Post #106875 by Molokai Mike on Sat, Aug 7, 2004 12:48 PM

When I was growing up in the '70's in South Africa, we'd go to this killer Movie Theater that had a complete cocktail lounge (called "Dino's Lounge") and a full-on restaurant (called "Franks Place") We'd always go early and dine in Frank's Place and then head to Dino's lounge after the movie, where my parents would indulge in a cocktail or two (we'd sit quietly with them and read our comics or something)
My point is that this did not seem strange or wierd. It was just another Movie Theater. My parents never thought to collect their matches or even take any photos. What is common "now" just does not seem worth much I guess. I'm such a retro phile that I'm sure I overlook a million things around today that would be considered cool and collectable in 30-50 years. I wonder if my I-Mac would fetch a cool million in 2056 ? who knows. Unfortunately, not many do, until its no longer around...like the movie thaeater I lament and wish for today (instead of these insipid multi plexes that play cartoons on the TV sets set up by their pathetic consession stands manned by snotty-nosed teens)
A caller on the radio once made reference to the 1950's as an "unsophisticated time" ARE THEY KIDDING ??? Look at today !!!