Haven Walkur Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Greetings, all. I'm playing a timelost character in a Champions version of the Legion of Superheroes setting. Gamma Girl grew up in America in the 70s, playing Robin to her guardian Lady Gray's Batman. In 1979, at age 17, she got transported across time and parallels to the DC Universe Earth, 30th Century. Now she's a Legionnaire, but she still occasionally uses 70's slang--and I'm too old and too English to know much besides 'groovy', 'far out', 'wild' and 'crazy'. Can anybody help me with a more complete list of things teenagers actually said in the 1970s? Did American teens still use dated 1960s phrases in the 70s? What was 'hot' and what was not in terms of speech in the America of the 1970s? Any help would by greatly appreciated. I'm really pleased with the character, but just how often can I have her say "Far out," in one session? I mean, really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddHat Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Re: 1970's slang From an EFL Lesson Plan: Boss!: cool; awesome. Bread: money. Check ya later: see you later. Dy-no-mite!: great. Made popular by the TV series Good Times. Far out, man!: ThatÃs really cool! Foxy: good looking. Gravy: sweet,cool,excellent. Groovy: cool. I Hear That: I accept your decision. Jinkies!: sign of surprise, "Oh my gosh!" "Oh dear!" Jive Turkey: a detestable person. Later: see you later. Let's book: let's leave this place. Mellow out: chill out or calm down. Outta Sight: far-out. Very cool or good. Psychedelic: awesome. See ya on the flipside: see ya later. Slide: to give. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Re: 1970's slang Christmas! ( a mild oath given to Marvel's Blaxploitation hero, Luke Cage, Powerman) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheiro Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Re: 1970's slang Honky: a racial slur used for white folks. It peaked in the seventies. You don't hear it much anymore. I miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheiro Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Re: 1970's slang Just remembered another- Heavy: a term used to denote the seriousness of a situation or event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddHat Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Re: 1970's slang Shazbot! - TV replacement for profanity from the Mork and Mindy show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Publius Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Re: 1970's slang A LSH campaign sounds very neat, I'm jealous. Were they still using "Peace" in the 70s? Heck I was a kid in the 70s, but I seem to remember it was still in some use (in fact, one of my firends still uses it). That reminds me: "Dude", "Cool", etc. are still pretty commonplace now, but they were used then too as I recall. Not everything has to be "vintage 70s" in the sense that it was unique to that time. There are also some things other than langauge: She might talk about the energy crisis and the sense of mistrust for the government that had come out befoire (and most certainly after) Watergate. There were some pretty widspread Litter campaigns then as well as I recall. Some products might be handy too, "I just wish they had some V-8 in this century" Cheiro is right too, nobody has called me a honky in some time but it was rather well used in that time period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGreenwade Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Re: 1970's slang Jive: self-aggrandizing lies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Shrike Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Re: 1970's slang Copasetic Hang loose Are you for real? Far out Bad vibes, man Keep on truckin {various CB radio lingo} Neat-o Old Man/Lady Mellow Mellow Out Keep it mellow {etc} The "Fuzz" or the "Heat" Establishment Trippin Trip out On a trip {etc} F******-A Some general things, in the 70's it wasnt just what you said, it was how you said it. Stretch words to add pacing and slow speech down. Dont pronounce g's at the end of words. Add Man to the end of every sentence where possible. Never act concerned or stressed about anything; the 70's were all about chillin out and not lettin the establishment get you down, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jogger Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Re: 1970's slang Here's a few, that I think are 70s, at least they sound 70s "Oh, that is completely wacked." (another word for bogus or wrong) "Mellow out." (Relax) "Are you hip?" (Are you understanding) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savinien Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Re: 1970's slang Way cool, Cat. Gnarly. Totally tubular and the Valley Girl era. (Or was that the early 80s?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magmarock Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Re: 1970's slang Believe it or not, we also said, "Cool". Some words never go out of style. I remember that for a while there, my stepbrother was stuck on the word, "Excellent" and this was in the mid-to late 70's. Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheiro Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Re: 1970's slang snip I remember that for a while there, my stepbrother was stuck on the word, "Excellent" and this was in the mid-to late 70's. Mags See, I always think of Bill & Ted when I hear "Excellent!". That was like the late 80's or early 90's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimpira Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Re: 1970's slang One of my personal faves is "you damn skippy!" I think it was used in the 70's. It is like saying "of course, I am correct" if you were wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGreenwade Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Re: 1970's slang This is also about when the term "narc" for any squealer or snitch started (I'm not sure whether it's still in use or not). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Serpent Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Re: 1970's slang The Serpentine Network strikes again! Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magmarock Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Re: 1970's slang See' date=' I always think of Bill & Ted when I hear "Excellent!". That was like the late 80's or early 90's.[/quote'] What can I say, he was ahead of his time. Actually, he said all his buddies at school were saying it at the time, too. Now that I recall, didn't Wanye from Wayne's World say that a lot, too? Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheiro Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Re: 1970's slang What can I say, he was ahead of his time. Actually, he said all his buddies at school were saying it at the time, too. Now that I recall, didn't Wanye from Wayne's World say that a lot, too? Mags I believe he did, now that you mention it. I'm pretty sure Mr. Burns form the Simpsons says it, as well, though not as frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magmarock Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Re: 1970's slang I believe he did, now that you mention it. I'm pretty sure Mr. Burns form the Simpsons says it, as well, though not as frequently. "Excellent, Smithers!" Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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