This is the second video presentation of yours that I've watched on the same subject matter, the 1950s. I enjoy listening to your voice; it has a pleasant vocal timbre that conveys a relaxed and appreciative feeling, making the viewing a nice experience. I was thrown off a little at the end because there was no conclusion; it all of a sudden had other video options thrown up on the screen while you're still putting a closing comment in; but there was still never an actual ending. The video just stops in a kind of confusing way. I don't know if that is something that's out of your control or not. ~ It would be interesting to have some (more) focuses on what kids did for fun and entertainment in the 1950s; what books were popular and why; and what were the popular TV shows of that decade, and why. One-speed bicycles were the most popular style during that era, as well as the "three-speed English racer" bicycle, that had the little gear shift on the handlebar that gave you three different gears. The Hula Hoop and YoYo were popular, and collecting baseball and football cards were fun to do; and in each package of cards was a flat, rectangular stick of bubble gum. Comic books offered a wide variety of genres, including the western and army/military stories. And "Mad Magazine" was getting its foothold in the magazine marketplace. ~ The Scouting programs were quite successful in the 1950s, which included Brownies and Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. ~ There was also a larger number of people attending church and Sunday school in that decade (which is more of an observation and a personal experience, but I can't speak as to why the popularity of church-going). I do remember having to go to Vacation Bible School for one week of my summer over a couple of summers, and I absolutely hated it! It seemed so childish, and I also had gotten into trouble for chasing a little girl around a table with a pair of blunt scissors simply because I didn't like her! But then during this valuable summer week, between 3rd and 4th grades, we were expected to play "Ring-Around-the-Rosy" out on the lawn! I don't think so! I refused to participate! And the nutrition break treat was a little cup of Kool-Aid and one half of a gram cracker. All reasons to hate Vacation Bible School. And in spite of those miserable experiences, somehow I managed to go through my life with dreams fulfilled. Those one-week sessions in two separate summers ultimately did not set me back. (Now what happened to those scissors, I wonder?)
Thank you so much for watching another video and for your thoughtful feedback! I’m so glad you enjoy the tone and pacing-it’s great to hear that it contributes to a pleasant viewing experience. I really appreciate your note about the ending; I’ll work on making future conclusions feel more complete. It’s something I have control over, so I’ll definitely take that into consideration for the next upload.
Most of that written down now North American history is only a lot of hype based on only the superficial rising number of communities for 10 years. It is the technical advancements since the late 1800's and the early 1900's when women married to the middle class and higher wage owners first began to get encouragement to work for pay outside the home
Good history 😊
This is the second video presentation of yours that I've watched on the same subject matter, the 1950s. I enjoy listening to your voice; it has a pleasant vocal timbre that conveys a relaxed and appreciative feeling, making the viewing a nice experience. I was thrown off a little at the end because there was no conclusion; it all of a sudden had other video options thrown up on the screen while you're still putting a closing comment in; but there was still never an actual ending. The video just stops in a kind of confusing way. I don't know if that is something that's out of your control or not. ~ It would be interesting to have some (more) focuses on what kids did for fun and entertainment in the 1950s; what books were popular and why; and what were the popular TV shows of that decade, and why. One-speed bicycles were the most popular style during that era, as well as the "three-speed English racer" bicycle, that had the little gear shift on the handlebar that gave you three different gears. The Hula Hoop and YoYo were popular, and collecting baseball and football cards were fun to do; and in each package of cards was a flat, rectangular stick of bubble gum. Comic books offered a wide variety of genres, including the western and army/military stories. And "Mad Magazine" was getting its foothold in the magazine marketplace. ~ The Scouting programs were quite successful in the 1950s, which included Brownies and Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. ~ There was also a larger number of people attending church and Sunday school in that decade (which is more of an observation and a personal experience, but I can't speak as to why the popularity of church-going). I do remember having to go to Vacation Bible School for one week of my summer over a couple of summers, and I absolutely hated it! It seemed so childish, and I also had gotten into trouble for chasing a little girl around a table with a pair of blunt scissors simply because I didn't like her! But then during this valuable summer week, between 3rd and 4th grades, we were expected to play "Ring-Around-the-Rosy" out on the lawn! I don't think so! I refused to participate! And the nutrition break treat was a little cup of Kool-Aid and one half of a gram cracker. All reasons to hate Vacation Bible School. And in spite of those miserable experiences, somehow I managed to go through my life with dreams fulfilled. Those one-week sessions in two separate summers ultimately did not set me back. (Now what happened to those scissors, I wonder?)
Thank you so much for watching another video and for your thoughtful feedback! I’m so glad you enjoy the tone and pacing-it’s great to hear that it contributes to a pleasant viewing experience. I really appreciate your note about the ending; I’ll work on making future conclusions feel more complete. It’s something I have control over, so I’ll definitely take that into consideration for the next upload.
People were more friendly back then.
this was my era!
Most of that written down now North American history is only a lot of hype based on only the superficial rising number of communities for 10 years. It is the technical advancements since the late 1800's and the early 1900's when women married to the middle class and higher wage owners first began to get encouragement to work for pay outside the home
bring back hats for men
McCarthy was right!
It was a witch hunt.
McCarthy idiotic, brain dead, psycho, inept, fool! Most conservative are fools especially Reagan. I hated especially Reagan and the Bushes.
People were more friendly back then.
People were more friendly back then.
Believe me, there were still plenty of a##holes to go around!