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.
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Forgotten Candies That Deserve a Comeback
Remember wax lips, candy cigarettes, and Pixy Stix? These retro candies from the 70s and 80s deserve another shot. Here are the forgotten sweets we still think about.
Old Kitchen Items People Under 40 Don’t Recognize
The avocado green percolator. The Jell-O mold. The rotary can opener. These vintage kitchen items were once in every home — but younger generations have never seen them.
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.
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.
Foods From Childhood That Disappeared
The TV dinner in the aluminum tray. The Jell-O 1-2-3. The Pudding Pops. Some foods from the 70s and 80s simply vanished from shelves, and we’ve been thinking about them ever since.
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.
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.