15 Things Only People Who Grew Up in the 70s Will Understand

Mom Says ^ | 9/2/23 | Harvey Richards

[DallasBiff]

Step into a time capsule as we explore the 70s! If you’re a bona fide 70s kid, prepare for a trip down memory lane that evokes waves of nostalgia. The era when bell bottoms reigned supreme, disco anthems ruled the airwaves, and Saturday mornings promised captivating cartoons. Revisit the tingling sensation of Space Dust on your taste buds and the triumphant feeling of unraveling a cassette tape with a trusty pencil. This journey isn’t just a stroll through the past; it’s a cherished badge of honor. So, ease into those groovy vibes, queue up some Bee Gees tunes, and traverse back to a world that was undeniably, and oh-so-groovily, the 70s.

[Uncle Miltie]

My ride:

Put a slick on the back.

[Dr. Sivana]

Does anyone else remember Puffa Puffa Rice?

Yes! My brother's favorite cereal.

I liked Rice Krinkles and Quake, myself.

[telescope115]

I didn’t have bell bottoms, but I did have flairs, and a leasure suit which was the same color as Al Bundy’s pants. Also Hai Karate cologne.

[Chode]

mmmmm, ditto smell...

[telescope115]

Almaden was my introduction to red wine. It sucked.

[telescope115]

My wife saw The King And I on Broadway, 10th row, Yul Brynner and Constance Towers- $17.

[A Navy Vet]

"Lynyrd Skynyrd?"

Of course.

[A Navy Vet]

Despised that song.

[who_would_fardels_bear]

Quake was too tough on my teeth. I preferred Quisp.

Remember the contest to see which cereal would stay and which would go? I think Quisp won, but then that cereal was banished to the cereal graveyard as well.

[Dr. Sivana]

You liked Quisp?! That little snippy alien? If you find QUake to tough, give the milk a little while to sink in.

Yes, I remember the contest, and I voted for Quake. I even had my mother buy Quangaroos after they dumped Quake. Quisp hung on for a few years, and is brought back every few years.

[Patriot777]

When I was a kid there were a lot of Arco stations along our travel route one year, dad made sure we stopped at every one so I could collect more pieces of the Noah’s Ark gas premium set. Ended up with a few sections of Ark and a lot of the same animal. 🦒

[metmom]

Sure looks that way.

[7thson]

Who writes this crap? The thought that these things only happened during the 70's is absurd. With perhaps only lava lamps and gas lines, most of this crap happened in the 60s, 50s, and 40s.

And to think whoever wrote this crap has the audacity to say we are more enlighteded today is also absurd and laughable. Having a military with trannies, millions of illegals streaming across our southern border, and kids eating soap pods - yeah, that is very enlightening.

[FLT-bird]

Hitchhiking was decidedly out by the 70s. We definitely didn’t do it - too dangerous. My dad said he did and it was common for him as a kid but that was the 40s.

[FLT-bird]

No sunscreen. Zinc Oxide.

[lizma2]

Running through the fog of the mosquito fogger trucks in town

LOL! Every Thursday night in the summer!

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

This series predates SOAP as the first with a gay character;

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068061/

[VideoDoctor]

Component stereo systems came into vogue and Mogen David wine cost 98 cents a bottle!

[Allegra]

Punk Rock. The East Coast had the Ramones, the West Coast had the Dead Kennedys, and the UK had the Sex Pistols, plus there were scores of others. C’mon, someone back me up here.

DC had the Bad Brains.

[GBA]

Component stereo systems came into vogue

Component audio equipment and decent car stereos, too. I still have my Cobra CB radio, Sansui receiver, B&O turntable and Sansui speakers from ‘77 to ‘79.

They all still work and still sound good, but I won’t turn the receiver on again until I replace the caps. To dried out now to apply power. Same for the belt in the Beogram turntable, too. I wonder if I can find one now like you can with Sansui upgrade kits and parts.