MER’s Connie Goldman asks a variety of 1972 fair attendees about their likes and dislikes. People watching is, of course, a recurring theme.
MER’s Connie Goldman asks a variety of 1972 fair attendees about their likes and dislikes. People watching is, of course, a recurring theme.
SPEAKER: So our feet--
[LAUGHS] And an aching back. [LAUGHS]
SPEAKER: All the food, they hit a bad restaurant one day.
SPEAKER: The price is up.
SPEAKER: It's the same here. It's the same here. Prices are all up.
SPEAKER: There's a lot of litter.
SPEAKER: The only irritation I have is that my feet hurt. Otherwise, I've had a lot of fun. I don't have any money left.
SPEAKER: The rides are too high.
SPEAKER: Mostly with myself because I ate too much. [LAUGHS] And I have a big tummy ache. But aside from that, we've had a marvelous time.
SPEAKER: But for most, the complaints were minor, and the pleasures were many.
SPEAKER: I like to eat. That's my favorite thing to do. So yeah, that's about the only reason why I come out here too. And to look at the people. The people are interesting too.
SPEAKER: I think I enjoyed the Women's Building the most.
SPEAKER: Yes, I'll agree, The Women's Building. We enjoyed all the handiwork.
SPEAKER: Could you tell me what you like about the State Fair the best?
SPEAKER: Watching the people, I guess. It's the biggest attraction.
SPEAKER: I like the Mexican shop.
SPEAKER: Oh, I think I like the-- house and home department's appliances, this sort of thing. That's what I'm basically interested in, real estate.
SPEAKER: Can you tell me what you like best about the State Fair?
SPEAKER: Well, I think the Midway.
SPEAKER: Well, I like to go on the rides. And I like to go to the [INAUDIBLE]. And I like to see all the dogs.
SPEAKER: Well, hey, the Machinery Hill mostly.
SPEAKER: Almost everything. I guess I like the grandstand tonight the best.
SPEAKER: The horses.
SPEAKER: Same here, except there's no Arabian or quarter horses. They're all Belgiums and draft horses, which I don't like.
SPEAKER: What do you like best about the State Fair?
SPEAKER: Girls,
SPEAKER: Same here.
SPEAKER: Yeah!
SPEAKER: Same here.
SPEAKER: What do you like best about the Fair? Just sitting around in the park with boys. [LAUGHS]
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