Looking at prices on dog food, I see that there is canned meats much cheaper. Was this the same back in Good Times era? I never really understood this and asked my mother. She said something about knowing some old people complaining that Tuna was too expensive and they ate catfood but when she compared the prices they were the same, sometimes Tuna was cheaper. I do not understand this eating of dog food and cat food, there are cheap alternatives for humans and one does not have to resort to eating these unless it is the only thing left in the house but the woman on Good Times went out and bought it for herself. Maybe some of the stores in the poorest locations charge more for meat or something, but I do not live in the swankiest local and have been to some rundown shops and still dog and cat food were pretty high, especially in comparison.

I will say one thing about this one crummy store, I can not recall the name for certain, I think save a center or sav a lot. They are located in pretty bad neighborhoods but their ads suggested some great meat prices. Well, there meat was not up to standard, they charged for shopping bags and you bagged it yourself and you could not roll the basket out of the store. Aside from the meat, I saw loads of almost all generic store brand versions of everything like canned veggies, canned fruits, canned meat, pet food, cereal, soda, fruit juices, detergent, etc... Almost everything was store brand and they were charging two times MSRP of name brand products always available cheaper than MSRP at other stores like Hi Neighbor, Piggly Wiggly, Winn Dixie, Albertsons, Wal-Mart and others. there were a few name brand products with expired dates on them. This was a store opening sale I went to. Still dog food and cat food were more expensive than human alternatives.

Looking at prices on dog food, I see that there is canned meats much cheaper. Was this the same back in Good Times era? I never really understood this and asked my mother. She said something about knowing some old people complaining that Tuna was too expensive and they ate catfood but when she compared the prices they were the same, sometimes Tuna was cheaper. I do not understand this eating of dog food and cat food, there are cheap alternatives for humans and one does not have to resort to eating these unless it is the only thing left in the house but the woman on Good Times went out and bought it for herself. Maybe some of the stores in the poorest locations charge more for meat or something, but I do not live in the swankiest local and have been to some rundown shops and still dog and cat food were pretty high, especially in comparison.

I will say one thing about this one crummy store, I can not recall the name for certain, I think save a center or sav a lot. They are located in pretty bad neighborhoods but their ads suggested some great meat prices. Well, there meat was not up to standard, they charged for shopping bags and you bagged it yourself and you could not roll the basket out of the store. Aside from the meat, I saw loads of almost all generic store brand versions of everything like canned veggies, canned fruits, canned meat, pet food, cereal, soda, fruit juices, detergent, etc... Almost everything was store brand and they were charging two times MSRP of name brand products always available cheaper than MSRP at other stores like Hi Neighbor, Piggly Wiggly, Winn Dixie, Albertsons, Wal-Mart and others. there were a few name brand products with expired dates on them. This was a store opening sale I went to. Still dog food and cat food were more expensive than human alternatives.




It's a shame ODDLES of NOODLES wasn't around in the 70's because Ms. Vincent could have ate that instead of dog food-lol

Back in the 70's, the price of dog food/cat food was very cheap. A lot of things were. Gas, stamps, etc.

Back in the 70's, the price of dog food/cat food was very cheap. A lot of things were. Gas, stamps, etc.


Irene was Oddles Of Noodles out in the 70's?

Irene was Oddles Of Noodles out in the 70's?
I have never heard of Oodles of Noodles...it must have been an east coast thing. Is it like Top Ramen? I don't even recall Top Ramen being mentioned until mid 80's.

yeah oodles of noodles is a type of instant ramen

yeah oodles of noodles is a type of instant ramen


Top Ramen is the horrible spinoff of Oddles of Noodles-lol

Yep, prices back in the 70s were alot cheaper. But bologna sandwiches and cereal beat dog or cat food anyday.

Top Ramen is the horrible spinoff of Oddles of Noodles-lol


Top Ramen is not a spinoff. They just forgot to change the names. Once my 1974 edition "noodle booklet guide" comes in the mail, then I'll post the information to prove my case! LOL.:lol: You are one of kind, Sol.:wave:

Top Ramen is not a spinoff. They just forgot to change the names. Once my 1974 edition "noodle booklet guide" comes in the mail, then I'll post the information to prove my case! LOL.:lol: You are one of kind, Sol.:wave:
LMAO!!!:lol:

I think Solomon has made his mark on this board. No doubt about that. I couldn't help it. I had to mess with him. He should be working in television himself. He always keep the boards a buzzin' with topics. LOL.

Top Ramen is not a spinoff. They just forgot to change the names. Once my 1974 edition "noodle booklet guide" comes in the mail, then I'll post the information to prove my case! LOL.:lol: You are one of kind, Sol.:wave:


LOL-LOL

Top Ramen is not a spinoff. They just forgot to change the names. Once my 1974 edition "noodle booklet guide" comes in the mail, then I'll post the information to prove my case!
:lol: :lol: :lol:

:D

I love the part in this episode when they are talking about that lady not giving singing lessons anymore because they cut her social security and Willona says something like, "It's called the Washington D.C. Boogie, you take 2 steps forward and they pulllllll you back one" LOL

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:lol:

I guess this lady was a really honest woman. How would the government know she was making money from singing lessons? Was there an agent posted at her door? She should have given the singing lessons on some kind of barter system. Some kind of grocery item could be given in exchange for the lesson. She would have come out much better.

What I hate about this episode is the woman forced it on them. Florida went through all the trouble to make the dinner and then the guest won't let her serve it. Another thing is when Wilona had a bite wouldn't she know it wasn't dog food.

What I hate about this episode is the woman forced it on them. Florida went through all the trouble to make the dinner and then the guest won't let her serve it. Another thing is when Wilona had a bite wouldn't she know it wasn't dog food.


Willona never had a bite of Gurdy's Meatloaf? Nobody did-lol Well atleast on Camera they didn't

I guess this lady was a really honest woman. How would the government know she was making money from singing lessons? Was there an agent posted at her door? She should have given the singing lessons on some kind of barter system. Some kind of grocery item could be given in exchange for the lesson. She would have come out much better.
that's what i said the last time we discussed this episode. My God, how many people do stuff "under the table" to get $$$$$? Millions! The only way the soc.security dept would know would be IF GERDIE TOLD THEM!

Willona never had a bite of Gurdy's Meatloaf? Nobody did-lol Well atleast on Camera they didn't

oh yeah, I was thinking she ate it then she figured it out. I know she sat down but then she left real quick.

oh yeah, I was thinking she ate it then she figured it out. I know she sat down but then she left real quick.


Yeah Willona sat down and said-"I just love Florida's Meatloaf" and that's when Gurdy said-"This is not Florida's Meatloaf Tonight" and that's when Willona made up an excuse to leave-lol

Yeah Willona sat down and said-"I just love Florida's Meatloaf" and that's when Gurdy said-"This is not Florida's Meatloaf Tonight" and that's when Willona made up an excuse to leave-lol

I got to pay attention more. When the episode aired yesterday I had it on in the background but I just listened to it.