toilet paper. :o  I mean, I wonder when it was actually invented? And did they literally use leaves to wipe themselves before toilet paper was created?


So what else? Imagine life without....

Novocaine!  Imagine any type of dentistry without it.  :o

^ohhhh...good one! ;)  Yikes, now THAT would be super painful! :(

Television.

There was actually a quote from Beavis and Butthead while they were on the couch. Beavis said "Hey Butthead, what'd they do before TV?", and Butthead says, "There's always been TV, dumb*ss! There's just, like more channels now and stuff." ;D



The irony is, all the things we're talking about were a reality. And not very long ago too, in the grand scheme of things.

Television.

There was actually a quote from Beavis and Butthead while they were on the couch. Beavis said "Hey Butthead, what'd they do before TV?", and Butthead says, "There's always been TV, dumb*ss! There's just, like more channels now and stuff." ;D



The irony is, all the things we're talking about were a reality. And not very long ago too, in the grand scheme of things.


that would be rough, although...back when they didn't have TV...they had radio...and the radio was their "TV"...they sat around it and listened to all of the great radio shows. Now, if you are talking before that....Laura Ingalls days and whatnot...hmm...I guess they did things like play with marbles, throw hoops, and play hide & seek. Things were simple back then...not necessarily boring...just simple.

The funny thing about TV is a little over a year ago, we decided to do away with our cable (it was getting too expensive and taking up too much of our time). We have an antennae and we get about 6 channels...and you know what? I have been fine without it...you get used to it, and do other things to occupy your time.

that would be rough, although...back when they didn't have TV...they had radio...and the radio was their "TV"...they sat around it and listened to all of the great radio shows. Now, if you are talking before that....Laura Ingalls days and whatnot...hmm...I guess they did things like play with marbles, throw hoops, and play hide & seek. Things were simple back then...not necessarily boring...just simple.

The funny thing about TV is a little over a year ago, we decided to do away with our cable (it was getting too expensive and taking up too much of our time). We have an antennae and we get about 6 channels...and you know what? I have been fine without it...you get used to it, and do other things to occupy your time.


Yeah, I don't even watch that much TV anymore (not counting stuff I taped, or movies in my collection....I mean, like live stuff). When I have the time, the computer is basically my entertainment. It's like what's the point if you're only gonna watch 4 channels out of 100? ;D

True, some of those old radio shows were actually quite entertaining. You know what's weird? This reminds me of the song "Video Killed the Radio Star"...and they referenced a line, "I heard you on my wireless back in '52". Scary that 1952 was as old in 1979 as that song is now. A year MORE! ;)

I guess Internet killed the television star in a sense, lol.

Imagine life without music.  I would go crazy

... the sun.

It's not easy.  ;D

... the sun.

It's not easy.  ;D
Ditto, especially here in the UK!

toilet paper. :o  I mean, I wonder when it was actually invented? And did they literally use leaves to wipe themselves before toilet paper was created?


So what else? Imagine life without....


This link may answer some of your questions.


Novocaine!  Imagine any type of dentistry without it.   :o


N2O is wonderful stuff - I prefer it to needles in my gums.

Imagine life without electricity! The world revolves around it, from refrigeration, lighting, engines, the Internet, etc. Take away this one necessity, and we would be nearly 150 years behind overnight.

Ant

Crude oil.

Inthe00s




Cat

Inthe00s




Cat
Ditto!

This link may answer some of your questions.


Ant


wow! After reading that article...it makes me glad that I was born when I was. :D ;)

Grocery stores...imagine having to grow and/or kill all of your food.

I know some people do it, but not me.  ;D

Sometimes I imagine someone from the eighteenth century some how being transported to today. They would totally freak out by everything, computers, televisions, flush toilets, photographs, plastic, microwave ovens, electricity, cars, etc. etc. If you look around where you are sitting right now, it will not be hard to find something that would be totally foreign to someone from say 1776.



Cat

Sometimes I imagine someone from the eighteenth century some how being transported to today. They would totally freak out by everything, computers, televisions, flush toilets, photographs, plastic, microwave ovens, electricity, cars, etc. etc. If you look around where you are sitting right now, it will not be hard to find something that would be totally foreign to someone from say 1776.



Cat
In one sense, the Romans had flushing toilets, or at least a constant flow of water below, I will not describe any more.

In one sense, the Romans had flushing toilets, or at least a constant flow of water below, I will not describe any more.



True-but only the very rich had their own private one.



Cat

^ohhhh...good one! ;)  Yikes, now THAT would be super painful! :(
I think they used whiskey.

water,what would we drink then? ???

water,what would we drink then? ???


Milk

water,what would we drink then? ???


Jack Daniels......

water,what would we drink then? ???
Whiskey

Playboy?  :o :o!

Oh Noes. :o  ;D

Milk


That wouldn't quench my thirst.

water,what would we drink then? ???
In the olden days of the Elizabethian Times and up to a point where I need to research, it was safer to drink beer than water.

In the olden days of the Elizabethian Times and up to a point where I need to research, it was safer to drink beer than water.


In NY it's safer to drink water than beer.

Imagine life without music.  I would go crazy


So would I!  :o

So would I!  :o



I could live without music for a day.

Flowers!  :)

Flowers!  :)
It would cure the hay fever problem.

Pigeons.

Deodorant  :o

Thermostats

words

Chocolate

Penguins

words


You know something that always fascinated me? I remember noting this a long time ago, but that we have a full language with so much we can say and yet it's the same 26 letters being recycled over and over. Logically it makes sense, but it's still strange when you think about it.

You know something that always fascinated me? I remember noting this a long time ago, but that we have a full language with so much we can say and yet it's the same 26 letters being recycled over and over. Logically it makes sense, but it's still strange when you think about it.



that is pretty strange! It's funny how almost anything can appear odd, after thinking about it deeply, ya know?

Deodorant  :o



Eek!  :P

air.

I agree with everyone who said music. That's one of those things we don't even think about because it's so ingrained as a part of our lives. We're always listening to it when we're doing other things too, so on the surface it might seem like no big deal, but I think it would seem alot less fun/entertaining without it. Especially most pop from, say 1982 to the early '00s.

memories. This is why I think that Alzheimer's Disease is one of the saddest diseases around. I have an aunt who is at the beginnings of it...and my grandma has been showing so many signs of it too. It would be heartwrenching to know that your loved one doesn't know you any longer. :\'(

Eek!  :P


And have you noticed that even with the wide variety of deodorant and grooming products available there are still some who would rather live life without using this great invention.  Exposing us with their wonderful essence.  :P

And have you noticed that even with the wide variety of deodorant and grooming products available there are still some who would rather live life without using this great invention.  Exposing us with their wonderful essence.   :P


I was once on a bus and this real greasy and rough looking guy came on.  He had on a tank top (shirt) and he wasn't wearing any deodorant at all.  It was a hot day, and as he reached up to hang onto the bar on the bus, his armpit hair appeared, and the smell was wafting towards this lady in the adjacent seat.  I could tell by the look on her face that she was ready to faint

messageboards.

messageboards.


too hard to imagine.  I am a messageboard addict, and I would be very sad if they no longer existed :\'(

I was once on a bus and this real greasy and rough looking guy came on.  He had on a tank top (shirt) and he wasn't wearing any deodorant at all.  It was a hot day, and as he reached up to hang onto the bar on the bus, his armpit hair appeared, and the smell was wafting towards this lady in the adjacent seat.  I could tell by the look on her face that she was ready to faint


Ewwwww, that's awful!  :P

One time I sat next to a guy on an airplane who smelled like he hadn't taken a shower in weeks. It was the longest hour of my life!  :P :P

^ Have you heard Weird Al's song "Another One Rides the Bus" (from 1983 on his debut album)? From the sounds of it, maybe it wasn't too exaggerated. ;D


Ridin' in a bus down the boulevard,
And the place was pretty packed.
Couldn't find a seat, so I had to stand,
With the perverts in the back.
It was smellin' like a locker room.
There was junk all over the floor.
We're already packed in like sardines,
But we're stoppin' to pick up more.
Look out!

Another one rides the bus-ah.
Another one rides the bus-ah.
And another comes on,
And another comes on.
Another one rides the bus.
Hey!
He's gonna sit by you.
Another one rides the bus.

There's a suitcase pokin' me in the ribs.
There's an elbow in my ear.
There's a smelly old bum standin' next to me.
Hasn't showered in a year.
Well, I think I'm missin' a contact lens.
I think my wallet's gone.
And I think this bus is stoppin' again,
To let a couple more freaks get on.
Look out!

Another one rides the bus-ah.
Another one rides the bus-ah.
And another comes on,
And another comes on.
Another one rides the bus-ah.
Hey!
He's gonna sit by you.
Another one rides the bus.

Another one rides the bus--ah.
Another one rides the bus--ow!
Another one rides the bus--hey, hey!
Another one rides the bus--hey-y-y-y!

The window doesn't open, and the fan is broke,
And my face is turnin' blue.
I haven't been in a crowd like this
Since I went to see The Who.
Well, I should'a got off a couple miles ago,
But I couldn't get to the door.
There isn't any room for me to breathe.
Now we're gonna pick up more, yeah!

Another one rides the bus-ah.
Another one rides the bus-ah.
And another comes on,
And another comes on.
Another one rides the bus-ah.
Hey!
He's gonna sit by you.
Another one rides the bus.

your significant other... :(

I was once on a bus and this real greasy and rough looking guy came on.  He had on a tank top (shirt) and he wasn't wearing any deodorant at all.  It was a hot day, and as he reached up to hang onto the bar on the bus, his armpit hair appeared, and the smell was wafting towards this lady in the adjacent seat.  I could tell by the look on her face that she was ready to faint


That is pretty nasty! 

I remember a while back I stopped by a road side stand to purchase a watermelon from a local farmer.  He smelled pretty bad (reminded me of pigs actually).  Because I had already stopped by I went ahead and purchased a small watermelon since they were fairly cheap but because of his smell I just couldn't eat it.  I know that is pretty silly but I just couldn't get it out of my "nose".  Yuck!

Life without lotion -- hand and body lotion, and facial moisturizer -- would be pretty uncomfortable.

Life without lotion -- hand and body lotion, and facial moisturizer -- would be pretty uncomfortable.


Blistex, where is my blistex!

Blistex, where is my blistex!


Oh yeah, you reminded me -- Chap Stick.  I could NOT live without Chap Stick, no way no day.

cell phones?  :o

... the ability to see, hear and smell.

... the ability to see, hear and smell.


Now that's hard to imagine. :(

cell phones?  :o



it's not too hard to imagine. I haven't had one in like over a year now.

it's not too hard to imagine. I haven't had one in like over a year now.


Ok.. I might just die without a cell phone.

Opaqueness.

Ok.. I might just die without a cell phone.


I thought that too, for awhile..but I really don't miss it now. The only thing that I miss is the convenience of having it when you absolutely have to get in touch with someone.

I could do without cellphones.  The way I see people behind the wheel of cars talking leisurely on a cellphones makes me see red to the point where I will never get a cellphone.  I like to kick it old school .. PAYPHONES ROCK! ;D

I could do without cellphones.  The way I see people behind the wheel of cars talking leisurely on a cellphones makes me see red to the point where I will never get a cellphone.  I like to kick it old school .. PAYPHONES ROCK! ;D


Woot! More power to ya, Jason! I know what you mean though, about people talking and driving. I have nearly been in several wrecks due to people engaging in conversation on their cell phones...it's so annoying. ::)

Even though I can't technically rip on them because I have one myself (although I don't use it that much at all), since I've worked a few retail jobs in the last few years, I've totally had to bite my tongue on numerous occasions since like 2003 to not tell someone off for yapping on their phone when they're in line or at the counter. Regardless, I just think it's a lack of politeness and courtesy for other people. Again, all ages do this.

Even though I can't technically rip on them because I have one myself (although I don't use it that much at all), since I've worked a few retail jobs in the last few years, I've totally had to bite my tongue on numerous occasions since like 2003 to not tell someone off for yapping on their phone when they're in line or at the counter. Regardless, I just think it's a lack of politeness and courtesy for other people. Again, all ages do this.


I've had cellphones for the past several years as well, and it wasn't until last year that after our contract ended, we decided to do without them for awhile, to save money. Yes, it's nice to have the convenience of a phone at hand....but  I have done pretty well without one too.

Here's my take for what it's worth....they're fine for conveince. It's when people use them as primary entertainment that's annoying and needless. It's not something I'm saying just because I'm some old-school dude either - they were actually around in primitive form in the early-mid '90s (car phones or really bulky cells, lol) and even when I was like 12 I thought it was stupid to constantly be yapping on them. I'd be thinking, geez, just go over to their house or something. ;D

Here's my take for what it's worth....they're fine for conveince. It's when people use them as primary entertainment that's annoying and needless. It's not something I'm saying just because I'm some old-school dude either - they were actually around in primitive form in the early-mid '90s (car phones or really bulky cells, lol) and even when I was like 12 I thought it was stupid to constantly be yapping on them. I'd be thinking, geez, just go over to their house or something. ;D


Ya, I mean...use them for a phone..fine. But, nowadays..they are made to do everything but cook dinner (which probably won't be too far off from now)...that's when I think they are taking it too far.

Woot! More power to ya, Jason! I know what you mean though, about people talking and driving. I have nearly been in several wrecks due to people engaging in conversation on their cell phones...it's so annoying. ::)


Or how about these people who talk so loudly on their cell phones that the next person has to yap even louder making everyone want to hear your stupid conversations. ::)

Ok.. I might just die without a cell phone.


I might die too. ;D

Like I've said before, it's not cellphones themself that are the problem per se, it's the way in which they're used. If you're in public, it's probably polite to either talk quietly as possible or not for that long. And of course, to not use them while you're driving. But I'm cool with people who use them responsibly.

Like I've said before, it's not cellphones themself that are the problem per se, it's the way in which they're used. If you're in public, it's probably polite to either talk quietly as possible or not for that long. And of course, to not use them while you're driving. But I'm cool with people who use them responsibly.



Imagine if you were on the bus listening to cellphone conversations. ::)

...questions?

Imagine if you were on the bus listening to cellphone conversations. ::)


Oh I have, dude (I don't have a car at the moment, so that's how I generally get around). I've usually got a Discman with me, so I could care less. But some of them can get annoying.

...questions?


or answers.

Oh I have, dude (I don't have a car at the moment, so that's how I generally get around). I've usually got a Discman with me, so I could care less. But some of them can get annoying.



One person talks loud while the other person talks even louder than the next. ::)

or answers.

...or you could not find the answers.

toilets...  :o

true friends.

...pants...

The comfort...  :)

the sun...  :o

...having to queue

Woot! More power to ya, Jason! I know what you mean though, about people talking and driving. I have nearly been in several wrecks due to people engaging in conversation on their cell phones...it's so annoying. ::)


Talking and driving in a car is one thing.  Just last week I was shocked to see a guy on a motorcycle talking on a cell phone.   :o  Goodness knows how he was able to hear the conversation.

women. :(

Laughter

coffee!

alot of mopey people wandering around  :D

cheddar cheese?

cheddar cheese?



I could live without cheddar cheese.

I could live without cheddar cheese.
Same here.

...daytime friends and nighttime lovers

...when no one else discovers.

...daytime friends and nighttime lovers



one out of two isn't bad...right? :-\\

The internet.  I was without it since Aug. 14.  Now I'd like to imagine life without the mind numbing boredom.

The internet.  I was without it since Aug. 14.  Now I'd like to imagine life without the mind numbing boredom.
I do not have to imagine it, for our computer went haywire with a virus and I was without the Net for somewhile.

I do not have to imagine it, for our computer went haywire with a virus and I was without the Net for somewhile.


It's not that bad.  Except for the fact that you feel like you're missing out.

It's not that bad.  Except for the fact that you feel like you're missing out.
I visited an Internet Cafe, just to keep a breast of what was happening.

I visited an Internet Cafe, just to keep a breast of what was happening.


You're lucky.  I didn't even have that.

I also spend most of the summer without air conditioning.  I never thought I'd imagine life without that.

Love?

...cheddar cheese. 

...cheddar cheese. 



There's always other cheeses. ???

There's always other cheeses. ???
true, but there's only one cheddar vision cam

true, but there's only one cheddar vision cam
The only true cheese.

death,Would we still be living longer? ???

...karma

...karma


Karma Chameleon? ;D

...coffee

...coffee
I do not have to  imagine life without coffee

I do not have to  imagine life without coffee
itry to imagine life without tea & sex and then you see how bad it can be to not have coffee if you're a coffee lover

...coffee


I don't have to imagine,i'm living it....and it SUCKS >:(

I stopped drinking coffee a couple of months ago.  I love love love it, but I have acid reflux, and if I don't drink coffee I do a million times better.  I finally gave in and had a cup on Saturday morning and it made me kinda sick.  :\'(

I stopped drinking coffee a couple of months ago.  I love love love it, but I have acid reflux, and if I don't drink coffee I do a million times better.  I finally gave in and had a cup on Saturday morning and it made me kinda sick.   :\'(


When the doctor told me i couldn't drink it anymore,i got so mad i could've killed him,since forever coffee was pretty much what kept me awake,without my 3 cups a day i would get so drowsy i couldn't get anything done. But he wasn't hearing it,i pretty much had to give up all i loved..tea,chocolate,wine,milk and any other dairy product,it's all forbidden until my anemia is controlled :( i know this is all needed for me to get better and get the treatment,but it's so hard to give stuff up,i feel like i'm a junkie on withdrawal sometimes :\'(

...coffee


or sugar and cream?  :o :o

I don't have to imagine,i'm living it....and it SUCKS >:(
you poor thing, actually, SUCKS isn't a strong enough word to describe being deprived of that life sustaining fluid. when you were saying you were trying to get your anemia under control, at first I thought you said amnesia. I dunno Isabel, if my Doctor told me I couldn't have coffee or other things I loved, I'd get another Doctor ;)  J/K of course.


or sugar and cream?  :o :o
I must have splenda and  half & half in my coffee, the only time I drink it black is when my father in-law comes over for a party, then I drink it his style 

the internet?

the internet?
I often have.

you poor thing, actually, SUCKS isn't a strong enough word to describe being deprived of that life sustaining fluid. when you were saying you were trying to get your anemia under control, at first I thought you said amnesia. I dunno Isabel, if my Doctor told me I couldn't have coffee or other things I loved, I'd get another Doctor ;)  J/K of course.


I would,Mike...but he's so dreamy and has really warm hands :D

Oh and i wish i had amnesia,that way i wouldn't remember how coffee tastes lol

I often have.



If our computer breaks down,we'd watch Television.

...the Show us your BOO-TAY!  thead

...the Show us your BOO-TAY!  thead



I could live without it. ;D

...new members to the board.

...chocolate  :o

^ Mint chocolate?

^ Mint chocolate?
milk chocolate for me, I'm not a big fan of mint chocolate

...chocolate  :o


OMG,What will you do?  :o


;D

...the legacy of music left by Lugwig van Beethoven

...Playful Penguin Place  :\'(

...Copy and Paste.

...mythology.

...tea plantations

...Playful Penguin Place   :\'(



It's hard to imagine life without it. :(

...good friends.

...high streesed servers.

...high streesed servers.


That- I can do without, thankee.

...good friends.


good family.

...music

...music
Without my it would drive me nuts!

Without my it would drive me nuts!
we'd both be in an asylum then, because I'd go nuts too. People need music daily. it's a beautiful thing

...ChuckyG  :(

...ChuckyG   :(



Wouldn't Hairspray take over?  ???

death?