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Why do some people want to go back to the 1950’s? (lemmings.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago by anthony@lemmings.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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As a queer person (agender) with a conservative dad, I don’t get why he says he wants to go back to the 1950s. What was so special back then besides his reasoning that times were simpler? I feel like it would be harder for me then as a queer person.

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[-] SapientLasagna@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago

Unless you grew up in the '80s. Jesus, what a shitshow. Though I notice a lot of nostalgia for the '80s from people who aren't old enough to remember it.

[-] owenfromcanada@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah, there's a reason GenXers are generally known to be cynical.

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