why do we say OLD SCHOOL ,not oldie?

Answer 1

HA! I *LOVE* being able to flaunt the Generation Gap....

Actually, both terms predate most everything put forth so far. To elucidate and educate:

"Old-School"
~ This refers to a skill, technique, or other practice which is considered 'out-of-date' or obselete by comtemporary standards. Not merely in music, but in construction, avionics, architectural design, computer technology, and just about anything else which can be considered a profession.

"Oldie"
~ This refers to the PRODUCT of an "Old-School" practice, even if it was 'modern practice' at the time. A lot of the classic hits from the 50s and 60s (which are being remade by modern artists) are prime examples. As are examples of classic Victorian-Era architecture, "The Flying Tigers", Pac-Man, and 80286 AT Computers; all of which were considered 'cutting edge technologies' back in their day.

Answer 2

Oldie would be referring to something from the past for example listening to the oldies. When you say "old school" that's referring to how you do something for example building a motorcycle with a kick starter instead of an electric starter. Many people would refer to this type of biker as "old school".

Answer 3

I would be considered "old school" because I do things the old way. I do not sign contracts ( if able) I just shake your hand & trust your word. So far so good. I can all my own veggies & fruit for the winter, cut my own firewood & live on the farm I grew up on. The only thing that has changed is I only have 2 cows , not the 102 I use to have, plus only 16 chickens not the 2,000 iused to have. I guess that is because I AM old 63. I also do not have to putup with PETA anymore about my animals, but that is another story.

Answer 4

Its oldy, not oldie, and if you say oldy instead of old school, you are very old.

Answer 5

Old school means different things to different people. When I use the term I mean As in my fathers day. I've heard youngsters use it to mean the 80s and beyond. I for one am old school as a rule and I mean the values my father instilled in me as a child not some lame rap B.S.

Answer 6

when we say "Old School" normally we are referring to the 80's back when M.C.Hammer&Madonna were pouplar."Oldie's" is normally like back in the 70's(Brittish Invasion)or older.

Answer 7

Old School means real , honest not phony and made up . It is like old School punk when it was about not conforming .Now punk is all about conforming. You have to dress a certain way and listen to certain bands..it's phony..

Answer 8

old school

Answer 9

twylafox is absolutely correct.