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There are eight of them.

They all know each other.

They are really happy to be around each other.

Men are drinking and smoking cigars.

Women are drinking and laughing at men's jokes.

And they all seem so happy.

Fucking South Jersey Union Trash...

But they can't stop laughing.

They can't stop being happy, and talking about births and birthdays, and then next time they will meet up.

And they are already planning their next meeting.

It'll be a brewery tour,

And a sleep over,

And brunch in the morning,

And they keep on arguing on who is gonna host,

Like they all really,

Truly,

Love each other,

It's so fucking amazing,

Whenever one of them dies,

They'll all show up.

I really wish I had an extended family like that.

There are eight of them. They all know each other. They are really happy to be around each other. Men are drinking and smoking cigars. Women are drinking and laughing at men's jokes. And they all seem so happy. Fucking South Jersey Union Trash... But they can't stop laughing. They can't stop being happy, and talking about births and birthdays, and then next time they will meet up. And they are already planning their next meeting. It'll be a brewery tour, And a sleep over, And brunch in the morning, And they keep on arguing on who is gonna host, Like they all really, Truly, Love each other, It's so fucking amazing, Whenever one of them dies, They'll all show up. I really wish I had an extended family like that.

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[–] 2 pts (edited )

Reading this made me think of my own story from last summer. I was on a small road trip and had stopped at a small prairie town for the night. Across from the campground was a burger stand and I was happy to forego beans over a campfire for a greasy double cheese burger. There was only outdoor seating but the weather was great so I didn't mind, in fact I was happy to be outside. The next table over was 6 or so people, mostly older 50s or 60s. They obviously knew each other well and were talking up a storm. I couldn't help but overhear and it soon became clear that 2 of them were in the middle of a long haul and had stopped to meet with family from the town. Not one was wearing a mask. Not one observed social distancing. And when they were done and went to go their separate ways they shook hands or hugged like it was a movie from the 60s.

Contrasted to the millennials also buying burgers, all in masks and immediately scuttling off to eat their food in isolation.

[–] 1 pt

That's what I wanted to be, when I was middle-aged.