MovieChat Forums > Bye Bye Birdie (1963) Discussion > 'Niagara Falls is wet, so take along you...

'Niagara Falls is wet, so take along your rubbers.'

posted 11 years ago by TxMike
18 replies | jump to latest

That was a line delivered by Albert's mother as she rushed off with her new husband. Those of us who remember the references used in 1963 understand the double entendre there.

I smiled at another line, delivered by Albert, "I don't believe you've ever seen me in my pajamas."

Dialog is a lot different today.

TxMike
Make a choice, to take a chance, to make a difference.

[–] 11 years ago

[deleted]

[–] singjohn 11 years ago

Huh?

[–] Prismark10 11 years ago

The rubber connection was very obvious and parodied in Grease the stage musical.

Its that man again!!

[–] hockeyhrs 11 years ago

The reference is quite ham-fisted (un-subtle), and demonstrates that the screenwriter wasn't hip to the times, as the birth control pill had been commercially introduced in 1960, rendering rubbers obsolete.

[–] gshows-1 11 years ago

The pill did not make rubbers obsolete, as 1. The pill was not effective until one menstrual cycle had elapsed and 2. The pill was approved in 1960 but not available in all states for several years

[–] Cocktailsfor2 11 years ago

Rubbers / condoms are still not obsolete, more than 50 years after 'The Pill' has been available.

So.... NO.
______________________________________
"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."

[–] leader-7 11 years ago

for your feet:
http://www.totes-isotoner.com/totes/category/rainwear/rubber-overshoes .do?legacy=true&sortby=ourPicks

for your nether parts:
http://www.durexusa.com/products/condoms/?gclid=CjwKEAjwxtKeBRDMzoeQmY n5uHcSJACGCF3DIdknLCSuGcRHnfL9akrcBBvoQGgjcqRtvik8BYmQmxoC1BXw_wcB&amp ;gclsrc=aw.ds

[–] Cocktailsfor2 11 years ago

Having used both items (and on the correct appendages), I can assure you I know the difference between the two.

______________________________________
"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."

[–] leader-7 11 years ago

it would be rough using either on the wrong anatomy. :-)

[–] Randy-144 10 years ago

This is the only size that fits me:
http://www.durexusa.com/products/condoms/xxl/

[–] Prismark10 10 years ago

There are many reasons why the pill is not suitable for all people hence why condoms and other birth control methods are not obsolete.

Its that man again!!

[–] elaineevans7 11 years ago

what the bloody hell are rubbers?

[–] TxMike 11 years ago

"Rubbers" are those rubber boots you wear over your street shows to protect them from wet weather.

There is also another meaning...

TxMike
Make a choice, to take a chance, to make a difference.

[–] elaineevans7 11 years ago

this is what I can't work out: what does this term mean today?

[–] TxMike 11 years ago

Back then condoms for sexual intercourse were referred to as "rubbers."

TxMike
Make a choice, to take a chance, to make a difference.

[–] bpollen 11 years ago

I don't believe it was a double meaning. That's really what a lot of people called what we used to call galoshes. Rubber booties. I wore them to school frequently.

This was a more innocent time, as far as movies went. It was a family movie. Nothing was intended that wasn't shown, like Conrad's tight pants and twisting hips as he imitated Elvis.

[–] bradford-1 11 years ago

I'm 58. In my time, I've used/heard these terms: rubbers, jimmies (or jimmy hats), raincoats, stretchos, cumstoppers, yay-yos (sp?), slapdaddies, grabs, dickwicks, and condoms.
"May I bone your kipper, Mademoiselle?"

[–] MystMoonstruck 10 years ago

That does not mean they've been together! Remember: Rosie confesses to Kim that she is still "a good girl". It meant something throughout that period. You were a good girl or a bad girl~even beyond teen years.

(W)hat are we without our dreams?
Making sure our fantasies
Do not overpower our realities. ~ RC