Grandparents with webcam become new online stars

[Dennis Donovan]

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_GRANDPARENTS_ON_YOUTUBE?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2011-09-15-18-09-44

McMINNVILLE, Ore. (AP) -- An unsuspecting Oregon couple's ascendance to YouTube stardom happened by accident.

Grandparents Esther and Bruce Huffman unwittingly pressed "record" on their new laptop's web camera in mid-August.

The resulting video, recorded without their knowledge, captures them goofing around, worrying about wrinkles in their faces and questioning whether the camera is working.

Link to YouTube Video: http://youtu.be/FcN08Tg3PWw

awwwwww!:)

[lunatica]

1. I adore this photo!

[Dennis Donovan]

3. You have to see the video...

They are WAY cute in the video!

[Auntie Bush]

5. Reminds me of my mom and dad. They were kissy face into their 90ies.

[TNLib]

2. Cute couple!

nt

[Exultant Democracy]

4. This becoming a hit says something about our "youth and celebrity" obsessed culture

These gentle people hit us at all types of levels and fulfill many of the basic emotional needs common to us as people and almost entirely ignored by the media.

Clearly there is a huge gulf between us as a people in reality and the way in which we are depicted in the media.

[BeHereNow]

20. Astute and very important observation- you nailed it.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
BHN

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

6. At what point in the aging process does one become "cute"?

I see a lot of comments about this video that describe this couple as "cute," and as a soon-to-be old person that kind of bothers me. It seems a bit patronizing and condescending, just the way children are treated when they are doing something unusual. "Oh, look, she's trying on Mommy's shoes, isn't she adorable?" How is that different from, "Oh, look at the old people trying to figure out a webcam, aren't they adorable?" When I'm old, which will be soon, I don't want anyone telling me I'm "cute" if I get flummoxed by technology.

[Dennis Donovan]

7. apparently, you're not there yet...

...so don't worry. ;-)

[lunatica]

8. Grumpy old codger is also something people say

Just yell at everyone to get off your lawn and no one will confuse you with anything cute.

[Exultant Democracy]

23. I don't know that guy in the rocker looks cute to me.

[Nye Bevan]

21. That's so adorable that you still post on DU! (nt)

[renate]

22. well, I think in this particular case they *are* cute, regardless of their age

I mean, that guy such is a hoot, and so sweet! His wife is one lucky woman.

I don't think that in this case "cute" is meant condescendingly. They are a really lovely couple, and most of us would apply the descriptive "cute" to any couple who's so sweet to each other.

I definitely see your point, though. "Cute" is often used for older people and I do think it's often kind of patronizing.

[txwhitedove]

24. Ageing is not for wimps. My age is a constant source of amusement for my kids, and

now grandchildren. "Mom's older than dirt." "You text so SLOW!" And current favorite, the day my daughter rushed to bang on my door asking "Where the hell have you been? I called and you didn't answer." Uh, right here at home, alone, enjoying myself.

I still work, am raising grandchildren and barely 60, so it feels wierd to be treated like I'm already 80+++. I laugh and roll with it because it means they love me.

[RebelOne]

9. Good Morning America interviewed them today.n/t

[Kingofalldems]

10. K and R

[malaise]

11. This is way cool

Rec

[mistertrickster]

12. Wondered how it got to YouTube . . . turns out the daughter uploaded it.

Well, they'll be in a tv commercial soon, no doubt . . .

[Evasporque]

13. I liked the part where he feels her up....nt

[Dennis Donovan]

16. .

:spray:

[Liberal_in_LA]

14. heard this on news this morning. wanted to watch it. thanks.

[Rhiannon12866]

15. K&R. Very cool...

The older folks I know aren't even comfortable with computers... :( :hi:

[Dennis Donovan]

17. I got the sense they're "adventurous"

...why, I heard they tried "the pot" once!:wow::rofl:

[Rhiannon12866]

18. Yikes!

I guess they are! :wow: :hi:

[BeHereNow]

19. Could be my parents... couples aren't like this anymore

None that I know anyway!
These folks act exactly like my parents.
I adore the way my Dad still flirts with my Mom
and how she acts like he is a silly.
Beautiful stuff.
BHN