I’ve always seen literal maps showing what’s what. Sounds like maybe none of the Gumps could read. But even so, wouldn’t you learn to tell the shapes apart? It shouldn’t keep surprising you over and over.
Well, it was just a fictional movie and it’s just a joke. So people can interpret however they like. I seem to remember the “map” being underneath the lid. Providing an actual layout of the chocolate in reference to the box. Cards were on top and usually “gift card” where you find out who sent it to you.
I was mostly stuck on how that joke is older than most people on this site. Definitely not a shower thought. And seeing it written out it ages it even worse.
It’s fine, everyone can laugh. I’m not trying to be the fun police. Just a thought I had while reading this in the shower.
I was mostly stuck on how that joke is older than most people on this site
I wouldn’t be so sure about that. I’m pretty sure that Lemmy skews older to such a degree that most users are my side of 35 and the movie is “only” 30 years old 😁
No. I’m saying this is a joke, not a shower thought. It’s an old joke that’s been around in various forms for decades.
Your version written out just makes less sense the more I looked at it. Especially since we are talking about the 50s and older era of chocolate shops.
Anyway. Decided to apply a bit a pressure because of lack of originality. Carry on with your internet points. Good day.
You need to rethink that.
Yes, but that has nothing to do with his mom telling it to him as a child. Which is why he tells it to other people later in his life.
The quote is “mama always said, life is like …. “. Isn’t that card traditionally a note? Not a chocolate map last time I checked.
I’ve always seen literal maps showing what’s what. Sounds like maybe none of the Gumps could read. But even so, wouldn’t you learn to tell the shapes apart? It shouldn’t keep surprising you over and over.
Well, it was just a fictional movie and it’s just a joke. So people can interpret however they like. I seem to remember the “map” being underneath the lid. Providing an actual layout of the chocolate in reference to the box. Cards were on top and usually “gift card” where you find out who sent it to you.
I was mostly stuck on how that joke is older than most people on this site. Definitely not a shower thought. And seeing it written out it ages it even worse.
It’s fine, everyone can laugh. I’m not trying to be the fun police. Just a thought I had while reading this in the shower.
I wouldn’t be so sure about that. I’m pretty sure that Lemmy skews older to such a degree that most users are my side of 35 and the movie is “only” 30 years old 😁
it was a joke
… So you’re upset that I said card instead of map? Really? Whatever. Round here it’s a little card.
No. I’m saying this is a joke, not a shower thought. It’s an old joke that’s been around in various forms for decades.
Your version written out just makes less sense the more I looked at it. Especially since we are talking about the 50s and older era of chocolate shops.
Anyway. Decided to apply a bit a pressure because of lack of originality. Carry on with your internet points. Good day.
Wasn’t the part with him telling other people that set in the 80s or 90s?
You need to rethink that. Yes, but that has nothing to do with his mom telling it to him as a child. Which is why he tells it to other people later in his life.
I guarantee you 100% it’s a showerthought.
I said Good Day Sir!
I’ve seen them in recent years, but I haven’t always seen the maps.
You’ve always had the iconic Whitman’s sampler, haven’t you?
Are there other boxes of chocolates?
None that matter.
Except maybe Sees. Not a big fan of the company but I’ve had some great chocolate assortments from them.
Momma told him that so he wouldn’t feel bad being unable to read it.
All the cards I’ve seen always had pictures and text of what’s what.