This week, Rob Long ponders the difference between “vintage” and “old” as it relates to both inanimate objects (sports coats, sushi, wine) and people (himself). Vintage translates to classic, and is typically used as a compliment. Old, however, is often used as an insult — especially when referring to one’s advanced age. But being “old” has its perks, too; you develop a thick skin, and learn a few industry hacks and lessons along the way — including how to “hang a lantern” and why you should never, ever read the comments.
Transcript here.
Dear Rob, I so enjoy your very jovial repartee on Gutfeld, TV screens, and on Martini Shot. This is coming from a very vintaged promoter/publicist in the entertainment industry. I'll bet, I bought my first sport coat for work when you were a college freshman. I love you young man. See you on Gutfeld! Vince Staskel
RL
I hope you read and enjoy these comments brimming with vintage laughter and applause.
Hack on!
HB
Vintage sensibility, thats Gold. Thanks.
Breakthrough rif. Important new tone
Veteran soap scribe here. Every word you said this week—SO true. We get called hacks a lot by people who've perhaps never considered how fantastic it would be to be to do one's ultimate dream job for their entire career. Or what it means to create and deliver an hour (or more) of quality television week in and week out, on time, then receive the check promptly and watch the episode air a couple months later. 100% of my output is paid for and produced. One of the most prolific novelists of the last century once told me, "Damn—even I can't say that." So I guess instead of hack, I prefer "journeyman." Congrats on your new project, may it be a rip-roaring success.