Everyone wants a part of Nostalgia.

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As people reach middle age they look for the comfort from their worry free youthful years. Nostalgia is very powerful and it drives trend. For the middle age population one can do one, two or all of the three things that help them spiritually to connect and relate to their past.



For the 40 something leaders of today they draw inspiration from 1970?s and early 80?s to create their campiagn or products ranging from fashion, TV shows, music, interior design, grocery stores, ice cream parlors, and etc. This fulfill their connection to nostalgia by the implementation process.



For the followers they find comfort in nostalgic materialism by buying and patronizing retro design products and establishments. This is by far the largest demographic. This group rarely take the initiative to explore their true calling and continue to rely on leaders to program and dictate their destiny like how they live, what to buy and what food to eat based on recipes developed at the national franchise culinary lab. This demographic also wants their children to share a part of their nostalgic experience.



For the remainders revisiting their root by returning to places where one grew up or a similar setting that offers the same environment or lifestyle. NoVas recently posted a Website on Pioneer Woman reminded me of such desire. People are returning to the farms, living a simpler life, home schooling, and embrace the social life between friends and families that is enduring.
 
I sure am NOT nostalgic for the 80's fashions (of which I was a big time victim). I see these teenagers walking around now in their skinny jeans and hightops and such --- and I just want to grab them and say "Don't make the same mistake I did!!". I swear, I have about 4 years worth of pictures of myself (1986-1990) that I can't show to anyone because I looked like such an idiot.
 
[quote author="CK" date=1254452999]I sure am NOT nostalgic for the 80's fashions (of which I was a big time victim). I see these teenagers walking around now in their skinny jeans and hightops and such --- and I just want to grab them and say "Don't make the same mistake I did!!". I swear, I have about 4 years worth of pictures of myself (1986-1990) that I can't show to anyone because I looked like such an idiot.</blockquote>


I need proof. Want photos.
 
It is so true that todays teenagers are more crazy about the late 70's and 80's fashion than us. May be Farrell's Ice Cream or Lucky Supermarket would be more attractive for the parents.
 
[quote author="IrvineRealtor" date=1254453701][quote author="CK" date=1254452999]I sure am NOT nostalgic for the 80's fashions (of which I was a big time victim). I see these teenagers walking around now in their skinny jeans and hightops and such --- and I just want to grab them and say "Don't make the same mistake I did!!". I swear, I have about 4 years worth of pictures of myself (1986-1990) that I can't show to anyone because I looked like such an idiot.</blockquote>


I need proof. Want photos.</blockquote>


He was wearing this.

<img src="http://media.apinpai.com/upload/htdoc/upload/img/2008/12/6/9334f660807b233a73bc473ce914633f.jpg" alt="" />
 
[quote author="IrvineRealtor" date=1254453701][quote author="CK" date=1254452999]I sure am NOT nostalgic for the 80's fashions (of which I was a big time victim). I see these teenagers walking around now in their skinny jeans and hightops and such --- and I just want to grab them and say "Don't make the same mistake I did!!". I swear, I have about 4 years worth of pictures of myself (1986-1990) that I can't show to anyone because I looked like such an idiot.</blockquote>


I need proof. Want photos.</blockquote>


I agree.



<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2003/2189568405_c1003315b0.jpg?v=0" alt="" />



Also, I don't know what the hell BK is talking about. I went to work on my parents' farm when I was 9, and my dad almost went broke when I was 12. I don't remember being worry free since I was 7 or 8. I likely worry less now than I did then. YMMV.
 
Worry free for many but you, IHO and I were the less lucky ones trapped in a less desirable condition. Although life was hard for you wasn't there something that taught you the true meaning of earning a living and not to ever take it for granted that life does not comes easy. The lessons of old fashion value is nostalgic.
 
[quote author="IrvineRealtor" date=1254453701]



I need proof. Want photos.</blockquote>


You really don't want to see that. Trust me. But I'll see what I can dig up. If you can't laugh at yourself, what can you laugh at?
 
[quote author="CK" date=1254454871][quote author="IrvineRealtor" date=1254453701]



I need proof. Want photos.</blockquote>


You really don't want to see that. Trust me. But I'll see what I can dig up. If you can't laugh at yourself, what can you laugh at?</blockquote>


CK,



The most logged in users may break the September 08 record.
 
[quote author="CK" date=1254454871][quote author="IrvineRealtor" date=1254453701]



I need proof. Want photos.</blockquote>


You really don't want to see that. Trust me. But I'll see what I can dig up. If you can't laugh at yourself, what can you laugh at?</blockquote>
86 to 90? What is that... muscle pants? Mullet? Baggy ZCavariccis? Converse?



I'll take any of those over those skin-tight jeans skaters are wearing... I swear... boys should never wear tight clothes... EVAR!
 
[quote author="bkshopr" date=1254454574]Worry free for many but you, IHO and I were the less lucky ones trapped in a less desirable condition.</blockquote>
My youth will never compare to yours... mine was like Irvine compared to what you had to go through!
 
[quote author="bkshopr" date=1254454574]Worry free for many but you, IHO and I were the less lucky ones trapped in a less desirable condition. Although life was hard for you wasn't there something that taught you the true meaning of earning a living and not to ever take it for granted that life does not comes easy. The lessons of old fashion value is nostalgic.</blockquote>


Okay, I'll buy that. Carry on.
 
The recent Kogi Taco truck success has its root dated back to the mid 70's in Highland Park, East Los Angeles and Echo Park. The recent younger generation are facinated with the nostagia era of their parents generation.



The original El Pollo Loco at the corner of Alvarado and Sunset started its early journey in a taco truck parked during the evenings on the Sunset Blvd bridge and Glendale Blvd directly below the bridge during the day to escape the afternoon heat.



In Spanglish, they?re known as loncheras. But in English, they?re known simply as taco trucks. Regardless of what you call them, most Californians simply call them delicious. Given their origins in Mexico, a dash of Americanizations and a kitchen on wheels, taco trucks are the perfect trans-cultural metaphor for California. They represent cheap, quality street food that has spread from the border to Northern Ca.



With their humble beginnings as a blue-collar staple of journaleros statewide, taco trucks have since crossed socio-economic and cultural boundaries as more non-Latinos have discovered them. Many around the state have adapted the trucks to create new types of fusion cuisine served from a taco truck, such as Korean-Mexican (Kogi BBQ), Chinese-Mexican (Don Chow Tacos) and Japanese-Peruvian (Lomo Arigato).



Taco trucks represent a fascinating and unique lens through which to understand food culture, immigration, and demographics of late 20th century and early 21st century California. While taco trucks exist in other parts of the country, their presence originated in Los Angeles California.



Raul Martinez is believed to have opened the first taco truck ? converting an ice cream truck ? outside of an East Los Angeles bar in 1974. He went from $70 in sales that first night to controlling a small empire of 10 King Taco restaurants and trucks around Southern California such as Tustin and Santa Ana. By 1987, Martinez had earned $10 million in sales across his various properties. He is a resident of Pelican Crest.



Nearly all taco truck owners don?t establish vast empires. Most are family-run businesses that work long hours and earn slim margins on a product that sells for around a single dollar.



I am an older guy chasing after the Kogi truck because it reminded me of a happier part of my youth during lunch and dinner time in the Garment District of Downtown Skid Row.
 
http://californiatacotrucks.com/blog/



[quote author="bkshopr" date=1254459555]The recent Kogi Taco truck success has its root dated back to the mid 70's in Highland Park, East Los Angeles and Echo Park. The recent younger generation are facinated with the nostagia era of their parents generation.

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I am an older guy chasing after the Kogi truck because it reminded me of a happier part of my youth during lunch and dinner time in the Garment District of Downtown Skid Row.</blockquote>
 
[quote author="CK" date=1254452999]I sure am NOT nostalgic for the 80's fashions (of which I was a big time victim). I see these teenagers walking around now in their skinny jeans and hightops and such --- and I just want to grab them and say "Don't make the same mistake I did!!". I swear, I have about 4 years worth of pictures of myself (1986-1990) that I can't show to anyone because I looked like such an idiot.</blockquote>


ROFL! Yes! Need .jpgs! Still ROFLing.
 
[quote author="bkshopr" date=1254452674]I fall between 1, 2 and 3. Where are you?</blockquote>


I don't where I fall with this. I often latch onto nostalgic things. I can see my desire to live in a an older mature neighborhood is connected to my fond memories spent at my grandmothers house. But I also don't always desire the tried and true. Many times I seek things that are new and different and disregard my frame of reference.
 
[quote author="bkshopr" date=1254452089]

For the 40 something leaders of today they draw inspiration from 1970?s and early 80?s to create their campiagn or products ranging from fashion, TV shows, music, interior design, grocery stores, ice cream parlors, and etc. This fulfill their connection to nostalgia by the implementation process.



For the followers they find comfort in nostalgic materialism by buying and patronizing retro design products and establishments. This is by far the largest demographic. This group rarely take the initiative to explore their true calling and continue to rely on leaders to program and dictate their destiny like how they live, what to buy and what food to eat based on recipes developed at the national franchise culinary lab. This demographic also wants their children to share a part of their nostalgic experience.



For the remainders revisiting their root by returning to places where one grew up or a similar setting that offers the same environment or lifestyle. NoVas recently posted a Website on Pioneer Woman reminded me of such desire. People are returning to the farms, living a simpler life, home schooling, and embrace the social life between friends and families that is enduring.</blockquote>


I'm not quite middle-age, but I'm still none of the above.



Everything about the 70's and 80's sucked except for the toys and cartoons, and maybe some TV shows. The clothing out today assaults my eyes. I read in Vogue (I think?) that some designer said that the 80's redux will start to look fashionable again eventually: "Your eye will adjust". My ass it will adjust. I had a perm and leggings and neon short shorts and hot pink lipstick. Not happening, buddy.



I avoid chain restaurants whenever possible. I can taste when food has been developed in a test kitchen, and it just isn't worth the calories. I'm already sad for the day when I can taste the streamlining and cost-cutting in Kogi's. And why can't restaurants have a diet drink other than Pepsi or Coke? Diet Sprite? Diet Dr. Pepper? Arg.



My childhood was stifling because of both the rigid conservative Christian household and the friggin' heat of the 909 desert. I only go back begrudgingly. A farm is not for me.



After some thought, I realize I do have nostalgia for MLPs and baking (and eating the dough or batter). The fabulous freedom adulthood and a paycheck brings means I bask in the happiness of those things as often as I please, and no "leader" had to tell me to do it.



On another note, I have more appreciation for designs and styles from before I was born. I want every dress on Mad Men. I wish people still dressed for dinner and for the theater (for that one I still do) and still wore actual cocktail dresses to cocktail parties.
 
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