Raygun Gothic

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Raygun Gothic refers to any creative work from 1900 through about 1959, predicting the future before it became possible. Think rockets and rayguns, flying cars and futuristic cities - especially if the vision never quite panned out in reality. We find this aesthetic in product design, book covers, films, radio & TV. "A tomorrow that never was". The same style as in the Fallout games, The Jetsons and so on but focused on the time period through the 50s.

See also: Raygun Gothic at TVTropes

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The Day The Erath Stood Still (1951) (i.imgflip.com)
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We're watching this over in Full Movies.

https://lemm.ee/post/48300542

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"Man In Space" by Walt Disney (1959) (www.youtube.com)
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"Man in Space" is an episode of the American television series Disneyland which originally aired on March 9, 1955. It was directed by Disney animator Ward Kimball. This Disneyland episode (set in Tomorrowland), was narrated partly by Kimball and also by such scientists Willy Ley, Heinz Haber, and Wernher von Braun, as well as Dick Tufeld of Lost in Space fame.

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Astounding Science Fiction magazine (1953) (13thdimension.com)
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Hmmm, seems familiar...

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Sinister Forces (dangerousminds.net)
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Spoiler: they were left-handed

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The 1929 Rocket Car of Upstate New York (i.kinja-img.com)
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Story: https://gizmodo.com/the-1929-rocket-car-of-upstate-new-york-453754398

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Life on Jupiter (c1.staticflickr.com)
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LInk: https://flickr.com/photos/joebehr/4791166800

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Spacesuits - 1963 (c1.staticflickr.com)
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Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/x-ray_delta_one/5188944860/

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Spirit of Tomorrow: Basil Oldfield's Streamlined Masterpiece (youtu.be)
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Discover the extraordinary Spirit of Tomorrow, a groundbreaking Canadian automobile created by inventor Horace Basil "Barney" Oldfield in the early 1940s. This video explores the car's innovative design, featuring a streamlined aluminum body, rear-mounted V8 engine, and advanced aerodynamics rivaling European counterparts. Learn about Oldfield's unique development process, the car's enduring legacy, and its significance in automotive history. Experience the thrill of seeing this remarkable machine in action and understand why it continues to captivate enthusiasts today.