30 years ago, it was seriously uncool to have a tattoo if you were a female.
Then they started to show up ankles, which was kind of cool. Now, they're everywhere! It still limits your opportunities in life, (I love mine though) but now people don't look at you like you're trash. Same for men. (unless you're Jesse James)
20 years ago, no one in their right mind would have gotten their tongue pierced! Why would you even think of doing that? Same for belly buttons and eyebrows and nipples. Not so uncommon now.
Oh don't get me wrong. I'm not "longing" for the good ol days. There's plenty not to like about the times we live in, but there are plenty of things that are pretty great.
I was just thinking today though...when did this or that change? Not necessarily about the big things either. Take Lifesavers for instance. Do you remember those Storybook Lifesavers you used to get at Christmas? I loved those. Except for the Pep o mint and Spear o mint flavors. Butter Rum was my favorite. Anyway, they used to look like this;
Now they look like this;
You only get one side now. That's 6 less rolls! What a rip.
And while they got rid of the minty flavors, which is okay with millions of kids, they also got rid of Butter Rum. Phooey!
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Strawberry was my favorite and it's gone now, too. BOO!! I don't get them for my kids because of that :D
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