Things from the 70s that no longer exist

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[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.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Oscar nailed Felix that way.

[DallasBiff]

Diving boards have almost completely disappeared in the USA.

LOL! I remember jumping from the 9 foot board for the first time, I did a cannonball, I was sore afterwards.

[Vendome]

The kids are using Fuji Film cameras these days.

I have seen phone booths in rural areas and they actually work

I still have my walkman and occasionally play some songs I recorded for distributions

I bought a Royal Typewriter last year....as a decoration

I still have a transistor radio. Haven’t used in years.

I do have a couple calculators but, use the one on my phone

[Sacajaweau]

I’m 80....I still don’t have a cell phone. I like sitting on the sofa and talking to my friends.

[Texas resident]

98 octane gasoline. Made my 74 VW beetle run like a scalded dog.

[mewzilla]

Burnt orange...avocado green...

(shudder)

[dfwgator]

Driving into town to buy concert tickets.

[Beowulf9]

[mmichaels1970]

The drive-in movie theater hasn't died.

We have a couple right by us in Cleveland. The second feature usually ends too late for me. But it’s fun to watch them drive around the lot with jumper cables to jump all the folks who left their radios tuned in with ignition off for a bit too long. My daughter’s “Covid” high school commencement was held at one. Best commencement ever.

[dfwgator]

But The Coat Lives On!

https://vimeo.com/30869244

[Sacajaweau]

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/popit-pearls—222787512793119728/

[Texas resident]

ABC’s wild world of sports.

[dfwgator]

Funny Saturday Night Live episodes.

[HYPOCRACY]

You can’t drop a dime on somebody either. Now you have to swat them from your FBI issued burner.

[Flatus I. Maximus]

Sears.
Montgomery Wards.
K-Mart.
Dog n Suds — wait, a few do still exist!
35mm cameras.
Patriotic Democrats.
Republicans with spines.
Top 40 music on AM radio.
Sly and The Family Stone.

[2big2fail]

Free speech

[dfwgator]

Soul Train

[Sacajaweau]

Seems every house had rugs of one or the other. Ours was that green...just like my sister in laws...and my best friend...and her best friend...lol

[Songcraft]

Respect for our flag at sporting events.

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Also, some senior fellows here can ask their wives if they miss vintage Cashmere Bouquet Talcum Powder.


     

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