Our Grandparents Who Were Much Cooler Than Us

Sometimes it’s difficult to imagine that our grandparents were once our age and doing almost the same things. They were carefree youngsters fooling around, falling in love, breaking hearts, dreaming, and creating their own life story. And at the same time, many of them were much cooler and daring than we are today. The following list shows the cool things our grandparents did during their lives. Click "Next Page" to start enjoying our list of old-school coolness. Feeling Comfortable in Their Own Skin This grandmother can be seen here in her younger years, radiating natural beauty and confidence. She was very proud of this particular photo and always found joy when looking at it until her later years. People weren't so focused on looks back then and were more confident with being themselves and making the most of their lives. Click "Next Page" to see the next cool photos from the past. Piloting the First Airplanes This now grandma was once a young female pilot for the British air force. One of the first ones, and when the risks were much higher than today when flying such a plane, she can be seen here as she was getting off the plane she just landed proudly. Being in a Band Now everyone wants to be a DJ. Before people were trying to make it big in musical bands. This particular grandpa was not only in one, but he was part of quite a famous group. In the 1970s, he was playing with the Temptations and he is actually the main trumpet you hear in their song "Papa Was a Rolling Stone". Celebrating Every Moment A photo of a couple of grandparents celebrating their recent union in marriage. Just look at those smiles and that energy. It is hard to not get inspired. It's even more wonderful knowing that this shot was taken right before the husband had to depart for a long period of time. Going on Dates In the old times, when people went on dates, they would enjoy themselves and have a good time without much of the extra that happens today. There were no check-ins, hashtags, or phones on the table. And people would talk and always dress up and look cool when going out on dates. In this photo, you can see a couple enjoying themselves on a date decades ago. Before It Was Cool In this photo, we can see two lovely spouses exchanging their clothes for fun. The picture was taken in the 1940s and it shows clearly on their faces that they were really enjoying themselves. We should take their example to this day and act confidently no matter what. Having a Pet Fox It can be encountered during our times as well, but having a pet fox just had another flavor back then. You radiated a certain shade of cool if you were strolling around with a pet fox at your side. This lady, now a proud grandma, was the lucky owner of such a beautiful animal, during a time when it was quite cool to have one. Seeing or Even Meeting Elvis If you lived while Elvis was still active, there is a chance you might have gone to one of his concerts, or even be as lucky as to meet him. This lucky grandfather worked alongside Elvis Presley and can be seen here immortalized in this wonderful photo that he probably bragged about for decades to come. Simple Yet Classy Weddings Weddings were simpler back then. A few people would just get together, have a good time, and celebrate the happy couple. All while staying in style. Maybe some people still do these kinds of weddings, but we all know that it's much more common to see big events with elaborate themes and organization. The proud couple in this photo got married in 1957 in what it seems to have been the happiest day of their lives. More Meaningful Relationships One-night-stands weren't really a thing back when this photo was taken. During the old times, people were rather looking for meaning from their romantic relationship compared with the people of today, and loyalty and longevity were cooler than just having fun. This couple has been married for 69 years and they loved each other the same since the first day. Maybe even more as time has passed. Wearing Handmade Wedding Dresses At her wedding, this grandmother in her younger years got married in a handmade wedding dress. Her neighbor made the dress for 40 dollars, and it sure made for a fabulous creation. The happy day of her wedding, in 1949, marked a fashion statement as well. Taking Selfies In this photo here there is a selfie from 1951. The proud author is a Dutch grandpa who was testing his new camera. Yes, that was the way to take selfies back then. Real camera, that needed some knowledge and skill to operate, which was much cooler and awesome, as selfies were very rare compared with today. Waterskiing Look at this fellow having the time of his life waterskiing while holding himself with only one foot. It's fun, is adventurous and it sure made for a great photo that lived through the ages. He was definitely an adventurous grandpa with lots of great stories for his grandchildren and all the family to tell. Riding a Motorcycle Yes, we know, this never really went out style, and it's still considered cool, but you can't deny the fact that it had a certain charm back then. Maybe because it just wasn't so common to own a motorbike, but we can tell for sure that those classic bikes looked amazingly cool back then, just as this young lady looks on hers. Natural Looks Another reason why our grandparents are famous for is going for a more natural look, more often. Like the lady in this picture, people didn't use so much make-up, and the reason might be also that the options in cosmetics weren't so many as today. But we believe that people would also prefer to focus on other traits when it came to one's personal fashion style and aesthetic. This shot was taken in 1970 and that smile will probably continue to live through the ages, as it did until today. Classy Parties An amazing shot from a party from the 1920s. This grandma knew how to party, and more importantly, she knew how to dress. Her outfit exudes a timeless fashion style and confidence. We're sure she had a great time at that party and that she made quite the impression. Carrying Photos of Your Loved Ones in Your Wallet This photo, while great, is special due to the fact that is was carried by a now grandpa for years. It was taken around 1938, and the lucky carrier was none other than the spouse of this young lady featured here. There Was Magic in the Air When magic had a different flavor. Here you can see a magician posing for an amazing photograph. He is the grandpa of some lucky grandchildren. The photo was taken in the 1940s and it features an active magician in all his glory. Boat Rides Who goes on boat rides anymore? Maybe a few, but it was definitely more common back then, especially for people who were living near a body of water. We believe that this lady was captured in a great moment of fun and adventure while strolling on a lake or river with her boat. Timeless Fashion Style Another cool thing we should admire of the past generations was their classic look and timeless sense of fashion. What would be called vintage today, it was trendy back then, and it still looks good now, regardless of what it's called. During that time, people lived through a timeless fashion era that span trends which lived until the present days. This photo was taken in 1967 and it features a now grandpa with his cool bass guitar. Being More in Touch with Nature This lovely photo was taken in 1955, and we can surely say that this young lady looks nothing short of a fairytale princess. She is surrounded by animals and seems to be having a great time caring for them and enjoying their company. This is a cool and unique way to spend your time and we believe that it made for a great photo as well. Did you find your grandparents through these photos? Probably not, but you most likely found something they have told you about, or even did themselves in their younger times. An era worth talking about forever, and we can't wait to read your thoughts on it in the comments. For more amazing content like this please make sure to check our main website!

Our Grandparents Who Were Much Cooler Than Us

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