Anonymous
Post 06/30/2022 16:28     Subject: Did people really used to punch each other at the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in traffic?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OKG I hated this whole thing. I just hate any kind of “game” that involves hurting people, scaring people or ridiculing people. And then people say “oh, lighten up—it’s just fun!” Ranks right up there with bra snapping, IMHO. Jerky games for jerks.


Shouldn't you be streaming Gen Z wimp rock on Spotify instead of posting on here with grownups?


I agree with the pp and I am a grown up!


I am the PP and I’m 50 years old so pretty damn grown up myself. I still hate any “game” that involves punching, hitting, mockery, bra snapping, etc. Really it was always pissy people doing it that then would say “oh, you can’t take a joke” if you said “hey—don’t hit me!” I weighed 90 pounds in in HS so maybe that was part of it, but I really do hate this kind of stuff.


You are insufferable
Anonymous
Post 06/30/2022 16:27     Subject: Did people really used to punch each other at the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in traffic?

Teenage son and I still play Punchbuggy! No punch backs!
Anonymous
Post 06/30/2022 16:16     Subject: Re:Did people really used to punch each other at the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in traffic?

We also did something called "Indian Burns" and some slapping game where you made a mark with ink on the back of your hands and your sister tried to slap you until it rubbed off...

Fun times, the 70s...!
Anonymous
Post 06/30/2022 16:15     Subject: Did people really used to punch each other at the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in traffic?

Anonymous wrote:It’s called Slug Bug, people.


Lol, thank you for saying this! I was beginning to question everything with all these Punch Bugs and Punch Buggies. Clearly Slug Bug!
Anonymous
Post 06/30/2022 16:11     Subject: Did people really used to punch each other at the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in traffic?

Anonymous wrote:And holding your breath through a tunnel, stopping the car (briefly) going over a railroad track (though I eventually convinced them that was dangerous), my uncle always honked incessantly through tunnels but that was also annoying!


We held our breath whenever we passed a cemetery, until we passed a white house.

Anonymous
Post 06/30/2022 16:10     Subject: Re:Did people really used to punch each other at the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in traffic?

Punch Bug? Absolutely we did this.

Graduating class of 1985.
Anonymous
Post 06/30/2022 15:44     Subject: Did people really used to punch each other at the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in traffic?

Yes, in the late 80s. Grew up in Pa/Nj
Anonymous
Post 06/30/2022 15:40     Subject: Re:Did people really used to punch each other at the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in traffic?

Slug bug!
Anonymous
Post 06/30/2022 15:25     Subject: Did people really used to punch each other at the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in traffic?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OKG I hated this whole thing. I just hate any kind of “game” that involves hurting people, scaring people or ridiculing people. And then people say “oh, lighten up—it’s just fun!” Ranks right up there with bra snapping, IMHO. Jerky games for jerks.


Shouldn't you be streaming Gen Z wimp rock on Spotify instead of posting on here with grownups?


I agree with the pp and I am a grown up!


I am the PP and I’m 50 years old so pretty damn grown up myself. I still hate any “game” that involves punching, hitting, mockery, bra snapping, etc. Really it was always pissy people doing it that then would say “oh, you can’t take a joke” if you said “hey—don’t hit me!” I weighed 90 pounds in in HS so maybe that was part of it, but I really do hate this kind of stuff.
Anonymous
Post 06/30/2022 15:19     Subject: Did people really used to punch each other at the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in traffic?

Still do. "Punch Buggy [Color!]"
Anonymous
Post 06/30/2022 15:17     Subject: Did people really used to punch each other at the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in traffic?

Anonymous wrote:My kids do this now. Punch buggy no returns!


Punch buggy, no returns! That's exactly how we say it. In Mexico for some funny reason we played Oxxo, no returns while riding the bus or taxi. (Oxxo is like 7-11 in Mexico) Our kids are adults now and we still do it just for fun sometimes.

Anonymous
Post 06/30/2022 15:16     Subject: Re:Did people really used to punch each other at the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in traffic?



Ted Bundy owned one and it was on display in DC for several years.
Anonymous
Post 06/30/2022 15:03     Subject: Re:Did people really used to punch each other at the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in traffic?

It's urban legend, OP. Everyone is lying to you.
Anonymous
Post 06/30/2022 14:42     Subject: Did people really used to punch each other at the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in traffic?

Yes, in CT. I’m fairly certain our parents taught it too us. I’m 42. Definitely not a light tap with my brother/friend group.
Anonymous
Post 06/30/2022 14:40     Subject: Did people really used to punch each other at the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in traffic?

Anonymous wrote:Punch bug! Yes, high school class of 93 and we definitely did it.


Also class of '93. We yelled, "Punch Buggy Blue!" or whatever color it was and punched the person next to you. Siblings and friends.