Backtrack: Lunch Boxes
About This Episode
Sadly, not all of us were able to participate in the joy of owning lunch boxes. Some were not able to show all their friends which TV shows they liked, which cartoons were the coolest, or use that awesome thermos. But at least two of the hosts of GenXGrownUp were part of that lucky group! Come join us as we talk about what made lunch boxes such a status symbol.
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Show Notes
- History of the Lunch Box » bit.ly/2lV6mFE
- 10 Most Expensive Lunch Boxes » bit.ly/2lr5acN
- 9 of the Most Collectible Lunch Boxes » bit.ly/2lRqUPa
- Lunch Box Museum! » www.lunchboxmuseum.com
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About The Author
I’ve owned 3 Lunchboxes in my childhood in the late 70’s & early 80’s. My fave & last was a “Masters of the Universe” complete with Flip N Sip Thermos I picked out myself at the store. When I 1st saw the commercial for Flip N Sip on TV in 2nd grade, I wanted 1 right then & there. If course it wasn’t until about 5th grade that my wish was granted. If I could show you pictures of that set here I would. Flip N Sip could be used in 3 ways:
1. Drink from the spout itself
2. Pour spout into the included screw on cup
3. Use a straw from there.
The Lunchboxes were the “Bling-Bling” of the time…& that slang wasn’t even invented yet that I know of. Many perks came with the Lunchbox of which I’ll give you 1 here…No waiting in line, just go in, sit, eat up & off to recess. No standing in a single line wasting time to get fed.
Using Lunchboxes as weapons?? WTF, I’ve never heard of that before, unthinkable.
Anyway, thanks for the link here from YouTube & the nostalgia.
No, thank YOU for the nostalgia!