8 Common Habits From 25 Years Ago That Nobody Does Now (4 of 5)

Going on Blind Dates

Going on a date can be a nerve-racking experience, but it doesn’t compare to what it was like to go on a legitimate blind date. Before high definition digital photos, social media, and dating apps, if you were going on a date arranged through the classifieds of a newspaper or through a friend, you had no idea what your date looked like until you actually met them in person. You also had nothing but basic information about them at best. These days, if you don’t know your prospective date’s entire life story, work history, criminal history, and haven’t seen dozens of photos of them before you’ve met, the only conclusion is that you must be Amish.

Downloading Stuff Illegally (and Getting Away With It)

The Internet was kind of the Wild, Wild West back in the day. It was very difficult to govern. As a result, any kid in their living room or college dorm room could freely download music, video games and movies with virtually no consequences. It is still possible to accomplish shenanigans with the help of a VPN (although video game companies have gotten pretty wise to the whole piracy thing), but the instant you attempt to steal Thor: Love and Thunder without one, you can expect a letter from your Internet provider telling you to cut it out or else.