Jet Packs for Everyone and Other Childhood Expectations That Didn't Pan Out

[Vagabond]

Jetpack Sighting at 3,000 Feet Over Los Angeles Prompts Investigation (Published 2020)

Two commercial pilots approaching the city’s main airport reported a man out for a high-altitude spin. The F.B.I. is looking into it.

www.nytimes.com

When I was a kid, I thought that by the time I was working for a living, I would be able to commute by jet pack.

Any thoughts about jet packs and/or childhood expectations that did not pan out are welcome here!

 

[Buzz]

As a kid I was sure in time we would have solid proof that aliens do exist. Could still happen though! Hope dies last.

 

[Cachoo]

This sounds awesome. Of course you don't want to hit any other moving object.

 

[AxelAnnie]

As a kid I was sure in time we would have solid proof that aliens do exist. Could still happen though! Hope dies last.

That is because The Jetsons did!

 

[Vagabond]

This sounds awesome. Of course you don't want to hit any other moving object.

It reminds me of the Lawnchair Larry flight, which was also near LAX, but this is more high tech.

 

[MacMadame]

Where are my flying cars?!??!!

 

[rfisher]

Where are my flying cars?!??!!

Exactly. And the moon colony?

 

[quartz]

Sea monkeys look NOTHING like the ad on the back of my comic books indicated.
Also, Columbia House was not that great of a deal after all.

 

[DE93]

Hoverboards! Where are they???

 

[once_upon]

Where's my Rosie?