Survey Finds 80% Miss The Simpler Times Of Four TV Channels, Phone Calls

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM

A poll of 2,000 adults shows 80% of people miss simpler times when TV offered just four channels and face-to-face conversations were standard. The survey found 35% feel nostalgic about paying with cash while 24% long for phone calls instead of texts. Other missed activities include chatting with retail clerks (20%), milk delivery (25%), and renting VHS tapes (28%). Despite the nostalgia, 39% admit life has improved. Technology now helps with daily tasks, with 75% saying it reduces everyday burdens. While 58% believe life was less rushed previously, modern conveniences like checking bank balances (54%) and making payments (50%) have simplified routine activities. (Story URL)


PHONE TOPIC: What else do you miss from 'simpler times'?

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