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1999 A.D. (1967)

Posted April 30, 2007 11:55 AM

From Paleo-Future:

Split second lunches, color-keyed disposable dishes, all part of the instant society of tomorrow. A society rich in leisure and taken-for-granted comforts. In 1967 the Philco-Ford Corporation released a short film titled 1999 A.D. In it the inevitable advances of the future are demonstrated. This clip of the kitchen of the future showcases a world of automation, maximized health, and a push-button culture; themes we see throughout the film.

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04/30/2007 1:12 PM

No-calorie beer. That would have been the greatest advance of the 20th century! And was Wink Martindale lucky recipient of the no-cal beer?

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05/01/2007 9:49 AM

Chris,

No-cal beer would be great if the taste remained. I have yet to find a low-cal beer that tastes anything like the real stuff, never mind a NO-cal one....sad really. On the good side though, it forces me to exercise twice as much to keep in shape...

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05/01/2007 10:18 AM

You raise a very good point, but since they are presenting our perfect "future" I'm going to jump along with them and assume it would be the perfect blend of Anchor Steam, Watney's Cream Stout and Sam Smith Imperial Stout.

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05/01/2007 10:33 AM

God I wish that'd be true...It'd be a lot easier to eliminate the "spare tire"...

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