The Dionne Quintuplets

Everyone knows we're in the midst of a new Great Depression. But isn't it a little spooky that so many things from the 1930's are repeating themselves? Such as: a nation, mired in bad economic times, is distracted by a case of multiple births.

Today, we have the "Octo-mom."

But some seventy years ago, it was the Dionne Quintuplets.

Somehow I doubt we as a nation will be still following these 2009 kids six years from their birth.

Nor will there be a mass rush to merchandise the unnatural octuplets.

And of course, the ever-prophetic The Simpsons nailed it all ten years ago, with the episode entitled EIGHT MISBEHAVIN'.

Posted By: Paul | Date: Sat Feb 07, 2009 | Comments (8)
Category: Babies, Body Modifications, Celebrities, Drugs, Fads, Family, Human Marvels, Obsessions, Pop Culture, Technology, 1930's

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