When I work in the museum, parents often ask which is the best gallery for children. My though bubble says ” Depends on the parents” but my benign gallery guide demure’s and points them in the direction of a Mammoth. Same principle really
So true! And consequences he must face as no one is above the law. The Florida governor says he will not cooperate in extradition efforts saying the whole thing is un-patriotic! So he is saying he is not willing to respect and obey the law! Incredible!
The short answer: “It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names for having chosen to rename itself in March 1950 after the Truth or Consequences radio show”
Or WikiPedia gives a more detailed explanation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_or_Consequences,_New_Mexico
It’s a great little town with some great hot springs and a distinct (delicious) style of Mexican food. Not far from the Bosque del Apache NWR… where I was first introduced to some serious bird watching.
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
One game show that didn’t make it across The Atlantic, Beth. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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it was big here for many years, but really just recalling it in the light of our current political doings
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Nor did this show make it across The Pacific …
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definitely an American thing and used today in context with our political happenings
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I have not heard of this show either. But as I read in the comments, yes, a good mirror of the political situation in the US and other countries.
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absolutely
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The show may not have made it across the seas but it made it into my parents’ living room in the ’40’s and ’50’s. Both on radio and TV.
Good One – after last night’s announcement! Stay tuned. Don’t touch that dial!
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right!
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When I work in the museum, parents often ask which is the best gallery for children. My though bubble says ” Depends on the parents” but my benign gallery guide demure’s and points them in the direction of a Mammoth. Same principle really
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yes-
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We also can remember Bob Barker’s next game show, The Price Is Right. We’ll see what comes of this latest news, Beth.
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yes, and yes –
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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❤
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Ain’t that the truth!
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Indeed it is-
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Every decision we make has a consequence.
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Exactly
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Hmm… interesting quote…
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A bit of commentary on our current political climate
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So true! And consequences he must face as no one is above the law. The Florida governor says he will not cooperate in extradition efforts saying the whole thing is un-patriotic! So he is saying he is not willing to respect and obey the law! Incredible!
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absolutely but not out of character
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No, he is not out of character because I am sure he does not believe that, he is just pandering to the MaGa crowd, I think…
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Right
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Creative commentary. I like it!
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thanks – I’m not one to use an ‘in your face’ style of statement
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This rather fits today’s (yesterday’s) news. We shall see what happens.
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yes, it’s a wait and see –
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The big problem here is what it has been for the past 7? years with a certain person..there has been no truth, nor consequences…Yet!
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we may be at the beginning stage of consequences –
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We can only hope! The moron (oops, not oops) 🙂 posted on his social media platform that he had been INDICATED! Yes, he has!
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of course!)
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Perfect for current news, Beth, and that show takes me back a few years. 🙂
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I think so too , and me too )
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Love that quote!
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it works –
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Love the quote as well as that ad from the TV Guide. One of my most important “books” growing up…and I still read it.😀
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thanks and I loved the TV guide as well
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Curious
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a statement on our current political climate
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True enough.
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❤
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And there is a town in New Mexico named after the show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_or_Consequences,_New_Mexico
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Nice!
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Consequences seem to exist with or without truth!
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And that is the truth!
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ummm; this one requires some pondering —
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An old game show here and a commentary on our current political climate
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Then again, there’s the story of how the town of “Truth or Consequences, NM” got its name. Otherwise known as T or C, by the locals.
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What’s the story? Now I’m curious
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The short answer: “It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names for having chosen to rename itself in March 1950 after the Truth or Consequences radio show”
Or WikiPedia gives a more detailed explanation:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_or_Consequences,_New_Mexico
It’s a great little town with some great hot springs and a distinct (delicious) style of Mexican food. Not far from the Bosque del Apache NWR… where I was first introduced to some serious bird watching.
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oops, I should have looked closer at previous comments. Someone beat me to mentioning it! 😉
Oh well! 😋
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no worries, I don’t always read in order )
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so funny they named themselves after the game show
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Hii 👌
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Truth or Consequences ran for 38 years. If someone hasn’t already suggested it, why don’t we put this into effect for our government?
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exactly, and why I posted this )
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Not a show I’m familiar with but a great quote!
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it was an old game show here, but I’m using here as a statement on our current political situation
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That’s the truth.
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or consequences )
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I used to watch this game show when I was young. 🙂
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Same –
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