“The Museum of the Middle Class, featuring historical and anthropological exhibits addressing the socioeconomic category that once existed between the upper and lower classes, opened to the public Monday.

A waitress from Chicago learns what the middle class was.

‘The splendid and intriguing middle class may be gone, but it will never be forgotten,’ said Harold Greeley, curator of the exhibit titled ‘Where The Streets Had Trees’ Names.’ ‘From their weekend barbecues at homes with backyards to their outdated belief in social mobility, the middle class will forever be remembered as an important part of American history.'” (The Onion [thanks, walker])