The 1970s: a decade of highs and lows. From cultural triumphs to challenges, the subreddit ‘The 70s are back!’ shares nostalgic images, offering a glimpse into this unique era. These nostalgic images remind us what this decade was all about, let’s begin with:
Cheers!
A love story worthy of a book, and definitely worthy of a few cold ones.
The tin gave that flavor
Plus it made a great sound once emptied and hollowed out.
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Immune to everything
Then back outside for dirty fun until the moon came out.
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Smell this picture
You could even use a hammer and make more noise.
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Smallpox vaccination scar
It’s become a mark of memory for a lot of people.
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These parachuters
Prone to parachute failure too.
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Silly putty
Oh these were so much fun for so many folks.
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Did you have these?
Butterscotch or butter rum were favorites.
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Live from N.Y. 1976
The hair and the clothes though.
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The Steve Irwin of the ’70s
Marlin Perkins. Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom from 1963 to 1985.
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Even the colors are so 70s
They certainly look like a happy bunch.
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Digital Derby
Nothing “digital” about it, since its a roll of plastic film with the track printed on it.
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A must have
These were all the rage back then.
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Flower power
Talk about the ability to stop traffic.
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Water rockets
They would crack after extensive use too.
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Let him fly
This guy was the daredevil of the decade, hence the toys.
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Barefoot gas pedal, Hurst shifter, and Boston
Cruise along the boulevard, say hi to friends, meet girls, and repeat the next day.
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70s smoking room
You can already smell the room.
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Underdog and villains
Old cartoons were so charming.
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Dairy Queen take-out stand
Yup, Dairy Queen once was a take-out stand.
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Cafeteria pizza
Something kids looked forward to since it wasn’t an everyday thing.
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Yellow was manly
Either powered by a V8 or leg muscles, both worked.
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Moon boots
Meant to keep your feet warm in the snow.
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Choice of chew?
It really was a cool factor to be chewing gum in front of others.
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Get yourselves dizzy
These were also known to remove varnish on wood.
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Lincoln Logs
Before Legos were cool, these were a must have for little boys.
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Kolchak: The Night Stalker
This American television series aired on ABC during 1974–1975. A newspaper reporter uncovered supernatural causes in his investigations.
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Spencer Gifts
Were you a regular visitor?
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Smoking inside too
Play Boston and cruise until sundown.
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Trendy
Even all the moms thought so back then.
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The stuff of nightmares
But sci-fi fans loved these so fair play.
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Halloween 1973
These brothers sure enjoyed themselves.
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A soda machine with a cup and ice dispenser
Made getting a drink during hot summer days so much easier.
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Long John Silver’s
This American chain of fast-food restaurants specializes in seafood, and gets its name from the novel “Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson. The pirate Long John Silver is one of the main characters.
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“Wacky Packages” Trading Cards
These were a series of humorous trading cards featuring parodies of consumer products. The cards were produced by Topps in 1967, with 16 series produced between 1973 and 1977.
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