Interesting amateur video from 1987 at a 7-eleven

[Arcadio]

I saw this video somewhere else. It's interesting to see the interaction between everyone at the store. It's like a different world. If this was a scene from a movie set in the 1980's, but made in the 2000's, everyone would complain about how unrealistic the characters and situation is.

2:30 AM at a 7-Eleven in 1987

 

[Mai72]

A much different time. Life was grand back then.

If I could go back in time I'd go back to the 1950's. Such a peaceful time. Jobs were plentiful. People opened their doors to everybody.

 

[Jeeebus]

People opened their doors to everybody.

Well, unless you were black, hispanic, asian, etc.

Relevant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4f9zR5yzY

 

[MiniDoom]

where are all the fatties?

 

[Mai72]

where are all the fatties?

It's 1987! There were no fatties back then. :awe:

You didn't start to see the fatties until the late 90's.

 

[Mai72]

Well, unless you were black, hispanic, asian, etc.

Relevant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4f9zR5yzY

True. I was talking in the context of being white.

 

[shortylickens]

I need to take vids around town of people just doing their thing.

20, 30 years from now it may be amusing.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

A much different time. Life was grand back then.

If I could go back in time I'd go back to the 1950's. Such a peaceful time. Jobs were plentiful. People opened their doors to everybody.

No internet Prn....Doh, I'll take the late 90's

 

[lozina]

The best part was handing over a dollar... and getting change back!

Oh but inflation is good for the economy!

 

[Attic]

Wonder if it got more or less efficient to make a Slurpee and soda since 1987.

Not only have all the production gains been stolen from folks buying this stuff, they are also paying 2-3x more for what now takes less energy and manpower to make and transport.

 

[Train]

For some reason this reminded me of an episode of friends.

lol @ the popped collar.

 

[Rudee]

I remember back when Slurpees were sold behind the counter.

 

[Mai72]

For some reason this reminded me of an episode of friends.

lol @ the popped collar.

When I was in South Korea I was surprised to see the popped collar look was in full force. :awe:

 

[lupi]

37!

 

[Ns1]

looks like a movie....

 

[RelaxTheMind]

... and there used to be arcade machines where the Gigantic ATM machines are now.

 

[tHa ShIzNiT]

fascinating...its gone way downhill since then...sometimes I think its just me that thinks that, but this video provides a bit of anecdotal confirmation.

 

[Arcadio]

The guy in charge is smoking inside and nobody seems to care.

 

[runzwithsizorz]

... and there used to be arcade machines where the Gigantic ATM machines are now.

The 7-11 near our house had a tube testing machine, and Hostess cupcakes were 13 cents.
And yes, I am that old.

 

[MagickMan]

The guy in charge is smoking inside and nobody seems to care.

So was the cute chick with the poofy hair, smoking wasn't as hated back then.

 

[master_shake_]

So was the cute chick with the poofy hair, smoking wasn't as hated back then.

that was back when smoking was good for you and everything was closed on sundays.

seriously, why was everything closed on sundays?!

 

[momeNt]

That frenchie was so hot.

 

[mizzou]

lol simple days! I wish all kids could grow up without all this newfangled technology.

 

[TridenT]

A much different time. Life was grand back then.

If I could go back in time I'd go back to the 1950's. Such a peaceful time. Jobs were plentiful. People opened their doors to everybody.

Gotta say, you didn't take long to get on my ignore list. Glad I've done that tho.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

People are still talkative and friendly like this, but they don't recognize it because when black or Hispanic people get together with family and friends, white people become afraid. Not to mention that the cameraman and his friends are taking all the initiative here. Obviously you can't just waltz into some random 7-11 and expect everyone to smile and chat you up if you aren't outgoing and don't give the effort.