People Over 50 Are Sharing What Was "Normal" In The '70s, And Gen Z Would Lose Their Minds

Published: Mar 28, 2026 10:31 AM • Updated: Mar 28, 2026 12:28 PM • Original source

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"Talking to a friend on Monday about meeting on Friday, and then just showing up at the right time and place with no other communication."

"The tomato plant got the fastest rides. Next was hitchhiking with my girlfriend. Hitchhiking alone was the slowest.

My girlfriend also typed my Spanish papers, even though her language class was Swahili. We've now been married for 50 years."

Note: Responses have been edited for length/clarity.