35 Photos that will instantly transport you straight back to the 70s

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.

Immune to everything

Then back outside for dirty fun until the moon came out.

Smell this picture

You could even use a hammer and make more noise.

Smallpox vaccination scar

It’s become a mark of memory for a lot of people.

These parachuters

Prone to parachute failure too.

Silly putty

Oh these were so much fun for so many folks.

Did you have these?

Butterscotch or butter rum were favorites.

Live from N.Y. 1976

The hair and the clothes though.

The Steve Irwin of the ’70s

Marlin Perkins. Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom from 1963 to 1985.

Even the colors are so 70s

They certainly look like a happy bunch.

Digital Derby

Nothing “digital” about it, since its a roll of plastic film with the track printed on it.

A must have

These were all the rage back then.

Flower power

Talk about the ability to stop traffic.

Water rockets

They would crack after extensive use too.

Let him fly

This guy was the daredevil of the decade, hence the toys.

Barefoot gas pedal, Hurst shifter, and Boston

Cruise along the boulevard, say hi to friends, meet girls, and repeat the next day.

70s smoking room

You can already smell the room.

Underdog and villains

Old cartoons were so charming.

Dairy Queen take-out stand

Yup, Dairy Queen once was a take-out stand.

Cafeteria pizza

Something kids looked forward to since it wasn’t an everyday thing.

Yellow was manly

Either powered by a V8 or leg muscles, both worked.

Moon boots

Meant to keep your feet warm in the snow.

Choice of chew?

It really was a cool factor to be chewing gum in front of others.

Get yourselves dizzy

These were also known to remove varnish on wood.

Lincoln Logs

Before Legos were cool, these were a must have for little boys.

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

This American television series aired on ABC during 1974–1975. A newspaper reporter uncovered supernatural causes in his investigations.

Spencer Gifts

Were you a regular visitor?

Smoking inside too

Play Boston and cruise until sundown.

Trendy

Even all the moms thought so back then.

The stuff of nightmares

But sci-fi fans loved these so fair play.

Halloween 1973

These brothers sure enjoyed themselves.

A soda machine with a cup and ice dispenser

Made getting a drink during hot summer days so much easier.

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.

“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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