Just a quick informal cultural poll if you have a minute. :)

[AuntieM]

I didn't read the rest of the answers, but I think it is a cultural reference in line with :

 

being a Stepford wife

MacGyvering something

jumping the shark

knowing about the "Force"

 

I agree! I remember using the MacGuyver reference a while back and being surprised that the <younger> person I was talking to had no idea what I was talking about.

[Element]

1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod?

No

 

2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not?

N/A

 

3. What country do you live in?

U.S.

 

4. How old are you?

31

 

5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D

1993 :confused::D

[Jenny in Florida]

1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod?

 

Yep, and I use it fairly frequently.

 

2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not?

 

I don't think it's "important," but I would have assumed it was pretty common.

 

3. What country do you live in?

 

United States, born and raised.

 

4. How old are you?

 

47

 

5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D

 

The 1978 one was my introduction.

[gardening momma]

"Gaslighting" came from an old movie with Ingrid Bergman. I'm blanking on the name but it's really good.

But before that it was a play, then movies (and the Ingrid Bergman one is the second film adaptation--the Brits did one first).

Edited June 1, 2012 by gardening momma

[houseofkids&pets]

Yes, I understand the reference, but no, I would not think that it was that widely know. Born in the U.S., 44 years old, and I am familiar with the 1978 version. I have to say, that sometimes when dc surprise me by spontaneously cleaning up after themselves, I question who they are and where are my real children?:tongue_smilie:

[LaxMom]

I didn't read the rest of the answers, but I think it is a cultural reference in line with :

 

being a Stepford wife

MacGyvering something

jumping the shark

knowing about the "Force"

 

Jumping the shark is a way different generation than those others! :lol:

[Ibbygirl]

I get it, I am 42, in the USA, but don't understand the question about the years, but I will make a wild grab and say 1978 ?

The movie has been made and re-made 4 times in those respective years. The question about the years is which version of the movie is your favorite. :)

 

I answered before reading past the OP. Now I'll go back and read a bit before deciding if I should be embarrassed for not getting the reference...

No need for embarrassment at all. If you've read the other responses, I think more people don't know it than do. Maybe I should be the embarrassed one talking about pods and making people go :confused: and thinking I'm crazy. :lol:

1. Yes

2. Sort of, there are a lot of references out there.

3. USA

4. 39

5. 1978, but I haven't seen the two newer ones.

 

 

 

I still think the theatrical cut of Blade Runner is the best version.

Oooh thanks for this Mrs. Mungo. I saw a year or so ago that they released a Director's Cut version of Blade Runner on DVD and I was going to check that one out. I've only ever seen the original to date. :)

 

I have no idea what you are talking about. If it had to do with television, that would explain why, since we don't have one now and although we had one growing up, I wasn't allowed to watch it when I was small and disliked it (with the exception of Star Trek and Gilligan's Island lol) when I was older. If it had to do with children's books, there is a good chance I read whatever it is and it didn't make enough impression on me for me to remember it. It certainly wasn't something I read over and over. I am in the US.

Nan

 

:) We were total Trekkies too and I loved Gilligan's Island.

 

Hm, I think part of the issue is that the 78 version got overlooked by a lot of younger kids. I was 11 that year (just turned 45, so you don't have to do math), and we were into Star Wars. The 78 version was probably rated R and we weren't allowed to see R movies.There was no PG13. By the time it came out on VHS we were into other things. The original 50s version would have appeared cheesy at that time to us. The 2007 version didn't use pods and I don't know about the other one, I never saw it.

 

I'm coming to that same conclusion reading these responses. It seems it was the 1978 version that made the most impact on people. I did see the other two later versions and they didn't have the same impact on me as the 1978 one. My parents let us watch anything and often took us to the movies with them if they couldn't hire a babysitter so I guess I saw a lot of stuff that other people my age wouldn't have, but it's interesting to me too because I know so many people around my age that know the reference, that's why I thought it was so common knowledge.

 

I think you're probably right though about the age of the person the time the '78 version came out and moving on to other things by the time it came on VHS or cable. If I were 10 years younger and had only seen the 1993 version for example, I don't think it would have made the same impact on me as seeing the 1978 version did when I was that age (but again I'm biased :D ) hehe

Edited June 1, 2012 by Ibbygirl

[missmoe]

No idea! I am 39 yo and live in the USA!

[LaxMom]

I'm coming to that same conclusion reading these responses. It seems it was the 1978 version that made the most impact on people. I did see the other two later versions and they didn't have the same impact on me as the 1978 one. My parents let us watch anything and often took us to the movies with them if they couldn't hire a babysitter so I guess I saw a lot of stuff that other people my age wouldn't have, but it's interesting to me too because I know so many people around my age that know the reference, that's why I thought it was so common knowledge.

 

I was 7 and, while that wouldn't have stopped my parents from taking me (I saw Jaws and The Godfather... Seriously bad media decisions going on there), they likely would have seen the original version, so wouldn't have had much interest in the remake (plus they're not really sci-fi people). I'm pretty sure I've seen the original 50's version. I recall it being b&w but, as someone else pointed out, that may be because we had b&w tv until well into the 80's.

[Devan]

1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod?

Nope! I have no idea what you're talking about!

 

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?

USA

 

4. How old are you?

30

 

5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D

no clue

[Ibbygirl]

Are you going to tell us what it means, or where it came from?

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Body_Snatchers

I wonder if this thread will inspire any co-op classes?

 

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

 

Gaslight

 

Citizen Kane

 

 

 

 

What else?

 

LOL We should start a list shouldn't we. :)

 

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?

Yes, it's probably semi-important for pop culture, but I am not sure who knows it.

 

3. What country do you live in?

US

 

4. How old are you?

In my thirties.

5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D

All! Oh, wait, I don't think I've seen 2007.

I watched them all with my mother!

 

I have been trying to get my husband to watch all the movies I think are important that he's never seen, so I think I will be watching these with him! Thanks. I am sure he'll be unthrilled.

:lol: hehehehe You're welcome :)

 

Brilliant film. It, Dial M for Murder and Double Indemnity were three of my favourite (non-Saturday afternoon) films growing up.

 

ETA: And Laura... how could I forget Laura?

:iagree:

 

"Screeeeeeeeeech"

 

ROFL

 

I agree! I remember using the MacGuyver reference a while back and being surprised that the <younger> person I was talking to had no idea what I was talking about.

Sigh. I hate it when that happens. We get older and everyone coming up behind us just gets younger and all our references get lost in translation. sigh. Such is life I guess.

Edited June 1, 2012 by Ibbygirl

[Spy Car]

 

 

 

:) We were total Trekkies too and I loved Gilligan's Island. It was actually filmed in my home town. :)

 

You're from Studio City, CA?

 

Bill

[Ellie]

I am beyond clueless.

 

Born and raised in the U.S.

 

I'm...um...well, I was in the class of '69. :D

[Mommy22alyns]

What? That doesn't make any sense to me, sorry. I'm 33, US born & raised.

[JFJ in IL]

Hmm...strange question because

1. I do not understand the reference at all

 

2. obviously not

 

3. USA

 

4. Born in 78

 

5. ????

 

I guess I will have to go through this thread to figure it out :)

[Ibbygirl]

You're from Studio City, CA?

 

Bill

 

LOL No of course not. I always heard growing up that the island footage was filmed in Ft. Lauderdale, but I looked it up just now and see that it was actually Hawaii. lol Me thinks some people I grew up around are liars. :D

[Crimson Wife]

I agree! I remember using the MacGuyver reference a while back and being surprised that the <younger> person I was talking to had no idea what I was talking about.

 

I've had this experience with my younger brother and his friends. He was born in '85 so I guess I shouldn't have been surprised, but with cable re-runs I really would've thought he would at least have heard of the show.

[AuntieM]

I've had this experience with my younger brother and his friends. He was born in '85 so I guess I shouldn't have been surprised, but with cable re-runs I really would've thought he would at least have heard of the show.

 

 

Haha - the first time I mentioned M to my then-preteen oldest, he said, "Oh yeah, isn't he that guy from Stargate?"

[AngelaNYC]

1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod?

 

No

 

2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not?

 

n/a

 

3. What country do you live in?

 

USA

 

4. How old are you?

 

42

 

5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007?

 

huh?

[Ibbygirl]

Haha - the first time I mentioned M to my then-preteen oldest, he said, "Oh yeah, isn't he that guy from Stargate?"

 

LOL You've got to give him points for knowing Stargate though! :p hehe

[Shellydon]

I don't what you are talking about for any of the questions. I am 39, born and raised in the US.

[Word Nerd]

I've seen the original movie but wasn't positive that was what the reference was to. Definitely never heard anyone say it before and don't think it's common knowledge.

[LostSurprise]

1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod?

 

Yes, but I think you could have broadened the reference. Sometimes people have heard of the movie but can't reference specific parts of it.

 

2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not?

 

Eh. I'm not sure any cultural reference is very important. Reading this thread I think you have you answer on how deep it has permeated.

 

3. What country do you live in?

 

US

 

4. How old are you?

 

39

 

5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007?

 

I haven't seen any of the movies, but we're sci-fi buffs enough that either dh or I would recognize references to pods or pod people. Its archetypal within that subculture.

[Violet Crown]

Haha - the first time I mentioned M to my then-preteen oldest, he said, "Oh yeah, isn't he that guy from Stargate?"

 

I hadn't a clue on the OP question, but if we're talking German cinema now, I might do better.

[Rosyl]

Have no idea what a pod is unless your talking about one of those temporary storage compartments. 41, usa

[MamaAkins]

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? Never heard of it and don't know what it is referencing

 

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?

USA

4. How old are you?

35

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:

 

Answers above in purple

[momtoamiracle]

I've never heard that phrase before but yes I'm familiar with the movie. I've seen two versions. The first is my favorite and saw it many times as a kid.

 

 

 

 

I loved macgyver. Loved watching him on Stargate too. Hate to see him getting so old...

[AdventureMoms]

I also have no idea what you are talking about. I'm 31, USA.

[LMD]

yes i get the reference, but it wasn;t immediate - maybe the 2007 version is different because they don't fall asleep next to pods... I'm 27 in Aus.

[mamakim]

1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod?

 

No

 

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?

 

U.S.

 

4. How old are you?

 

50

 

5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D

 

 

Guess I need to break out the :lurk5:, watch a movie, and get a cultural clue :D

[helena]

1) Yes

2) I don't think it's all that important, though I do use it occasionally along with other lines like "It's medication time" :D

3) US

4) 39

5) 56, but I do love 78 as well! I didn't want to like the Nicole Kidman version, but I really enjoyed it! I didn't know about the 93 version (just watched trailer on youtube)... Meh.

I mean don't get me wrong, I'd totally watch it. :lol:

 

I'm surprised how many people don't get the reference.

[Sparkle]

No, I'm not familiar with the phrase, I'm in the US and I'm 47.

[twoxcell]

I have no idea what your talking about.:bigear:

I'm 28 and have lived in Oregon my entire life.

[Robin M]

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? Thought it was common knowledge

 

3. What country do you live in? U.S.

 

4. How old are you? 52

 

5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D Was a wimp back in 78 so didn't watch it or any of the other later versions when they came out. Now that I've seen the trailer for 78 version - makes me want to watch it.

[freesia]

 

1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod?

No

 

2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not?

No

 

3. What country do you live in?

The USA

 

4. How old are you?

45

 

5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D

 

 

ETA: The answer is in post #163

.

[PeacefulChaos]

 

 

1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod?

Nope. No idea what it means... never heard it before. :D

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?

US

4. How old are you?

29

5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D

..... :lol:

 

 

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

 

Well, I answered, now I have to go see what it is... :D

[ThisIsTheDay]

1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod? No.

 

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? US

 

4. How old are you? 48

 

5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D

 

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:

No offense taken. If one of my IRL friends made this reference, I would think they were odd for bringing up something so obscure. :D

ETA: The answer is in post #163

Cool, going to check it out. After what you wrote, I'm guessing it's a sci-fi movie.

.

[dirty ethel rackham]

Not a clue and I am 48 and raised in the US.

[jewellsmommy]

Wow, no clue what you are talking about! :001_huh: Of course, I just learned about a year ago why soft drinks are called soft drinks. :lol: Sometimes it's the little things that escape me.

 

I am 32, raised in VA, USA. (born in Germany).

 

 

 

Ok, now I am going to read everyone else's replies because the curiosity is killing me. :glare:

[Coffeetime]

Nope, I have no idea. 33, born and raised in the USA.

[NCBlueberry]

I have no idea what you're talking about. I'm 32 and born in the US.

[GoVanGogh]

Guess I need to break out the :lurk5:, watch a movie, and get a cultural clue :D

Same here.

I'm 44, born and raised in America and I don't have a clue.

[theYoungerMrsWarde]

1. Do you understand the reference about sleeping (or waking up) next to a pod? No.

 

2. If yes, do you think it is a culturally important reference (ie. pretty widely known/common knowledge) or not? Dh got it so I guess it's common knowledge. (He knows that kind of stuff, I don't.)

 

3. What country do you live in? USA

 

4. How old are you? 26

 

5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D No idea.

 

Answers in blue.

Edited June 2, 2012 by theYoungerMrsWarde

[jewellsmommy]

I agree! I remember using the MacGuyver reference a while back and being surprised that the <younger> person I was talking to had no idea what I was talking about.

 

 

Now, I am quite familiar with MacGyver. I had a crush on Richard Dean Anderson when I was like 11. :lol:

 

 

Come to think of it, My husband has interesting similarities...hmmm. :tongue_smilie:

 

 

 

BTW: I get the pod thing now. I don't think that I have ever actually seen any of the versions though.

Edited June 1, 2012 by jewellsmommy

[Ibbygirl]

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? Thought it was common knowledge

 

3. What country do you live in? U.S.

 

4. How old are you? 52

 

5. And just for fun 1956, 1978, 1993, or 2007? :D Was a wimp back in 78 so didn't watch it or any of the other later versions when they came out. Now that I've seen the trailer for 78 version - makes me want to watch it.

 

The 78 version is very tame by today's standards. It wouldn't even be considered a horror film I think by today's standards but maybe just a "drama" or a "psychological thriller" perhaps. It's a good movie though even with 1978 special effects. :D hehe

[mommaduck]

Found out that dh never heard of it. I pulled up the trailer and the ending.

[Bluegoat]

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

 

I' 35, from Eastern Canada, and I know the cultural reference. I haven't actually seen any of them though.

[MyThreeSons]

Just so you know: if you do a Google search of "waking up next to a pod", the first couple of results are this thread. :001_smile:

 

FWIW, I had no idea (53yo, born in the USA), and neither did my 16yos.

[Laurie4b]

I would have been clueless if you had said that to me. If I think about it, it sounds like an alien movie. I'm in my 50s. Born in US.

[MistyMountain]

I have no idea what you are talking about. I am 30 and grew up in New Jersey.