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Hi there friends.

There is nothing I like more than a blast from the past.
Whether it be, retro sneakers or dodgy old school music…I simply love the days of yore J
While Some things have changed I find that inevitably there are other things that just haven’t.
Take a look at this brilliant retrospective glimpse of SA.

It’s 1972 and the evil days of inequality are still running wild and consuming a country with terror and uncertainty. What could you do back in 72 when you had simply had enough of the horrible things going on around you? How about drown your sorrows in a tall milkshake, or devour a super tasty stack of pancakes…..yeah ok so maybe most people would go for something harder haha.
Personally when I’m feeling down I stay away from “grandpas ol cough medicine” and rather indulge in something sickeningly sweet. Just take a look at this brilliant menu from Wimpy in 1972…it will blow your mind.

Inflation is a bitch, yes indeed. However even with inflation how can Wimpy, or any other restaurant for that matter, justify the prices we pay today.
Check this out:
Tea - .12c
Double Thick Milkshake - .30c
Burger and chips - .35c
Porterhouse steak - 1.20

Those are just a few arbitrary examples off this old menu, but it really does take you back doesn’t it?
Ok so 1972 is a looong time ago, obviously prices are going to go up and reflect global trends/growth, but that still doesn’t make these ridiculously low prices any less funny. Blast from the past indeed!

I remember getting Chappies for 2c each back in the mid 80’s…that just simply boggles my mind.
It just makes you wonder how much we will be paying in the next 20 years. Right now a loaf of bread will cost you as much as R10….in 20 years you will probably pay like R40, scary stuff.
Not only do we have to pay more as time goes on, but also these heartless punk companies also give us less for our money. Case in point Bakers Romany Creams! Have you noticed how much these biscuits have changed? Dude they are mini and nowhere as nice as they were when we were kids. Heck, it seems as if there are even less chips in a packet….and no, that is not coz I’m bigger and have a larger mouth hahaha.

Do you have any cool old school pictures? Whether they are old product pictures or retro adverts…I really love that stuff and will post all the pics I can get my hands on.
I hope you enjoyed my blast from the past!

Peace out. Banana Boat .30c

Duncs