Kids Meet a 101 Year Old | Kids Meet | HiHo Kids
Summary
TLDRIn this heartwarming conversation, a 101-year-old woman named Clara shares her life experiences with a young boy named Micah. Born in Philadelphia, Clara reminisces about a time without modern conveniences like radio, television, or telephones. She recounts her involvement in World War II, working on secret decoding and encoding machines. Clara, a retired college biology teacher, discusses her love for teaching and her research on ants. She offers insights into the challenges of aging, such as missing loved ones, but expresses no fear of death, attributing her longevity to happiness, hard work, and self-reliance.
Takeaways
- π½οΈ Clara, the centenarian, confirms that forks, knives, and spoons were used even in her early years.
- π£οΈ Clara humorously corrects a mispronunciation of her name, highlighting the importance of clear communication.
- π‘ Clara was born in Philadelphia, indicating her long life has spanned significant geographical and cultural changes.
- π» Clara reminisces about a time without modern conveniences like radio, television, and telephones, providing a historical perspective.
- π The absence of trucks and the use of horse-drawn wagons in Clara's youth paints a picture of a bygone era.
- π Clara's involvement in World War II and her work with decoding and encoding machines underscores her contribution to historical events.
- π Clara reflects on the gender norms of her childhood, where girls were expected to wear skirts and had limited options in clothing and toys.
- π©βπ« Clara's profession as a college biology teacher reveals her intellectual pursuits and her dedication to education.
- π·οΈ Clara's shirt featuring a spider and her conversation about ants show her passion for biology and entomology.
- π Clara's active lifestyle, including daily exercise and participation in activities like the Olympics and Scrabble, demonstrates her commitment to well-being.
- π Clara expresses the emotional challenge of outliving friends and family, a poignant aspect of living a long life.
- π Clara shares her philosophy on longevity, emphasizing happiness, hard work, exercise, and self-reliance as key factors.
Q & A
What utensils were commonly used in the old days according to the conversation?
-Forks, knives, and spoons were commonly used in the old days.
How old is the woman named Clara?
-Clara is in her one hundred and first year, which means she is 101 years old.
Where was Clara originally from?
-Clara was originally born in Philadelphia on the east coast of the United States.
What types of communication and transportation were not available when Clara was a little girl?
-When Clara was a little girl, there were no radios, televisions, or telephones. Transportation was done with wagons pulled by horses, as there were no trucks.
What was Clara's role in the Second World War?
-During the Second World War, Clara worked on decoding and encoding machines, which was very secret work.
What did Clara do for fun when she was a little girl?
-As a child, Clara played with dolls, blocks, and marbles. She also liked tops and thought boys were luckier because they had more options like slacks or pants.
What was Clara's profession before she retired?
-Clara was a college teacher, specifically teaching biology.
What is one of the things that Clara has taught about, as indicated by her shirt?
-One of the things Clara has taught about, which is shown on her shirt, is a spider.
What is Micah's favorite insect, as mentioned in the conversation?
-Micah's favorite insect is ants, and he did research on them.
What activities does Clara enjoy doing in her current life?
-Clara enjoys watching the Olympics, writing books, doing puzzles, emailing friends, playing Scrabble, and exercising every day.
How does Clara feel about getting old and what does she miss the most?
-Clara misses people, especially as she has outlived most of her family and friends. However, she is not afraid of dying and feels healthy and happy.
What does Clara consider the secret to living a long life?
-Clara believes that being happy, working hard, getting exercise, doing things for oneself, and not expecting others to do everything for you are the secrets to living a long life.
Outlines
π΅ A Century of Life: Clara's Story
The video script introduces Clara, a 101-year-old woman, who reminisces about her life. Born in Philadelphia, she shares her experiences growing up without modern conveniences like radio, television, or telephones. Clara discusses her involvement in World War II, where she worked on decoding and encoding machines, emphasizing the secrecy and seriousness of her role. She also talks about the societal norms of her youth, including the restrictions on women's clothing and the lack of gender equality. Clara's career as a biology professor is highlighted, along with her current hobbies which include watching the Olympics, writing books, solving puzzles, and playing Scrabble. She encourages the younger generation to stay active and engaged in life, reflecting on the importance of independence and self-sufficiency in old age.
π The Wisdom of Longevity
In this segment, Clara shares her insights on aging and the secret to living a long life. She emphasizes the importance of happiness, hard work, regular exercise, and self-reliance. Clara discusses the emotional challenges of outliving friends and family but expresses no fear of death, feeling content with her life and health. The conversation concludes with Clara's advice to live life to the fullest, taking pride in her achievements and the legacy she leaves behind.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Forks and Knives
π‘Philadelphia
π‘World War II
π‘Biology
π‘Exercise
π‘Olympics
π‘Scrabble
π‘Longevity
π‘Decoding and Encoding Machines
π‘Gender Roles
π‘Technology
Highlights
Introduction to the conversation between a 101-year-old woman and a young child.
Mistaken identity with the name 'Alice' being misheard as 'Malice'.
Clara's introduction and her age revelation at 101 years old.
Clara's birthplace in Philadelphia and the listener's connection as an East Coast native.
Description of life without modern technology like radio, television, or telephones.
Clara's experience during World War II, working with decoding and encoding machines.
Reminiscing about childhood toys and the limitations on girls' clothing.
Clara's profession as a college biology teacher and her retirement.
Micah correctly identifies a spider on Clara's shirt, showcasing her teaching.
Clara's research on ants and the child's understanding of their strength.
The child's current interests including watching the Olympics and writing books.
Clara's daily routine of exercise and maintaining independence.
Reflections on the challenges of aging and missing loved ones.
Clara's perspective on death and her lack of fear due to a fulfilling life.
The secret to a long life according to Clara: happiness, hard work, exercise, and self-reliance.
Clara's pride in the child and her well-wishes for a great life.
Transcripts
- Did you have forks or knives in the old days?
- Forks and knives?
Oh, sure, and spoons.
(lighthearted music)
Hello. - Hi.
- Hi, Micah. - Hi.
- I'm Alice.
- Nice to meet you, Malice. - Alice.
- Alice, oh, sorry.
- What is your name?
- Clara. - Clara?
I'm very happy to meet you.
- What are we here to talk about?
- Well, I think it might be how old I am.
- How old are you?
- I'm in my hundred and first year.
101. (gasps)
- 101? - Right.
Did you ever know anybody else that old?
- No. - I don't even know
anybody else that old.
- Where are you from?
- Well, originally, I was born in Philadelphia,
way, way over on the east coast.
- I was born in New York City.
- Oh, you were?
So, you were born in the east too.
- Yeah. - How was it like back then?
- We didn't have radio, we didn't have television.
No telephones, when I was a little girl.
There were not any trucks.
They had wagons, and horses pulled them.
- Wow, that must've been a long time ago.
- It was a long, long time ago.
- Back then, did you see any wars?
- I did, and I was in the war.
I was in the second World War.
We worked on decoding and encoding machines,
very secret work.
The officers had guns, and they said,
if you told any of the secrets,
they would shoot you dead.
But nobody got shot.
- Good then. - Yeah.
- What would you do for fun?
- Oh, when I was a little girl?
I had dolls
and blocks.
But I really liked boys' things.
I liked marbles and tops.
And I thought boys were much luckier than girls.
We had to wear skirts and stockings,
even in the coldest weather.
They didn't have slacks or pants for girls.
- Girls couldn't wear pants?
- That's true.
- That is not fair. - No.
- What is your job?
- Oh, my job was teaching in a college.
But I retired a long time ago.
And I taught biology.
And if you look at my shirt,
you'll see some of the things I've taught about.
Could you possibly know what this one is?
- [Micah] Oh, that's a spider.
- Well, wonderful.
- What's your favorite insect?
- Ants, I did research on ants.
But you know what an ant looks like, don't you?
- Yeah, it's like this tiny.
They can carry a big thing, like a banana.
Like, three of them can, even though they're this tiny.
- You're very good, and you're only six years old?
- What do you like to do for fun?
- Well, right now, I'm watching the Olympics.
And I write books, I do puzzles.
I enjoy email, I write to a lot of friends.
I even play Scrabble, do you know how to play Scrabble?
No? - No.
- You should ask somebody to play Scrabble.
It's lots of fun.
Also, I try to get exercise every day.
- Every day?
- Yep. - Good.
- Some old people aren't very well anymore.
- Yeah. - Some of them
can't remember things.
Some of them are really lame,
and they have to have somebody help them.
But I can do everything myself.
- That's good. - And that's good.
- And that means you're really old,
but you're really good at it.
- Yeah, and I enjoy life.
- What is the hardest part about getting old?
- You miss people.
And especially when you live over 100 years,
most of the people I ever knew,
in my family, are already dead.
But that happens, doesn't it?
- Yeah, a person in my family died.
- And did you know the person?
- Yeah, it's my great grandfather.
And we still have a picture of him up on our mantel
to remind us of when I was playing with him.
- That's wonderful.
- Are you afraid of dying?
- No, I'm not afraid of dying.
I feel very healthy and happy.
My doctor said, "Maybe you'll just die in your sleep."
(chuckles) So, I'm not afraid 'cause I have a good life.
- What's the secret to living a long life?
- Being happy, working hard, getting exercise,
doing things for yourself,
not expecting other people to do everything for you.
And all of those things make you live a long time.
- Nice to meet you.
- It's wonderful to meet you.
Have a great life.
I'm very proud of you.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
- [Girl] Nice to meet you.
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