Modern life can sometimes be so overwhelming that we all wish we could go back to simpler times. Let’s go back 50 years to 1974. Whether you’re young and curious about life then, or you grew up in the seventies and want to relive the past, I’m here to be your guide. Let’s examine 20 examples of everyday life, culture, and conflicts 50 years ago and compare them to today.
#1: Shop ‘Til You Drop
I suppose grocery shopping hasn’t changed much since the 1970s. You still went around the store aisles with a cart, loaded it with groceries, and checked out. There were fewer bells and whistles, like curbside pickup or self-checkout. And many groceries were locally owned.
Because of that, you may have had a sense of community with the cashier instead of them being a means to get you your groceries. It’s also interesting to see which items she has in her cart; Suzy Qs, boxed Mac & Cheese, what looks like Hamburger Helper, canned pineapple, and other 70s staples. You could have a full cart as pictured without it costing a mortgage!