Things you weren't allowed as a kid

[Carruthers]

I don't recall too many restrictions but bizarrely, although I was allowed chewing gum, I wasn't allowed bubble gum.
Some of my childhood friends could blow Olympic standard bubbles which only served to provoke envy.

Dwellars on this side of the Atlantic might recall Beech Nut® chewing gum which was dispensed from a vending machine of sorts.
Every fourth turn of the control on the side produced a bonus pack.
At one (old) penny a time, it was good value especially if you were lucky enough to be in line for the bonus.

[monster]

Originally Posted by Carruthers

I don't recall too many restrictions but bizarrely, although I was allowed chewing gum, I wasn't allowed bubble gum.
Some of my childhood friends could blow Olympic standard bubbles which only served to provoke envy.

When we were finally allowed gum as a special treat, we weren't allowed bubble gum.

The rules we had to follow for manners were a little unbelievable looking back. probably why I'm so rude now and drink so much diet coke.