If Mumsnet existed in the 1970s, what would be posted about?

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Following on from the 1950s thread which has been the most lovely read as that was the decade my parents grew up im wondering if we could have a 1970s one? This is the decade my parents met and got married and I would love a insight to the way people were thinking.

For me we're going on holiday to the seaside AIBU to let the children ride in the foot well of the car?

friendlycat · Today 23:24
Oh I’m not sure. I was born in 1972. I was just assuming there was four. A huge difference to what we have now lol plus we had no remote 😂

Wishful thinking you youngster. channel 4 launched 1982.

A remote. What’s that? Black and white tv with buttons you press to change the three channels. Don’t forget they all finish at midnight as well.

Whoever would have thought a haircut could sound so filthy 😁😂

That MP, Margaret Thatcher, has just said that there would never be a female PM in her lifetime.

That seems awfully depressing. Do you think she will be proved right?

I work in a bank. I'm getting married next year so I'll have to resign. I think this is totally unfair. I mean what is there about being married which means I can't do my job. ( babies)

Bless her. She does sound a flighty piece.

Of course you need your eye level pull out grill. What’s she thinking 🤔
Next you’ll be telling me she’s going to get one of those duvet things that you put a cover on. Whatever next hey. All my sheets are from Brentford Nylons.

😂😃😁 sorry, this did make me chuckle

Loved a vesta curry

AIBU to fancy Harold Wilson?

They were VESTA not Vespa

OMG. Yes the stick on sanitary pads are a game changer. But I’ve told my mum I want those Lillette things now and she point blank refused saying I am far too young.

🤣🤣🤣

Those dreadful sanitary towels with loops at each ends which were attached to a belt. Bought by my mum at an old fashioned ladies shop. So glad when I was able to get the more modern stick on towels

Sorry honey but it wasn't "The first legislation for women in the workplace."

Off the top of my head I can name the Sex Disqualification Removal Act of 1919 (which allowed women to become solicitors, barristers, accountants etc) and there were several other Acts before the 1970s.

How do I stop the bluetits drinking the milk from the bottles left by the milkman?

DD’s new teacher calls herself Ms not Miss or Mrs, apparently it’s because she’s divorced, is this right?

Should I work while the children are at school? I gave up as soon as 8 was pregnant but I do feel a bit bored now, but DH isn’t keen,

How do I stop smoking?

Should I let the DC watch ITV?

Is X union justified in striking? (Lots of rows ensue)

What do you think about the rumours about that nice Mr Thorpe?

How are you celebrating the Silver Jubilee?

How can I keep my garden looking nice this year [1976 heatwave)

AIBU to ban DD from having barbies which are too American, Sindies are much better.

AIBU to wonder if Prince Charles is going to marry Y?

AIBU to be annoyed we were on holiday when that popular new film was shown at our local cinema? Now I won’t see it until it comes on TV in three years time?

Is it OK for my 6 yo to see that new film Star Wars?

Should I get space hoppers for the DC this Christmas?

So this man really pushed out the boat last night: prawn cocktail, steak diane and a slice of black forest gateau. He says he has paid out enough for me to let him snog me.

I don't blame you, Harold Wilson isn't bad looking. Not like that Lord Longford chap who is pally with that Mary Clean up Tv Whitehouse and has a face like a boiled egg. Apparently he wants that dreadful Myra Hindley woman to be let out of prison too!

Just bought some lovely chocolate brown tights from Chelsea Girl.

OMG snog.

tampax would rob you of your virginity

AIBU to be annoyed we were on holiday when that popular new film was shown at our local cinema? Now I won’t see it until it comes on TV in three years time?

😂

My mum was the flighty piece with the Catholic Irishman!

YABU - American Tan is the shade you need!

It's 5pm on a Saturday and all the shops are now shut till Monday morning!

beat me to it 😂

…Has anyone seen the shocking new hit movie ‘The Exorcist’ ?
Marjorie from accounts saw it last week, and hasn’t spoken a word about it. She’s absolutely ashen.
I’m tempted to go and see it, surely it can’t be as traumatic as everyone’s claiming?