The time we are living in is just like the 70's was for adults

[mego73]

They need to start re-airing "All in the Family". I've been watching those box sets and alot of the story lines are relevant once more.

They are showing them (edited to death) on TVLand.

[Mikey]

One thing that's missing today is generic rock music.
Not hard, not soft, not disco --- just generic rock.

Today, most songs are divided into catagories -- many not even resembling what was once generic rock.

[MIB41]

They are showing them (edited to death) on TVLand.

I won't watch those because they are so edited. This was an honest show about honest opinions. It wasn't about offending people, it was about talking through the differences. We don't live in an era where people have the b*lls to do that anymore.

[jimsmegos]

Hmmmm....

I've noticed we've been living the same twenty years over and over for a while.... before any of us were born even. (I can trace the patterns back to the beginning of the 1900's, but after that it's tricky to get a lot of "averge person" data to process.) The 00's were the 80's again, the 90's the 70's.... Politics, entertainment, world events.... it all cycles. Only the magnitude changes.

>this second round is even more cynical

I disagree. I think it SEEMS that way 'cos you're actually in the mix this time, whereas last time you were a kid and not really aware of what was going on. (And it's more than the second time around.)

Don C.

True more than the "second time around"... and yes I am more directly affected however... the political/ sociological/ economic make up of the world is somewhat different in comparison. With the increase in world population and a much more global based economy, (not to mention the lack of any real "moral" ground to lean back on without offending someone or stepping on their human rights aka emotions) it's a bit of a larger playing field. IMO.

Plus add to the fact that the average Joe or Jane from all over the planet can kick in their two cents (myself included) regardless if it is based in fact or opinion/ emotion and it just seems to be a much more sticky situation.

Partial example of those points is the decline of the American "neighborhood " mentality. How many people these days really know their neighbors or hang out at the fence and chat? I can still name everyone who lived on my street as a kid but haven't a clue these days and I live in a much smaller town now than where I grew up.

Quick poll question... Do any of your (all of us here at the museum) kids play in your neighborhood like we did when we were there ages?

[MIB41]

Quick poll question... Do any of your (all of us here at the museum) kids play in your neighborhood like we did when we were there ages?

We allow the kids to stay on our street, but go no further. In my day we roamed the entire neighborhood. I don't think it's because the dangers were nonexistent. We just live in the information age now where you know more about what your neighbors can be. That makes a difference. Plus, I think kids are far more immature these days then what we were. Their social and perception skills are underdeveloped, because they rely too much on texting and emails instead of face to face skill sets. I trust them to handle themselves to a point, but I know where the cut off is and I don' take chances if I don't think their instincts are sufficient to get them out of trouble.

[ctc]

>They need to start re-airing "All in the Family".

The new version is called “Til Death.” It’s “All In The Family” with the depth sucked out.

>One thing that's missing today is generic rock music.

Nickelback.

>the average Joe or Jane from all over the planet can kick in their two cents (myself included) regardless if it is based in fact or opinion/ emotion

That’s not really new.... there are entire episodes of the original Twilight Zone dedicated to the idea. We can do it with a bigger pool of people, (“and the information superhighway let us know what nerds all over the world thought about Star Trek”) but it doesn’t really change anything. Watercooler talk is still just cooler talk.

>the decline of the American "neighborhood " mentality

That’s a tricky one. I’ve seen it brought up, but I’ve never known my neighbors and I’ve never shared more than a few words with any of ‘em. Maybe it’s because as a kid you played with their kids that there was more of a connection?

>I think kids are far more immature these days then what we were

I gotta disagree with that, too. I remember all sorts of rude, stupid, impolite kids when I was younger. Again; I suspect it’s being on the receiving end that makes it seem worse.

Don C.

[toysrus]

Agree 100%! 70's Rock was the sh..! Aerosmith, Deep Purple, Led Zep, Sabbath, Queen, the list goes on & on. I have zero interest in the popular bands of today. I'm actually excited that Aerosmith will cut a new studio cd, I hear Deep Purple will in 2011.

As for as the recession, I think we are in much worse shape today then so the 70's.

One thing that's missing today is generic rock music.
Not hard, not soft, not disco --- just generic rock.

Today, most songs are divided into catagories -- many not even resembling what was once generic rock.

[MIB41]

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I gotta disagree with that, too. I remember all sorts of rude, stupid, impolite kids when I was younger. Again; I suspect it’s being on the receiving end that makes it seem worse.
Don C.

Kids live in a sterile environment on their cell phones. Communication skills are better developed when your out there talking face to face with those rude, stupid, impolite kids. That's where you develop you perception and ways to better handle a matter besides abbreviating a short come back on a text.

[hedrap]

This thread actually gives me hope. We're all across the country and sense the same zeitgeist. In my 15+ years online, I've never encountered this in a free range discussion.

'tis a good omen.

[jimsmegos]

This thread actually gives me hope. We're all across the country and sense the same zeitgeist. In my 15+ years online, I've never encountered this in a free range discussion.

'tis a good omen.

That's because we who play with toys have held on to a part of our souls that are normally tainted or dumbed down by "growing up". With the exception of the current job market I think it's safe to say that everyone at the museum is good, hard working, honest folks from all over the world. Plus we took ntes when watching the Super Friends

[david_b]

Very true. Not to mention it is a lot easier to type out words in a text that someone may not have to courage to say face to face. But on the bright side, if history IS repeating itself, we are in for a decade of 8" clothed figures.

Very true.., the 90s were the 12" collecting rage with the re-issued Joes modeled after.. the 60s.

[generic]

>One thing that's missing today is generic rock music.

Nickelback.

I just said to someone yesterday, "Even though I'm not much of a Nickelback fan, at least it's a current ROCK band that's getting some radio play."

Agree 100%! 70's Rock was the sh..! Aerosmith, Deep Purple, Led Zep, Sabbath, Queen, the list goes on & on. I have zero interest in the popular bands of today.

Maybe it's just because I'm old, but I totally agree!


>the decline of the American "neighborhood " mentality

I've talked to the guy next door to me several times over the 5 or 6 years they've lived there. I wave when I see him. But I've never been in the house since they moved in and they've never been inside of my house. Other than that, I wouldn't even recognize most of my neighbors if I were standing in line behind them at the grocery store.

On the other hand, it seems like most of the people in my parent's neighborhood know each other even though it's a lot of new families. And kids still walk around in their neighborhood too. I rarely see kids around here except in their own yard and even that isn't very common.

[saildog]

Kids live in a sterile environment on their cell phones. Communication skills are better developed when your out there talking face to face with those rude, stupid, impolite kids. That's where you develop you perception and ways to better handle a matter besides abbreviating a short come back on a text.

Essentially, for a variety of reasons, no one can (or, for fear of legal action, will) punch you in the mouth anymore. That used to make a lot of people think twice about saying stuff and when it did happen, it was usually deemed justified.

I'm not advocating violence, at all, but I can see where it has it's benefit as a deterrent when common decency fails. If it is just understood as a possible outcome, it helps to curb the behavior that would illicit the reaction....thus, rendering it a rarely used mechanism of enforcement of polite behavior. If there is no fear of reprisal....anything goes....and does.