Smackdown - Camelot 2008 v. Camelot 1960

Presenting the President of the United States and the First Family - for your pleasure in advance!



In 1960, America was coming through a new era, with new challenges as the Cold War accelerated past the old threats of fascism and the Nazis, and eventual Nuclear War with the Soviet Union or China seemed imminent. But it was also all about the new age, a new look for America, and a beautiful First Family that spawned a new American empire. As that era of our history comes to a close, a new post-9/11 era ushers in a new look again for America, with newer threats like the War on Terror which now eclispes the old Cold War threats. And it too is also about the new age, a new look for America, and a beautiful First Family that hopefully will spawn a new American global community of peace. Above is the look of that family.

And here's a look at that new family that ushered in the previous modern era:



Note the similarities, almost as if they were reincarnated. Also note little Carolyn in this picture. She's now a kingmaker for Barack. Hey, who knew?

What irony. What destiny. Carolyn truly gets it. I think it's safe to say this is what mom and dad would have wanted.

Cultural comparisons of the two Camelots:

1960 - Chubby Checker, Elvis (let's do the twist)
2008 - Radiohead, Lil Wayne (lollipop girl)

1960 - meatloaf, cabbage, Uncle Ben's rice, green beans - courtesy A&P
2008 - free range chicken, arugula salad, hummus w/garlic - courtesy Whole Foods

1960 - Ford, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Studebaker
2008 - Toyota, Mercedes, BMW, Lexus

1960 - Waldorf Astoria
2008 - The W

1960 - 25" Color console TV in a prominent corner of the living room
2008 - 42" HDTV flatscreen on the wall

1960 - Hi-test premium 98 octane for the V8
2008 - Ethanol biofuels for the hybrid

1960 - reefers
2008 - estacy

1960 - Greyhound
2008 - JetBlue

1960 - Marilyn Monroe (now dead)
2008 - Scarlett Johanssen (now off the market)

1960 - Canadian Club, Manechewitz Cream White Concord
2008 - Grey Goose, Frances Ford Coppola Malbec

Y'know what they say - some things change. What they forgot to say is, some things will never stay the same. But what we now know is, some things just get reincarnated. Or as we say in 2008, recycled, and go green.