The 1970s brought everyone's fun side out to play, and what better way to have fun than some drinks?
From beer to liquor, people got peeled with many of the same tools we use today. But they went about it with the carefree attitude of a society that didn't yet care about medical consequences.
Here are 20 photos of what it looked like to get loaded in the 1970s.
1
Kris Kristofferson
Pouring himself a beer for breakfast, 1970s.
2
Beers at the Beech
The boys in the 1970s.
3
“My Mom Definitely Drunk”
Horsing around in the mid 1970s.
4
Drinking in the Parking Lot
Fun in the 1970s.
5
Drinking at the Beech
Friends in the 1970s.
6
At the Bar
A pub in Ireland, circa 1970.
7
Friendly Officer
Dumping out beer rather than arresting minors for drinking, 1972.
8
Ozzy Osbourne
Drinking a beer, early 1970s.
9
Aftermath
“My dad drunk in the 1970s.”
10
Marquette University Bar
Students enjoy drinks and conversation, 1977-1978.
11
Draft Beer Saleswoman
Selling three liters at a time in the USSR, the 1970s.
12
“My Dad”
“Drinking a beer with his friends.” 1970, The Netherlands.
13
Michael Jackson
Drinking vodka with two friends, 1970s.
14
At the Bar
Two friends out drinking in the ‘70s.
15
“Enjoying Some Seagram's 7”
A couple in their basement bar, 1973.
16
Casually drinking a Beer
Belgium, 1970s.
17
Having a Little Drink
In-laws, mid 1970s.
18
A Beer at the Grand Canyon
It helps you enjoy the view.
19
“My Dad and His Buddies”
“Drinking some beer in the ‘70s.”
20
“Drunk in the Trunk”
Blasted in the early 1970s.
