Things in living memory which seem very anachronistic now

[Bald Rick]

There are some modern cars where the correct procedure for replacing the front headlights requires removing the wheel. Not exactly a quick roadside fix!

BMW get round this with their indicators by not providing any!

 

[dangie]

BMW get round this with their indicators by not providing any!

Plus Audi, but for some unfathomable reason, white models are the worst

 

[Indigo Soup]

BMW get round this with their indicators by not providing any!

There is a theory that BMW have designed their cars with indicators, but there's a perennial shortage. The owners have been advised that a team of fitters will be sent out as soon as the parts become available, and that they could need access to both sides of the car at any time.

This explains why BMW drivers fail to indicate, and why they take up two parking spaces.

 

[PG]

When television presenters would say "Don't try this at home!" before some daft/ dangerous activity was shown e.g. Blue Peter.

 

[gg1]

When television presenters would say "Don't try this at home!" before some daft/ dangerous activity was shown e.g. Blue Peter.

But do try building a flimsy multi candle holder contraption from old coathangers wrapped in flammable tinsel

 

[Jamesrob637]

That is an era that I do not miss. 88888 (Jamba?) used to be advertised on telly quite frequently and people didn't realise that they were actually signing up for a subscription service.

I was working for one of the big networks at the time and dealing with the fallout was a massive headache. We had parents calling up complaining that their kids' prepay credit was being swallowed up or that their bills were enormous.

It was known as Jamster in the UK and several other countries.