It should be noted, though, that it really was kind of gross to be alive during the ’70s. You can’t unsee all those hairdos, medallions, and Day-Glo typefaces. You just kind of have to put your head down like a shell-shocked veteran and stride your way grimly through a happier age.
Colby Cosh, “Cinema: recently seen”, ColbyCosh.com, 2005-08-19.
September 9, 2025
QotD: The horrible 1970s
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The thing one must always remember is, if we live long enough the current era will be viewed that way. Today’s cool is tomorrow’s cringe and next week’s retro.
I will also argue that we live in an age of cowards. Walk into any public space and people blend into a sea of t-shirts and jeans, athleisure wear, or similar blandness. And the reason is that we’re so afraid to make a statement that we fear our own cloths. We wear cloths, not for the time-honored and honorable purpose of standing out, but as camouflage so that we blend in. I have far more respect for someone who has something to say than I do for someone who’s only goal is to blend in. I may disagree with what they say, it may be incredibly stupid, but at least they have the courage and fortitude to say it!
Comment by Dinwar — September 9, 2025 @ 09:07