What it Looked Like to Party Before the Smart Phones
Cellphones and smartphones disrupted everything in our lives, from small to big things, good, bad, and more. And parties suffered like never before. Today, you can see people checking their phones every few minutes for something better instead of enjoying what's right in front of them. So, here we are, to remember the good old days when party meant partying hard and creating everlasting memories with friends, family, and loved ones.
Basement parties that became a tradition and got better every year, garage parties that blasted the best tunes of the moment for hours to anger the neighbors, and birthday celebrations in public restaurants we can't enjoy as we used to anymore. All of these experiences were the norm, whether you were a popular kid or a nerd, and they could be life-changing for a lot of people.
But since you're now checking your phone at a party, looking for great content, here's what it looked like to party before smartphones even existed.
House Party in the 60s
Dressing up for a house party in the 60s was a full-time job.
Playboy Mansion
This is what a Playboy party looked like in the 80s.
60s College Party
60s college parties included booze, music, laughs, and dance, usually in a basement.
90s Halloween
Basement parties aren't a thing anymore because you get spotty cell reception.
Birthday at Chuck E Cheese
Birthday parties at Chuck E Cheese were something else.
McDonald's Birthday party
Do kids still celebrate their birthdays in McDonald's?
Cheers afterparty
You can always count on the cast of Cheers to show you how to party in the 80s.
60s party
Basement parties in the 60s were way too elegant.
70s style
Parties in the 70s were a good place to check hairstyle trends.
90s icons
Nobody seems to be happy at this 90s birthday party.
Cool Kids
If you weren't starting a band in your 90s garage, you were having the best parties ever.
70s vibes
The girls knew how to party in the seventies.
Garage pong
No phones, just people hanging out, living the moment.
Party soundtrack
In the 50s, you probably knew a musician who could bring their instrument to the party.
Tupper Party
There used to be something called Tupperware Party, and now you're glad you didn't know.
Party Love
House parties in the 70s could include experiences like meeting the love of your life because you actually had to go and interact with them IRL.
Party like it's '79
If you went to a party where you didn't know anybody, you'd probably end up meeting some really good friends.
80s memories
The kids were alright.
Booze not included
The bigger the bottle, the better the party.
Twister!
This is what a 60s party looked like, according to this Twister ad, and, surprisingly, it isn't that far off.
