Times Sure Have Changed From Times Portrayed on TV Show "Mad Men"
Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2009
by Ronyae
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I have a friend that really likes the TV show Mad Men, an AMC original show airing on Sundays [check local listings]. Although I don't look at the TV show for the same reasons as my friend, I'm intrigued by the history it portrays.
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But as I look at how families in my neighborhood are keeping their 'nice things' away from the bragging circle, I wonder just how much has time changed? When did we turn from wanting others to know we're blessed, to feeling like we have to hide the fact from suspected burgulars?
It's hard enough to work and save for 'nice' things, and then have someone take them from you. The words to express that feeling is not allowed on this site, I'm sure. But I don't want to go too far from my point. Wait, this is my point (smile).
No, my point is how much times have changed; a time when you were proud that you worked hard to be able to buy that costly item. Costly or not, you wanted it, you purchased it. But what has happened to the time when you didn't have to be careful of who you told of the nice things that were in your house? Why has it become a time when you have to make sure you lock up everything and anything you find any value to, or for?
Maybe, I am intrigued by the TV show because it allows me to go back to those days, if not for only sixty minutes.
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Top-level comments on this article: (7 total)Thanks Ronyae...Surely there is a change. I myself have an old car that I drive. On Sundays, I open my garage and pull the better car out. I know I am not fooling anyone, because people will follow you home if they are in dire need.True statement, Dr. I can 'feel' you on driving your older car through the week; day-to-day basis.Thanks for reading :) ; and sharing a comment.
Ronyea,How true. I grew up in an era where no one even locked their doors. As a kid, I left my bike laying on the grass in the front yard and no one ever "borrowed it". Times have changed and so has believing in right and wrong. Just my opinion.MarkGood opinion, Sir St. Marie. I like the way you use the term 'borrowed', and thanks for reading and sharing a comment.
Great article. Well done.I see can name some simmilar people...Hey Connor, thanks for reading. But, run your comment back by me again, please and thank you. :)
Ronyae, good article and very true sentiments. We don't even let our kids go outside and play by themselves anymore. And I used to leave when the sun came up and get home when dinner was on the table and my parents never thought twice about it.Rob, now you are definitely speaking truth. I remember the same days when I knew I had to at least be home by the time the street lights were on; I had been gone like all day!
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Watch your grammar. words to express that feeling is...should be "are" A clever premise, but are we not as materialistic as ever? Could you tie this theme to the recent economic collapse and what that means for material ownership?Rob, you have me going back to my dictionary and thesaurus in order to understand your comment; or whether it's directed to the author of this write, or not.But as far as the TV show being tied to the collapse of our economy ... ? It's just a TV program, inwhich I use to 'travel' to simpler times? Now, you have me questioning myself, ha!Thanks for reading whatever you read, Rob-I guess (smile).
Hi Ronyae, I have not heard of this show before. Thanks for filling me in. You do make several good points. More often than not, crime is glorified in our society and I believe this is a large part of the reason why honest, hard working people have to be wise in how they display there material possessions.Thanks for a tv show review which ended being a thought-provoking piece. Good Job. Blessings, TeresaThanks, Teresa. Your comment means the world (smile)
I think people have changed. As crime stastics will validate, not enough people take personal responsibility for obtaining what they want or need rather than taking from others. This sets poor examples for their children and communities.With home invasion so prevalent these days, I think people have just gone into protection mode and do whatever is necessary to keep themselves and their property safe.As I was growing up, it was considered shameful to be caught stealing anything from anyone. Today, many of our criminals are not ashamed of stealing from others, they are only disgusted they were caught doing so. This is true of adolescents as well as adults.People who grew up during the Depression often went hungry before they would entertain the idea of stealing food. Can you imagine people willing to do so in this day and age?Thanks for sharing.GrammyHA! Grammy, I imagine the people of today feel that society owes them something ... but, what? I'm laughing at it again, but it's a sickening thing. Thanks for sharing a much needed to hear comment, Grammy. I can always count on you (smile)
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