What did you think was fancy when you were a kid growing up in Lubbock?
The RockShow with Chrissy and Wes asked Lubbock: What did you think was really fancy as a kid? We got a huge response, and the answers are super nostalgic and highly relatable.
Here’s what Lubbock had to say…
For a lot of people, fancy meant food you didn’t get very often. Fast food wasn’t just a quick meal; it was an event. McDonald’s felt like fine dining, Subway felt upscale, and going to an actual sit-down restaurant? That was a full-blown celebration. When is last time you actually sat down inside a fast-food joint? I’ll wait…
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Snacks and drinks were another level of luxury. Capri Suns, Lunchables, and name-brand cereal weren’t just groceries, no. They were status symbols at elementary school. If your house had those regularly, other kids assumed you were doing pretty well.
Then there were the little things that felt HUGE. A 64-pack of crayons. Getting popcorn and a drink at the movies. Staying in a hotel with free breakfast. Even a fridge with an ice dispenser felt like something only rich people had.
Technology also played a role. A Discman, cable TV with all the channels, or having your own TV in your room? That was elite.
The best part about this is that after sitting here thinking about it, most of that stuff still feels fancy to me today. No matter how old you get, some things, like unlimited breadsticks, just hit different.
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