The difference 33 years can make

This typist was alive in 1973, but remembers little of the culture beyond The Partridge Family, DeFranco Family and The Jetsons.

The following circular has much to teach us about the difference 33 years can make. Hold onto your hats, anyone over the age of 45, it's going to be a bumpy ride.

1973: Long hair
2006: Longing for hair

1973: KEG
2006: EKG

1973: Acid rock
2006: Acid reflux

1973: Moving to California because it's cool
2006: Moving to California because it's warm

1973: Trying to look like Liz Taylor
2006: Trying NOT to look like Liz Taylor

1973: Seeds and stems
2006: Roughage

1973: Hoping for a BMW
2006: Hoping for a BM

1973: The Grateful Dead
2006: Dr. Kevorkian

1973: Going to a new, hip joint
2006: Receiving a new hip joint

1973: Rolling Stones
2006: Kidney Stones

1973: Being called into the principal's office
2006: Calling the principal's office

1973: Screw the system
2006: Upgrade the system

1973: Disco
2006: Costco

1973: Parents begging you to get your hair cut
2006: Children begging you to get their heads shaved

1973: Passing the drivers' test
2006: Passing the vision test

1973: Whatever
2006: Depends