When people cared less about lung disease and more about looking “cool”. Tobacco once ruled the media. Famous actors who smoked in films were always portraying the heroic, tough or debonaire type. There was greater than seeing a cigarette hanging from the corner of man’s mouth. These images were also seen on billboards, TV commercials and magazines. Fortunately, this was all seriously outlawed.
Unfortunately, baby boomers still think smoking is cool Nothing cooler than emphysema that’s for sure.
Using a Typewriter
Did you know that one of the most famous baby boomers in the world still uses a typewriter? Yep! Woody Allen! To this day, the famous director still writes all of his scripts on his typewriter. He has done so since the beginning of his career.
We wonder how many typos he gets away with because, as you know, there is no backspace option on a typewriter. Not so cool now, is it?
The Transistor Radio
Before streaming music blew up, folks had to access their pop hits elsewhere. The transistor radio. Back then, everyone had their own little personal transistor radio. They were portable so kids could travel with them everywhere and keep up to date with all the latest songs and radio shows.
Unfortunately, unless you're driving in your car, people don't really tune into the radio that much anymore. We pretty sure if it was still an option though, baby boomers would be cycling around the neighborhood with these little things on full blast.
Clint Eastwood
The epitome of cool for many is none other than Clint Eastwood. The man did without a doubt have charm. Women loved him and men wanted to be him. He had the classic tough guy outlaw look that even topped that of John Wayne's (some may believe). Still, with that legendary status, it would be a lie to say that he still has it.
Though baby-boomers would definitely argue that, the Dirty Harry actor is still an icon for many.
The Rotary Phone
Baby boomers hate smartphones. The more contact, the better. In fact if pulleys and levers came with phones, we bet Gen-X'ers would love those too. Which is why they still love the rotary phone To be fair, it is kind of cool. Hearing the clinks and clonks as you dial a telephone is interesting. And they sure do look nice.
Maybe that's something millennials will bring back too, along with vinyl and polaroid cameras. We do love our vintage things, although, it does take a lot of patience to dial a number, especially if it has a lot of nines in it.