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Shibby: A Definition

MUNDHRA: I want to know where all the slang came from. Like, what does "shibby" mean?

KUTCHNER: I think it comes from Phil Stark's hypothetical world. Originally, Shibby was marijuana, ganja, pot, weed...just another wonderful name for it. When the studio decided to change the movie to PG-13 the drugs got taken out, and it became just another word for "cool." It was a responsible decision on the studio's behalf. We don't really want to advertise illegal substances to children...like we do on our show (That '70s Show). (laughs)

SCOTT: The movie doesn't really need it, I think the movie's fine without it.

KUTCHNER: Well, PG-13, you know 13 year-olds can't watch TV, so what we do on our show is totally different. (laughs) Basically, now "shibby" means "cool." Like, we were "shibbying" last night, or you were "shibbed" up. "What time is it?" It's about shib-o'clock!" It can also be a noun. If you don't know what something is, it's a "shibby."

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Retro: A Definition

Retro, short for retrospective, is a modern term used to describe things from a bygone era. It is often used in a positive sense, referring to quirky or attractive products that are no longer available. For example, "Retro fashion" or "Retro Chic" may consist of outdated styles, such as tie-dyed shirts from the 1960s, or poodle skirts from the 1950s. A love of retro objects (things from the past) is called retrophilia.

Retro, both in popular and in legitimized culture, can be seen as an uncritical exaltation of the past, used as a weapon against contemporary cultural forms. Retro is uncritical because it sees itself as a return to a lost authenticity, to basic values which somehow have been corrupted by later evolutions.

A critical attitude towards both the legitimate and the non-legitimate would then be what is called camp. Camp is an ironic attitude, an explicit re-introduction of non-dominant forms. It claims legitimacy, but instead of aiming at timelessness, it wants to live only a short life. It does not want to present basic values, but precisely to confront culture with its waste, to show how any norm is historical.

An example of Retro computing is the IBM 1130 computing system from 1966 which still has a following of interested users, albeit mostly via a simulator rather than the real thing.

Retro gaming is a pastime which is becoming increasingly popular where individuals play video games on vintage computers and games consoles; although the idea of what constitutes a vintage or retro machine is one open to debate.

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Retro cars are newly designed cars such as the PT Cruiser, Plymouth Prowler, MINI, New Beetle, or 2005-present Ford Mustang that take many of their style cues from (respectively) the Chrysler Airflow, the 1932 Ford, the Austin Mini, the VW Bug, and 1965-70 Ford Mustang without using any of the original technologies.

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Retro Furniture

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Vintage Retro Furniture in America: A nougahyde coach and a kidney-shaped coffee table, kitchen banquettes and sleek chrome kitchen tables. Lava lamps and starburst clocks, blonde Scandinavian-inspired furniture sets. These items, all the rage in the 50s and 60s are back and they're more popular than ever. In fact, retro furniture, both authentic pieces and reproductions, are some of the hottest designs available today. The twenty-year span from the mid-50s to the mid-70s produced a huge variety of design ideas, from Danish modern furniture to inflatable, plastic chairs. Sparked by America's new affluence and optimism following World War II, consumers yearned for anything modern and different from their parents' houses. Out were the dark, traditional designs of the 1930s and 1940s and in came streamlined, Art Deco-style furniture, designed for convenience as well as style, and epitomized in films, such as the James Bond series, and television shows, such as "Lost in Space", "The Jetsons", and "The Dick Van Dyke Show".
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Retro & Retro-Style Toys

Classic Toys & Retro Games: Relive the Past with Nostalgic Toys. Reminiscent of children's toys from the 50s and 60s.
Retro Toys R Fun: Buy retro toys and gifts for you, friends and the whole family!
Retro Thing: Vintage Gadgets & Technology: The independent guide to vintage gadgets and retro technology.
Top 10 Classic Toys: In recent years, classic toys have made a comeback Classic Toys like slinky, red wagons, are immensely popular and will be for the times to come. Here's a look at some of the greatest classic toys of all times.
Boy Toys: Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle, G.I. Joe, HUGO Man Of A Thousand Faces, Johnny West, Major Matt Mason, Mego Batman, Mego Planet of the Apes, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, Six Million Dollar Man, Starsky and Hutch Action Figures, Steve Scout, Stretch Armstrong
Girl Toys: Baby Go Bye Bye, Barbie, Chatty Cathy, Crissy, Dancerella, Flatsy, Gabbigale, Kitty Karry-All, Liddle Kiddles, Little Miss No Name, Mrs. Beasley, My Friend Mandy, new! - Stacey, The Sunshine Family

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That '70s Show

That '70s Show was an American television sitcom that centered on the lives of a group of teenagers living in the fictional suburban town of Point Place, Wisconsin, from May 1976 to December 31, 1979. It debuted on the FOX television network. That '70s Show aired on August 23, 1998 and ran for eight consecutive seasons, concluding with the 200th episode airing on May 18, 2006. That 70's Show was a launching pad for the film careers of some of its stars, who were mostly unknown at the time they were cast.

The show's main cast was Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Laura Prepon, and Wilmer Valderrama. During the eighth and final season, Josh Meyers was added to the main cast after Topher Grace's departure from the series.

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