The Pipe Dream - Anyone want to share theirs?
July 30th 2007 08:18
Apologies in advance for the self-indulgent nature of this post - but every now and then you need to vent - and I've found that Orbler's are not only an intelligent bunch but also afford a sympathetic - even understanding/non judgemental ear when needed.
For year’s I’ve heard Gen X-ers wax lyrical about Grease, how much they enjoy the music, the vibe, the innocence – the era.
But imagine for a moment a little drive-in diner complete with poodle skirts and bowling shoes, jukeboxes and milkshakes – not exactly high end stuff – but a nice little escape for families with young kids who want to sit down at a booth, order something from the menu and at least imagine (be it ever so Hollywood) what it was like to have lived in the 50’s.
Yep – I can see it now – juke playing 45’s in the corner, big screen toming Olivia and John, burgers being flipped, fries being eaten and coke’s being guzzled – life as it was meant to be.
It’d be a safe haven (for an hour at least) from the stresses of the real world, the relentless deadlines, the upteen traffic lights, the nameless city faces, the endless grey suits, the parlay of lunchtime joggers and speed daters.
The coffee and lunch rush, the quality time crowd, the 'it isn’t my job' troupe, the 'I need it here yesterday' crowd, the I’m feeelllinngg a migrannee coming onnnnnnnnn liiiiffffestylle. . . .
STOP.
Rewind.
Deep Breath . . .
Yep – a 50’s sanctuary of sorts. Perhaps even a restaurant with theme sections for your 60s and 70’s dining experience.
Ahh – pipe dreams
– now to find that mutally minded millionare to fund the whole ‘shebang’.
Anyone out there?
You know what they say – Gold Dreams cost no more than Silver ones.
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Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
I lived in the US in the 80s, and I remember that near us was one of these diners. It even had an outdoor carpark where you could order and the girls would rollerskate your food out to you on a tray that would sit on your car.....just like in the 50's. My sister and I used to love going there.
Kylie
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
There ya go! One customer already. Think you're right about Johnny Rockets though - remember there was one in Sydney - don't know what happened to them?
Can you imagine the OH and S police with chicks on roller skates these days - they take the fun out of everything - hmmm - the pipedream continues.
Thanks for dropping by and dining at MNG's speakeasy.
Cheers
MNG