{"id":2267,"date":"2010-09-24T13:45:00","date_gmt":"2010-09-24T17:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/?p=2267"},"modified":"2023-02-10T14:12:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T19:12:56","slug":"famous-last-words-of-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2010\/09\/24\/famous-last-words-of-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Famous Last Words of Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10508\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/crowded-beach.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"751\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/crowded-beach.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/crowded-beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/crowded-beach-405x270.jpg 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A moment of silence for the <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/2018\/09\/10\/how-to-beat-the-end-of-summer-blues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">summer season<\/a>. It came. It went. It left us with sand in our car we\u2019ve hardly had a chance to vacuum. To commemorate its passing, we\u2019d like to pay homage to a seasonal tradition that is as American as reality TV and apple pie. We of course refer to the dysfunctional family vacation.<\/p>\n<p>This particular outing tends to meet a swift and sobering end; typically marked by a single, resonant quote which echoes on in infamy for years to come. Since it\u2019s never too early to start planning for next year, we\u2019ve compiled a small arsenal of case-by-case solutions for future trips. It is based on what we call the \u201cfamous last words\u201d of family vacations:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10521 \" src=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/bus-vacation-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"summer trip\" width=\"751\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/bus-vacation-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/bus-vacation-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/bus-vacation-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/bus-vacation-405x270.jpeg 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>#1: \u201cBeer on the wall? I tell you what. If I hear one more verse, I\u2019ll find a new place for those 99 bottles. And you will not want to sing about it!\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve got beef with the traditional road trip sing-along. Not because it is repetitive, and not because it romanticizes binge drinking. No, our complaint is chiefly with its lack of customization. We say, if you\u2019re going to spend \u201cfamily time\u201d bursting into song, why not make it pertain to your trip? Try writing new lyrics to old standards. Sing of your sister\u2019s frequent bathroom breaks, or Dad\u2019s horrible sense of direction. Not only is the collaborative effort a valuable bonding experience, but it\u2019s also a good-natured means of airing one\u2019s grievances.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10522\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/silly-family-portrait-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"family photo\" width=\"751\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/silly-family-portrait-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/silly-family-portrait-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/silly-family-portrait-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/silly-family-portrait-405x270.jpeg 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>#2: \u201cWould it kill you to smile for a picture?! One\u2026 Picture!\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>An uninspired photo-op is a chore for everyone involved. Next year, revamp your album with more innovative family portraits. How about recreating notable works of art? Stage Da Vinci\u2019s The Last Supper at that world-famous Texas rib shack you love. On your honeymoon? Capture your smoldering passion with a new take on American Gothic. Push the envelope, if you like. Depending on your physique, the David by Michelangelo might be a fitting tribute to Niagara Falls; complete with a well-placed Canadian Maple leaf, of course. (Just be sure to check city ordinances first.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10523\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/tourist-trap.jpg\" alt=\"route 66 poster\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/tourist-trap.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/tourist-trap-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/tourist-trap-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/tourist-trap-270x270.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>#3: \u201cI churned butter at an authentic Amish Mennonite Community and all I got was this lousy blister.\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>There always seems to be one member of the family who insists on transforming innocent weekend trips into life-enhancing, character-building experiences. (The more manual labor, the better!) These people tend to scoff at standard vacation destinations, vocally branding them as \u201ctourist traps\u201d. Though they may be right, they also miss the point entirely. Selling-out is an American tradition. If there is ever a time to applaud frivolous endeavors and hokey points of interest, it is while on vacation. This trip, make it a priority to see the World\u2019s Largest Ball of Twine\u2026 Consider it your patriotic duty.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10524 \" src=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/wish-you-were-here-1024x641.jpeg\" alt=\"globe location\" width=\"750\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/wish-you-were-here-1024x641.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/wish-you-were-here-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/wish-you-were-here-768x480.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/wish-you-were-here-432x270.jpeg 432w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>#4: \u201cWish you were here! Kinda\u2026\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>So Grandma isn\u2019t as mobile as she used to be. And her embarrassing public outburst at last year\u2019s Polka Festival went just a little too far. Don\u2019t let that stop you from including her on this year\u2019s activities! Just explain that while she isn\u2019t technically \u201cinvited\u201d this time, you\u2019ll be glad to tote around a cardboard cutout of her likeness instead. From the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, to a biker bar outside of Toledo, Cardboard Granny will go everywhere you do. Note: Airline rates for cardboard cutout passengers vary. Do your homework first, and try to make use of the overhead storage bins.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>So as summer draws to a close, we&#8217;d love to hear about your own tales of your &#8220;dysfunctional family vacation&#8221; you enjoyed this summer!\u00a0 Share your stories with us on Elfster\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/elfster\/\">Facebook page<\/a>, our Twitter @Elfster, and our Instagram @Elfster.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h6>Photo credits: The James Kendall Of The Pistoleers, Pexels user Nubia Navarro, Pixabay,\u00a0Etsy seller Retro Planet USA, Raw Pixel<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">A moment of silence for the summer season. It came. It went. It left us with sand in our car we\u2019ve hardly had a chance to vacuum. 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