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Most of us had those fashion or pop culture trends that defined our teenage years. What’s one trend you secretly miss and wish would make a comeback?
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#1
Not filming everything for social media. As there was no social media. Our dumb shenanigans are in people's memories only
Final score:
14points
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#2
I'd have to say Glam Rock (in the UK, 1970s). T-Rex, Bowie, Roxy Music, Slade, Mud... the list goes on. Happy days. Yeah, some of it was cheesy, but mostly it's stood the test of time and figures large in the Classic Rock genre today. Oh, and it also gave rise to the Rocky Horror Show, so there's that too.
Final score:
10points
Lost Panda 3 weeks ago
Went to the mall the other day with my family. My wife, son, and I went to the Gatcha station and they had a few that had stuff for older bands (Rolling Stones, Wings, etc.) My wife asked if I was going to do a Gotcha and my words were "Nah, there's never anything I like... Wait... is that David Bowie?!" I walked out with a David Bowie pin stuck on my shirt that my wife and son got embarrased about XD
#3
sanity in our politics.
Final score:
7points
BeesEelsAndPups 4 weeks ago
When I was a kid my country was a dictatorship. So I think our politics has gotten significantly better. Even if occasionally a candidate decides to hit another candidate over the head with a chair during a debate.
#4
Oh, the subcultures, totally.... becoming a punk in 82, and rejecting the whole normaloid society thing totally.... just the community of freaks and weirdos that accepted me was the best... to spend the day, drinking and smoking döpe with 50 year old bikers, then hitting a punk gig, chilling in a dark corner of a goth club then hitting the dance floor of the local gay bar at 5 am, flirting with gay guys despite being straight AF.... yeah, kids, booze and d***s are bad but I wouldn't exchange those days for anything.... and I'm glad, at 57, I'm still the same punk freak as I was then....
Final score:
7points
#6
Hanging out at the mall. I was teen in the 80s, large indoor malls were a great place to get together with friends. Our parents could drop us off in the morning and we'd hang all day, eat at the food court, and go to a movie or two. Nobody worried about getting shot or kidnapped.
Final score:
5points
#8
Music. Specifically, variety in mainstream music. When I was a teenager, you'd see Tool, Rob Zombie, and Marilyn Manson right up in the top of the charts with Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, and Puff Daddy. Now mainstream rock and metal aren't even a thing, you have to know how to look for new music.
Final score:
5points
BeesEelsAndPups 4 weeks ago
Agree to disagree. In my teenage years, you were subject to the whims of MTV or your local radio stations. I have so much more access to different types of music now. I listen to Reggaeton, Cumbia, Jazz, Classical, Pop, Japanese Metal, Korean Pop, Finish Metal, Cuban Salsa, Classic Rock, Bossa Nova, etc.
#9
Low rise jeans. They were more comfortable to me.
Final score:
4points
#11
Fully funded public schools. Teachers could make a living teaching, and didn't have to buy supplies out of pocket.
Final score:
4points
#12
2000s, cargo pants, large hoop earrings and big sunglasses
Final score:
3points
#13
Real menus!! I'm from a generation that didn't have cell phones. I don't like being on my phone during dinner because I enjoy time with my husband and daughter. Having to QR a code and spend 15 minutes looking at it, at my phone, I'm too annoyed to want to stay there.
Final score:
3points
#14
I miss the more expressive, colourful and courageous fashion trends from the 70s. These days people's clothes seem way too similar and conformist.
Final score:
3points
#15
Going to the neighborhood pool with my friends and playing the Jukebox with top 40 AM radio songs. FM radio was still called "underground radio".
Final score:
2points
#16
Girlfriend sleepovers & slumber parties.
Final score:
2points
BeesEelsAndPups 4 weeks ago
My daughters have sleepovers. I always hated sleepovers myself, because I've always been an early riser, and I hated waiting for my friends to wake up.
#18
Meeting friends at a diner and drinking coffee and just talking. The wait staff only allowed it when it wasn't too busy and we weren't costing them tips. However, after school until dinner rush was great for just hanging out. I really felt connected with my friends.
Final score:
1point
BeesEelsAndPups 4 weeks ago
YES!! When I was in college we'd all go the Pizza Hut at lunch for the buffet, and hang out for a few hours. Bring our books, and study, or just chat.
What do you think ?
BeesEelsAndPups 4 weeks ago
I thought the same thing in the 90s. You'll be surprised.
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sturmwesen 3 weeks ago
I don't know if I would call it a trend, but 100< teens and tweens of different sub cultures partying/chilling together peacefully and low budget on public squares is something I don't see anymore.
Paulsible deniability 4 weeks ago
Being unaware of SO MANY aspects of adult life and the world in general.
BeesEelsAndPups 4 weeks ago
I thought the same thing in the 90s. You'll be surprised.
Load More Replies... sturmwesen 3 weeks ago
I don't know if I would call it a trend, but 100< teens and tweens of different sub cultures partying/chilling together peacefully and low budget on public squares is something I don't see anymore.
Paulsible deniability 4 weeks ago
Being unaware of SO MANY aspects of adult life and the world in general.
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