If you were born around 1965 and spent your childhood in the 1970s and 1980s, these things will fill you with nostalgia. The memories of that time include rotary phones, mixtapes carefully crafted for friends, and the joy of using a film camera. However, if you’re younger, these might not be part of your recollections – and that’s perfectly fine!
Boom Box
Ah, the mighty boombox – that ancient relic of music-playing mastery. If this contraption rings a bell, congrats! You might have a few wrinkles that prove you’ve danced with time. Back then, these babies cranked out radio hits and cassette symphonies (yes, those tape thingies) like nobody’s business. And guess what? Some even moonlighted as undercover cassette recorders, catching songs on the sly. Time to rock on down memory lane!
Crocheted Sweater Vests
Picture this: As groovy fashion ruled the roost, crochet mania took the homemaking world by storm. Behold, the era of ‘granny square’ chic! This nifty design was more versatile than a chameleon at a disco. It spun into everything from clothes to quirky add-ons. And guess who rocked the trend? Yup, even Clint Eastwood couldn’t resist the crochet charm! So, whether you were a style-savvy diva or a rugged cowboy, crochet had your back – or, should we say, your backstitch!
The Magilla Gorilla Show
Get ready for a wild ride with none other than the Magilla Gorilla Show – the prime time for primate fun! This animated spectacle stars the man of the hour, Magilla Gorilla himself. Hanna-Barbera cooked it up, and Screen Gems served it hot, all while Ideal Toys gave it the thumbs-up from ’64 to ’67. But hold onto your bananas; there’s more! This show was like a variety pack of characters – from Punkin’ Puss & Mushmouse to Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long. And let’s not forget our dapper gorilla hero – Magilla was a fashionista, rocking a bow tie, suspenders, and a teeny-tiny derby hat. Move over, King Kong, Magilla’s in town!
Rubik’s Cube
Introducing the grandmaster of brain-boggling amusement – the Rubik’s Cube! This 3-D puzzle sensation wasn’t just cooked up in some lab; it was conjured by Ernő Rubik, the wizardly sculptor-architect from Hungary. First, it was the “Magic Cube,” like a wizard’s secret spell, then Pentangle Puzzles in the UK got a taste in ’78, and finally, Ideal Toy Corp joined the fun in ’80. Let’s not forget the quirky color party – each of the six faces wore a rainbow of stickers, like a disco dance-off: white, red, blue, orange, green, and yellow. It’s like a crayon box that’s been to a wild party!
Cancer Stick Machines
Imagine this: a sneaky contraption called the nicotine machine, the ultimate enabler for nicotine seekers. Drop some coins and get a puff passport – easy peasy! But hold your horses, pal! In this age of ID swiping, even these machines demand to see your face on a card before coughing up those cancer sticks. Talk about getting carded by a vending machine! Because kids and lighting up don’t mix, some places give these machines the boot. They’re saying, “No vending vices here, folks!”
Hair Metal Bands
Let’s talk about those sassy “hair bands” or “hair metal” – basically, rock’s version of a glam squad! Imagine some folks decided to throw shade at this rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza that was so epic that it partied on for over a decade. And guess who they tried to diss? Bands like Skid Row! These dudes rocked so hard that in 1991, their album soared to the top of the Billboard charts. Yeah, that’s right – they snatched that #1 spot and flaunted it like a rock ‘n’ crown!
Josie and the Pussycats
Get ready to groove with the coolest cats on the tube – Josie and the Pussycats! They’re like the feline dream team, or as the opening credits cheekily put it, “Pussy Cats”! Can you believe it? This animated series takes a wild spin on the Archie Comics comic book sensation by Dan DeCarlo. Made by the Saturday morning wizards at Hanna-Barbera, these kitties strutted their stuff on CBS in ’70–’71, and guess what? They were such a hit that they even had a rerun season in ’71–’72! Talk about leaving paw prints all over TV history!
Bozo’s Circus
Ah, behold the marvel that is Bozo’s Circus! Hailing from the windy city of Chicago, this show starred a clown with hair so red that it could be seen from space. Believe it or not, this circus extravaganza held the title for the country’s longest-running kids’ TV gig – talk about clown stamina! The legend of Bozo was born way back in 1946 when the brilliant mind of Alan Livingston conjured up this jolly jester for some groovy children’s albums under Capitol Records. Who knew one clown could create such circus magic?
Candies’s
Step up and meet Candie, the dazzling dame of American women’s fashion since 1978! Starting out as a shoe sensation, this brand decided to spread its wings – and boy did it! Now, they’ve got more goodies than a candy store: T-shirts to make your heart skip a beat, blouses to charm your socks off, dresses to outshine any disco ball, jackets to rock that cool factor, pants for ultimate strut power, lingerie that’s all about secrets, and sweaters that’ll warm your fashion-loving heart. Trust Candie’s – they’ve got your style cravings covered from A to Z!
Lerner Store
In the ancient times of 1918, when dinosaurs roamed the fashion landscape, Samuel A. Lerner and Harold M. Lane had a genius idea – Lerner Shops was born! And hold onto your hats – Samuel was Alan Jay Lerner’s uncle, the lyricist extraordinaire! Fast forward to the wild ’90s, when they decided to play name tag switcheroo. First, it was Lerner New York in 1992, then, like a style superhero, it transformed into New York & Company in 1995. From Lerner to lyricists to city chic – that’s one heck of a fashion evolution, folks!
Freshen Up Bubble Gum
Hold onto your taste buds – here comes Freshen-Up, the superhero of chewing gum! They were like the cool kids on the block, strutting around in pink (bubble gum), green (spearmint), blue (peppermint), and red (cinnamon) capes. Now, picture this: flavors so unique, they had their own flavor fan clubs! But guess what? The secret underground gum society spilled the beans – spearmint was the rockstar of the Freshen-Up party. Rumor had it that if Gum had an Oscars night, Spearmint would sweep the awards! So, if you’re ready to pop, you better pop the spearmint way. It’s the chewing gum hero Gotham deserves!
The Duncan Yo-Yo
Behold the whimsical world of Duncan Toys Company, a bunch of fun-loving folks from Middlefield, Ohio. These cats are the true yo-yo masters – they’ve got the spins and flips down pat. Imagine this: Back in 1929, a chap named Donald F. Duncan Sr. said, “Let’s make yo-yos famous!” He even bagged the Flores Yo-Yo Company from Pedro Flores, the yo-yo maestro from the Philippines. And guess what? Duncan turned yo-yo-ing into a competitive craze. They spread it like wildfire, thanks to William Randolph Hearst’s newspaper magic trick. But here’s the twist – to enter, yo-yo champs had to sell subscriptions to Hearst’s papers. Who knew yo-yos and newspapers were a match made in spinning heaven?
Fanny Packs
Behold the chameleon of accessories – the waist bag! It’s also known as a fanny pack because it’s like your waist had a sleepover with a kangaroo. It’s a tiny pouch-like, “Hey, waistline, I got you!” with a trusty strap and buckle to keep it all together. Oh, and those fancy tri-glide slides? They’re like the adjustable suspenders of the fashion world, ensuring this pouch hugs your hip-hugging mood just right. Call it a purse, call it a waist buddy – it’s all about that hipster chic!
Acid Wash Jeans
Let’s talk about those acid-wash jeans – they burst onto the scene thanks to the genius minds at Rifle Jeans, the Italian trailblazers of denim wizardry. And oh boy, did they catch fire in the flashy ’80s! Z Cavaricci soon jumped into the jeans game, strutting their stuff as the big shots selling these rad pants all over the good ol’ USA. Fashion-wise, these jeans were like the rockstars of their time, their unique look practically screaming, “Hey, it’s the ’80s, baby!” Our fashion history report, brought to you by The Jean Site, spills all the beans on this wild ride.
Banana Splits
Picture it: Every episode was a wild rendezvous with the Banana Splits Club – like a quirky crew you’d want at your backyard BBQ. These guys, a fab four cooked up to mimic the Monkees, took center stage during the gaps. Imagine their escapades – they were the sitcom before the sitcom! Tunes of the week and sidesplitting comedy were their jam, knitting the show’s bits and bobs into a delightful patchwork quilt of entertainment.
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