31 Of The Most Bizarre Trends Of The 50s And 60s

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Sending your kid out to buy a pack of smokes

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In the 1960s, the cigarette culture was wildly popular; almost everyone smoked! Moreover, this health endangering habit was not only practiced by adults, it was emulated by teens and kids. Mass media ads often depicted parents smoking a cig in a family setting, or while playing with their children. And, when mom or dad ran out of a pack, guess who would be tasked with buying a fresh one at the corner store or pharmacy? That’s right, little Joe or Jane. No IDs required, no questions asked—except maybe, “How are your parents doing today?”

And this takes us right to our next slide.