15 Old Photos of People Getting Away With Having a Good Time

It may be surprising to some people reading this, but people from the past did like to have fun. We keep hearing about wars and revolutions, that we forget about all the parties and social gatherings people had back in the day, and at times, just like we like to do it today.

This is why we’ve decided to collect just a few images of how it was like to have some real fun back in the day. Less screens, less social media, and a whole lot more interaction with other people. After all, being social is what makes us special, and sharing it is wonderful.

Fire Island, 1948

The further back you go, the more complicated life was for the gay community to simply be. And yet, they still found moments of solace among that prejudice.

Hanging Out, 1970

Nothing was quite like bathing in the sun, enjoying good company, and even better drinks. We don’t know what they were celebrating, but any excuse is enough.

Chugging, 1950

Who needs a glass when the bottle is right there? The art of drinking a lot without stopping from the bottle wasn’t invented by frathouses, you know.

Treehouse, 1921

Treehouses weren’t made only for kids, and this one certainly didn’t accept them as clientele.

School Dance, 1960

Talk about shaking your body, huh? Some people are more timid than others, and this couple is certainly not the timid kind.

Beach Time, 1960

Enjoying the beach is an activity as old as time, although this girl won’t be doing much swimming with that hair.

After Swim Drinks, 1976

Now this is a group that knows how to enjoy a good swim. And with the aid of those swimfins, you can get quite far with little effort.

Posing, 1920

Yes, people took silly pictures even back then, with this couple pretending to be in the middle of a drunken discussion.

Happy Circles, 1950

This fun group of kids are from Finland, enjoying a day under the sun while laughing and dancing. Is the midsummer festival soon?

Birthday Time, 1970

It’s not a birthday unless there are silly hats, a lot of balloons, and a table filled with alcohol. And not the medical kind.

Smoking, 1964

You don’t need to be at a party to be having fun, and this lady is clearly having a good time. Just remember to smoke responsibly.

Crammed Car, 1964

Among the many ways to spend your time, these kids decided that the best use of it was trying to fit inside a car. All 31 of them worked together to do so.

Baby, 1966

Few things are as filled with joy as a happy baby, and this one can already walk on their own! Looks like it was quite the cold day, though.

Large Bull, 1920

Sure, these ladies were just posing with the award winning bull as a job, but you can’t deny that they were having fun while doing it.

Sailing, 1939

Something that remains just as fun and engaging today as it did back in the day is sailing. Mainly because not everyone has a signal when out in the sea.