Ibbygirl Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) I was speaking with a dear friend today who was very busy doing all kinds of work in her house after not having the energy to do much for awhile and so I jokingly said to her, "Did you fall asleep next to a pod?" to which she just gave me one of these :confused: and said, "I'm guessing that's supposed to mean something." I was quite taken aback because I thought that was a pretty common knowledge reference, but said friend is 10 years my junior so it got me wondering if perhaps it is not which led me to wanting to ask The Hive since we have such a wonderful range of ages (and cultures) represented here. :) So if you have a minute and you don't mind answering a few questions, I'd really appreciate it. What I would like to know is the following.... 1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod? 2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not? 3. What country do you live in? 4. How old are you? 5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D 1978 was my first experience with it and still my favorite. Gotta love Donald at the end! ;) :p Thanks to all who participate. :) BTW, this is just a informal questionnaire based on my own curiosity. :) It's not meant to embarrass anybody if they don't know the reference. :grouphug: ETA: The answer is in post #163 Edited June 1, 2012 by Ibbygirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I have no idea what you're talking about. I'm 34, born and raised in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Not a clue. USian born around Sputnik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LillyMama Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) 1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod? Nope, but I would GUESS it's about pod people. But that's just a phrase I've heard, I don't know much about it. I think it's from a movie? 2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not? I hope not! That would mean I'm HORRENDOUSLY out of the loop. :D 3. What country do you live in? The US. (Grew up in CA, now in CO, if that means anything.) 4. How old are you? I please the fifth! But my DL says I'm 33. Liar! 5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D 1978 was my first experience with it and still my favorite. Gotta love Donald at the end! ;) :p And I think this one gave it away (Only Donalds are Ducks or Sutherland, both of whom I love) so I'm off to spend time on Netflix...) Edited June 1, 2012 by LillyMama Formatting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I have no idea what you're talking about either. 37, born and raised in the US as well. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod? 2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not? 3. What country do you live in? 4. How old are you? 5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D 1) Yes. 2) Yes. 3) USA. 4) 45 5) 1956 but I'm not sure I'm familliar with the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stansclan89 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 No clue what you're talking about. I was born and still live in the US and am 42. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 You guys have got to be kidding. I am NEVER a winner at this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I have no clue what it means. 38, US born & mostly lived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimummy Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I also have no idea what you are talking about. I'm 34 and was born (and grew up) in New Zealand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I was speaking with a dear friend today who was very busy doing all kinds of work in her house after not having the energy to do much for awhile and so I jokingly said to her, "Did you fall asleep next to a pod?" to which she just gave me one of these :confused: and said, "I'm guessing that's supposed to mean something." I was quite taken aback because I thought that was a pretty common knowledge reference, but said friend is 10 years my junior so it got me wondering if perhaps it is not which led me to wanting to ask The Hive since we have such a wonderful range of ages (and cultures) represented here. :) So if you have a minute and you don't mind answering a few questions, I'd really appreciate it. What I would like to know is the following.... 1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod? 2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not? 3. What country do you live in? 4. How old are you? 5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D 1. Yes 2. Sort of. 3. USA 4. Old 5. 1978 Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) No idea. I'm 40, born in the U.S., but grew up in Germany (so I missed a lot of pop culture, TV, etc.). Have been back in the U.S. since 1989, but have never heard this expression. Edited June 1, 2012 by Dandelion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Wow! I'm really surprised at the answers so far! I always thought it was so common a reference. Interesting. :) I want to see how this poll goes for awhile, but I promise to post the answer later on for anyone who is curious. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod? Yep 2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not? Yes. My kids get it. 3. What country do you live in? U.S. 4. How old are you? 40 5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D 1978! (I didn't know there was a 93 or 07) Around here, is someone does something out of character, we blame the Pod People. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeneralMom Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I know what is in reference to, but have never seen the movie(s). We often make references to pod people. Canadian, 40yrs. I would have thought it was common knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyB Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 1) Yes 2) sure 3) US 4) under 40 5) 1978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Not a clue, born and raised in TX, 45. I bet dh would know though. If it refers to a movie-he'll know about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I have heard references to pod people, and have a vague notion that it's from a movie, but I couldn't tell you any more than that. I'm 36 and from the US (lifelong midwesterner). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 … 1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod? Yes 2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not? No - I don't know many people that share my taste in such things. 3. What country do you live in? Texas :D 4. How old are you? 52 5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? 1956 - the original of course! … In reference to #3, I found this on Wikipedia: In 1994, Invasion of the Body Snatchers was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Yes. I'm not sure how widely known it is. Live in the US. Grew up in Japan. 48 1978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I have never heard that reference. It wouldn't be the first time I'm unaware of something widely known. I didn't get a google hit when I searched for it though. I was born and raised in the US (midwest) and am 39. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 In reference to #3, I found this on Wikipedia: Oh- I've see the movie. I've just never heard it referred to in that context. Maybe I didn't watch the movie closely enough. Dh loves that movie - maybe i'll suggest watching it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMWB Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 no idea, I hope not, US, late 30's, ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod? 2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not? 3. What country do you live in? 4. How old are you? 5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? Yes, and I've never seen the movies - too creepy. Yes, it's fun to make the reference - although a huge let down when they don't get it. USA Past the age of consent None of the above (do commercials count??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I was speaking with a dear friend today who was very busy doing all kinds of work in her house after not having the energy to do much for awhile and so I jokingly said to her, "Did you fall asleep next to a pod?" to which she just gave me one of these :confused: and said, "I'm guessing that's supposed to mean something." I was quite taken aback because I thought that was a pretty common knowledge reference, but said friend is 10 years my junior so it got me wondering if perhaps it is not which led me to wanting to ask The Hive since we have such a wonderful range of ages (and cultures) represented here. :) So if you have a minute and you don't mind answering a few questions, I'd really appreciate it. What I would like to know is the following.... 1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod? No idea. 2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not? Of course it's not culturally important or I would know about it :tongue_smilie: 3. What country do you live in? US 4. How old are you? 33 5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D I was born in 1978, but I'm sure that's not what you were asking. 1978 was my first experience with it and still my favorite. Gotta love Donald at the end! Thanks to all who participate. :) BTW, this is just a informal questionnaire based on my own curiosity. :) It's not meant to embarrass anybody if they don't know the reference. :grouphug: Answers are above in red. Now to find out if anyone has spilled the beans in the thread of what you were talking about.:auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I know the reference and have never read/seen any of the versions. I've made the reference myself and it was always understood. "In 1994, ... was selected for preservation in the United States National... Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 1. No. 2. No. 3. USA. 4. 44. 5. 1968. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Yes, and I've never seen the movies - too creepy.Yes, it's fun to make the reference - although a huge let down when they don't get it. USA Past the age of consent None of the above (do commercials count??) LOL. I suggest the 1978 version. It's really good ( I'm biased though :D). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod? No idea what you mean. 2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not? Nope, not well known. 3. What country do you live in? USA 4. How old are you? Old enough to know better than to answer this question! :D 5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :confused: I'll go with 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 34, US, and until I saw the word Donald I thought your reference was to Philip K Dick's The Father Thing :tongue_smilie: And here I thought I was a scifi kind of person... :blushing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 The 78 Trailer :D. No peeking until AFTER you answer the questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetoschool Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I am pretty sure you are speaking English but beyond that your words make absolutely no sense to me. Now I will go back and read the rest of the answers and see what in the world this is about. I was born in 1961 in the United States. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 You know that this has sparked the cultural education of my husband, son and daughter on this important issue, don't you? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 The 78 Trailer :D. No peeking until AFTER you answer the questions. :) I've gotta watch this one again. It's been a long time. Seeing that trailer makes me want to go on an old movie bender! This one :D, Alien and maybe 2001 Space Odyssey and Blade Runner to start. :D hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 You know that this has sparked the cultural education of my husband, son and daughter on this important issue, don't you? :D LOL We are home schoolers after all. This stuff is important. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Rose Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 It made me think of Cocoon, but apparently I was wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Alright ya'll posting spoilers stop it! :D I really want to hear the answers to the questions. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I totally got it! USA born in the early '60's. The 1978 version gave me the MAJOR creeps!!! As did '93. Didn't know there was an '07 model! (now to read all the replies) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 I totally got it! USA born in the early '60's. The 1978 version gave me the MAJOR creeps!!! As did '93. Didn't know there was an '07 model! (now to read all the replies) Yep. Nicole Kidman was in that one. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 BTW, this is just a informal questionnaire based on my own curiosity. :) It's not meant to embarrass anybody if they don't know the reference. :grouphug: Except me!!!!!! *pout* Now dh is threatening to make me watch it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod? Yes - and it freaked me out as a kid, your mother not being your mother!! 2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not? Yes, I think it is a cultural reference and was common knowledge but I can see that the younger generation maybe is not familiar with it. 3. What country do you live in? U.S. 4. How old are you? 41 5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? I'm guessing you mean when we first saw it? I would say 1978, I was young enough to be scared by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Except me!!!!!! *pout* Now dh is threatening to make me watch it! It's a good movie. I love the 1978 version best. The ending is classic! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? I'm guessing you mean when we first saw it? I would say 1978, I was young enough to be scared by it. This question is in reference to which version is your favorite. There have been 4 versions of it made in each of those years. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Yep. Nicole Kidman was in that one. :) Oh yeah, I think I remember it being advertised. But was it any good, or was it messed up like the remake of Stepford Wives with NK in it? And I forgot to say whether or not I felt it was culturally relevant. Heck yeah! For me, anyway, it was like War of the Worlds for the big screen generation (speaking of the '78 issue). I am not kidding, it scared me tremendously. I think there was just a lingering hopeless feeling after I watched it, kwim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewelma Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 No idea what you are talking about Born in FL, lived in USA until I was 27, then moved to NZ I'm 42 Ruth in NZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Oh yeah, I think I remember it being advertised. But was it any good, or was it messed up like the remake of Stepford Wives with NK in it? And I forgot to say whether or not I felt it was culturally relevant. Heck yeah! For me, anyway, it was like War of the Worlds for the big screen generation (speaking of the '78 issue). I am not kidding, it scared me tremendously. I think there was just a lingering hopeless feeling after I watched it, kwim? Her version was okay, but it didn't compare with Donald Sutherland's (but again I'm biased :D ) The 1978 version will always be the best IMHO. It scared the crap out of me too when I saw it. That ending with Donald, after trying and fighting so hard not to succumb, it does leave you with a sense of hopelessness and I guess that's why it sticks with you and IS so scary. I guess that's why I thought it was common knowledge, because that movie made such an impact in it's day (and even beyond), but I was born in 1971 so it was still very culturally relevant to me even though I saw it as a kid, everyone my age knew the reference as well. You crack a joke about sleeping next to a pod and everyone got it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 .1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod? No for both dh and I 3. What country do you live in? US, but dh was raised in the UK 4. How old are you? 37 and 41 Oh, and can you PM me and fill me in please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappyhappymama Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Answering before I read any responses... 1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod? Nope, but I have a nagging feeling like I should. But, nope. 2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not? Apparently not. :) 3. What country do you live in? Texas. :) 4. How old are you? 38 5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D If I had my druthers, I'd look like I did in 1993. 20 years old. Aww the memories! (this may not be what you're asking :lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) No idea. Born 1963 in Britain. Lived in Asia. Lived in US for two years from '92 to '94. ETA: I don't watch horror films. Laura Edited June 1, 2012 by Laura Corin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 1. YES 2. NO 3. US 4. 39 5. Never saw any version. Can't imagine I'd like any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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