+248 It's funny how we complain when a flight is delayed. Back in the day, that distance would take a lifetime to cross, amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Years and years, but not a lifetime. (Sorry, I'm just not a big fan of hyperbole.)

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Back in the day, years and years was a lifetime. (cry2)

by Anonymous 12 years ago

A lifetime is when you're born on the ship and die when you reach shore. I don't think it took anyone who knew the way 40 years to get from one place to another.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

The Jews in the desert.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

"Back in the day" Isn't specific. This could easily be nomadic times before ships.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFZrzg62Zj0&feature=related

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Well, typically once someone hopped on a ship destined for another continent, they never planned on coming back, so in a way it is a lifetime journey

by Anonymous 12 years ago

True. But back then you also weren't expected to be everywhere in 30 minutes or less. You just show up whenever. Miss those days . . .

by Anonymous 12 years ago

You were around before advanced travel?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Yes. I remember the Oregon Trail like it was yesterday.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Good thing you didn't die of dysentery.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Except things aren't like that any more, so we have every right to complain.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

So? Just because in the past it took a long time to travel somewhere, we shouldn't have the right to complain about delays today? We have advanced technology, and we have come to expect that things will be done quickly. I suppose you could also say that, "It's funny how we complain about catching the common cold. Back in the day, you were afraid of catching tuberculosis." Yeah, it's better off today, but it's still annoying when some minor problems occur to us.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Back in the day the average life expectancy was 30 years, but that doesn't mean I can't get mad when I die at age 40

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Actually you can't get mad. Because you'll be dead. troll

by Anonymous 12 years ago

http://files.sharenator.com/thats_the_joke_This_post_is_good_ss_jokes-s452x339-297672-535.jpg

by Anonymous 12 years ago