We have an enormous collection of vintage children’s books. Some of them are worth keeping but others aren’t very interesting. I’m not sure where this one falls. I’m tickled by the title, though. Manners can be fun? More like Manners might save your life, from your mother.
This book was already falling apart so I removed the binding and scanned it for your enjoyment. It was copyrighted in 1936 and is now public domain. Enjoy the timeless lessons.
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- It’s a hard sell, but it can’t hurt to try.
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- Wouldn’t it be great to live alone?
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- But as Sartre once said, “Hell is other people.”
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- You can act like me and my ex do and split up the town …
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- … or you could just learn how to get along.
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- So don’t treat your mom like the hired help.
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- I would give a million dollars for this.
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- Hahahahahahahaha!
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- And keep your food IN your mouth.
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- This page is for me. I’m an interrupter. Sorry!
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- Scrotus? Guilty.
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- After I order you to say please and thank you. Throw in a Sorry while you’re at it.
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- Let the drama begin.
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- Yah, they are called other people’s kids.
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- Hoarders!
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- Listening to a whiny kid is like getting a tooth drilled.
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- Welcome to my world
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- You’re talking about a birthday party, right?
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- I know kids like this. Wait, they’re mine.
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- Be kind to our dog or else he’ll throw up on you.
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- Cats have claws.
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- If I hear you weren’t respectful, or demanded special food, or talked back, you’re dead.
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- A charming bunch of kids
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- Don’t touch me with those sticky hands
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- Mom and dad might be, you know, doing it.
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- You should not get mad when you lose at a game.
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- Don’t talk about bad things at the table.
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- Don’t throw stones, someone may get hurt.
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- You should help your mother without making faces
I just got back last night from a whole week away (I was posting from the past!) and need to get my feet under me. While I don’t have any pictures to post today, I am proud to say that I didn’t buy one thing while away. Those knick-knacks just aren’t appealing anymore.
Wow, that was horrifying. LOL Don’t get me wrong, I do believe manners are important and am horrified at how many kids and adults now a days just don’t seem to have any at all. But that book is scary. The grammar is horrible and the pictures look like they were drawn by a 5 year old. lol Though I did get a few chuckles from your commentary, especially “Meeting people is gender specific”. That one had me rolling. lol
I know! It’s the crappiest book ever. Who the hell draws like that? Like there aren’t gobs of great artists. I guess it was easier back in the 50s to get published.
Reblogged this on dancemom97501 and commented:
I love the book that was scanned for all to see. How many of you have heard the following things about manners?