Toys, Nostalgia and the Difference Between Men and Women

On WABC Saturday Night Oldies

Host Mark Simone read my theory Toys, Nostalgia and the Difference Between Men and Women over the air, needless to say, it sparked some interesting comments.

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"I have a theory. Don't get mad, but it goes something like this:

Men are romantics. Women are realists. Men generally live in the past. Women live in the future. Men love their old toys. Women rarely seem to share this passion ("Why do you want that old thing around the house?")

Old toy shows and old toy trading and collecting businesses are usually run and attended by men (happy men!) 90% or more. Nostalgia is primarily a male emotion.

Men are the romantics, dreamers. Women are the realists, planners. Neither can live without the other, both need the other.

There are exceptions, but I think many can agree with this. Especially those who are married. ;) "

I'm Sorry I haven't a Clue

Humphrey Lyttelton at 80 runs the comedy show from Wimbledon this week.
He opens the show with some little known facts about Wimbledon in his own humorous style.

"Wimbledon village and 400 acres of prime land were under the ownership of the Cecil family until 1638
when King Charles I bought the property as a birthday present for his wife Henrietta Maria. Sadly it was not only the wrong size and colour, but it also made her bum look big." (laughter)

"During the late 18th century many duels were fought on Wimbledon Common. One of the most infamous was when Sir Francis Burdet was challenged by the Duke of York. Burdet was offered the choice of rapier or pistol, and as an accomplished swordsman, chose the rapier. It didn't do him much good. The Duke chose the pistol." (laughter)

Tune in to some excellent British comedy.