You Might Be Old... if You Remember These Things! - Part 2

fly Thunder dry and Slinky pool toys easy timate the original sea monkeys super Super Bowl every moment that passes we're all getting older As Time Goes By The Familiar things we once cherished fade away eventually looking back on the past can be enjoyable growing older turns the things we once knew into memories of days gone by if you can recall these moments it's a sign that you're gradually aging so come along with us as we delve into the second part of the 20 funny and nostalgic things you might be old if you remember these things remember the days of fondue parties it was a trendy social dining experience in the 60s and 7s where people gathered around a pot of melted cheese or chocolate guests used long stemmed Forks to dip bread into the cheese or fruits into the chocolate although fondue parties faded away over the years they were a big hit in their time today National cheese fondue day is a nostalgic reminder of those fun Gatherings Georgette you want some more bread for the fondue the idea is to bring back the fondue pot fill it with bubbling cheese and enjoy it with friends it's a throwback to Old School tastes and celebrating fondue as today's national dish adds a touch of retro charm so if you remember the joy of dipping bread into gooey cheese at a fondue party you might just be a bit nostalgic and well old school as the Nostalgia of dipping bread into gooey cheese at fondue parties Fades what other relics of the past hold the same Cherished Memories let's explore the world of vinyl Rec records vinyl records were a big deal before tapes and CDs vinyl records are flat discs with grooves that hold music you needed a photograph to play them back in the day records were made from shellac a hard substance they had a filler in them that made them a bit rough later on in the 20th century they started making records out of something called polyvinyl chloride which is why they're sometimes called vinyl records people loved vinyl because it gave music a special sound warm and Rich it was the main way to listen to music for a long time if you remember remember the days of carefully placing a needle on a spinning record and hearing that satisfying crackle before the music Started you've definitely been around a while penny loafers were a popular shoe style back in the 1960s they were called penny loafers because they had a little slot on the front where you could put a penny these shoes were probably one of the first Fancy Shoes you owned as a kid they're like khakis or polo shirts or shoes they never really go out of style what made penny loafers so great was how versatile they were you could wear them with almost anything whether whether you were dressing up in nice pants or keeping it casual with shorts penny loafers were the perfect choice they weren't just popular in one place either penny loafers were worn all over the world nowadays there are still companies making penny loafers like Jay Butler they focus on making loafers that are good quality look nice and don't cost a fortune as the Timeless penny loafers marked an era we step into the groove of the British Invasion how did music from across the pond shape a cultural revolution the British Invasion was a big deal in the mid 1,960 ad when lots of British bands became super popular in the United States it wasn't just the Beatles many other UK bands took over the American Music Scene life goes on day after day this Invasion wasn't about wars or anything like that it was all about music and culture Rock and pop music from the United Kingdom became a hit in the US and it had a big impact on the way people thought and lived especially the younger generation British bands known for their rebellious attitud ude were like a breath of fresh air even before The Invasion American kids were already into the cool Vibes of us rock and roll and blues but when the British Invasion happened it took things to a whole new level the music style and attitude of these British bands influenced what's known as the counterculture a movement that challenged the traditional ways of thinking it was like a wave of coolness that swept across the Atlantic Ocean connecting young people on both sides beehive hairdos were a trendy women's hairstyle that became a fashion symbol in the 60s imagine a tall rounded hairstyle like a cone sitting on top of a woman's head and slightly tilted backward it resembled the shape of a traditional beehive hence the name people called it the Beehive because it resembled the shape of a traditional beehive where bees make their honey this hairstyle was also nicknamed the B52 because it looked like the nose of the Boeing B52 strategic bomber do you remember the band The b52s from the 1980s they named themselves after this hairstyle members Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierce rocked The Beehive making it even more famous as the beehive hairdo Trend shaped the cultural landscape other iconic symbols also emerged now let's unveil the colorful history of smiley faces smiley faces those cheerful yellow icons that represent happiness and peace have a rich history that dates back to the 1950s initially they were simple ideograms featuring two dots in a line to depict eyes and a mouth over time more intricate designs emerged adding features like noses eyebrows and outlines in the 1980s the smiley face underwent a digital transformation thanks to Scott falman he proposed using ACI characters to create faces and convey emotions in text giving rise to emoticons these digital pictograms based on designs from the 1960s and 1970s continue the tradition of the iconic yellow and black smiley face the smiley has become more than just a symbol it's a template for communication and written language ingrained in popular culture worldwide yes fun to see fun to drive fun to buy station wagons were once the go-to family cars for road trips and vacations these cars were a variant of sedans featuring an extended roof over a shared passenger and cargo area what made them Stand Out was the rear-facing third seat perfect for keeping an eye on the scenery during long drives the access to the cargo area was through a rear lift gate or tailgate instead of a trunk these versatile cars allowed for flexible interior configurations you could fold down the re rear seats to prioritize either passenger space or cargo room originally designed to transport people and Luggage to and from train stations station wagons became popular worldwide however their popularity dwindled in the 2010s with the rise of crossover SUVs marking the end of an era for these familyfriendly vehicles as station wagons faded in popularity what colorful Creations awaited us color forms those magical stick on toys sparked endless imag inations do you remember those colorful plastic stick on toys called color forms color forms were like magic they stuck to a laminated board without any messy glue allowing kids to create all sorts of scenes and pictures children beloved these toys for their Simplicity and Endless Possibilities with color forms you could make a farm with animals a bustling City with cars and buildings or even a space adventure with astronauts and Aliens the best part you could rearrange the pieces over and over again creating new stories and Design each time originally color forms featured basic shapes and primary colors but over time they evolved to include vibrant detailed illustrations and themed playsets from interactive books to creative activity sets color forms offered something for every child's imagination to run wild with if you have fond memories of spending hours arranging and rearranging color forms then you're definitely a part of the generation that knows what fun truly means Slinky and Slinky pool toys great fun toys Slinky toys the classic metal spring toy holds a special place in the memories of those who grew up in the mid 20th century invented by Richard T James in the early 1940s the slinky became an iconic play thing for both children and adults its helical spring design allowed it to perform fascinating tricks making it walk downstairs with a mesmerizing end overend motion gravity and the slinky momentum worked in harmony to create a captivating display for those who remember the slinky it's a nostalgic trip back to a simpler time the joy of watching it gracefully descend stairs or seemingly levitate after being dropped is etched in the minds of those who marveled at its simple yet enchanting physics the slinky's popularity extended beyond the United States influencing the creation of similar toys worldwide as we reminisce about things from the past the slinky stands as a Timeless reminder of The Simple Pleasures that once captivated our imaginations Slinky toys a mesmerizing relic of mid 20th century play dances down memory lane with its gravity defying Antics but as we relish its charm we're left to ponder the next enchanting Tale the charismatic era of the Rat Pack Marshmallow World winter when the S comes to cover the ground if you can recall the days of the Rat Pack you might just be in the seasoned ranks of those who've witnessed the cool and stylish era led by Frank Sinatra Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr The Rat Pack wasn't an official group but a bunch of top-notch entertainers who started hanging out in the late 1940s and early 1950s it all began with stars like Sinatra Nat King Cole and Mickey Rooney meeting casually at Humphrey Bogart and Lauren balls home be Hills Home in The Swinging 1960s the core group included Sinatra Martin Davis Jr Joey Bishop and initially Peter Lawford they shown on stage and in films making Classics like Oceans 11 after Lawford left they even filled his spot with Bing Crosby for Robin and the Seven hoods those were the days of glamorous entertainment where these Legends ruled the state screen can you recall yourself playing twister get moving get twisted twister was a fun and popular game that many people enjoyed especially during parties or family gatherings Milton Bradley Company and winning moves games USA made it the game came with a large plastic mat that you spread out on the floor or ground this mat had rows of colored circles in red yellow green and blue the game was all about physical skill and Agility you'd spin a spinner attached to a board and it would tell you where to place your hand or foot for example it might say right hand yellow and you'd have to find the yellow circle on the mat and put your right hand on it as the game went on players ended up in all sorts of Twisted positions trying to reach the right circles without falling over twister was advertised as the game that ties you up in knots and it definitely lived up to that promise it was a hilarious and challenging game that brought lots of laughter and fun memories as you untangle from the Twister mat your mind might wander to another classic childhood Delight the Easy Bake Oven remember the easy Easy Bake Oven let's bake with a new Easy Bake Ultimate it's a cool toy oven that lets kids bake tiny cakes and cookies it first came out in 1963 and was made by a company called Kenner now it's made by Hasbro the original version used regular light bulbs to make it warm inside but newer ones use a real heating element kids loved it in the first year alone Kenner sold a whopping 500,000 Easy Bake Ovens by 1997 over 16 million had been sold so how did it work well it came with cake mix packets and small round pans mix the cake with water pour it into the pan and then slide it into the oven through a little slot after it baked you'd push the cake out through another slot it was a super fun way for kids to play chef and make their own treats The View Master introduced in 1939 by Sawyers was a special stereoscope that transported viewers into a world of 3D images the reels thin cardboard discs held seven pairs of small transparent color photographs on film it was a magical device that showcased exotic places and captivating story scenes allowing users to immerse themselves in a visual Journey originally featuring tourist attractions and travel views view Master reals became a nostalgic part of childhood for many the device gained popularity four years after the invention of codak chrome color film making high quality color images practical while it might be considered a relic of the past the view Master remains a cherished memory for those who had the Delight of exploring its 3D wonders as the view Master mesmerizes with 3D wonders let's discover the explosive colors of the pop art movement the pop art movement buzzing with life from the mid 1, 1950s to the late, 1950s was like a burst of colorful energy in the art World artists like Andy Warhol and Roy lonstein were the maestros creating masterpieces inspired by everyday things from popular culture imagine vibrant paintings of Campbell's Soup cans by warhall or comic book style art by lonstein this was pop art what made it special was its Rebellion against the traditional view of Fine Art instead of focusing on highbrow subjects pop art celebrated the everyday advertisements comic books and mass-produced objects the artists wanted to showcase the ordinary even the kitchy using irony to make a statement they played with context taking familiar images and either isolating them or combining them in unexpected ways pop art brought the street into the galleries making art relatable and fun for everyone it was a revolution turning the mundane into masterpieces and forever changing how we view art it was a reckless gamble to which President Kennedy reacted swiftly the Cuban Missile Crisis was a really tense time in history and it happened in 1962 it lasted for 13 days and it was like a big argument between the United States and the Soviet Union they were both really powerful countries and they both had nuclear weapons which are super dangerous what happened was the United States put some of its nuclear missiles in Italy and turkey then the Soviet Union got mad and put their nuclear missiles in Cuba which is really close to the United States everyone was really scared that there might be a big war with nuclear bombs that could destroy everything during this time families were so scared that they started building special shelters called Fallout shelters these were supposed to keep them safe if there was a nuclear bomb it was a really scary time for a lot of people and it's something that older folks might remember because it was such a big deal back then as the world held its breath during the Cuban Missile Crisis families sought refuge in Fallout shelters fearing a devastating nuclear war now from the tension of global conflict dive into the light-hearted realm of spy versus spy comics where spies engage in comical [Music] Antics spy versus spy comics from Mad Magazine was wordless comic strips starting in 1961 were created by Antonio prohias and are now continued by Peter Cooper the comics showcase two identical spies one in white one in black engaging in hilarious and stereotypical Espionage antics their distinctive beak-like heads and unique eyes make them easily recognizable the spies are constantly at War setting up clever booby traps to outsmart each other the humor in spy versus spy parodied the cold War's political ideologies these iconic characters extended Beyond Comics into video games animated TV series and various merchandise like action figures and trading cards if reminiscing about these comical spies brings a nostalgic smile to your face it might just be a sign that you've been around long enough enough to witness the Timeless charm of spy versus spy unfold Through The Years sea monkeys were not actual monkeys but tiny brine shrimp that magically came to life when added to water after many years the original sea monkeys are back Harold Von Brown hoot introduced sea monkeys in 1957 selling them as novelty aquarium Pets the kit usually included eggs and three pouches with instructions on how to hatch them some kits even came with a small tank and extra pouches if you grew up in the 1960s and70s you probably recall seeing sea monkeys advertised in comic books these little creatures became a quirky and fun part of popular culture adding water to the eggs and watching the tiny shrimp swim around was a source of delight for many sea monkeys were a unique and fascinating experience that captured the imaginations of kids during that era and reminiscing about them today is a nostalgic Journey back to simpler times as the sea monkeys danced in their aquatic world but what about those super bows go get regular small and mini super Super Bowls how did they bounce their way into our hearts the Super Ball is a tiny but incredibly bouncy rubber ball that took playgrounds by storm invented in 1964 by chemist Norman Stingley this toy is made from a special synthetic rubber called zectron the rubber includes polybutadiene hydrated silica zinc oxide steric acid and other stuff after being vulcanized with sulfur at high temperatures and pressure the Super Ball turns into a bouncing Marvel what made the Super Bowl so cool was its super elasticity when dropped from shoulder height on a hard surface it could bounce nearly all the way back up if an average adult tossed it down this little ball could even soar over a three-story building the Super Ball was a playground sensation providing endless fun and excitement for those who grew up with it if memories of Super Ball Antics bring a nostalgic smile to your face you might just be showing signs of having experienced the joy of simpler bouncier times Come on B TST The Twist was a popular dance Cate back in the late 1950s and early 1960s the song The Twist was first written and released in 1958 by Hank Ballard and the midnighters it was actually the bside to their song Teardrops on your letter the dance that went along with the song became a huge hit Across America Chubby Checker another artist later popularized the twist with his own version in 1960 people loved doing the twist dance where they twisted their bodies in a unique way to the music it was a fun and energetic dance that everyone wanted to learn the twist was more than just a dance it was a cultural phenomenon that brought people together on the dance floor so if you remember grooving to the twist at parties or dances you've definitely got some old school memories as the twist danced its way into the hearts of the late 1950s leaving everyone in a rhythmic revery let's explore model kits where creativity takes flight and Nostalgia builds from plastic pieces remember spending hours meticulously assembling and painting plastic model kits of cars planes and ships these kits were a big deal back in the day and a popular hobby for kids and teens you can find these kits depicting all sorts of subjects from military vehicles to characters from pop culture the fun part was the assembly process some kits were simple and could be snapped together without much hassle others though required special tools paints and plastic cement it was like solving a puzzle and using your creativity to bring the model to life once assembled and painted these models are made for impressive displays whether proudly showcased on a shelf or used in imaginative play these model kits provided endless entertainment and satisfaction for hobbyists of all ages

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Length: 18min 36sec (1116 seconds)

Published: Wed Mar 27 2024