Submitted by Urunghai t3_z65w8r in OldSchoolCool
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roofer_yyc t1_iy10rul wrote
Ironman - duraglo. Takes a lickin’, but keeps on tickin!
goodcorn t1_iy1na1u wrote
That camera too. Its nickname was the Russian Tank.
skovall t1_ixzit6f wrote
They were probably a little younger than I at the time or now and damn like so much these days, makes me feel older ;-) I hope they are still alive, healthy and together.
Urunghai OP t1_ixzjum1 wrote
My father passed away earlier this year, I found this picture while trying to digitalise old photo albums. So, if you are aprox. the same age, kind reminder to enjoy life while it lasts!
skovall t1_ixzkbph wrote
Factory I worked in for 43 years closed almost 2 years ago. Health is so so and have tried to quit all the crap that can tear me down. I am more grateful than ever for the simple things I have in life. Remember your dad with love:-) My dad was a bully and sick -uck to me much of his life but I have forgiven him and smile when I remember his good or the cringe-worthy music he loved ;-) Thanks for the reply.
nouseforareason t1_iy2114t wrote
Is your name Calvin and do you have a stuffed tiger? Hair color is just different but I’m getting some strong vibes from the photo.
Urunghai OP t1_iy2cyf9 wrote
Nope, sorry, not at all!
Dapper-Bluebird2927 t1_ixzkakh wrote
Sweet! Love this.
Bilateral-drowning t1_iy2u453 wrote
They look super cute together. What a fantastic find.
comiccollector t1_ixzl9id wrote
Excellent taste in cameras!
wilsonmack13 t1_iy0unut wrote
What do you reckon that is, a Zenit?
castlebay t1_iy1s6zv wrote
Yep, the Zenit 12XP - great looking camera!
Ridiculizard t1_iy0fs69 wrote
Your mom looks like the kid who distracts the T2000 while John Conner escapes.
lantz83 t1_iy0p80k wrote
Your mom's got that Paul Hogan smile..!
tagjohnson t1_iy0th1y wrote
Definitely the 80's.
Electrical_Soft3468 t1_iy11tdz wrote
Holy shit they look like my parents
NoContextCarl t1_iy1kh0t wrote
The Casio got me wet.
rnranimal t1_iy2714o wrote
They are beautiful!
SonnyListon999 t1_iy2utat wrote
and unless your Mum or Dad developed their own photographs this selfie would take a week to materialise. Great days. Sorry to hear your Dad has passed. Preserve your memories; they’re all that’s left you.
dont_think_outofstep t1_iy2v3my wrote
If this was any more 80s, ronald reagan would explode out of his grave!
majorjoe23 t1_iy1ml7k wrote
I think your dad might be my dad.
nellie_1017 t1_iy1xe1f wrote
His name is Walt- in later years he went on to teach High School chemistry, & made bank!
Send-Me-Goodies t1_iy29j9d wrote
A happier David Herman from “Office Space”
Lokivstheworld t1_ixznbrg wrote
Back when people called selfies pictures. When the word self only meant yourself and not taking a picture of yourself and others
Urunghai OP t1_ixznrh1 wrote
What would you have titled this picture?
Oil_slick941611 t1_ixzr5oj wrote
I think that person is just trigged.
Lokivstheworld t1_ixzpf4r wrote
My parents in 1988. I guess i just don't like the use of the word selfie. Or the word selfie in general. It was understandable when it defined one taking a picture of themself. It started making less sense when people defined it as any picture you take of yourself and anyone or anything else around you. Isn't that just taking a picture? I apologize if I've offended you, i don't mean to come across as a dick. It's just something I've pondered.
Urunghai OP t1_ixzxvt1 wrote
No offence taken at all - I always thought the definition of a selfie was "the person who takes the picture is in the picture itself". But then what about the self-timer?
Lokivstheworld t1_iy1g3fr wrote
I see
SV650rider t1_ixznk4w wrote
I’d say this counts as a selfie because he’s taking it himself.
Lokivstheworld t1_ixzotxv wrote
That's still just taking a picture though. Maybe i just don't get it
underated_imbecile t1_ixzo0ej wrote
100% that watch is still running, they were so durable