Nostalgia - it's not what it was?
Discussion
I have a number of memories that I hold dear, but I'm increasingly realising that my standards have changed over time and some things I remember as being truly wonderful are in fact, not.
Example: I have thought since the early 70's that David Bowie was easily the best live act I've seen. Then I recently watched the re-mastered version of the Hammersmith Odeon show (Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars: The Motion Picture - which was recorded a couple of weeks after the show I saw) and i thought it was pretty bad both visually and musically.
I'm beginning to realise why all old blokes are cynical about everything...
What things have you held dear for years then realised they were nowhere near as good as you remembered?
Example: I have thought since the early 70's that David Bowie was easily the best live act I've seen. Then I recently watched the re-mastered version of the Hammersmith Odeon show (Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars: The Motion Picture - which was recorded a couple of weeks after the show I saw) and i thought it was pretty bad both visually and musically.
I'm beginning to realise why all old blokes are cynical about everything...
What things have you held dear for years then realised they were nowhere near as good as you remembered?
I mean when you're younger, you see things in a certain way and can hold some things dear but as you grow older your views change.
My musical tastes haven't changed hugely since I was at school (I'm 41 now) so I still listen to the same bands along with newer ones so don't worry so much about that.
I can't say certain nostalgic things have changed with age, I've not had anything lose it's charm as such. I have changed what I like or put up with. Moved from a busier area, well connected etc. to the middle of no where and love it.
Interested to see what others say though.
My musical tastes haven't changed hugely since I was at school (I'm 41 now) so I still listen to the same bands along with newer ones so don't worry so much about that.
I can't say certain nostalgic things have changed with age, I've not had anything lose it's charm as such. I have changed what I like or put up with. Moved from a busier area, well connected etc. to the middle of no where and love it.
Interested to see what others say though.
The thrill of being at an amazing gig with friends you care about, having maybe had just the right amount of alcohol to not ruin your evening, when you didn't have a care in the world.... Might actually turn out to look a bit naff when you revisit it, but your original experience may not be as objective.
I used to think my 140hp diesel car was fast, loved it at the time. I know it wasn't any good then and isn't now, but my memory tells me otherwise.
I used to think my 140hp diesel car was fast, loved it at the time. I know it wasn't any good then and isn't now, but my memory tells me otherwise.
Sixty in a few weeks & looking forward to the pension.
I recently watched a programme where us ‘oldies’ think that it was better in our day... “Jumpers for goalpost, Mmmmm”
The brain works in a mysterious way... picking out the best bits & jiggles them around to fit.
It’s psychological.
I have tried to keep up with the times / generations...But agree, I wouldn’t want to be a ‘youngster’ now.
(Interesting to see how the future pans out for today’s newbies / teenagers)
NB: Son has called me an ‘old Fart’ for the last twenty years.
I recently watched a programme where us ‘oldies’ think that it was better in our day... “Jumpers for goalpost, Mmmmm”
The brain works in a mysterious way... picking out the best bits & jiggles them around to fit.
It’s psychological.
I have tried to keep up with the times / generations...But agree, I wouldn’t want to be a ‘youngster’ now.
(Interesting to see how the future pans out for today’s newbies / teenagers)
NB: Son has called me an ‘old Fart’ for the last twenty years.
Edited by Milkyway on Thursday 30th November 18:22
I'm sure the trick is not to go back..
I had a Honda crx with the trick electric roof back in the early 90s. I thought was really quite quick but I think it was about 140bhp. Followed that with a Rover 620ti at 200bhp again rocket ship. I wouldn't want to try either again as I like the memories.
I'd like another impreza but I doubt it would live up to hype in my head.
A bit like meeting that really attractive girl from school 30 years later and wondering if the rose tinted goggles of youth are a wise idea.
I had a Honda crx with the trick electric roof back in the early 90s. I thought was really quite quick but I think it was about 140bhp. Followed that with a Rover 620ti at 200bhp again rocket ship. I wouldn't want to try either again as I like the memories.
I'd like another impreza but I doubt it would live up to hype in my head.
A bit like meeting that really attractive girl from school 30 years later and wondering if the rose tinted goggles of youth are a wise idea.
Pitre said:
I have a number of memories that I hold dear, but I'm increasingly realising that my standards have changed over time and some things I remember as being truly wonderful are in fact, not.
Example: I have thought since the early 70's that David Bowie was easily the best live act I've seen. Then I recently watched the re-mastered version of the Hammersmith Odeon show (Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars: The Motion Picture - which was recorded a couple of weeks after the show I saw) and i thought it was pretty bad both visually and musically.
Remastered or not, surely the video and audio recording from 50 years ago can't ever replicate actually being there - I've never heard a recording of a live performance matching the actual live experience either. Hang on to your memories!Example: I have thought since the early 70's that David Bowie was easily the best live act I've seen. Then I recently watched the re-mastered version of the Hammersmith Odeon show (Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars: The Motion Picture - which was recorded a couple of weeks after the show I saw) and i thought it was pretty bad both visually and musically.
I've lived outside the UK for the last 30 years. I used to rave about a certain burger bar in Bath, obviously not one of the major chains, but one which had been around for years.
Just before Covid, Mrs SA and myself were down in Cornwall visiting friends and decided to stop at my place in Wiltshire for a few days before returning home. While visiting Bath Mrs SA suggested that we should visit the burger bar to see whether it was still there/as good. The food could be at best described as average (and that's being polite!) and while I ate mine, Mrs SA binned more than she ate.
It was at that point that I realised that my normal visiting time (with mates) was somewhere between 10pm and 2am depending on where we'd been kicked out of. The first time I visited it sober was with Mrs SA.
I've just checked their web site and it's still under the same ownership...
Just before Covid, Mrs SA and myself were down in Cornwall visiting friends and decided to stop at my place in Wiltshire for a few days before returning home. While visiting Bath Mrs SA suggested that we should visit the burger bar to see whether it was still there/as good. The food could be at best described as average (and that's being polite!) and while I ate mine, Mrs SA binned more than she ate.
It was at that point that I realised that my normal visiting time (with mates) was somewhere between 10pm and 2am depending on where we'd been kicked out of. The first time I visited it sober was with Mrs SA.
I've just checked their web site and it's still under the same ownership...
sunbeam alpine said:
I've lived outside the UK for the last 30 years. I used to rave about a certain burger bar in Bath, obviously not one of the major chains, but one which had been around for years.
Just before Covid, Mrs SA and myself were down in Cornwall visiting friends and decided to stop at my place in Wiltshire for a few days before returning home. While visiting Bath Mrs SA suggested that we should visit the burger bar to see whether it was still there/as good. The food could be at best described as average (and that's being polite!) and while I ate mine, Mrs SA binned more than she ate.
It was at that point that I realised that my normal visiting time (with mates) was somewhere between 10pm and 2am depending on where we'd been kicked out of. The first time I visited it sober was with Mrs SA.
I've just checked their web site and it's still under the same ownership...
Schwartz?Just before Covid, Mrs SA and myself were down in Cornwall visiting friends and decided to stop at my place in Wiltshire for a few days before returning home. While visiting Bath Mrs SA suggested that we should visit the burger bar to see whether it was still there/as good. The food could be at best described as average (and that's being polite!) and while I ate mine, Mrs SA binned more than she ate.
It was at that point that I realised that my normal visiting time (with mates) was somewhere between 10pm and 2am depending on where we'd been kicked out of. The first time I visited it sober was with Mrs SA.
I've just checked their web site and it's still under the same ownership...
miniman said:
sunbeam alpine said:
I've lived outside the UK for the last 30 years. I used to rave about a certain burger bar in Bath, obviously not one of the major chains, but one which had been around for years.
Just before Covid, Mrs SA and myself were down in Cornwall visiting friends and decided to stop at my place in Wiltshire for a few days before returning home. While visiting Bath Mrs SA suggested that we should visit the burger bar to see whether it was still there/as good. The food could be at best described as average (and that's being polite!) and while I ate mine, Mrs SA binned more than she ate.
It was at that point that I realised that my normal visiting time (with mates) was somewhere between 10pm and 2am depending on where we'd been kicked out of. The first time I visited it sober was with Mrs SA.
I've just checked their web site and it's still under the same ownership...
Schwartz?Just before Covid, Mrs SA and myself were down in Cornwall visiting friends and decided to stop at my place in Wiltshire for a few days before returning home. While visiting Bath Mrs SA suggested that we should visit the burger bar to see whether it was still there/as good. The food could be at best described as average (and that's being polite!) and while I ate mine, Mrs SA binned more than she ate.
It was at that point that I realised that my normal visiting time (with mates) was somewhere between 10pm and 2am depending on where we'd been kicked out of. The first time I visited it sober was with Mrs SA.
I've just checked their web site and it's still under the same ownership...
P.S. I'd be very happy to hear that we went there on an off-day!
sunbeam alpine said:
You might very well think that - I couldn't possibly comment...
P.S. I'd be very happy to hear that we went there on an off-day!
My wife remembers Schwartz fondly. I never rated it that highly. I’d take a large chicken kebab with yoghurt and pickled chillis from Marmaris every time. If only it was still open. P.S. I'd be very happy to hear that we went there on an off-day!
My OH and I were waxing lyrical to my 23 year old lad about how great The Fast Show was. I recall us recording them and watching when we'd get in from the pub and being in stitches. Found them all on line and watched them again and whilst the funny bits are still really funny, the gaps between those bits seem more painfully long than they did back in the day.
StevieBee said:
My OH and I were waxing lyrical to my 23 year old lad about how great The Fast Show was. I recall us recording them and watching when we'd get in from the pub and being in stitches. Found them all on line and watched them again and whilst the funny bits are still really funny, the gaps between those bits seem more painfully long than they did back in the day.
I see your Fast Show and raise you Monty Python...
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