15 Things Every 70s Kid Remembers
If you grew up in the 1970s, these memories will hit you right in the heart. From shag carpet to Saturday morning cartoons, here are 15 things every 70s kid knows.
Memory Lane
Classic Commercials That Still Live in Our Heads
Some TV commercials from the 70s and 80s are so deeply burned into our memories that we can still recite them word for word. Here are the classic ads that never really left.
Things Every Grandma Had in Her House
The plastic-covered furniture. The hard candy in the glass dish. The smell of something always cooking. Grandma’s house had its own rules, its own smell, and its own magic.
School Supplies That Bring Back Instant Memories
The smell of a new box of crayons. The weight of a metal lunchbox. The satisfying click of a pencil box. These school supplies from the 70s and 80s are burned into our memories forever.
Old Department Stores We Secretly Miss
Woolworth’s lunch counter. The pneumatic tube at the register. The smell of popcorn near the entrance. These old department stores were more than just places to shop — they were an experience.
Sounds From the 70s and 80s You Can Still Hear
The click of a rotary phone dial. The rewind squeal of a VHS tape. The percolator bubbling in the morning. Some sounds from the 70s and 80s are so deeply embedded in memory that you can still hear them perfectly.
Things Kids Today Will Never Understand
Waiting for your favorite song to come on the radio. Rewinding a VHS tape. Calling someone and getting a busy signal. These are the experiences of growing up in the 70s and 80s that simply don’t exist anymore.
Old-School Household Rules Every Kid Followed
No TV until homework is done. Be home when the streetlights come on. Don’t talk back. These were the rules of the house, and everyone followed them — or else.
Classic TV Shows Families Watched Together
One TV. One living room. The whole family on the couch. These are the classic TV shows from the 70s and 80s that brought families together every week without fail.
Forgotten Fast-Food Items People Still Talk About
The McDLT. The Burger King Yumbo. The original Taco Bell Enchirito. Some fast-food items from the 70s and 80s disappeared from menus but never disappeared from memory.