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.

[DallasBiff]

The 70's Polaroid cameras are probably a dime a dozen, it is the unopened boxes of film that are worth money, also I haven't seen a real phone booth in 45 years,

Three hours before the debate, have fun.

Mods pull if inappropriate.

[al baby]

My libido

[SpaceBar]

Common courtesy.

[rlmorel]

LOL

[jeffersondem]

Honest liberals.

[Track9]

Bruce Jenners knuts

[T.B. Yoits]

The drive-in movie theater hasn't died.

https://joebobbriggs.com/the-last-drive-in-with-joe-bob-briggs

[Responsibility2nd]

Printed Encyclopedias: Once crucial to research and study, paper encyclopedias have been replaced by the abundance of online information available on a wide range of topics.

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I wonder how many Encyclopedia Britannica’s are still in the attic of your parents home.
Or rotting away in some landfill.

[Disambiguator]

Good music (disco was an aberration).

[Disambiguator]

Oh, and big block gas V8s with 10.5 to 1 compression ratios. They disappeared in the early 70s, but they did exist for a short time in that decade.

[Responsibility2nd]

8 track players and CB radios.

[MayflowerMadam]

“I haven’t seen a real phone booth in 45 years,”

In June 2022, I took a pic of a phone booth at a little stop off the highway in Jane Lew, WV.

[Campion]

They actually still make Polaroid cameras. I've read that real estate agents like them because they can get an immediate hardcopy without having to haul a printer around.

In re phone booths ... there used to be a snippy comeback -- "Here's 25 cents, go call someone who cares!" If you tried that today, you'd just get a blank stare.

[Fiji Hill]

Conservative Democrats like Rep. John Rarick (R-La.) or Los Angeles mayor Sam Yorty—and leftist Republicans like Jake “the Snake” Javits (R-NY).

[Georgia Girl 2]

Hoola hoops and slinkies.

[Dr. Sivana]

Pudding Pops
Post Sugar Rice Krinkles
Mr. Microphone
Wringer washing machines
Soda and Potato chip delivery services
Two competing local newspapers in cities with less than 500,000 people
Front bench seats in cars
Cyclamates
Steel trash cans (not missed)
Cigarette vending machines
Candy cigarettes

[Psalm 73]

1970's - when the "F-bomb" was NEVER heard in public.

And people knew what "decorum" meant.

[PJ-Comix]

Lava Lamps. The Desiderata. Pet Rocks. Funny Woody Allen.

[dfwgator]

Shortwave Radio.

[NorthMountain]

Jarts.