The Good Old Days are Gone: Why the Quality of Once-Beloved Indulgences Has Declined

Airplane travel used to be a luxury experience, but now seats are smaller, flights have fewer amenities, and customer service is worse.

Going out to eat used to be special, but now food quality, portions, and service are lacking across dining establishments.

Getting your nails done used to be affordable and enjoyable, but prices have risen while the experience has declined.

Shopping used to be a fun activity with cheerful retail employees, but stores now employ older workers at low wages who can't provide good service.

Snacks, seasonal treats, and small indulgences used to be joyful and abundant, but are now more expensive yet lower quality.