M is for Malls
This month I'm participating in the A to Z Challenge. My theme is the 80s. Today's letter is:
If you know me, you know from the title of this post that I'm going to enjoy this one! I grew up in the 80s, which means that when I think of shopping, one thing comes to mind:
In the 80s, shopping malls were a little less high tech. And a lot more fun.
Photo: Michael GalinskyThe above picture was taken by Michael Galinsky, who traveled the country in the 80s, taking pictures inside shopping malls. The result is a look inside a brief period of time when indoor shopping malls were the place to be.
Photo: Michael GalinskyThe trend has now passed. Instead, today we have "lifestyle centers," which in theory allow you to park in front of the store and run right in.
In practice, however, you can't find a parking space and have to walk a half a mile in the cold, rain, or scorching heat, making you long for the days when you could shop comfortably, then stop by the food court for some yummy food.
But if you happen to be watching TV when Fast Times at Ridgemont High or Valley Girl comes on, you can catch some great shots of malls as they were in the 80s, especially in the opening credits.
Are there any good indoor malls left in your town?
If you know me, you know from the title of this post that I'm going to enjoy this one! I grew up in the 80s, which means that when I think of shopping, one thing comes to mind:
In the 80s, shopping malls were a little less high tech. And a lot more fun.
Photo: Michael GalinskyThe above picture was taken by Michael Galinsky, who traveled the country in the 80s, taking pictures inside shopping malls. The result is a look inside a brief period of time when indoor shopping malls were the place to be.
Photo: Michael GalinskyThe trend has now passed. Instead, today we have "lifestyle centers," which in theory allow you to park in front of the store and run right in.
In practice, however, you can't find a parking space and have to walk a half a mile in the cold, rain, or scorching heat, making you long for the days when you could shop comfortably, then stop by the food court for some yummy food.
But if you happen to be watching TV when Fast Times at Ridgemont High or Valley Girl comes on, you can catch some great shots of malls as they were in the 80s, especially in the opening credits.
Are there any good indoor malls left in your town?
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