We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
How times have changed
paulofessex
Posts: 1,728 Forumite
I was thinking today how when l was a child l used to be able to go to the shop with 50p and come back with a Wham Bar, bag of pick n mix a comic book, can of fizzy pop, crisps and a gob stopper AND still come home with change.
You can't do that these days......and why.......Bloody CCTV
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
You can't do that these days......and why.......Bloody CCTV
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
0
Comments
-
Yes you can, but it's called theft if you do!!!!
0 -
How can it be theft if you go and buy something now with 50p????????
Strange......
The days.... I agree.
Wham bars also use to look more bigger than now! Have you seen them! Really tiny things. After a couple of bites you needed a new tooth or a filling.
Space invaders, meanies...blah bah blah......Motto: 'If you don't ask, you don't get!!'
Remember to say thank you to people who help you out!
Also, thank you to people who help me out.0 -
Same with Curly-Wurleys.
They seemed bloody enormous in one's youth.0 -
i can rmember when creme eggs were massive - they're about the same size as a mini-egg now!0
-
What about Wagon Wheels? They did actually used to come from wagons. Now they're about the size of a 50p but probably cost twice as much.
0 -
And Hula Hoops. I used to be able to get 5 on each finger and thumb. Couldn't fit one on my little finger now.
And don't get me started on Monster Munch! :eek:0 -
Could it be something to do with how the size of your finger has changed since you were five years old?southernscouser wrote: »And Hula Hoops. I used to be able to get 5 on each finger and thumb. Couldn't fit one on my little finger now.:eek:
:beer:0 -
paulofessex wrote: »I was thinking today how when l was a child l used to be able to go to the shop with 50p and come back with a Wham Bar, bag of pick n mix a comic book, can of fizzy pop, crisps and a gob stopper AND still come home with change.
You can't do that these days......and why.......Bloody CCTV
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
50p...! I'd come home with the girl I met in the Cinema who thought I was rich because I'd paid for all of the above twice over!0 -
Inflation (how much did a loaf of bread cost back then?) plus real increases in confectionery costs0
-
I go on about this and I'm only 22 :rotfl: Space Raiders for 15p, madness! When I were a lass, penny sweets were only a penny, not like the crap you get these days! *grumble grumble*
The DoctorD'you know, in 900 years of space and time, I've never met anyone who wasn't importantTaste The Rainbow :heartsmil0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352.1K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.6K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.2K Spending & Discounts
- 245.2K Work, Benefits & Business
- 600.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.5K Life & Family
- 259K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards