Things You Don't See Anymore Part 2

[ggvicviper]

These - Video Arcades:

 

[MatticusMania]

There are still plenty of video arcades around here. Well, maybe not "plenty", but they opened up a new one not long ago in my area, complete with bowling alley, billiards, and karaoke.

 

[ggvicviper]

There are still plenty of video arcades around here. Well, maybe not "plenty", but they opened up a new one not long ago in my area, complete with bowling alley, billiards, and karaoke.

Yeah, "plenty" is probably not the right word. You seem them once in a blue moon (adult oriented or more family oriented). D&B is an exception and that's largely because it's also a restaurant and bar - and a lot of their games generally suck.

It's part of the reason why I'm doing internet arcade game programming. Check out the other thread I started: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f34/huoli-arcade-redux-2013-version-need-people-test-940305/

 

[guitardefector]

1. Kids playing stick ball on the block
2. Stick shifts
3. Music programs in school
4. Handwritten letters
5. Grieving for loved ones recently passed
6. Cat lovers
7. Businessman in suit smoking cigar on the street
8. Father and son playing catch
9. Cops walkin' the beat
10.The haircut heads poster at the stylist
11. People dressed to the T at airports
12. Dinner not starting till everyone's at the table

Please add more endangered species.

 

[MatticusMania]

1. Kids playing stick ball on the block That you won't see, cuz stickball went the way of the dodo, probably in the 50s. They play little league now.
2. Stick shifts Plenty of those still around
3. Music programs in school Diminishing, but still existent
4. Handwritten letters Outdated and slow, but I believe Mike still writes letters
5. Grieving for loved ones recently passed Thats seen all the time, I still go to the cemetary on my son's birthday
6. Cat lovers I am one, and know of many more
7. Businessman in suit smoking cigar on the street Was that ever something people saw?
8. Father and son playing catch That Ive not seen in some time
9. Cops walkin' the beat Maybe in the UK? Cops don't really "walk beats" in Los Angeles
10.The haircut heads poster at the stylist I havent been to a barber (stylist? ) since I shave my head
11. People dressed to the T at airports The air of self importance is still fully present at LAX
12. Dinner not starting till everyone's at the table That depends on the family, at my parents house, we always ate dinner together. Less so these days.

Please add more endangered species.

I had something to add, but I got lost typing the above reply.

 

[ggvicviper]

10.The haircut heads poster at the stylist

My barber still has this!

 

[The Owl]

The cool train layout in the department store window around Christmas time, boy do I miss that!

 

[Richland123]

 

[tmdazed]

1. Kids playing stick ball on the block
2. Stick shifts- I am almost 50 and never saw this
3. Music programs in school- Alive and well here , drummers kids music teacher wants us to do a school of rock with 5 of the most advanced in the new year
4. Handwritten letters- still get them from my mother in law
5. Grieving for loved ones recently passed-people grieve in their own ways
6. Cat lovers-we have 4
7. Businessman in suit smoking cigar on the street-again almost 50 and never saw one
8. Father and son playing catch-used to play hockey and football with my son until he discovered girls
9. Cops walkin' the beat-still do here downtown core and parks
10.The haircut heads poster at the stylist-half bald , will defer this
11. People dressed to the T at airports-flying is common place now , no one dresses fancy for dinner anymore either
12. Dinner not starting till everyone's at the table-families are a busy entity more extra curricular activities for the kids

Please add more endangered species.

Maybe add real service in the retail sector

 

[tmdazed]

These - Video Arcades:

LOL had one in my garage until three years ago when i set a studio up in there , sale of the old machines(about 30 80's and 90's machines) financed my PA purchase, 16 track recorder, at least 3 basses and a bass rig

 

[My name is Mudd]

When I was in college and when they were the New Hot Thing, I was a manager for a local video arcade chain...I got the job 'cause I could beat the owners on pretty much any pinball machine they owned (and they bought all the latest & trick'est machines back then). I would love to own a machine myself...I'm still pretty good at it.

 

[Richland123]

PONG

 

[Joe Nerve]

Howsk about this one... aaakakakakakaaakakakak....

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[Joe Nerve]

And for some reason I just remembered these:

 

[Richland123]

 

[My name is Mudd]

Even as a kid, I never understood the attraction to Mr. Potatoehead.

 

[Richland123]

Nesbitt's Orange Soda Pop

 

[Joe Nerve]

Anyone remember the original 7up? Before 7up either existed or was popular?

 

[Richland123]

Derby Shake - a chocolate drink similar to Yoo Hoo and Chocolate Soldier.

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[blipndub]

A friend had one of these in high school. They had two seats in the back facing the tailgate, they had these like joy stick hand grips you would hold onto to keep from falling out. crazed

A Subaru BRAT!

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OK. I see this one all the time cause it's mine!!!! But you never see then around anymore.