Baby Boomers and living through 1973 Part Two

1973, The year pants got wider than our patience, and disco beats invaded every living room. We Boomers call it a time of freedom, but plenty of moments have slipped our memory. From fashion disasters to bizarre gadgets, and trends that now make us cringe, not everything from the ‘70s was sunshine and roses. Here’s a trip through some wild and forgotten snapshots of 1973. Laugh, groan, and marvel at how we survived without common sense or style.

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Baby Boomers and living through 1973 Part One

1973, The year pants got wider than our patience, and disco beats invaded every living room. We Boomers call it a time of freedom, but plenty of moments have slipped our memory. From fashion disasters to bizarre gadgets, and trends that now make us cringe, not everything from the ‘70s was sunshine and roses. Here’s a trip through some wild and forgotten snapshots of 1973. Laugh, groan, and marvel at how we survived without common sense or style.

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Baby Boomers and Soupy Sales

Milton Supman, comedian, actor, radio-television personality, and jazz aficionado. But us Baby Boomers knew him as Soupy Sales, with his cast of characters, White Fang, Black Tooth, Pookie the Loin, and Hippy the Hippo just to name a few. So, sit back and let’s take a trip down memory lane and remember those crazy antics we all know and love.

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Baby Boomers and our very First Job (Audio)

As a Baby Boomer our first thought is “I need to buy a Car”! Which represented ownership and freedom. But only one thing stood in the way of obtaining that dream; MONEY. So, us Baby Boomers became part of the work force. As we discuss or first endeavors in the job market, we like you fellow Baby Boomers to think back and remember the good times (or the bad) of your first job.

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Baby Boomers and TV Shows From the 60s That Were Incredibly Controversial (Audio)

While many ‘60s TV shows played it safe, others did the exact opposite. These TV series sparked controversy by challenging cultural norms, political ideas, and social expectations long before it was considered acceptable. So, you fellow Baby Boomers, let’s see if you can remember any of those episodes that changed TV as we knew it in the 1960’s

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Baby Boomers and School Lunch Items from the 1950s (Audio)

In the 1950s, school cafeterias tried to feed big crowds on tight budgets, and often reflected the era’s shortcuts. Deep Fried, salty canned meats, and high sugar desserts felt normal, even comforting, in a postwar culture that prized convenience and shelf life. A 1950’s lunch tray held comfort and convenience, but modern rules on sugar, sodium, and fats have send the 1950’s classics away.

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Baby Boomers and Things We refuse to do.

There’s a real power in hitting that point in life where we just don’t give a fig about being cool or hip. We Boomers and just too old for this nonsense, so sit back and lean the joy of being elderly.

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Things Boomers Say with Love That Younger Generations Always Misinterpret

Communication between generations has always been tricky, but never more so than today. Baby Boomers grew up in a different world, with different values and communication styles that sometimes clash with how younger folks express themselves. What Boomers intend as loving concern or helpful wisdom often lands as criticism or judgment to Millennial and Gen Z ears. Let’s explore these well-meaning phrases that somehow get lost in generational translation.

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