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02-10-2017, 01:27 PM
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Cyclops
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Originally Posted by risingstar
The harsh reality is that older collectors like ourselves did not have the internet, 1000-station cable TV, X-Box, and bluray players to compete for our entertainment time and money. We had the privilege and opportunity to read our books over and over, there were far fewer books available, and they were priced significantly less than they do now.
I have vivid memories of spending entire days as a kid reading comics and then discussing those stories with friends on my street (i.e., death of Gwen being a stand-out one of them, many regarding the Surfer, the sexual undertones in Conan, and my favorite - who was the better artist: Kirby or Romita). I also have many fond memories of going to the newsstand to buy comics (no comic shops then). I eagerly awaited week to week for new comics to hit the stands and spend my allowance money. Values of books were never a concern. The pure enjoyment was the only draw. Sadly, collectors today will never experience this because of everything else overwhelming and competing for their time and attention. However, if you were to ask them, I imagine many would would think we got the short end of the stick.
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As someone who grew up with video games and plenty of television entertainment I have to say that I actually sort of envy your generation. What you just described sounds incredibly awesome to me. That said, given the choice I don't think I could give up my 80s childhood. 
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02-10-2017, 01:34 PM
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#962
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curmudgeon Mod
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Originally Posted by Luminous
As someone who grew up with video games and plenty of television entertainment I have to say that I actually sort of envy your generation. What you just described sounds incredibly awesome to me. That said, given the choice I don't think I could give up my 80s childhood. |
Everybody loves what they grew up with. Me personally, I loved bouncing around in the car without seat belts. 
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02-10-2017, 01:47 PM
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#963
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The Stones, I love the Stones. I watch them whenever I can. Fred, Barney...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Luminous
As someone who grew up with video games and plenty of television entertainment I have to say that I actually sort of envy your generation. What you just described sounds incredibly awesome to me. That said, given the choice I don't think I could give up my 80s childhood. |
I was born in 84 and I agree with this statement.
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02-10-2017, 01:59 PM
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Cyclops
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nbr3bagshotrow
Everybody loves what they grew up with. Me personally, I loved bouncing around in the car without seat belts. |
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Originally Posted by MrJones
I was born in 84 and I agree with this statement.
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82 here. 
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02-10-2017, 03:03 PM
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Omega Flight
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Seattle, WA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Luminous
As someone who grew up with video games and plenty of television entertainment I have to say that I actually sort of envy your generation. What you just described sounds incredibly awesome to me. That said, given the choice I don't think I could give up my 80s childhood. |
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Originally Posted by MrJones
I was born in 84 and I agree with this statement.
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84 here too.
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02-10-2017, 04:24 PM
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The Stones, I love the Stones. I watch them whenever I can. Fred, Barney...
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So we're all old farts here!
(Past 30 is an old fart  )
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02-10-2017, 04:30 PM
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curmudgeon Mod
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Originally Posted by MrJones
So we're all old farts here!
(Past 30 is an old fart ) |
anyone below 50 is a young pup as far as I'm concerned.
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02-10-2017, 05:11 PM
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Jedi Order
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Originally Posted by nbr3bagshotrow
Everybody loves what they grew up with. Me personally, I loved bouncing around in the car without seat belts. |
And, if you were in the backseat with a sibling or friend, you just knew you were going to get crushed whenever the car turned right or left. It was just a reality we all accepted... lol.
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02-10-2017, 05:13 PM
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#969
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curmudgeon Mod
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Quote:
Originally Posted by risingstar
And, if you were in the backseat with a sibling or friend, you just knew you were going to get crushed whenever the car turned right or left. It was just a reality we all accepted... lol.
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Sleeping on the rear deck on a long trip was also cool!
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02-10-2017, 07:26 PM
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#970
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Cyclops
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MrJones
So we're all old farts here!
(Past 30 is an old fart ) |
While I may feel old (think it mainly has to do with being a father of three boys) I always feel better knowing I'm not as old as some of the dinosaurs that roam these forums.
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Originally Posted by nbr3bagshotrow
anyone below 50 is a young pup as far as I'm concerned.
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^ Like this guy.
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