Bizarre classroom posters from the ’70s: Here’s why your parents are so f*cked up (PHOTOS)

Ever wonder why your mom and dad (or maybe you) are such a mess? These "discussion posters" from 1973 offer clues. Some are icky ("I'm O.K., and You're O.K."). Some are depressing ("What is the purpose?"). And some are borderline obscene, like this shot of a curious boy with a...
By Michael Roberts
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Ever wonder why your mom and dad (or maybe you) are such a mess? These “discussion posters” from 1973 offer clues. Some are icky (“I’m O.K., and You’re O.K.”). Some are depressing (“What is the purpose?”). And some are borderline obscene, like this shot of a curious boy with a rocket over his crotch. Check out the entire hilarious collection below. It’s a back-to-school special!
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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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