A plurality say the 1950s are grey. Click a color to add your vote.
The 1950s are grey because…
“Grey photos were taken in the 1950s.
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“I think gray because it reminds me of the television where everything is gray. It also somewhat reminds me of my grandparents.”
“Black and white pictures, and Wandavision’s 50s episode was in black and white.”
“50s movies are in black and white, and memories of it are old and faded.”
“I think about black and white movies when I think about the 50s.”
“Everything was black and white.”
The 1950s are brown because…
“Because photos from the 1950s are brown tinted.”
The 1950s are black because…
“Black and white television.”
The 1950s are red because…
“Red dye popularized not only in clothing but in lip stick, hair, furniture, housing, etc.”
“I think the 1950s are red because I think of the red lipstick, the floral red dresses, and a diner; with red awning and red booths with red cars parked outside.”
“Coca-Cola was ubiquitous in the 50s, and Coca-Cola is red.”
“The phrase ‘the 1950s’ is often shortened to ‘the 50s.’ 50 is a multiple of 5, and 5 is red.”
“The 50s are a bright red car parked in front of a diner with red booths.”
“1 and 9 are red.”
The 1950s are pink because…
“Bubble gum, poofy skirts, and upbeat music!”
“The poodle skirts!”
“Pink poodle skirts!”
“It’s a vintage color used in 1950s household goods.”
The 1950s are yellow because…
“A lot of the clothing is yellow. I think it’s because they wanted to be happy after the war.”
“Yellow is the color of hope, just like the hope people had when the war ended.”
The 1950s are blue because…
“The 50s remind me of Bing Crosby, which reminds me of his bright blue eyes.”