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50 Painfully Funny Pics Of People Who Are Getting Old Faster Than They Expected (New Pics)
You gotta hand it to the person who came up with the saying that old age isn’t so bad—if you consider the alternative.
All jokes aside, there’s more to be had. For instance, being old also gives you the opportunity to be mind-blown by how fast time passes and seeing things from your childhood can deliver a very fond sense of nostalgia.
And what better place to get a chronological heart attack than if not at the [Heck], I’m Old subreddit which is dedicated to sharing all of our beloved old school things and memes to reminisce about.
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Being Quick Enough To Hit 'Stop' Right Before The Dj Starts Talking Was An Art Form
#3
I Loved Mad Magazine! It Was So Damn Funny!! Anyone Else A Fan?
So, there’s a subreddit with a name that my mother and general decency wouldn’t allow me to type out, but it’s based on a quite common saying expressing a somewhat comedic realization and acceptance of being old.
The online group has been around since 2013 and, as of this listicle, it has 160,000 members.
#4
Travel Back To 1989
#5
What We Did For 8 Hours…
#6
Steve Martin Is 78!
As you might have probably understood by now, the subreddit features photos of nostalgic things, concepts, ideas as well as memes that throw us back to the good ol’ days.
Judging by the subreddit’s flairs, the majority of its content is aimed at Millennials, Xennials and Generation X. While Zillennials and Gen Z are also included, they have an “observer” tag.
#7
Who Remembers The Noise These Made?
#8
Just About Every Mom I Knew Had One In The Kitchen
#9
Who Remembers Growing Up Watching This Show Every Year??
These are more than just pictures and memes. They are actually also the memories that, say, one of those hulking television sets unearthed in our brains. After all, it’s not just a TV—it’s the memory of how it took 4 family members to lift it up and relocate it into a better spot so that everyone at your Thanksgiving party could now watch the holiday game.
And the older you get, the more such memories you’ll have.
#10
It's Furniture
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
Had one of those. Kept going well into the 90s. I was playing N64 games on that old beast.
#11
Who All Had These, Candy Cigarettes Growing Up ?
Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago (edited)
In Australia, I remember ones just called "F.a.g.s" (the slang term for cigarettes, dots added just to avoid BP censorship)...I think they changed the name to "Fads" later on
#12
Anyone Remember This 80's Show??
One of the bigger benefits of growing old is retirement. Sure, existential dread might kick in, but instead of work, you can now redirect your attention to the other things in life.
This is a great opportunity to finally pursue your dreams. Things like learning new languages, taking trips, writing—whatever—is now suddenly on the table for you to realize.
#13
They Were Doing Things On TV Back In The 60s That We Might Have Missed But Were, None The Less, Brilliant. Like This
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Who Had A Large Collection Of These When You Were Growing Up??
Outgraygeous 2 years ago
If only... I remember having to copy over them. The surprise of listening to a song end only to jump in the middle of another, totally different song. (Songs recorded from the radio, of course.)
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Some Thing Nobody Said In The 1980's Can You Think Of Anymore?
Being old also means having significantly more time for loved ones and socializing. And if you have grandchildren or even (grand) nieces or nephews, get involved in their lives. Not only will that help you fill that potentially lonely void, but research has shown that kids need involved and caring grandparents to fully develop on a social and emotional level.
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Anybody Else Remember Playing This???
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The Current Generation
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Self Titled
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
Try hanging one of those on new hinges. Helps to have an engine hoist.
But if you plan on being a bitter loner who just wants everyone to get off their lawn, you can look forward to a guaranteed minimum income, medicare and social security, as well as senior discounts, and other senior-focused benefits that come with age.
In any case, you might end up with a happier outlook on life as your age will entail more comfort with who you are and you’ll be better equipped to deal with challenges.
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Does This Describe You?
#20
The Good Ol' Sick Days
Molly Whuppie 2 years ago
yessss. for me sick days were crackers and flat schweppes lemonade (the fizzy australian kind - but flat, for some reason.)
#21
We Are Daniel Radcliffe's Curse
Now, if you want to age well, you gotta look after yourself. Eating healthy is a key factor in having a higher life quality when you grow old, so losing 5% of your body weight, avoiding processed meats, and skipping packaged foods are great ways you can make a significant change to how you feel in seniority. Or maybe even until then.
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Milli Vanilli
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Mmmm Plastic Water
It goes without saying, movement and exercise are also a must in making sure your body lasts. Intense exercise intervals—e.g. 15 minute bursts—reverses natural decline of muscles with age.
And that’s besides all the other benefits of exercise: improved brain health, better weight management, reduced risk of disease, bone and muscle strength, among other things.
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Me Irl
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Happy Birthday Jonathan!
k1ddkanuck 2 years ago
He lives on St. Helena, the same island where Napoleon was exiled. He hatched only about a decade after Napoleon died.
TheGoodBoi 2 years ago
"Excuse me. I ask this with respect but could you get that f****n' thing out of my face. Thank you."
Jeremy James 2 years ago
Here's an upvote, Sophroniel. You ruined my day, but I appreciate the truth.
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Karina Al-Rashdan 2 years ago
Does anyone else see the tortoise in the Never Ending Story….lol what a beautiful boy he is
Lucky2BAlive 2 years ago
How many times did I warn you about using baby oil for a summer tan, and what would happen
Dianellian 2 years ago
Turtles don’t die from old age. They usually die from an accident, plastics in the ocean or occasionally illness but they don’t age as such like most other creatures. Crocodiles are the same.
Christof Irran 2 years ago
Jonathan doesn't look like the kinda guy who I'd like chasing me off his lawn.
Blyss Blyssylb 2 years ago (edited)
(photographer) Hey Jonathan, Smile! ... (Jonathan) Cheeeeeeez! ... HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONATHAN!
Louisa Spoke 2 years ago
My mum just passed away at 96 I was proud of her but this tortoise is truly outstanding!
Brigit Sole-March 2 years ago
Jonathan is clearly not a fan of exfoliation, face creams or microdermabrasion.
D. Pitbull 2 years ago
okay... so... started scrolling... thought this was a shot from Neverending Story... Morla.
Ultimately, your brain needs enough stimulus to keep it from declining as well. Activities that involve movement, socializing, and creativity have great potential to keep the brain active so as to not have it age too fast.
Lastly, stay connected and socialize. Apparently, being social helps outweigh negative habits such as smoking and lack of exercise. If that means entering retirement without quitting your day job, that’s fine—it just expands your circle of friends, allowing for higher self-esteem, greater empathy for others, and making us more cooperative.
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Did You Ever Take A Picture With One Of These Bad Boys?
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Axl Rose
So, accept the fact that you’re getting old—we all are—and embrace the finer things in life. Like checking out the subreddit about things that remind you of your age, and checking out another Bored Panda article on the same topic.
But if you truly need to retire for the night, at least leave a comment of the things you miss from your childhood in the comment section below!
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Born At Age 48
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The Internet, C. 1974
Caroline Nagel 2 years ago
I still have the 1950's encyclopedia my parents bought when they just got married. I refuse to part with it, I had so much fun going through them as a kid.
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If You Can Remember The Sound This Made Like It Was Yesterday
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I Always Thought These Were Weird. Do You Remember Seeing These In Bathrooms Back In The Day? 🤣
Blyss Blyssylb 2 years ago
These "ugly-cool" dolls would Discretely hide a roll of TP, simply by placing the doll on top of the roll. 😎
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Unfriending
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Do You Remember?
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Anyone Remember Who This Is??
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
MAX HEADROOM! "Y'know... I get the feeling there's a lot of faces out there... watching... me! And I can tell you it brings a lump to my ratings. Yes, this is Network 23. The net-net-net-net-network that puts it right... where they want you to be!"
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Found This At A Restaurant Yesterday. My Kid Didn't Understand Why I Was So Excited
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Who Remembers These Car Stereos?
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I'm Lucky If My Phone Lasts 8 Or 9 Hours Nowadays
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Danny Glover
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I'm A Few Years Past 40. But Still
The Doom Song 2 years ago
Yes. It will be dark soon. That's why we stat at 9am instead. (Joking here guys)
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Scary
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Who Else Remembers These Guys??
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Yowza
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I’m Old Enough To Remember When I Actually Liked John Travolta
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago (edited)
Old enough to have liked him (Saturday Night Fever) , hated him (Staying Alive), liked him again (Pulp Fiction), and hated him again (Battlefield Earth).
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Kurt Cobain’s Daughter Is Now Older Than He Was At The Time Of His Death. She’s 28, He Died At 27
Caroline Nagel 2 years ago
He looks so unhappy. I wish he would have retreated to some quiet island where no one knew who he was living a quiet life, instead of taking his own life. One of the many missed terribly.
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How Many Do You Recognize?
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If You Were Sick On A School Day, Then He Was Your Idol
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The Little Rascals
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What A Great Year For Music
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Growing Up Poor
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Anyone Else Remember This One?
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Who Else Agrees?
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Who Remembers These?
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
Of course. It was used in a classic episode of The Simpsons from back when it was still good.
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Remember When
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Who Remembers Their Parents Saying This?
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Happy Birthday To Michael Keaton Who Turns 72 Today!
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Who Else Remembers Watching This Show???
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Back When Cars Were Cars And Not Looking Like Clones Of One Another
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Happy Birthday To Jane Curtin Who Turns 76 Today!
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Clint Eastwood
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Who Remembers The Church Lady Bit On Snl?
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Who Remembers This 80's Show??
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Did Anyone Else Use Mr. Bubble As A Kid?
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Pam Anderson, 56, No Makeup
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Who Remembers This Show?? Trivia Question.........anyone Remember What His Real Name Was??
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Anyone Else Watch This Cartoon Growing Up??
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The Fuck Is This?
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Yes, I Remember When Toilet Paper Came In Color!
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When You Become Older Than The Old Folks On The TV Shows You Use To Watch
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Happy Birthday To George Wendt Who Turns 75 Today! Pictured Here As Norm On The TV Show Cheers
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This Pic Should Be Easily Recognizable To Anyone Over The Age Of 40. It's Cool To See Shit From A Different Perspective. The Caption On This Said, 'The Stroll That Started It All, 1960.'
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I Was So Glad To Get This For Christmas. My Sister Got The Incredible Edibles
Javelina Poppers 2 years ago
Back when they had real toys that could burn you, cut you, stab you and remove an appendage if you had enough imagination.
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Good Old Al Bundy!
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Phil Collins
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In The Parking Lot, Back In The Day…
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Who Remembers When Pepsi Made Clear Pepsi Back In 1992? What Did It Taste Like?
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Everyone Pictured Here Became A Household Name After This Movie Came Out. Anyone Remember The Movie?? Tom Cruise (Far Right) Looks So Young In This
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It's Been 21 Years Since Kelly Clarkson Won American Idol
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Anyone Else Remember Watching This Show??? Anyone Else Have A Major Crush On Winnie??
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Old People Slang
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
I prefer, "When we next meet, there will be blood...". But I am a bit strange.
#85
Remember These Old Bottles With The Styrofoam Wrapper?
#86
Alyson Hannigan Is Now 49 Years Old
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What Is The First Thing That Comes To Your Mind When You See This?
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Happy Birthday To Paul Hogan, Who Turns 84 Today!
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
We may have lost the Crocodile Hunter, but we still have Crocodile Dundee.
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If You Know This Dog, You Really Old Af!
#90
Going Way Back, Morgan Freeman Got His Start In Television...... Anyone Remember What Show This Is??
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Who Remembers What This Dog's Name Is??
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Who Remembers Where This Logo Is From? 1980’s
#93
Anyone Remember This Commercial??
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My Favorite Christmas Present Ever!
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Encyclopedia Brown Was My Favorite
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We Were A Harvest Gold Household
#97
Name That Movie. My Favorite Don Knotts Role
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
The Incredible Mr. Limpet. Again, you want me on your trivia team.
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Who Lived Here?
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Saddest Death In Movie History
Little Wonder 2 years ago
I think we're all forgetting a little horse called Artax. Still scarred.
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Who Use To Watch The Phil Donohue Show?
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The Price Is Right, 1973
#102
Is Anyone Here This Old?
#103
Til The Ages Of The Actors During The First Season Of All In The Family
Little Wonder 2 years ago
From the OP: Carol O’Connor was 48, Jean Stapleton was 46 while Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers were both 23.
#104
Anyone Remember What 80's Movie These Cars Were In??
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Now Hiring: Baby Boomers Only
#106
Y'all Remember Miss Cleo?
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Which One Is Your Favorite?
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Full Metal Jacket
#109
Who Remembers Water Rockets?
Trisec Tebeakesse 2 years ago
They're much bigger and cooler now. Use them all the time in Scouts!
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These Were The Bomb And I'd Love To Re-Experience Them
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Remember When
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
Try hooking up a bag of weed through one of these without getting busted for loitering.
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Just Wondering How Many People Were Fans Of This Show. Can't Believe It Started In 1988. Anyone Who Watched It, What Was Your Favorite Episode Or Episodes???
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
Still watch the Turkey Day Marathon every Thanksgiving. Beats awkwardly socializing on a holiday I quietly despise.
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Anyone Remember Who This Is?? And......do You Remember Her Dog's Name>>
I heart Boo-BI-es 2 years ago
" I must, I must, I must increase my bust." One of the many episodes that come to mind, as well as when Cherry gets locked in a refrigerator. Punky Brewster was the shizznit and part of the reason I wore mismatched socks.
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Just Wondering If Anyone Else Read This Series When They Were Growing Up
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No, This Is Not A Telephone From The 1980s
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Sargent Taggert (John Ashton) Was 36 Years Old In Beverly Hills Cop
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I Just Found This Sub
Outgraygeous 2 years ago
Unlike Pringles and Combos, these kind of actually tasted like pizza.
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Anyone Remember Who These Guys Are???
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Here's A Generational Dividing Line: Which Character Do You Think Of First When You See This Actor's Picture - Mr. Feeny From "Boy Meets World" (1993-2000), Or Dr. Mark Craig From "St. Elsewhere" (1982-1988)?
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In The 80's, Hulkamania Was In Its Heyday, But Does Anyone Remember Who This Wrestler Was???
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Annik Perrot 2 years ago
Most of these are way too US-centered for me (and probably many others) to relate. I could tell you about "Bonne nuit les petits" and its iconic music, but that would be too French ;-)) Loved the Little Rascals, though (Les petites canailles).
PE is me 2 years ago
Don't be bitter. It's not too French if you loved it.
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Kalon Suszko 2 years ago
these nostalgia posts put my brain into a time machine, and for a while I go back to that era while reading thru them!
Will Cable 2 years ago
With shows like Tiswas and The Kenny Everett Television Show, we in the UK from that era grew up perfectly normal.
Pandasizing World Peace 2 years ago
We watched Bonanza every Sunday night. Lucille Ball was the only successful female. I had to look up to growing up. Her I love Lucy show inspired me to want to be a comedian. I'm not one, but it's my secret ambition!
Jill Bussey 2 years ago
OK BP, now do the same for the UK, or Europe. I think I actually recognised maybe 3% of these.
David Paterson 2 years ago (edited)
So many things from my childhood are not here. For example, the TV show "what's my line" had to guess the occupation of guests. A typical example was a person who made horse-riding gear, that was a fun episode because they thought he made toddler clothes. Well, one guest was a Colonel Sanders from Kentucky. Not only couldn't the panel guess his occupation, they didn't even come close. They thought he sold guns and ammunition.
Marzena Magdalena 2 years ago
it was great to learn about whats nostalgic to the "American's", similar vibes here, albeit with different tv shows/foods etc
Annik Perrot 2 years ago
Most of these are way too US-centered for me (and probably many others) to relate. I could tell you about "Bonne nuit les petits" and its iconic music, but that would be too French ;-)) Loved the Little Rascals, though (Les petites canailles).
PE is me 2 years ago
Don't be bitter. It's not too French if you loved it.
Load More Replies... Kalon Suszko 2 years ago
these nostalgia posts put my brain into a time machine, and for a while I go back to that era while reading thru them!
Will Cable 2 years ago
With shows like Tiswas and The Kenny Everett Television Show, we in the UK from that era grew up perfectly normal.
Pandasizing World Peace 2 years ago
We watched Bonanza every Sunday night. Lucille Ball was the only successful female. I had to look up to growing up. Her I love Lucy show inspired me to want to be a comedian. I'm not one, but it's my secret ambition!
Jill Bussey 2 years ago
OK BP, now do the same for the UK, or Europe. I think I actually recognised maybe 3% of these.
David Paterson 2 years ago (edited)
So many things from my childhood are not here. For example, the TV show "what's my line" had to guess the occupation of guests. A typical example was a person who made horse-riding gear, that was a fun episode because they thought he made toddler clothes. Well, one guest was a Colonel Sanders from Kentucky. Not only couldn't the panel guess his occupation, they didn't even come close. They thought he sold guns and ammunition.
Marzena Magdalena 2 years ago
it was great to learn about whats nostalgic to the "American's", similar vibes here, albeit with different tv shows/foods etc
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