If someone from the 1950s

**Jared** · 01-09-2013, 08:00 PM

If someone from the 1950s suddenly appeared today, what would be the most difficult thing to explain to them about life today?

I possess a device in my pocket that is capable of accessing the entirety of information known to man. I use it to look at pictures of motorcycles and get in arguments (or random discussions) with strangers.

Hey Kris, I bet this bike will keep the wind off your legs.

**ringadingh** · 01-09-2013, 08:13 PM

Explaining our technology would be a real tough sell to someone from that era.
Imagine showing them a laptop that does everything from gaming, skyping, sending pics and docs anywhere in the world, copying music and movies, looking up anything, plus the thousands of other uses.
They would think that we have lost our minds.

**Top Cat** · 01-09-2013, 08:15 PM

I think the most difficult thing to explain to them about life today would be the complete decay of morality and people not taking responsibility for their actions.

Bud2rat · 01-09-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

I think the most difficult thing to explain to them about life today would be the complete decay of morality and people not taking responsibility for their actions.

I agree!

NRiderUSA · 01-09-2013, 09:12 PM

AND they better watch out for the food Nazi's driving that high calorie high fat advertisement effecting everyone's well being by just looking at it

cactusjack · 01-09-2013, 10:10 PM

I think a lot of us here are from the 1950's, Jared.

**cnc** · 01-09-2013, 10:49 PM

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I think a lot of us here are from the 1950's, Jared.

Good point Scott.

Netnorske · 01-09-2013, 11:04 PM

That guy has it going in that ride! That's not even hard....the most difficult thing to understand in todays world would be the same as it has for eternity....women...

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**markclark57** · 01-09-2013, 11:10 PM

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If someone from the 1950s suddenly appeared today. . .

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I think a lot of us here are from the 1950's, Jared.

And what exactly is your point, Junior!

**ringadingh** · 01-10-2013, 12:07 AM

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I think a lot of us here are from the 1950's, Jared.

Thats true, but we all grew up with the advances over the past six decades. If all of a sudden someone just came into it, I'm sure they would be overwhelmed.

**Top Cat** · 01-10-2013, 12:12 AM

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I think a lot of us here are from the 1950's, Jared.

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

Thats true, but we all grew up with the advances over the past six decades. If all of a sudden someone just came into it, I'm sure they would be overwhelmed.

Sometimes Scott types before he thinks things through.
Sometimes he thinks things through and still doesn't understand what is going on

blowndodge · 01-10-2013, 12:47 AM

And bitching and whining about loud pipes too!

Who'd a thunk it??

Netnorske · 01-10-2013, 02:03 AM

There is a 1999 movie about just such an event...I've seen it a couple times...funny and worth a watch...

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Blast from the Past
http://movies.tvguide.com/blast-past/133287

**trip** · 01-10-2013, 07:37 AM

To me, it's all about how forward thinking a person is... no matter what era they lived in. If a person is open-minded enough, they can marvel at and accept just about anything that progresses mankind.

I've often wondered what it would be like if I moved in time to say, the 2050's. I think I would certainly marvel at any technological advances of that day. I could also marvel at the textile ironing museum built from the late and great clothes pressing icon...BD.

**jlreeves** · 01-10-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by trip

To me, it's all about how forward thinking a person is... no matter what era they lived in. If a person is open-minded enough, they can marvel at and accept just about anything that progresses mankind.

I've often wondered what it would be like if I moved in time to say, the 2050's. I think I would certainly marvel at any technological advances of that day. I could also marvel at the textile ironing museum built from the late and great clothes pressing icon...BD.

I think youre right. Modern human curiosity would overcome the anachronisms. We sit here, in this time, remembering fondly the fact that our parents saved bacon grease in a jar on the counter as a food additive or riding in our grandparents cars without seat belts. The advanced speed at which things have progressed is unique to our generation so we may be more adaptable to change, both forward and backward.

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Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	If someone from the 1950s If someone from the 1950s suddenly appeared today, what would be the most difficult thing to explain to them about life today? I possess a device in my pocket that is capable of accessing the entirety of information known to man. I use it to look at pictures of motorcycles and get in arguments (or random discussions) with strangers. Hey Kris, I bet this bike will keep the wind off your legs. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)

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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Explaining our technology would be a real tough sell to someone from that era. Imagine showing them a laptop that does everything from gaming, skyping, sending pics and docs anywhere in the world, copying music and movies, looking up anything, plus the thousands of other uses. They would think that we have lost our minds. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951

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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	I think the most difficult thing to explain to them about life today would be the complete decay of morality and people not taking responsibility for their actions. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]

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NRiderUSA Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,781	AND they better watch out for the food Nazi's driving that high calorie high fat advertisement effecting everyone's well being by just looking at it __________________ NRiderUSA "Rick" "In times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." 1946 George Orwell

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Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	That guy has it going in that ride! That's not even hard....the most difficult thing to understand in todays world would be the same as it has for eternity....women.... __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016

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Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	There is a 1999 movie about just such an event...I've seen it a couple times...funny and worth a watch.... Blast from the Past http://movies.tvguide.com/blast-past/133287 __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016

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trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	To me, it's all about how forward thinking a person is... no matter what era they lived in. If a person is open-minded enough, they can marvel at and accept just about anything that progresses mankind. I've often wondered what it would be like if I moved in time to say, the 2050's. I think I would certainly marvel at any technological advances of that day. I could also marvel at the textile ironing museum built from the late and great clothes pressing icon...BD. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip Last edited by trip; 01-10-2013 at 07:43 AM.