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I’m not sure who, if anyone famous, actually said that, but it certainly sounds like something Richard Nixon might have said in the 70s or even the 60s or 50s, although probably not in 1975 in particular, unless he was reading some of his old speeches.
For a non-technological example, I’d go with “I just got over the rona, so I don’t need to social distance anymore”.
Kennedy, maybe?
President Ronald Reagan.
Doc Brown: Tell me, Future Boy, who’s President of the United States in 1985?
Marty: Ronald Reagan.
Doc Brown: Ronald Reagan! The actor? Then who’s vice-president, Jerry Lewis? I suppose Jane Wyman is the First Lady!
I considered adding that one, as well, but in 1975, Reagan had been a two-term governor of California, and declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination that November. So, I imagine that there were people in '75 who were at least strongly thinking and wishing for him to be President, even if he hadn’t actually held the title yet.
(He barely failed to get the nomination '76, losing to Gerald Ford in a contested Republican National Convention.)
“We’re years away from self-driving cars”
I think in the 70s there was still much magical thinking. People must of thought by 2025 even flying cars were a possibility.
I’m going to the Czech Republic for vacation
It’s a paraphrase of part of line from a famous Kennedy speech, pre-Vietnam War. By 1975 let’s just say that it had reached its expiration date.
“I’ll have that burger on a gluten-free bun”
No 17 year old ever said:
“No, Dad, I don’t want a driver’s license”
And nobody who was a bit older ever said:
“Yeah, I’ll be the designated driver tonight”
“My cousin married his boyfriend last week.”
Not only did my daughter tell me that (not in '75 obviously), she passed on me giving her my compact SUV.
May the Force be with you.
What’s your favorite emoji, LOL?
When did she tell you this?
In 1975, I had just graduated high school, and every single person I knew had earned their driver’s license as soon at they turned 16. There were a couple hundred kids in my school, and the only one or two who didn’t drive were either very poor, or had family problems…but they definitely wanted their license.
I’m going to the store… need any weed?
His husband’s office is so old-fashioned, they still have a fax machine!
The Internet is down again!
What’s your wifi password?
I’m sure plenty of people said that in 1975; they just didn’t dispense with the sotto voce on the last part.
Stranger
I don’t think Elvis has ever looked so fit and healthy.
My car has anti-lock brakes. (the first ones in a car were in the late 70s)