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TV's ON CB's

Sharon Anne Stuart,

FCBC-4-H

Editor's Note: The following is the script from a skit presented at DREAM '76. While it was specifically applicable to that event, it is so clever and so much in line with all the CB records and chatter these days that I thought you would all enjoy it. "Snake" and "Grabber" are the handles (names) of two truck drivers on their way to Dream. "Trans" refers to the translation of their conversation into everyday English.

The Translations

Snake: C'mon Breaker one niner, this here's the Snake; you got a copy on me Grabber? C'mon, c'mon.

Trans: That means a trucker who calls himself "The Snake" is calling another trucker named "The Grabber" on Citizen Band Radio, Channel 19. He wants to know if the Grabber can hear him and understand his transmission. In a moment the Grabber will answer.

Grab: Mercy Snake, for sure, for sure; you're wall to wall and tree-top tall.

Trans: That means the Grabber is receiving the Snake's transmission loud and clear.

Snake: C'mon Grabber, what's the 20 on your 18'er?

Trans: What is the location of your truck, Grabber?

Grab: Mercy Snake, we're passing the Bean Store in McMinnville. What's your 20?

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