What Does Labor Day Mean To You? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Foggy · 09-02-2023, 02:31 PM

A lot of holidays just don't seem to be what they use to be when they first were celebrated.
So, take the poll and say what Labor Day means to you.

What does Labor Day mean to you?

( ) A day to celebrate American workers, each of whom in their jobs in business and industry, contribute to our Nation’s economic growth, prosperity, and security.

( ) Three-day weekend!

( ) It signals the end of summer, back to school, and football season is here!

( ) Other, please comment below.

Dude111 · 09-02-2023, 03:12 PM

Holidays dont mean jack anymore to anyone....

Maybe Valentines day still has a good meaning for loving couples and all I dont know....

AMackII · 09-03-2023, 04:32 AM

3 Day Weekend
Unofficial Start of Autumn
Celebrating American Workers

ThisLittlePiggy · 09-03-2023, 07:42 AM

End of summer
Cooler temperatures
Apple pie

dakert · 09-03-2023, 05:20 PM

Picnic

Bonniegirl · 09-03-2023, 05:42 PM

Same as AMack, This little piggy and Dakert posted! Except change the apple pie to pumpkin pie or sweet potato pie !

I used to be really sad as a kid on Labor day , meant back to school. Now it's like a relief that the summer is coming to an end !

Babalu · 09-04-2023, 05:06 AM

I always thought it was hilarious that no one works on Labor Day.

Yong Fang · 09-04-2023, 11:20 AM

It used to mean Jerry Lewis and his ridiculous telethon. Especially in the 1970’s when there was only three television stations (and PBS). I never really understood Jerry Lewis, he wasn’t funny, and was a jerk. Had to sort of admire the guy since he stayed up about thirty damn hours.

I think probably Labor Day is in the wrong time of the year. It is too soon after kids go back to school. The rest of the World celebrates it May 1. If I was a King, I would have a holiday for a week in mid October since it is cool then and Fall is my favorite season.

But Jerry Lewis sucked and sometimes death is a good thing!

stevea · 09-04-2023, 11:24 AM

The leaves are coming!

Babalu · 09-04-2023, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yong Fang

It used to mean Jerry Lewis and his ridiculous telethon.

I don't consider the telethon ridiculous. I volunteered to work the telethon for years and still volunteer for and attend MDA events. They raise a ton of money and do a lot of good.

Duster76 · 09-04-2023, 02:21 PM

Labor Day to me was very much a transitional day. When I was a kid Labor Day had an ominous connotation. School started on the Monday after Labor Day, it was the realization not only that the summer was over, but the next few days were going to be school prep days, buying the new school bag, pens, notepads, new school clothing that kind of thing. Getting out of bad habits, but habits I loved, I'm not a morning person I like staying up very late, always have, that doesn't go well with having to be in school and alert by 8:15.

As an adult, the day after Labor Day everything seemed to change. This is no longer true, but back in the day everyone got more serous, people dressed differently more formally, there was a greater sense of purpose. January 2nd was like that as well, the holidays seemed to life people's spirits but now they were over, it was almost like watching the air come out of as balloon.

Janice Johnson · 09-05-2023, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duster76

Labor Day to me was very much a transitional day. When I was a kid Labor Day had an ominous connotation. School started on the Monday after Labor Day, it was the realization not only that the summer was over, but the next few days were going to be school prep days, buying the new school bag, pens, notepads, new school clothing that kind of thing. Getting out of bad habits, but habits I loved, I'm not a morning person I like staying up very late, always have, that doesn't go well with having to be in school and alert by 8:15.

As an adult, the day after Labor Day everything seemed to change. This is no longer true, but back in the day everyone got more serous, people dressed differently more formally, there was a greater sense of purpose. January 2nd was like that as well, the holidays seemed to life people's spirits but now they were over, it was almost like watching the air come out of as balloon.

My local radio station host(s) said that a lot of kids are starting school TODAY, September 5th!

Where I live, school started on August 17th...

View Poll Results: What does Labor Day mean to you?
A day to celebrate American workers	2	66.67%
Three-day weekend!	0	0%
It signals the end of summer, back to school, and football season is here!	0	0%
Other, please comment below	1	33.33%
Voters: 3. You may not vote on this poll

09-02-2023, 02:31 PM	#1
Foggy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 20, 2014 Posts: 3,423	What Does Labor Day Mean To You? A lot of holidays just don't seem to be what they use to be when they first were celebrated. So, take the poll and say what Labor Day means to you. What does Labor Day mean to you? ( ) A day to celebrate American workers, each of whom in their jobs in business and industry, contribute to our Nation’s economic growth, prosperity, and security. ( ) Three-day weekend! ( ) It signals the end of summer, back to school, and football season is here! ( ) Other, please comment below.
	Last edited by Foggy; 09-02-2023 at 02:34 PM. Reason: added poll

09-04-2023, 05:06 AM	#7
Babalu Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 22, 2014 Posts: 4,779	I always thought it was hilarious that no one works on Labor Day.
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09-02-2023, 03:12 PM	#2
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,303	Holidays dont mean jack anymore to anyone.... Maybe Valentines day still has a good meaning for loving couples and all I dont know....

09-03-2023, 04:32 AM	#3
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,221	3 Day Weekend Unofficial Start of Autumn Celebrating American Workers

09-03-2023, 07:42 AM	#4
ThisLittlePiggy Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 02, 2013 Posts: 84,565	End of summer Cooler temperatures Apple pie

09-03-2023, 05:20 PM	#5
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	Picnic

09-03-2023, 05:42 PM	#6
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,768	Same as AMack, This little piggy and Dakert posted! Except change the apple pie to pumpkin pie or sweet potato pie ! I used to be really sad as a kid on Labor day , meant back to school. Now it's like a relief that the summer is coming to an end !

09-04-2023, 11:20 AM	#8
Yong Fang Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2009 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 3,073	It used to mean Jerry Lewis and his ridiculous telethon. Especially in the 1970’s when there was only three television stations (and PBS). I never really understood Jerry Lewis, he wasn’t funny, and was a jerk. Had to sort of admire the guy since he stayed up about thirty damn hours. I think probably Labor Day is in the wrong time of the year. It is too soon after kids go back to school. The rest of the World celebrates it May 1. If I was a King, I would have a holiday for a week in mid October since it is cool then and Fall is my favorite season. But Jerry Lewis sucked and sometimes death is a good thing!

09-04-2023, 11:24 AM	#9
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,690	The leaves are coming!

09-04-2023, 02:21 PM	#11
Duster76 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2008 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,653	Labor Day to me was very much a transitional day. When I was a kid Labor Day had an ominous connotation. School started on the Monday after Labor Day, it was the realization not only that the summer was over, but the next few days were going to be school prep days, buying the new school bag, pens, notepads, new school clothing that kind of thing. Getting out of bad habits, but habits I loved, I'm not a morning person I like staying up very late, always have, that doesn't go well with having to be in school and alert by 8:15. As an adult, the day after Labor Day everything seemed to change. This is no longer true, but back in the day everyone got more serous, people dressed differently more formally, there was a greater sense of purpose. January 2nd was like that as well, the holidays seemed to life people's spirits but now they were over, it was almost like watching the air come out of as balloon.