1979 Wall Street Workers Answer Questions. Are They Any Different From Now?

I found this collection of “outtakes” in my archive. I shot these interviews on the streets of New York in the late 1970s when I was doing a documentary on the coming of the information age -We called that the information society. The documentary I made was presented on PBS in the prime time in 1980. You can see the entire film by searching the words "information society" on my KZbin channel. Unfortunately, my soundman and I asked people to give one word answers. It would've been much more interesting to hear much more from them but we had a job to do and just a few hours on Wall Street to film it. . As I look at it, it shows me that in a way, little has changed on Wall Street and probably on every street in an American city where workers are interviewed. But in other ways much has changed. Remember when you see this that most people at that time had never been filmed so this was a new experience which is why so many hung around our crew and watched what was happening. With the coming of cell phone video, very few can say that today.
#NYC #wallstreet #1970s

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

This is a longer version. Fun to watch. -kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJm8oaKDhdGnirc

[@Shinobi33]

I love these. It's like time traveling

[@jeangibsonmedley]

Agreed, now looking for more little time capsule interviews

[@charliewoodall7159]

when you couldn't get arrested and get sued for thinking somebody is a different gender

[@scottmorrison466]

The closet we can get unfortunately.

[@TehUltimateSnake]

This is gonna be us one day 😥

[@tassap9355]

It's more like we haven't changed lol We're stock.

[@jasminelav.332]

I love how there's a cloud of 70's people curiously staring at us, staring at them from 2019.

[@tuneunleashed]

Jasmine Lav. You mean from 2020 lol

[@sterlingsilver5937]

😮

[@jpm408]

2020 now

[@sambee4927]

KZbin is a time machine...

[@matthewchandler2647]

Jasmine Lav. Best comment I’ve seen in a while, you nailed it!

[@boopah4365]

"How do you feel about repeating every thing I ask you?" "How do I feel about...............?"

[@ekfylobifteki]

😅🤣🤣

[@mikecherri]

Noticed that too haha

[@L4wr3nc3810]

❤️

[@mariaager1924]

Lol I was thinking the same lol

[@Fischar99]

trick..gives one time to think over the answer.

[@Dan-dn9vk]

My grandpa appears in 2:40, had no clue he was in this until I watched it. He died in 03 and miss him very much ! RIP

[@nate4z]

may God rest his soul 🙏🏾

[@FM-tn5pk]

The one that said bureaucracy?

[@James7796ify]

They all went home that night and had to wait another 36 years for me to write this comment

[@adams1458]

hahahhah

[@supercooled]

It really is. We're all kind of connected cosmically and in a totalitarian which should blow your mind to think the most minute detail can affect us. My comments to you for example is also very powerful because of the millions of people seeing your comment, I took the time to comment thus giving it credence and validity. Without it, it would seem to be existing and non-existing like Schroedenger's cat paradox where we wouldn't know the state of the cat without opening the box.

[@rafaellastracom6411]

Good stuff, good stuff!

[@josephdykes1820]

James7796ify but, it was well worth the wait!

[@carlosmatos9848]

John Doe, I was gonna say the same thing... Smokin' hot... they're probably in their mid 60s by now though :(

[@TempeSoldier123]

Imagine randomly searching videos and seeing yourself in a video from 1979. That would be crazy.

[@Wuzzapy]

TempeSoldier123 underrated comment

[@kali4967]

that's exactly what I was thinking

[@_blackheartemoji_2189]

@@kali4967 there was a dude from another similar video that found himself in one of the vids, had heaps of likes

[@tobiasmanfred2579]

top 10 anime accounts It was the 90s in HD

[@andy3949]

He is the guy that turns around and checks the blond girl out. Has a ponytail.

[@TheBlackMambaa248]

I find it extremely interesting that a lot of these people repeated the question before answering. It seems like people during this era were more careful with their words. They all seem to be thinking really critically about their answers. People shoot from the hip now.

[@lemonstrangler]

idk i found it weird they took so long and didnt say much

[@reconwhopper]

They were asked to repeat the question since the camera cant pick it up

[@iche9373]

Most of these people are academics. Try an interview in a MAGA cave including Trump shamans.

[@hectorpuente316]

I still do the same thing… I’m only 36 years old but that generation was the one who taught me how to speak like that. Talking more was mainly based on life experiences which unfortunately the “bureaucrats of academia” will deem unworthy, unfavorable, un-fact checked, etc..

[@Drey_doll]

ESP that deformed dude that David bar stools creator. Dude flushed like 98 consecutive shots. And dudes built like a question mark

[@MostPowerfulPMofIndia]

I absolutely love old and vintage interviews. It's a time machine

[@mustafasaglam7035]

What’s your job? 1979:Typing, I don’t know :) 2020: Key Accounts Manager Assistant and Marketing Executive Officer

[@kaunghtut712]

Hahaha

[@blueheartorangeheart3768]

2079: Typing, I don’t know

[@surabhisahni3950]

Oh the facade in 2020 really amuses me

[@Cassxowary]

I mean, not really, in more formal settings, they’d say the actual name or if they wanted to impress

[@JohnnyPollas]

XDDDD

[@ryanshahi7732]

It’s funny that all people look little shy but not insecure But now every body look confident but so insecure

[@vincentgurus2601]

Thats so true

[@howardlam6181]

Because Computer!

[@alanmorales1500]

Because actual people suck

[@koan__23]

Interesting observation

[@WindiChilliwack]

Camera's were sort of not everywhere to people back then, wasn't really known to citizens for special social media. Like from being a rockstar, to youtubers, future cycles.

[@PokerMikeLuzzi]

People in background 1979 - Let me check this out, I may be on TV. 2020 - get that thing out of my face

[@jayaseto]

I noticed too haha

[@yajnalgibno6536]

More like people in US

[@danolix]

It's because cameras were so rare back then that people wanted to actually appear in them because they might appear in something important, now everyone has them and can share the footage anywhere.

[@jackischilling9435]

A couple of them are probably dead now

[@jayaseto]

@Jackis Chilling94 nope, even if they were in their 30s they are now in their 80s

[@mishi144]

They walk slower, they react and speak slower, they're more reserved, refined and calm, there's less people, it's generally quieter, they dress up and seem neater in appearance.

[@cesarcueto1995]

Yeah, somehow we walk faster and talk faster. Ridiculous

[@CLLEON]

They are being vox popped on subjects they have limited experience or knowledge about but yes it is wonderful to see a different time.

[@thelastroman7791]

This made me reflect upon how I talk and walk. I’m so strung out from all the stress of the modern world that I practically string my sentences together. IspeaklikethisbecauseIknowthatifIdontsayitfastenoughthennoonewilllisten.

[@dulceloveselvis4539]

Less Graffiti ! Dress NICE!❤️ 💥❤️🌹❤️

[@allanhenriques2694]

and they hate black people lol

[@givemepizzaorgivemedeath3983]

pretty funny how people in 1979 thought society was overwhelmed with information. it was literally a millionth of what it is today.

[@crate2819]

I know...makes me LOL.

[@pgroove163]

exactly...and they are correct !!.........along with the fake news

[@ajs41]

The amount of information hasn't increased since then, just its ease and speed of access. You could find everything out in 1979 but you had to go to a big library.

[@michaelmichaelson6766]

there are many fake news but it is funny that the narcissistic president who is lying all the fucking time calls anything "fake". Back to topic: the problem is habituation, we get used to all this stuff over decades and it is already too late. i wish we could go back, because it is really way too much now, information, entertainment too much makes people dumb.

[@ajs41]

It's not compulsory to own a smartphone. I don't have one, I just use a laptop. That does make life more pleasant because you can't check a laptop all the time like you can with a smartphone.

[@bruisley709]

I love all the people in the background just looking at the camera like it is magic.

[@jinxd511]

In reality the cameras were pretty common even since WW2 start so idk why they do it.

[@gorinrevalandro6083]

@@jinxd511 maybe they want to know what the interviewer guy asked about?🤔

[@Capeau]

They just wanna see what's going on. They just want to see what is going on. Back then when someone was filming on the street, that meant it was either for TV or for a movie. Quite different from today where everywhere you can find some idiot filming something useless he/she'll post on the internet, which noone cares about.

[@theworldoverheavan560]

@@Landstalker1999 lol

[@RiasatSalminSami]

Still happens in poor countries here. In fact it's more aggressive. They will push and squeeze in if they have to.

[@dejiadeleye5697]

It's incredible how in the old days people used to gather around camera interviews in the streets like it was some remarkable and ground breaking new thing, vs now a days where people just walk by thinking, eh it's just a street interview.

[@MC32595]

we’re used to it now 🤷‍♀️

[@rustshoo5068]

Very few people as recently as the 1980s had any cine image of themselves. People had very little money back then.

[@mal_3157]

These are the most confident shy people I’ve ever seen

[@077di6]

It's just amazing the attitude of people more humble more shy

[@soyboy3833]

These people's parents were a part of great generations.

[@AmericanWay72]

These peoples minds were not yet affected by the psychological impact of the internet and then social media. It has changed us drastically. Whatch how we get in even the next 10 years.

[@Ramxie35]

Adam Buentello lmao

[@OUrNit03]

Kay InMaine l see you've been drinking from that fountain of youth, looking good! 😉😎

[@OUrNit03]

Kay InMaine I noticed the 80s look. Feeling the swag!!:) 80s baby here 😎

[@user-zg5kx4ts5y]

this video is so pure. they all look like children that are excited and happy.

[@amna6024]

That's what I thought too! And I loved how people surrounded around them bc they were probably excited to see a camera.

[@wartem]

Loneliness

[@user-zg5kx4ts5y]

wartem curiosity

[@gabrielmoreno9455]

that's because they live in a pre corona era

[@eyuelgorfu9404]

They never see a camera on the streets

[@BS-lq8gm]

I actually want one of the interviewees to drop a comment here.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

I would love it if that happened. David Hoffman-filmmaker

[@girmonsproductions]

@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker Hi David did you film that interview on a film camera? or was it a digital vhs c or hi 8 ?

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

@@girmonsproductions 16mm. David Hoffman - filmmaker

[@hussein7517]

@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker i wish someone filmed Pakistan in the 70s and 80s the same way u filmed America Mr Hoffman. Thank you for this clip

[@joeyjonson8637]

@cera ten who tf cares about your moronic comment?

[@part4963]

In 1979: People were actually confident to say "I don't know" In 2020: Everyone thinks or want to know or say everything.

[@desertguy1362]

How sad idk is now the thing in the past. Now they say it is what is.

[@hariputter]

True. Many People nowadays have way too much confidence and see themselves as a know-it-all.

[@jaezus9553]

The dunning-Kruger effect

[@hariputter]

Jae Zus Interesting thanks bro. Was not aware with this theory yet.

[@bublehnoodlez4469]

hariputter I wish you could see the stuff people your age post online. Ive noticed lots of older people in today’s generation take the term “the older you get the wiser you are” too literally

[@RyanAustinDean]

“Computer? Tape.” “Bureaucracy? Red tape.” This man knows his tape.

[@EddieLobanovskiy]

- Do you have a lot of paperwork - Paper tape

[@cobra8888]

"Hey where are you going?" "I have to return some video tapes". ---Patrick Bateman. That explains a lot.

[@juantwotree5710]

That was such boss answer imo.

[@milesba4]

i was waiting for you to type "Hotel? Trivago"

[@jimlthor]

-Food -Tape worm

[@wwb2081]

Everybody seems so much more laid back. They took their time.

[@callum7171]

Wyatt Button its because of 9/11

[@ajs41]

No, people were already stressed out by the late 1990s.

[@eddiebacon127]

Wyatt Button now they are on a phone and think you should get out of the way

[@Rob-ue6ij]

No, people have always been lonely, felt underpaid, stressed etc. These people are acting humble and normal because at least they didn't have the sickness of people today trying to get their 15 minutes of fame. It wasn't an opportunity for them to try and get something out of, they were just answering questions honestly and not trying to put on an act because there was no reason or benefit to put on an act.

[@ajs41]

Until smartphones were first available, I always bought the latest technological gadgets, but I decided not to buy a smartphone. I just had a hunch that it wasn't a good idea. Now I think I made the right decision. All you need is a laptop, which is what I use.

[@viktorreznov4718]

I like the smile the passing woman gives at 3:33. We’ll never know anything about her beyond that smile. How fascinating. Then a man comes along and stops to take a bite while staring into the camera! Haha!

[@lasmeninas9667]

I find this kind of comment precious. Thanks for pointing those lovely details.

[@redarX]

Kade Corvinus yea i have same opinion, its a mystery but we r never gonna know anything more of that lady ever

[@mynameiscool397]

Hiii human.

[@MagnusVittalletti]

The same can be said for all the unknown people who walk in the background of the video. We'll never know more about them than the brief moment they appeared in the video. This is so fascinating!

[@googleuser2609]

Human nature is fascinating!

[@federicofanelli952]

I got a sense of relax and peace while watching this video. These people are conveying very good vibes with their polished talk and manners.

[@HuzaifaKhan-tk4yh]

1979: People surrounding the interviewer 's 2020: Huh, another KZbinr

[@gamerboy5908]

Huzaifa Khan 😂😂😂😂

[@joeldoxtator9804]

Was going to say this. They look like a flock of sea gulls surrounding someone eating french fries.

[@WDMurphy]

Right now It would be hey, hey, hey stay 6ft away.

[@karnakmonroe5740]

@@joeldoxtator9804 agreed

[@samkellig]

They are like Caveman who have never seen a camera before

[@drumstick74]

What was most interesting was all the people crowding behind the people being interviewed...Today, people would just walk by, if someone was filming on the street, I think.

[@adams1458]

it was so cool to see i would LOVE to have a crowd like that to be interviewed.

[@YPO6]

Camera was so new invention, only 100 years old.

[@SevenFootPelican]

drumstick74 people act different these days... We're less connected today... Even though we're more "connected" through superficial social networks.

[@LazyGameAssHD]

Joseph Markovich mcgregor huh haha

[@somerandomname3124]

I mean if you're filming with a small camera yeah, but film with a large hollywood one and you'll get as many reactions.

[@danielkrome6640]

Crazy how this people had no idea that 43 years later people will be watching them.

[@o.liveil7111]

I don’t know why, but there’s something so endearing and wonderful about capturing an unscripted conversation from everyday people. The purest form of time capsule

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

I totally agree. David Hoffman - filmmaker

[@cooleobrad]

Wow, all these people gathered around just to see someone with a camera on the street. So different from modern society!

[@siukong]

CooleoBrad not really. People will still tend to gravitate towards a camera.

[@cooleobrad]

Depends on what they're filming. But people are generally snapchatting or taking selfies or whatever pretty frequently in public and it doesn't draw a crowd

[@siukong]

Well yeah, when I said camera I wasn't counting Joe Blow taking a selfie on his phone, but meant more of a traditional looking film crew setup with a producer, sound guy, etc. For newcasts, documentaries, movie shoots and so forth. One where people see it and some get curious/nosy while others get the "I could get on TV!" bug.

[@tayjones8552]

That's because everyone carrying around their own little camera now, which is a phone.

[@Hugga51]

oooh sorry ard' @@Deguu68

[@ItsAllGoodGames]

"my job... its a living" LIKED

[@basilodira4423]

I wonder if any of them know this video exist. Kinda cool to see how confidence and content some of these people were.

[@TheWoodfordreserve]

Many of these people are grandparents, many of them are dead. I love watching these time capsules, they remind you how quickly life passes by.

[@gaminglegend]

Yeah, imagine in 40 years, people will be watching footage from 2019

[@bob15479]

I think you'd be surprised how many are alive. Probably 80+%

[@nathanmedina2809]

S. J. A lot are probably grandparents or middle age but I wouldn't say many of them are dead lol just the old ones in the video

[@MrSupernova111]

I know. I watch this vintage videos with sadness and nostalgia as it reminds me how fragile and short life is.

[@Travis1.980]

@@MrSupernova111 wow, how are u twin?

[@TheSeanm102]

funny how all the passer bys stop and stare for the camera lol

[@paulk5311]

cameras everywhere. welcome to 1984 and big brother. also the nazis had citizens spy on people but thanks to facebook you all spying on yourselves.

[@bmona7550]

TheSeanm102 Cameras were huge back in then

[@klin1klinom]

NEVER_AGAIN then it's ok, or what?

[@0x5CE]

It's almost like modern day developing country (Pakistan for my case) where people still stare. It is amazing that I shrugged off these differences as some kind of genetic/cultural thing before I saw this video.

[@klin1klinom]

NEVER_AGAIN change of subject detected. Go fuck yourself.

[@CanadianPrepper]

Lol if only they knew what was coming 4:19

[@andrewdawson3029]

it has always been a problem ever since it came out

[@JoseAndCode]

Her analysis was spot on

[@yossilevin1359]

Who else went back to 4.19?

[@SkyreeXScalabar]

Girl in the blue looks like Aubrey Plaza

[@zfvr]

Just think about much did television change... suddenly you could see places far away

[@terencelutre6195]

1979 was an amazing time to be alive. So much opportunity.

[@MrGreen2802]

If nobody does this already, I may have to do it myself. But 2019 is coming up aka the 40 year anniversary. Someone should ask the same exact questions to people in New York and compare the change in 40 years.

[@Admiralgrusbil]

I live in Norway so I'd love for somebody to do that

[@ViciouzMigz]

YES so do this! So smart and interesting would love to see the difference between the two. From style, accents, diversity, technology. Go awf bitch

[@Philflash]

I would try to find these people if they are still living and reinterview them!

[@tsheavenly]

do it! I cant wait to watch it.

[@demarcjw]

Looking forward to the video!

[@DavidMatine]

I want to jump in there and buy Apple stock.

[@haddoxnh]

100th like

[@UnitedPacci]

Or you could focus on now so of day you'll be in that comforable position

[@MrBeast1901]

@@UnitedPacci Please stop speaking

[@sapaducy1]

i just want to buy bitcoin at 1 cent

[@devina8812]

Izuku Midoriya Why are you calling him ignorant

[@lauralishes1]

Guy with the specs on repeats every single question he's asked.

[@Yeoldepube]

Laura Walker because it gives him a better understanding and time to think

[@kopfnicker5346]

1:28 the reporter probably asked them all to repeat the questions before answering them

[@slipknotfya]

He posted some outtakes and he specifically says they need to repeat the question they were just asked.

[@boxcarent.3147]

Hes processing the question. Then he will give you an answer.

[@blubbTee]

Back when people actually trying to answer probably and don't start talking some unrelatable bs, because they don't admit they don't know something.

[@HarleyKeen]

"Democr... bureaucracy". Freudian slip at its finest.

[@DasKarussel]

I had to scroll a lot for this comment

[@Cassxowary]

@@DasKarussel one of the top comments now!

[@sleeplessdev7204]

He was going to say democracy then corrected to bureaucracy - that's a pretty vanilla mistake

[@Zhilkin]

There is too much democracy going on today!

[@toucansam3]

Back when being on camera was a huge novelty.

[@thaddeusjameson500]

Mr. Chopsticks a big deal exactly simpler times now sucks

[@SpooksMcGhie]

Mr. Chopsticks wild to think about

[@abhaymishra30]

In my country India it still is

[@zzzbbbooo]

It's 1979 not 1929...

[@ajs41]

Nearly everyone owned a camera back then, but you only used it for special occasions like vacations/holidays.

[@ShyRage1]

I remember in the early '80s if you had a big cam recorder that took in VHS cassettes, you were a badass

[@billycasper3351]

I love cassettes more than CDs, DVDs or USBs. I still having an operating VCR in my home with dozens of cassettes.

[@zerohour2703]

look at their hair its all normal good clothing no weird holes in jeans or piercing or half cut head and the women are covered up not like today you can see her nipple in the street

[@TeeHeeWinning]

Zero Hour ye, just imagine us in 100 years from now.

[@SpaceCattttt]

@@TeeHeeWinning There is no 100 years from now. There never will be.

[@cloudridermrbliss7085]

@@billycasper3351 You are just cheap.

[@ishmael802]

Everyone appears well mannered and actually puts thought into their answers. A complete 180 from today.

[@cooganbeggs4942]

So weird to imagine there was once a time in Americas history when people didn’t act like they were auditioning for a hollywood movie when a camera was put in front of them

[@Geert365]

The one dude kinda looks like Rambo though (before rambo ever was even).

[@lemonstrangler]

this looks more unnatural tho lol

[@blueblaze9862]

It's called social media editing. Ppl back then we're more eloquent so they didn't need to be fake. These ppl look more like actors bc they carry themselves nice

[@SnavEtheCraM]

4:41 "Who has the power" and the random guy yells out "THE MAFIA!"

[@thesophisticatedtarzan1797]

I guess... “that just how Mafia works”

[@GeopoliticsDaily538]

He’s not wrong 😂 the mafia were in control of the most of the unions, they had police on their payroll.. judges and jury’s payed off. In a way they were almost at par with the government, until of course the RICO came in to change it all..

[@Jdaminbf4]

Well after all Kennedy was brought into office by the mafias. Look into history, the Kennedy crime family was all around the mafia business

[@amyntut]

It was probably Richard Kuklinski " The Iceman" himself yelling, jk lol . ;-)

[@jjstratford]

2019: “FACEBOOK!”

[@herbiehusker1889]

That one guy was obsessed with tape. Computer tape, red tape...

[@herbiehusker1889]

@Tony tape worm

[@stevenARTify]

He was the first internet troll

[@MissAprilCakes]

stevenARTify Facts 🤣🤣🤣🤣 and don’t forget Bubble Tape lol

[@whatsgoingon07]

Sex tape

[@whatsgoingon07]

Scotch tape

[@anntmwski5085]

I love how well mannered they are and how well groomed they look.

[@bethannada6486]

Yes, this was before the fabric of society was corrupted from immorality and the sin of abortion. That's how I see it. I was 18 then and our country was productive prosperous peaceful and less corrupt! Please pray for God's help to restore faith and morals. Love to all.🥰

[@datakan1343]

It's amazing that you put these videos on KZbin after tens of years of aging

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you for your comment. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that KZbin is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@mkhatri007]

In my country people on street still surround a camera man like this Lol

[@theyellowbrad8168]

It means it's stuck in time. My country to. (Pakistan)

[@taalatchouf5427]

And Philippines

[@hinduskigaandchodo336]

@@theyellowbrad8168 Only in rural Pakistan. In urban areas, Most people don't care about public interview nowadays Inc me

[@onev2486]

Here in Sweden, people awkwardly realize they're being filmed and hurry out of frame haha

[@yoyomodiji]

@@hinduskigaandchodo336 abey tere channel ka name batata hain ki mathersa main padhai ke kya asrat hote hain ....

[@KellyODo]

I think humans weren't as trained to have a camera filming them back then. Their behavior is fascinating.

[@drewb3665]

I was just thinking same thing. Why are they acting like video cameras are brand new?

[@KellyODo]

@@drewb3665 I think camcorders weren't mass produced yet so most of the cameras were probably very large and expensive, so only professionals and serious hobbyists had them. How wonderful that old footage like this exists for us to learn about human behavior and history!

[@rashadbrown6744]

This was refreshing

[@andyramos8878]

@Bort The Builder I thought the same thing. The recorder just spouted words to them. I'd be confused too if it happened to me now in 2019

[@sushimamba4281]

​@Mr.Gamer001 Nowadays when I see a big camera pointed in people's faces on the street they suddenly transform into the happiest people on earth "livin' the dream", huge fake smiles, fashion poses, peace signs, shouts of "woooooo!" and worst of all... duck lips. As soon as the camera is turned off, they go back to walking down the street like a zombie, head down looking at their phone posting their next IG.

[@tomjr.8665]

"Numbas 😄" that was adorable

[@supahdupahplayahmacknumbah7791]

This is one of the best videos on KZbin. It's a time capsule.

[@jonavr1]

"Did everyone repeat the question back to you in the 70s?" "Did everyone repeat the question back to you in the 70s? Why, yes they did."

[@hamiltonharper]

"Did that comment make you laugh?" "Did that comment make me laugh? Yes, that comment made me laugh."

[@MisterPotter]

People should do this now too, would avoid some dumb answers maybe....maybe not.

[@HexxuSz]

sales man often do this

[@SHx589]

It’s a form of active listening.

[@alexandremota1981]

jonavr1 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@schnappsundbier2096]

They looked relaxed. Curious, decent people who speak clearly.

[@schnappsundbier2096]

Most importantly they listen.

[@acsentu8]

Relaxed oñ Wall Street. Today's oxymoron.

[@dukenukem6137]

The age before Hyper-normalization... ☠

[@Religious_man]

Even walking by putting something in their mouths without a care.

[@LTV746]

@@schnappsundbier2096 For the most part they could afford a roof over their heads

[@sgnmath1234]

I worked in WS in the mid '80's and I noticed one thing that existed in the 70's that is eroding....dressing well. Today, even in the Wall Street area, the dress code has been relaxed to the point of people looking sloppy.

[@stanko4333]

I love how these people do not ramble on about stuff that is not important. They just answer what they were asked for hahaha. It is so fascinating looking at them.

[@sebastiangruszczynski1610]

why does it feel like the interviewer is from the future? ....

[@shadowfox6438]

Sebastian Gruszczynski lol ikr

[@mastershake886]

Because you’re projecting yourself in his place

[@SeaMonkey187]

Maybe because he was interviewing these people with the intent of showing it to an audience way into the future

[@viniciusmiranda1847]

Exactly my thought on it

[@shamicentertainment1262]

Sebastian Gruszczynski Because the questions he asks are still kind of relevant today

[@rylanrussell9595]

As a 27 year old it's definitely odd to see some of the younger woman in this video and think "damn, she's hot" followed by "she's like 70+ now...."

[@jonyD143]

lmao same, girl on the right at 4:12 was looking like a snack

[@carlt7167]

@@jonyD143 She kinda looks like Aubrey Plaza

[@HypothesisI]

@@carlt7167 Was going to say the same thing - we should show this to Aubrey

[@Ballsack44]

G W bruh u did not just say u find old people attractive 😳

[@zoso73]

@@jonyD143 She's was sexy then, and i bet still sexy today.

[@YoreHistory]

I love how people were very mindful of what they were saying...in todays age of Twitter and other social media we seem to speak/type first in general...then think about ramifications after. The patience and calculating is very evident here...would love to see some of these people how they are today (the ones still alive).

[@thebonkera1221]

79: "information age" 20: bruh you don't know lmao

[@william07122]

Is it me or you feel the same? The energy from people’s eye contact and smile is much more innocent and friendly than nowadays.

[@Edon445]

people didnt lie and backstab back then as much

[@rodolfotsang4327]

Now people dont say hi or look at you

[@FirefighterBuell]

Less distractions. Nobody is tweeting , taking pics, or using their phones. They are all engulfed in what is going on at the current moment in time. It’s beautiful

[@ajs41]

In Europe it's still the same as that in a lot of places. Not London so much but elsewhere.

[@Nihilistic_Soul]

@@ajs41 oi mate where are u from?

[@Jameswilllee]

Interviewer: Why do you feel the need to repeat every question you’re asked? Random person: Why do I feel the need to repeat every question I’m asked?.......well uh.........

[@SpaceGodX]

your comment is the best lol

[@NeoKailthas]

Well that guy actually listened and tried to answer. If it was I would probably freeze. Am jealous.... smart dude.

[@TheKiller1922]

Actually, it's a good method of searching through your mind for an answer. When you repeat the question you make the brain go into it deeper and this, in turn, helps to find the better solution. Also, when you pronounce it in your own voice for yourself it's easier to comprehend as you always recognize your own voice and also spell it in your head. The interviewer can be not really well-articulated sometimes. Plus it helps the viewers a lot, at least helped back then, because you can easily miss the question from the interviewer - no dedicated microphone, windy weather etc.

[@pablolinazi3859]

😂

[@biancalmg]

@@TheKiller1922 thanking you for this explanation two years later 🤣 this works with written questions but i never thought of trying to repeat spoken ones.

[@matgranado4381]

It’s so interesting to see people who are living their every day lives, walking to and from work, pass by these ppl having an Interview and stopping to see what is going on and giving the look for pure curiosity... just goes to show how much times have changed

[@Mimi-tu4fd]

If only the people being interviewed here were found today and asked how their life went since then. That would be awesome!

[@droprelease4820]

Only 42 years ago! The younger looking ones, if we assume are 30 years old at the time, would be 72 now. If they were younger, say 21, then they’d be 51 now! So may be that a few of them survived! Sadly the older folk in the video may not be around today :(

[@vacantile]

they’re dead bro

[@daustin8888]

​@@vacantileMaybe not all of them

[@mr.mister4110]

I was around in 79. It was a mess in America with the energy crisis and gas lines. Carter was president and he was very weak. 79 was a time of crisis. We had hostages in Iran held by the same kind of terrorists we see today. Carter made a terrible failed attempt to rescue the Americans being held. Gas was like .69 cents a gallon. We were still driving beastly huge luxury cars that got 6 mpg and we smoked on planes and in grocery stores. As far as how my life went? I've had a wonderful life! Went into the military in 82, served my country. Worked hard at many different jobs to make my way. Married and divorced twice. Lived on Maui for 9 years. Lost both my Dad and Mom and their entire families, but I'm still here. I live in NY now and plan on retiring to the Philippines in the next two years if God gives me life. I want to go there to help people who are poor and doing without. I plan on living out my years there and then, farewell to this life and on to heaven. God Bless!

[@spirituallysafe]

@@mr.mister4110Are you born again in Jesus? 😊

[@deemore]

"Overdosed on information" yup

[@beflygelt]

Prophetic statement

[@klaasj7808]

indeed

[@billbelzek6748]

Kinda spooky how that girl nailed it 100% --- 40 years ago, too!

[@otrwushurichard381]

Lol when they nice girl says "My job? Typing, I dunno" lol epic

[@Piggy991]

corporate slavery havent changed much

[@zerohour2703]

look at their hair its all normal good clothing no weird holes in jeans or piercing or half cut head and the women are covered up not like today you can see her nipple in the street

[@IndieThePotato]

Zero Hour Fashion changed

[@jesterthelegend926]

thats literally my job... Fucking numbers and typing all day.

[@zacharycarrier2890]

@@zerohour2703 Bro where the fuck do you live?

[@georgesbugs6664]

3:50 Someone give these guys a sitcom.

[@chandlerstewartofficial]

too bad they like 80 now :/

[@puskas_baller]

@@chandlerstewartofficial probs funnier with them at 80.

[@gladysbinion8029]

This is awesome, good job Mr. David. Looking back in time is so awesome. Thanks for this.

[@GoldoMania.]

For some reason I could trust Every single person I saw in this video.

[@helpmeget100subs]

Very last second. The guy with the mustache. I don’t think you saw him.

[@SuperAwesomeWeirdGuy]

That’s because they weren’t brainwashed by whichever ideology they had

[@jaylaw.7660]

True lol

[@Douglas8244]

Yeah, because they arent in anger like today, and they treat everybody by their actions, not their opinions

[@jesse76th96]

computer: "NUMBAS"

[@thisisntsergio1352]

If you turn on captions at that moment you get a (≧▽≦) face (2:55)

[@SandraLand]

That's a really right answer, actually! =)

[@DSan-kl2yc]

Kinda unexpected but kinda a cute inflection

[@StudiosRick]

@@thisisntsergio1352 I laugh SO HARD when i find this, and i don't know why, is too unexpected xD

[@b_f_d_d]

*Mason what do the fuckin numbers mean* ?!

[@LosianOne]

4:43 "Power, who has the power" One guy yells the Mafia, oh that changes pretty soon...

[@jhonnycagexrage7458]

"The Mafia! hahaha look at that" What a troll

[@estebangomez7024]

Thank you for sharing, David. This is HISTORY!

[@thefreakinjoeshow4828]

When New Yorkers actually sound like they are from New York

[@Irish0wl]

Alot of them aren't anymore

[@likenl4508]

When people actually sounded educated

[@israel6187]

@@likenl4508 did you hear half the people here?

[@lipat97]

JOE SHOW Lol Im usually against a lot of the jerking off of the past but this one I agree with. Even my own New York accent is barely there. I think its because television made American accents more homogenized. It was also mostly a thing for working class whites, who are now moving out to the suburbs and being replaced by hipsters from out of state. Although I did hear one girl there say “OD”, I was surprised I thought that was more recent slang. New York is starting to come up with a new accent though in the Bronx, people don’t like it because it sounds too peurto rican but I like it it’s more flavorful than the stale accent we all got now.

[@teddyjones3093]

@Realist yeah that's happening in many parts of the world because of globalization. In France for example, a lot of the regional accents are disappearing and people are sounding more Parisian.

[@MrSloika]

I was 16 years old in 1979. I wanted a Radio Shack TRS-80 computer. I approached my father and asked him if he'd buy me one for 'school work'. My father didn't know what a computer was. I handed him a Radio Shack catalog and told him it was a machine that processed data. He didn't get it. He wanted to know how it did this. I told him you programmed it. He still didn't understand it. He asked me how much it cost. I think I told him $400. He didn't say a word, and handed me back the RS catalog, and looked at me like I was insane. :(

[@mikeelwll5946]

+MrSloika That's funny shit. I remember the same looks from my Old Man too. Miracles for sale in the back of comic books

[@MrJimbo327]

I was making $8.10/hr plus benefits in '79 as an apprentice pipefitter. Rent was $325/mo. Thought I had the world by the ass.

[@MrJimbo327]

You think the world has got me by the ass? LOL Dream on. Happily retired and traveling the world. Don't foist your personal problems onto others.

[@MrJimbo327]

You're welcome.

[@cinqo7]

I'm laughing to tears reading your post 😄

[@jimbarrofficial]

People, especially women, looked more natural and at ease in those days. Our society has devolved in many ways. There are times I would love to go back to the way things were.

[@mr.rochester1857]

People made more money back then.

[@muaowa]

David! I just want to thank you for sharing this history with us. I feel like we need to hear this now more than ever

[@TubersAndPotatoes]

4:14 "I think we're an information oriented society, overdosed on information" She knew what's going on even in 1979.

[@pablocejas01]

Information has always meant power in history actually

[@zatoichiMiyamoto]

She looks like Aubrey Plaza

[@NewGameMultimedia]

gave me the chills

[@RamiroBelmaresJr]

@@zatoichiMiyamoto I think that's why I had a crush on her lol If I were in that book 11.22.63, I wouldn't be able to even start trying to save JFK lmao

[@Akhibrass]

I was going to say she ain't seen nothing yet. She thinks they were overloaded on information in 79' give it another 15 years.

[@ElInextricable]

Wow those people looked so..... NORMAL!

[@tyler7828]

El Inextricable if by normal you mean white then yes

[@Azukaisa]

Yeah for sure, wish New York was still like that.

[@ElInextricable]

​@@tyler7828 Hahaha well to be fair, the black person here 3:41 looks like a serious businessman. I respect that. Drug abuse and the constant victimhood are messing with people's minds nowadays. Get a job, be respectful, be professional, respect the law, build a family is asking too much?

[@marcc.3513]

I agree, everyone plays to the camera these days, and these folks (even though New Yorkers) don't seem that interested in showing off. It seems like they maybe figured they'd likely never see the footage, whereas now someone would be instantly putting it on FB or something, and so would have to sound more clever.

[@mrsilveri]

@@tyler7828 I mean I see plenty of people who weren't white but they (with the exception of one gentleman) weren't being interviewed. That seems to be because they were talking to the working professionals of the area (in professional attire).

[@xw591]

The woman at 4:20 is brilliant wish we could have heard more

[@desertguy1362]

She was forward thinker for sure

[@tinmanslickgreasy999]

She definitely nailed it! Way ahead of her time!

[@tomlxyz]

She didn't really say anything

[@ethernet389]

She looks and acts like Audrey Plaza and im here for it

[@MyMelody5]

There’s something about the colour grading of old videos that is just so nostalgic. I grew up in the early 90s and I remember the TV screens used to be like this.

[@seanlynch4354]

The difference is that they’re actually able to go on the street

[@noor-yp2vk]

Trueee that!

[@brett6905]

What do you mean? Like its less crowded?

[@stefbaws]

Cool I'm still able

[@kurdaitcha5806]

@Steven Price He's talking about the quarantine ya goose

[@briandavenport8971]

What’s a street?

[@zhollamychalis4252]

I love how many repeat the question before they answer. Yes there is an element of stalling to give themselves time to think. But I mourn the passage of a time where people wanted to make sure what the question was before launching their answer. So very many people attempt to address you nowadays without first making sure that their understanding of your point of view and what you point of view actually are on the same page. Beautiful time machine snapshots...

[@AntonioCostaRealEstate]

That repeating the question before answering is actually the foundation to solid listening skills. It is amazing how a simple stall trick can actually.i prove communication skills and one’s ability to carry out orders. Folks back then practiced without even knowing. I’ve been in Brazil since 2013 and I can’t stress enough how frustrating it is to get a simple food server to execute a simple well spoken order, in Portuguese ! Across the board they fail throughout to listen, gather , confirm. I am sure back in the US it is deteriorating as well.

[@zhollamychalis4252]

@@AntonioCostaRealEstate right here in NYC I have a devil of a time getting any sandwich without lettuce. Even if they repeat 'No lettuce'...it shows up on the sandwich eight times out of ten. It ain't just Brazil dude. Plenty more examples where that comes from. Eternal vigilance...

[@grefsteel3989]

people nowadays simply just understand what's being asked. Or do you repeat every question someone asks you?

[@muhammadwahidy4684]

I have noticed this myself with my family, the older ones always repeat the question before answering, you the younger ones are answering you before you even finish your question, things are changed between these ages, we can barely see it

[@Daniela-rf6tk]

I think the moderator asked them to repeat, because he didnt have the best sound. In one of the shots he asks the respondents to repeat the questions before answering. (But yeah, I agree that in daily life its a nice habit)

[@TaraMann]

These videos are fascinating. Thank you for sharing!

[@halfdan1211]

@3:02 the person doing the closed captions thought she was cute haha

[@wyliesalimeno9602]

3:35 The kid with the popcorn stopped dead in his tracks. It cracks me up how fascinated the people in the background are over the camera.

[@osarsaph]

I was thinking the same they are so curious about it! wondering what it is!

[@frontxxrunner]

He wasted his time. That guy getting interviewed had nothing to say, no good answers.

[@Lekirius]

He looks like the young Henry Hill from Goodfellas.

[@basedcat2349]

I was thinking the exact same! He seemed to fascinated!

[@user-wi9hv2pb2q]

A huge change is now everyone has a camera, and the ability to photograph or film. This was a time when few people owned film cameras - to be on the television was a huge deal. You'd tell your friends and family what channel to watch, 'the channel 4 news tonight i think I'm on it' and someone would always refuse because their show was on or it wasn't their channel news 😂

[@whyrurunning8867]

4:50 that girl in the back waved us 40 years in the future, not probably knowing at all.

[@DontTellGus]

My god she looks like Jennifer Carpenter

[@brokeguy5607]

@@DontTellGus it's her

[@lucascorreaaa]

Everything was fine with the video, until I see this comment... fuuuckk O.O

[@mcmu1011]

I wonder if she's still hot right now

[@xcsege]

@@mcmu1011sad to be the one to tell ya: She is a grandma now

[@bvfckyou]

i love all these videos david thankyou so much!

[@frankbailey6013]

I like these folks. They seem more relaxed and less stressed. Wish we could get back there.

[@artisstje]

They had excellent fashion style back then...

[@KCCCX]

everyone dressed similar. I dont how that's cool

[@vintage_hart6392]

Johnny K thats the 90s tho...

[@deckofcards87]

maccollectorZ I think the suits from the 30s and 40s looked better personally, stuff my grandad wore.

[@devonleblanc9152]

LOL your nuts man

[@aq4623]

It’s not simply fashion, people dressed formally, gave an air of sincerity and gave an impression that the world is important and put in the effort.

[@JoyNUND]

damn everyone in 1979 look so classy

[@styldsteel1]

Well, that's my biggest thing. The dress code is classy. Today? Looking down on their pacifiers thinking a clean message t-shirt is ok.

[@SteelerFan716]

I saw a dude walking around with his shirt open. I saw people wearing jeans and t shirts. The people being interviewed were so obviously going to or leaving work.

[@packetmuncher2404]

Everyone in this video is a local. They’re naturally dressed well especially those who work on wall street

[@mf6598]

It was most likely in the working district and were leaving or going to work

[@MrSweeperUSA]

It's downtown Manhattan so everyone dresses professional even today in 2018.

[@luckyotter623]

I lived in NYC in 1979, I was looking for myself in the background lol. People were so curious, but seemed a little shy. Everyone was so dressed up too.

[@ninestories2]

Thank you for the captions! 🖤

[@xalint1]

It would be really cool if you could find these people today.

[@ENZOxDV9]

40 years ago, most would be dead or on their deathbeds

[@alexw4827]

not really, if they are like 20-30 then they are max 70 today - thats far away from death @@ENZOxDV9

[@ENZOxDV9]

@@alexw4827 none of them were in their 20s though, maybe early 30s. Most were late 30s and older

[@xalint1]

I do believe that some of them were in their 20s even 30s .They would be fine with medical care that we have currently have even thought its still not the best. I wonder if David kept records of who he had filmed that day?

[@tomg5187]

ENZOxDV9 the computer “tape” guy seemed to be lol!

[@sjiz]

4:19- She says - 'We are OD on information', Oh darling, you have no idea what's coming!

[@TheCulturalCompass]

Nuh'in Much but the will wonder how mush negativity they are seeing. Be the loce

[@robindear5043]

Ikr!!👍👍 Today's society has information overkill.

[@kathyfowler7511]

I didn’t really notice that.My eyes were glued on the hunk behind her

[@michaelreilly3513]

@@PiranhaJaw22 I would say No, Ash K is not 200 years old, but your reaction is akin to a 4 year olds.

[@mauriciolandos1173]

@@EnnesX Dude how the fuck they have more capacity? you are saying the average genetical intelligence declined in the last 40 years, lol

[@eliasozuna2827]

I love this it really shows the reall and emotion of everything into one people Society idk what I’m trynna say but it’s so awesome this whole thing your doing

[@brijmsn]

That woman doesnt know what her job is other than typing? And I love the freudian slip of that one guy saying there was too much DEMOCRACY and then corrected himself saying bureaucracy.

[@Themanwhocameback2]

I lived in NYC in 1979 - I might have been walking by as these interviews were filmed. People seem more authentic, less neurotic and self centered than they do today. I see a woman at Rockefeller center and then you hear a church bell, and that's from St. Patrick's right across the street. Two young businessmen, one with great blow dryed hair, are across the street from the Flatiron Building. Makes me nostalgic.

[@dotheyfloat9961]

Yeah people are batshit crazy nowadays. I think a lot of it's down to social media but also I think wifi-signals are messing with people's heads.

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

Themanwhocameback2 The internet has allowed us to gain insight about evil humans

[@joedanns5678]

I am form the UK and have never been to NY. The New York of the 1970s and 80s was very crime and drug ridden, most people called it a cesspit of corruption and the government had really given up on it. It was not until the reforms and programs in the 1990s that the low crime and almost drug free NY we see today emerged. NY like most major cities in the west today are more green, gentrified and low crime areas.

[@hhattonaom9729]

yes that makes sense. I'm 24 but I'm guilty of 2 of the 3 characteristics you mentioned. I am neurotic partly because of personality but also due to constant instant gratification of internet and gaming.

[@swimjim4012]

I think you're falling for the "good ole days" fallacy. Everybody thinks that the period they grew up in or came of age in is the "best" one, but the 70s and 80s were rife with societal problems, albeit different than today's problems, but still very present. If you take a camera to the streets in any modern era, you'll probably find that people are just people! And we'll always have the batshit crazy/neurotic ones.

[@nathankoroush7918]

back in 1979 1 camera would stop everybody in the street, today 1 person acting out has everybody's phone camera on them.

[@khoalee8618]

nathan koroush it's sad really how society has transformed over the years

[@RobSeg91]

It's not sad, it's just evolution, people back in 79 were nostalgic about those post war years where all men wore hats and the street were safe and the subway was graffiti free, just to give an example.

[@marybetheby5184]

nathan koroush 1000 percent true!

[@etchedinstone7562]

The way people are looking at the camera, you'd think it had just been invented. Really, really weird.

[@juanmanuellinares3083]

2:58 she's beautiful, yet also reminds me of a young Dave Murray, from Iron Maiden

[@muhamadsyukribinhairuddin2028]

Basically every chicks from late 70s looks like Dave Murray.

[@Boner_Jamz]

It's funny to watch the interest and curiosity of the people in the background.