Overheard in 1955…

Every generation laments how much better or cheaper things were ‘in their day.’ These protestations from 1955 sound rather comical in 2015. Imagine in another 60 years!

‘If they think I’ll pay 30 cents for a haircut, forget it.’

‘No one can afford to be sick anymore. At $15.00 a day in the hospital, it’s too rich for my blood.

‘There is no sense going on short trips anymore for a weekend. It costs nearly $2.00 a night to stay in a hotel.’

‘The fast food restaurant is convenient for a quick meal, but I seriously doubt they will ever catch on. ‘

‘I never thought I’d see the day all our kitchen appliances would be electric. They’re even making electric typewriters now. ‘

‘Did you see where some baseball player just signed a contract for $50,000 a year just to play ball? It wouldn’t surprise me if someday they’ll be making more than the President.’

‘I read the other day where some scientist thinks it’s possible to put a man on the moon by the end of the century. They even have some fellows they call astronauts preparing for it down in Texas.’

‘I’m afraid to send my kids to the movies any more. Ever since they let Clark Gable get by with saying DAMN in GONE WITH THE WIND, it seems every new movie has either HELL or DAMN in it.’

‘When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would someday cost 25 cents a gallon. Guess we’d be better off leaving the car in the garage…’

‘Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging 7 cents just to mail a letter?’

‘If cigarettes keep going up in price, I’m going to quit; 20 cents a pack is ridiculous.’ 

‘Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won’t be long before $2,000.00 will only buy a used one. ‘

‘I’ll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it’s going to be impossible to buy a week’s groceries for $10.00.’