DO NOT BELIEVE THE NOSTALGIA BAIT , THE PAST WAS AWFUL .
WE WERE ALL STUPIDLY RELIGIOUS, ALL LAMPS WERE A SHADE OF PISS YELLOW , EVERY THING WAS POISONED, PEOPLE WERE EXTRA RUDE (EVEN IF YOU WERE NOT WHAT THEY CALLED " THE WRONG RACE" ) & TOBACCO STAINS RUINED WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A FUN ROLLER DISCO & BOWLING ALLEY ARCADE VENUE .
T.V. SHOWS WERE SO CHEESY . THE T.V. SHOW CALLED " F IS FOR FAMILY" DESCRIBED THAT ERA ACCURATELY .
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https://youtu.be/Xp2PCMAZhvs
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[ Perplexity A.I. L.L.M. translation ]
The past often appears rosier than it really was (Grass seemed greener too ) , but in reality, many aspects—including culture, health, and social behavior—were problematic and uncomfortable by today’s standards. The TV show "F Is for Family" is widely praised for accurately portraying the harshness, awkwardness, and difficulties of everyday life in the 1970s, blending nostalgia with a realistic, often bleak comedic lens.
### Social Environment
- Many communities were more overtly religious, and there were strong social pressures to conform to traditional beliefs, often at the expense of personal freedom and tolerance.
- Racism and exclusion were normalized, making public venues and social spaces unwelcoming or outright hostile for many groups.
- rudeness and intolerance were rampant, even among those not facing overt discrimination.
### Physical Spaces and Health
- Indoor lighting in homes and venues commonly relied on dull, yellowish bulbs—resulting in a dreary atmosphere often described as "piss yellow.".
- Public spaces like roller discos, bowling alleys, and arcades frequently suffered from tobacco smoke, which not only stained surfaces but also impacted air quality and health.
- Everyday products—from food to household items—often contained harmful chemicals, leading to significant health risks and environmental toxicity.
### Media and Entertainment
- TV shows and pop culture from the era are remembered for their cheesy writing and limited diversity, with most sitcoms and cartoons playing into stereotypes and corny humor.
- "F Is for Family" uses its animated 1970s setting to highlight both the quirks and the genuine hardships of life in that era, including economic struggles, family dysfunction, and the prevalence of smoking, dated decor, and gruff interpersonal dynamics.
### Cultural Reflection
- While nostalgia may exaggerate the pleasures of the past, firsthand accounts and media like "F Is for Family" serve as reminders that many aspects of previous decades were, in fact, challenging or unpleasant for a large part of the population.
The reality depicted in shows like "F Is for Family" is a blend of lived experiences—complete with uncomfortable environments, social tension, and limited technological advances—and serves as an antidote to the oversimplified nostalgia that often romanticizes bygone eras.
@CasuallyExplained
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