11:31 PM
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20. Astute and very important observation- you nailed it.
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
BHN
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The Velveteen Ocelot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-11 06:32 PM
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6. At what point in the aging process does one become "cute"?
I see a lot of comments about this video that describe this couple as "cute," and as a soon-to-be old person that kind of bothers me. It seems a bit patronizing and condescending, just the way children are treated when they are doing something unusual. "Oh, look, she's trying on Mommy's shoes, isn't she adorable?" How is that different from, "Oh, look at the old people trying to figure out a webcam, aren't they adorable?" When I'm old, which will be soon, I don't want anyone telling me I'm "cute" if I get flummoxed by technology.
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Dennis Donovan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-11 06:50 PM
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7. apparently, you're not there yet...
...so don't worry. ;-)
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lunatica Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-11 06:53 PM
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8. Grumpy old codger is also something people say
Just yell at everyone to get off your lawn and no one will confuse you with anything cute.



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Exultant Democracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-17-11 03:13 PM
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23. I don't know that guy in the rocker looks cute to me.
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Nye Bevan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-16-11 11:34 PM
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21. That's so adorable that you still post on DU! (nt)
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renate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-17-11 01:26 AM
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22. well, I think in this particular case they *are* cute, regardless of their age
I mean, that guy such is a hoot, and so sweet! His wife is one lucky woman.

I don't think that in this case "cute" is meant condescendingly. They are a really lovely couple, and most of us would apply the descriptive "cute" to any couple who's so sweet to each other.

I definitely see your point, though. "Cute" is often used for older people and I do think it's often kind of patronizing.
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txwhitedove Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-17-11 03:45 PM
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24. Ageing is not for wimps. My age is a constant source of amusement for my kids, and
now grandchildren. "Mom's older than dirt." "You text so SLOW!" And current favorite, the day my daughter rushed to bang on my door asking "Where the hell have you been? I called and you didn't answer." Uh, right here at home, alone, enjoying myself.

I still work, am raising grandchildren and barely 60, so it feels wierd to be treated like I'm already 80+++. I laugh and roll with it because it means they love me.



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RebelOne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-11 07:14 PM
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9. Good Morning America interviewed them today.n/t
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Kingofalldems Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-16-11 06:13 AM
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10. K and R
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-16-11 06:19 AM
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11. This is way cool
Rec
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mistertrickster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-16-11 12:25 PM
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12. Wondered how it got to YouTube . . . turns out the daughter uploaded it.
Edited on Fri Sep-16-11 12:27 PM by mistertrickster
Well, they'll be in a tv commercial soon, no doubt . . .
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Evasporque Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-16-11 01:05 PM
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13. I liked the part where he feels her up....nt
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Dennis Donovan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-16-11 05:55 PM
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16. .
:spray:
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Liberal_in_LA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-16-11 01:07 PM
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14. heard this on news this morning. wanted to watch it. thanks.
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Rhiannon12866 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-16-11 02:06 PM
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15. K&R. Very cool...
The older folks I know aren't even comfortable with computers... :( :hi:
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Dennis Donovan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-16-11 05:56 PM
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17. I got the sense they're "adventurous"
...why, I heard they tried "the pot" once!:wow::rofl:
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Rhiannon12866 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-16-11 11:08 PM
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18. Yikes!
I guess they are! :wow: :hi:
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BeHereNow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-16-11 11:29 PM
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19. Could be my parents... couples aren't like this anymore
None that I know anyway!
These folks act exactly like my parents.
I adore the way my Dad still flirts with my Mom
and how she acts like he is a silly.
Beautiful stuff.
BHN
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