It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…
by chuckofish
Did you read this in Apartment Therapy about the 1970s–“the best decade of all time or the worst?” OMG are you kidding me? Check out those interior design pictures! They’re awful! Remember avocado green appliances and orange kitchens?
The 1970s was the worst decade ever–from Watergate to Jimmy Carter–the worst. Elvis died. John Wayne died. What was good about it?
Certainly not the fashions! Everyone looked terrible!
…or the hairdos!
…or the cars!
I read something recently where they referred to the seventies as the “Second Golden Age” of Hollywood. Seriously? I hate the movies from the 1970s. Taxi Driver (1976), Chinatown (1974), Saturday Night Fever (1977), The Deer Hunter (1978), The Exorcist (1973), Rocky (1976)–Ugh. Even the movies I like from the Seventies aren’t in my all-time favorite category!
Well, it just goes to show you that Americans can be nostalgic about anything! And the Seventies’ time has come. Look out for more ridiculousness–and probably a return to high-waisted pants.
Discuss among yourselves.
dual personalities 
Loud paisley-print ties and 3″ wide lapels; Nehru jackets, handlebar mustaches; plaid suits; ankle boots with a strap.
On CEO’s!!! In the Annual Report!!!
Not. Gonna. Happen. Again.
Famous. Last. Words.
Wow! I couldn’t agree more. The ’70s was the pits in every way.
Flared jeans are making a comeback…sigh.
From a personal standpoint the ’70’s were good! Still young(ish), work was generally good (with a few ripples), kids were cute as hell and Michigan football was great ( loved and hated the Bo-Woody Michigan-Ohio State rivalry in those days!). Loved Farrah, didn’t mind the fashions, enjoyed the music and movies and had many good friends. Never really recaptured the good feelings of those years. So there!
I can so picture you in a leisure suit!
P.S. I was in high school and college in the seventies and these were, no doubt, good times in my life–however, everything was hideous–from home decor to hairdos to cars. 🙂