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    Why were the 70s such a tacky decade?

    Hindsight is always 20/20 whereas foresight is always through rose colored glasses. Of course, in 1983 I had only two years to retirement and making money in the civvie world was on my mind when that would happened. I'm only better off today because I finally became smart enough to stay single.
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    How accurate is Mad Men with regard to the early '60s?

    Far more advanced than my hometown, you had a traffic light and a cop.
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    Why were the 70s such a tacky decade?

    You got that right.......................:eusa_clap
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    Why were the 70s such a tacky decade?

    Sounds like these people were already aware of American culture, especially if they were European and still came with an attitude. I found many Americans knew nothing about the countries they were in but actually expected that country to be an American clone and were disappointed it...
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    Why were the 70s such a tacky decade?

    True, I have admit. But it stood out for me more. I always tried to blend in and enjoy the experience no matter where I was. I noticed how the brits on vacation in Spain, Canaries, Balearics always hung out in the English/Irish pubs. The germans stripping and going everywhere with not much on...
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    Why were the 70s such a tacky decade?

    I use to first laugh, then shake my head and then lower my head in embarrassment wherever I was overseas and over hearing American tourist in their matching polyester shirts complaining how people drive, the food was terrible and they sold no Budweiser. One time I turned and said, " you should...
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    Why were the 70s such a tacky decade?

    I skipped school and went to the 64 World Series in St Louis 42 miles away, we went by bus, everybody's dad had the cruisin car at work. We really wanted to go to a Beatles concert but no bus was going to Liverpool...................;)
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    Why were the 70s such a tacky decade?

    Please don't get confused that everyone who cruised back in the 50s/60s had their own car, or it was chopped, hopped up or painted Hot Rod Red. I didn't own my first car until 1970 when I returned from Nam, the second time. Most who cruised used dad's car and there had better not be a millimeter...
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    Why were the 70s such a tacky decade?

    Cruisin didn't start in 1962 nor end in 62. I was cruising on Saturday night in a small mid-west town during the summer months in 64 after putting hay/straw, slopping the pigs all week long and in the Army in Mar 65. I could say, shame you missed out on so much but, I missed out on a few things...
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    Why were the 70s such a tacky decade?

    and what movie does not exploit ?????? I grew up with Mitch Miller, Welk and even Hootenanny and they too were part of the early 60s. The movie doesn't depict the Hippy generation, the Beetles, dope smoking, and Woodstock. It depicted the first half of the 60s, when teens were still innocent...
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    Why were the 70s such a tacky decade?

    What does 'Culture' suppose to represent other than namely the full "expression" of the unique or "authentic" self. The movie portrayed that exactly. People of the predominant 40/50s called the 60s, "Rock and Roll has Got to Go", Saturday night cruising, the hair styles, girl/boy relationships...
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    Why were the 70s such a tacky decade?

    :eusa_clap Better put than I did. To understand things so much more, one has to walk in the other's shoes.
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    Why were the 70s such a tacky decade?

    "Sometimes I think it's only me that could see through "American Graffiti" As I get older, American Graffiti is what keeps my memory moving. Not the movie, but the time period it portrayed. Other than the portrayed location, it was spot on in so many ways, each and every character. Same with...
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    Why were the 70s such a tacky decade?

    Remember what I said earlier.....Science Fiction has been known to become reality. The Loonie problem has already been noted and waiting to come true!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oS4KcEoMeY
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    Why were the 70s such a tacky decade?

    Remember Lizzie....a lot of Science Fiction years back is reality today, Flash Gordon, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Robby the Robot, etc. Space travel today is old news, exploring the bottom of the oceans is old news, once science fiction movies and early TV shows held audiences captive with...
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    Why were the 70s such a tacky decade?

    :eusa_clap I concur with all you said. What a waste of ten years of my life.
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    modern "vintage" radios/ record players

    Thanks for the link......transaction has concluded. I am happy finding what I wanted. Cheers.
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    modern "vintage" radios/ record players

    I want to thank you for posting the Attic info. I've been holding off and I'm glad I did, from ordering one of the Crosley copycats of an original Cathedral early 30s radio. Found one and it's on hold pending arrival of payment info. I can channel now my CDs of 30s music and baseball games...
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    Is Christmas Ruined Forever?

    I watched for the umpteen time a classic movie last night that would fit right in to this thread and the OP's situation. "Miracle on 34th Street", the Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, little Natalie Wood version, the only version IMO. A kid growing up not believing in Santa Clause and her mother who...
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    Music suggestions 20's 30's big band & jazz?

    Acquired a CD of his, 1925-1932. Great addition to what I have. Thanks

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