Transistor radios
Transistor radios went the way of the dodo once portable Walkmans and portable CD players were invented, but during the 60’s and 70’s these were the epitome of cool.
They gave teenagers freedom to listen to their own music and were one of the most popular electronic devices in music history.
The Phone Book
Phone books used to be delivered to your door every year and if you needed to call someone you had to flip through this heavy book and find the number alphabetically.
What a waste of paper and after all that you had to deal with the rotary phone... sigh.
Tinfoil on the TV antenna
Before flat screens, TVs were big boxes with an antenna on top.
This may seem silly, but people used to put tinfoil on these “rabbit ears” to improve reception and get a better picture. Take that 4K!
Slurp Spam for Supper
Meat in a can, pre-cooked, and made with ham was a staple in every baby boomers’ kitchen for a while.
It was very versatile and was the only canned meat product that didn’t need refrigeration. Is that a good thing?
Can't Move on From Patterned Vests
Three-piece suits include a vest, but at least it is a nice solid color with no pattern. Some vests, however, are meant to be a fashion piece that is worn without a jacket.
Vests are a silly item of clothing with no real function, but patterned ones are truly hideous. There is no human being good-looking enough to pull this one off.