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  • Home
  • 50th Reunion Events
  • 50th Reunion Photos
  • Photo Gallery
  • Friends and Memories
  • In Memoriam
  • Trivia
  • Remembering Saskatoon
  • Reunion Funnies
  • Life Changes since 1975
  • Message Book
  • Contact Us

Life Changes since 1975

 Life in 2025 versus 1975 is marked by massive technological advancements, societal shifts, and changes in everyday life. Here's a humorous take on some of those differences:


Technology:

  • Communication: Back then, if you wanted to have a conversation, you went to the person. Now, you can send a video message across the globe and they might not even be wearing pants.
  • Navigation: In 1975, maps were printed on paper and used with a compass. Today, your phone knows where you are and can tell you the best route to your next coffee shop, even if you've misspelled the address.
  • Entertainment: 1975 was a time of vinyl records and cable TV. Now, you can stream an entire movie library on your phone, often while trying to navigate a crowded subway with your hands full of popcorn.
  • Information Access: Libraries were the primary source of information. Now, you can find practically any answer on the internet, even if it's a conspiracy theory about the shape of the earth. 


Society & Culture:

  • Work: In 1975, people went to work in a suit and tie. Today, you can work remotely in your pajamas while watching cat videos.
  • Shopping: Back then, you had to physically go to a store to buy groceries. Now, you can have them delivered to your door, even if you forgot to pay for the order.
  • Travel: Airplane travel was a novelty. Now, it's so common that people fly on vacation to places they've never heard of.
  • Fashion: 1975 was all about bell bottoms. Today, fashion trends change so quickly that what's in style one week is out of style the next. 


Health & Wellness:

  • Driving: Seatbelts were not mandatory, and accidents were common. Now, cars are equipped with airbags and other safety features, but people still drive with a questionable sense of adventure.
  • Aging: In 1975, getting old meant you had a lot of stories to tell. Now, you can live a long life, but you might also have to deal with a lot of aches and pains. 


These are just a few of the many changes that have occurred since 1975. The world is a very different place today, with both its joys and its absurdities! 

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