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[one-time-i-dreamt]

[damienhaaas]

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[tortagnamgnam]

A list of things Steve Rogers would historically be unfamiliar with:

I fell down a rabbit hole of research about inventions circa the 40s and was surprised by a bunch of things that have been around way longer than I thought and some that are strangely reccent, and compiled them into a list. Aka, a resource for fic writers.

Bananas (or rather, the ones we have today. The ones he’d be accustomed to, the Gros Michel, a sweeter, creamier species, went extinct in the 50s and was replaced with the bland Cavendish banana.)

High-fives (the low-five was actually invented first, around WW2, and he may have been familiar with that)

Buffalo Wings (invented in the 60s)

CPR (not really used until the late 40s, not widely known until the 50s)

Tiramisu (invented in the 80s)

Big Macs & McNuggets (while McDonald’s was founded in 1940, the former wasn’t introduced until the 60s, and the latter, the 80s)

Seat belts (the first car to have one was in the late 40s, and only became mandatory to wear them in the 80s. holy shit.) 

Walmart (invented in 1962. Or really, the large-scale supermarkets as we know them today really)

Yellow tennis balls (prior to the 70s they were usually black or white)

Panadol (first sold in the US in the 50s)

The smiley face aka :) (popularised in the 60s)

Now alternatively, here’s a list of things Steve WOULD (or possibly would) be familiar with:

I’m not sure why some of these surprised me.

Modern Sunglasses (have been around a lot longer than I thought, and were mass produced in the 20s)

Nokia (was first founded in 1865. I’m not kidding. They began as a pulp mill and moved into making rubber respirators for military from the 30s onwards)

Nintendo (been around since 1889 as a toy company, during the 40s they made playing cards. Wouldn’t be implausible that he knew about Nintendo, perhaps from Morita)

Krispy Kreme (opened in 1937, didn’t spread widely until the 50s however)

Kool-Aid (introduced in the 30s)

Oreos (introduced in 1912)

Printed/graphic tees (didn’t become a trend until the 60s-70s, but they certainly existed in the 40s)

Hoodies (originated in the 30s, worn by workers in cold New York warehouses. Meaning, it’s entirely plausible Bucky could’ve been wearing hoodies in the 40s)

Malls (they weren’t called that back then, but they certainly had shopping centres or plazas since the 1800s)

Converse sneakers (invented in 1908 and have barely changed since!)

[tortagnamgnam]

I didn’t expect anyone to really reblog this wow! Here’s a couple more things to add to the list:

Would not have known about:

Velcro (patented in 1951)

Modern Sunscreen (in 1944 they had ‘Red Vet Pet’, used by soldiers it was described as a “disagreeable red, sticky substance similar to petroleum jelly”)

Bubble Wrap (1957)

Slinkies (Not sold until 1947)

Microwave oven (invented just a year after he went under)

Frisbees (invented in 1948)

Acrylic paint (not sold commercially until the 50s)

Roller blades (1979)

Would have likely known about:

Reeses’s Peanut Butter Cups (introduced in 1928)

Mountain Dew (introduced in 1940)

Twinkies (1930)

M&M’s (1941)

Lay’s Potato Chips (1932)

Tootsie Pops (1931)

Levi’s Jeans (been around since the 1850s!)

Duct Tape (been around since the early 1900′s, at this time it was called duck tape)

3-D movies (the first 3-D movie with the red/blue glasses was in 1922!)

Monopoly (1935)

Nescafe coffee (1938)

[tortagnamgnam]

Coming back to this because I found out a few more!

More things he would likely not be familiar with:

Butter chicken (1950s)

Wireless TV remote (invented 1955)

Superglue (not sold until 1958)

Saran wrap (1949. ok and cool fact, the name Saran comes from the combined names of the creators cat and dog, Sarah and Ann!)

Colour TV (invented in his time, but not broadcasted until the 50s)  

Things he would possibly/likely be familiar with:

Electric guitars (invented 1931)

Electric washing machines (as early as 1904. Although they look nothing like they do now though and I doubt he could afford to own one.)

Laundromats (since the 30s or earlier)

Electric razors (produced in 1937)

Air conditioner (invented in 1902)

Pop up toaster (1919)

Robots (in 1928 the humanoid robot Eric was created. Funnily enough around that time the word ‘robot’ was pronounced as ’row-bit’) 

Pez candy (1927)

[herrosesneverfall]

Since this picture gives a good look at the medals Steve has

I feel compelled to explain what they are so that those who might be writing fanfictions or doing roleplays will know what these medals mean and imply.

Presidential Unit Citation Badge: This is awarded to a unit for gallantry and determination in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions. The rest of the Howling Commandos would have this as well (save for Dernier and Falsworth since they aren’t part of the American Armed Forces). Parachutist Badge (‘Jump Wings’): This means Steve has had Paratrooper training. (For me, this is wonderful because it means that my long standing head canon of Steve fighting with the 101st Airborne during the Siege of Bastgone could be a very real possibility.) American Defense Service Medal: For active service between September of 1939 and December of 1941. This either is an anachronism (Since CA:TFA takes place in 1943) or was it was chosen for symbolic purposes since in the original comic, Steve would have been eligible for this. Purple Heart with an Oak Leaf Cluster: For being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States, directly or indirectly. The oak leaf cluster indicates a subsequent award. This could either mean that Steve was wounded twice, or that one of them was given to him for meritorious service since the Purple Heart was also used as a medal for merit until the introduction of the Legion of Merit. Combat Infantry Badge: For being personally present, and under hostile fire, while serving in an infantry or special forces unit, actively engaging the enemy in ground combat. This means that Steve has legitimate, in-the-mud combat experience. The rest of the Howling Commandos would have this as well (save for Dernier and Falsworth since they aren’t part of the American Armed Forces).

[autumnrose40]

Yeah sooo that wasn’t cgi him running that fast….chris is just that fast if he wants to be. This man is a sprinting fool here and while he is wearing wires, they don’t look to be pulling him forward and doing so could be dangerous if he tripped and fell.

It is indeed Chris because no stunt double can do his dancers run, so this is all Chris sprinting at you full force.

Daddy is gonna run you down lol

[feynites]

How long do you think it took Steve Rogers to realize that his ‘look, son’ tone of voice was like an instant ticket to getting maybe 70% of people to immediately do whatever he was telling them to?

Because let’s be real here, Steve’s in his twenties. The only people he should be even remotely inclined to address that way are actual kids. But then he does the Captain America thing and is all Public Service Announcement-y and suddenly people have actual stars in their eyes and are just like ‘yes sir Captain America sir’, because for decades after he got frozen, the US government pretty much just used him as a propaganda tool and trained the entire population to see him as a moral compass and embodiment of goodness.

Only now that’s a tool in Steve’s own hands, and wow did that backfire on some of them lmao.

But yeah. Imagine Steve watching some weird video about himself from the 70′s maybe and he’s making fun of it and just trying to joke with some SHIELD secretary or something, going ‘son I’m going to need you to keep this off the books’ but then the next thing he knows this person who’s like, maybe four years younger than him at most is glancing covertly around the room and carefully deleting that day’s surveillance footage of the gym or whatever. Nodding once before going back to the sunny receptionist mannerisms.

And Steve’s just like ‘…huh’.

[galactical-maestro]

“I saw them hold hands for more than five seconds CLINT BARTON--”

“You’re the one who insisted to go there, Nat!”

“Don’t even get me started with the LOOKS--”

and they ask you how you are, and you just have to say you’re fine when you’re not really fine, because they keep insisting that the 5-second handhold was part of the bro-handshake they made

[somystark]

Dodger knows when it’s bedtime. (x)

[teaboot]

I think the Avengers cinematic series lost it’s appeal pretty much the same second I realized the directors were never going to make the team be friends

[scallioncreamcheesebagel]

[persephonesfill]

not ONCE in the mcu did steve bridal carry tony like a damsel in distress i was ROBBED

[galactical-maestro]

No bridal carry, no hug and fly... hell their friendship otherwise. We’ve been robbed like. First movie ://

[behindthefourthwall]

[rainnecassidy]

this remains one of my favorite posts of all time

[karazrel]

no mcu man exudes greater BDE than steven grant rogers

[elcorhamletlive]

#the personification of big dick energy#despite being a stone cold virgin

[kdm103020]

@sabrecmc, I feel like these tags capture your writing aesthetic.  

[sabrecmc]

So true

[galactical-maestro]

Someone add the Mjolnir sequence because Steve hitting Thanos with that combo move would never fail to make me holler

[dopemixtape]

Who do you think was the first person Steve Rick Rolled?

Steve discovers Roll Rolling one night while working through the list of music recommendations Sam and Natasha had given him.  At first he thinks it’s a random ad popping up in the middle of the music video. Then he reads the comments. Nearly every one involves swearing and the term ‘Rick Roll’d.’ Google, as always, is unbelievably helpful and Steve laughs out loud to himself upon reading the Wiki page.  

Sam is first.

Steve:  Otis Redding is terrific - thanks for the recommendation. Found one you might like. Let me know what you think.

He pastes the link into the text before hitting send. He smirks and waits.

Sam:  Steve Rogers, you Rick Rollin’ sonofabitch! Dammit, man. Who knew Captain America was such a troll?

Steve’s sharp bark of laughter echoes off the walls.  

Steve: On your left

Sam:  You’re an asshole

Sam:  Fifty bucks says you can’t get everyone else

Steve:  I won’t feel bad taking your money, you know?

Sam:  That’s why you’re an asshole.

IDEK you guise.

[typhoidmeri]

Steve: Hey, Clint, thanks for the movie recommendations. Pretty in Pink was great. I liked this one too.

Steve carefully pastes the link in and presses send without a moment of regret. He tosses his phone on the counter and opens the fridge. Halfway through making a pile of sandwiches his phone vibrates on the counter. 

Clint: WTF?

Clint: U rick rolled me.

Steve: Sorry, pal.

Clint: UR an asshole. >:( 

Steve snorts and screencaps the texts. 

Steve: one down.

He attaches the picture and sends it to Sam, laughing to himself as he pulls a carton of milk from the fridge. 

Sam: Why am I friends with you?

Steve: My senior citizen’s discount. 

[dopemixtape]

Natasha doesn’t reply. Steve hasn’t heard anything from her in three days, so he assumes she’s off somewhere on the other side of the world kicking ass and taking names.

He’s walking back to his place one night with a couple of large pizzas, listening to the 60s mix Sam made for him when a little blur of red and black lunges at him from the shadows. His attacker sweeps his legs out from under him and knocks him to the ground. He’s prepared to spring to the defense when he sees it’s Natasha. Steve’s laugh is cut short when she presses a pointed heel against his throat. “Dammit, Nat! You made me drop my pizzas. What the hell?” 

She presses her heel a fraction closer and breathing becomes difficult.

Natasha eyes him coolly with her arms crossed against her chest.  ”I’ve had motherfucking Rick Astley in my head for three days now, you little shithead.”

Steve snorts and immediately regrets it. 

Natasha kicks him in the ribs before offering a hand to help him off the ground.

“Share your pizza and let’s figure out how you’re going to get Stark.“ 

(Natasha is having exactly none of your shit, Steve.)

[typhoidmeri]

Despite what Tony thinks, Thor has no trouble with Midgardian technology. Humor, yes, but technology no. Steve sends Thor an email, swipes his iPod off the desk and goes out for a run, listening to the 70s mix Sam made him.

unknown number: I hate you.

Steve: Excuse me, I think you have the wrong number.

unknown number: I have the right number, Captain Rogers. Thor has not stopped singing all day.

Steve: I’m sorry, Dr. Foster.

Dr. Foster: No, you’re not. ヽ(ಠ_ಠ)ノ

No, he really wasn’t.

….

Steve finds an acoustic version, heavy on the sitar, of Rick Astley’s notorious hit and asks JARVIS to play it the next time Bruce plays his tea time music.

Two days later they learn that Hulk can’t sing but he can hum.  Rather soulfully, he thinks as he sends a video clip to Sam.

Sam: You fucker, Rogers.

Steve: Five down. One to go.

Sam: Good luck with that one, asshole.

Steve: Better have my money ready, Wilson.

            (Thor enjoys Midgardian folk tales sung in chanted verse)

[kisleth]

Tony is the hardest by far. Steve brings pizza and vodka with him when he visits Natasha, and Clint is there too as a happy accident. He bounces ideas off them and everything he can think of just isn’t enough. They break for the night and he retires to his apartment.

He almost considers giving in to Sam when Tony gives him the answer unknowingly.

Steve is sitting on one of the stools in Tony’s workshop, drawing the Suit (which Tony was tickled over), when DUM-E beeps and nudges his arm. Steve grins and takes the washer they’d been using for ‘fetch’ while Tony mutters to himself and looks over the damage Steve’s body armor had sustained. 

(“It’s impossible!” He’d wailed, looking at the large gashes in the fabric.

"Tell that to my stomach,” Steve had replied from the hospital bed where his skin slowly stitched itself back together under the bandages.)

“Hey, Tony.” Steve lightly tosses the washer like an extra-small frisbee across the workshop. “Is DUM-E limited to just beeps?”

“No, he has proper speakers, he just refuses to use them for anything else. He doesn’t have the AI functionality of JARVIS. He’s like a baby. A really old baby. Or the mute eldest brother.”

Steve smiles brightly when DUM-E comes back with the washer.

——

It’s really easy to get the song onto his iPod.

——

It’s almost easier to get the iPod hooked up to DUM-E and get him to push the ‘play’ button once Tony had settled in.

——

The entire team watches through the (thankfully soundproof) glass wall as Tony shouts and chases DUM-E around his workshop.

Steve: Did it.

Sam: Pics or it didn’t happen.

Steve steps into the workshop and records the song playing as DUM-E zips around, Tony chasing him. It sends it to Sam who doesn’t reply for ten minutes.

Sam: I’m paying you in beer. BECAUSE you can’t get drunk. Asshole.

Steve: That’s Captain Asshole to you.

[typewriterchan]

BEST ENDING OF ALL TIME AMG

[darthstitch]

Slaps this onto blog.

[jenny-1981]

This is the greatest thing ever to exist

[galactical-maestro]

“He said what?”

“FAMILY! They went to the family route, Nat! Both of them! Oh my god!”

“They’re hopeless.”

When you reach into staggering levels of awkward and the wingmen declare dire times

[wingheadshellhead]

Steve Rogers as Nomad in Avengers: Back to Basics 004 (2018)

[artist-in-space]

STEVE ROGERS

Wanted to doodle him! Very calming :D (couldn’t decide what i liked better so here have both lol)

[dailymarvel]

[sabrecmc]

These scenes…I really wish they’d been left in.  You truly get the sense of how displaced Steve feels by what has happened to him. 

[zwynn]

His hands on the train, his body language, he looks so alone and lost. These scenes never should have been cut.   This is the first we’re really seeing him out of the ice; they’re necessary to his character development.  It also serves as a far better introduction to Steve Rogers than just the punching bag scene since much of the audience hadn’t seen CA: TFA.