Posted on 09/10/2024 2:52:54 PM PDT by DallasBiff
The 1970s represent an emblematic decade characterized by significant changes and innovations. However, in everyday life of that era there are elements that have disappeared over time.
Check out a list of some things from the 70s that disappeared and immersed in the retro charm of recent history:
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Instant photos: The Polaroid, the iconic camera of the 1970s, continues to inspire instant photography enthusiasts. Thanks to modern smartphones and digital cameras, you can now achieve similar effects conveniently and instantly.
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lol. Not yet, though!
Yeah, those stores carried some nice stuff too.
Weren’t sales of Polaroids in the 1970s driven by swingers?
Two Guys stores.
And leftist Republicans like the last Republican elected in my state, Clifford Case. He was very nice to my grandma when he had lunch with her social club though.
Cocktail style arcade games that you could set a drink or an ashtray on.
Mental hospitals
The United Arab Republic.
Hot pants
The Norris Division. The Patrick Division.
Add 2 meter and you got a
Mud Shack !
The only thing missing is the thing that matters!
Hairy Huhas!
Saying a number without preceding it with “like.”
People completing sentences with “um” and “uh” or repeating back what you just said word for word.
The Heathkit TV that my father and I built lasted many years, and worked well.
Winner!
Hah! There was a trick to making the mouthpiece hit the phone body before the hang-up buttons in the cradle were activated. If you did it right the {expletive deleted} on the other end of the line really heard it.
...change for your buck at McDonald’s
Staying at Motel 6 cost $6.
I don’t know why but it is hard to forget that skit on SNL, LOL!
‘Elvis’ COAT!’
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