Remembering 1977..... LOL!!!

[ratchetlee]

This was stored in my "Saved Mail" Folder from last year.  I was cleaning up the folder when I found it, and man I laughed until I cried.  I laugh everytime I look at this.  If you find it as funny as I - Please vote popular, because who couldn't use a laugh.  Thank Goodness the 1970's are behind us. In 1977 I was 4, so at least I can blame those ugly pictures on my parents bad taste.  For those of you that were adults and made the rational decision to purchase these.  All I can say is Um.... WOW!  Bless your heart.  I hope you have learned from  your mistake and that history does not repeat itself in the case of 1977 Fashion.

The comments are even funnier than the pictures...... Enjoy!!!

~Rachael~

Last weekend I put an exhaust fan in the ceiling for my wife's grandfather. While my wife's brother and I were fitting the fan in between the joists, we found something under the insulation. What we found was this:



A JC Penney catalog from 1977. It's not often blog fodder just falls in my lap, but holy hell this was two solid inches of it, right there for the taking. I thumbed through it quickly and found my next dining room set, which is apparently made by adding upholstery to old barrels:



Also, I am totally getting this for my bathroom:



There's plenty more home furnishings where those came from, however I'm not going to bore you with that. Instead, I'm going to bore you with something else. The clothes.

The clothes are fantastic.

Here's how to get your ass kicked in elementary school:



Just look at that belt. It's like a boob-job for your pants. He probably needed help just to lift it into place. The belt loops have to be three inches long. And way to pull them up to your armpits, grandpa.

Here's how to get your ass kicked in high school:



This kid looks like he's pretending to be David Soul, who is pretending to be a cop who is pretending to be a pimp that everyone knows is really an undercover cop. Who is pretending to be 15.

Here's how to get your ass kicked on the golf course:



This "all purpose jumpsuit" is, according to the description, equally appropriate for playing golf or simply relaxing around the house. Personally, I can't see wearing this unless you happen to be relaxing around your cell in D-block . Even then, the only reason you should put this thing on is because the warden made you, and as a one-piece, it's slightly more effective as a deterrent against ass-rapery.

Here's how to get your ass kicked pretty much anywhere:



If you look at that picture quickly, it looks like Mr. Bob "No-pants" Saget has his hand in the other guy's pocket. In this case, he doesn't, although you can tell just by looking at them that it's happened - or if it hasn't happened it will. Oh yes. It will. As soon as he puts down his matching coffee cup.

Here's how to get your ass kicked at the beach:



He looks like he's reaching for a gun, but you know it's probably just a bottle of suntan lotion in a holster.

How to get your ass kicked in a meeting:



If you wear this suit and don't sell used cars for a living, I believe you can be fined and face serious repercussions, up to and including termination. Or imprisonment, in which case you'd be forced to wear that orange jumpsuit.

How to get your ass kicked on every day up to and including St. Patrick's Day



Dear god in heaven, I don't believe that color exists in nature. There is NO excuse for wearing either of these ensembles unless you're working as a body guard for the Lucky Charms leprechaun.

In this next one, Your Search For VALUE Ends at Penneys.



As does your search for chest hair.

And this -- Seriously. No words.



Oh wait, it turns out that there are words after all. Those words are What. The. F*ck. I'm guessing the snap front gives you quick access to the chest hair. The little tie must be the pull tab.

Also, judging by the sheer amount of matching his/hers outfits, I'm guessing that in 1977 it was considered pretty stylish for couples to dress alike. These couples look happy, don't they?





I am especially fond of this one, which I have entitled "Cowboy Chachi Loves You Best."



And nothing showcases your everlasting love more than the commitment of matching bathing suits. That, and a blonde girl with a look on her face that says "I love the way your junk fights against that fabric."



Then, after the lovin', you can relax in your one-piece matching terry cloth jumpsuits:



I could go on, but I'm tired, and my eyes hurt from this trip back in time. I think it's the colors. That said, I will leave you with these tasteful little numbers:



Man, that's sexy.

[Betc04]

Jul. 15, 2009 at 7:49 AM

LoL! Thanks for posting this:)

[tangleballlover]

Jul. 15, 2009 at 9:18 AM

OMFG!!!! That is hilarious! I not only voted popular, but sent it to my husband, shortcut it and posted it through my Facebook. Classic stuff. I esp LOVE Bob Saget! ROFL

[Jessnpat2]

Jul. 15, 2009 at 10:35 AM

hahaha too funny!!!  I was born in 1977.. so i made a narrow escape hehe

[KRISTAL_WILDER]

Jul. 15, 2009 at 10:52 AM

I think the most disurbing thing is the guy in the night gown lol. Adding a collar to it doesnt make it anymore manly.

[MythicMMM]

Jul. 15, 2009 at 11:19 AM

Some how, even though I was born in 1984, a lot of those clothes made it into my closet growing up ( I suspect my grandmother had been hoarding them from when my cousin was a kid).

[MythicMMM]

Jul. 15, 2009 at 11:20 AM

Oh, and yes, I did get my ass kicked. lol.

[ratchetlee]

Jul. 15, 2009 at 11:51 AM

MythicMMM -

I am so sorry :-)   LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!

(Original Poster)

[MarchMarie]

Jul. 15, 2009 at 12:09 PM

thank you, now I have a cranky hubby and baby! I just woke them up by laughing so loud! LOVED IT!

[Rebecca75]

Jul. 15, 2009 at 12:13 PM

 I was born in 75" so I was 2 yrs old. Thank God I cannot remember the ugly fashion, and hopefully, I had not so funky baby clothes. I am guessing I did have awful toddler clothes, because it went on well into Elementary school with me being dressed as a dork. How very groovy.

[tngrandma]

Jul. 15, 2009 at 12:16 PM

OK, OK, I remember too well.  I was an adult (well grown adult actually) in 1977, married, working, the whole nine yards.  I remember people actually wearing some of those outfits.  One gentleman at work actually wore a yellow leisure suit with a pink shirt - ugh - he looked like a flower garden.  I do not miss the attire at all.  No, I did not wear them, I am a more traditional conservative dresser, however I did have a cute little blouse with stitching up the front and a cute little ribbon tie around the neck below the cute little white collar - ugh, barf !  LOL, thanks for sharing, got a good laugh out of it.