35-Year-Old Band-Aids? Seriously?
Finding a Band-Aid tin from 1989 in someone’s bathroom cabinet is like discovering a medical time capsule—only less educational and more concerning. This Johnson & Johnson classic looks pristine, but its contents likely have the sticking power of a used Post-it. One has to wonder what went through Grandma’s head as she reached for this relic: “If it was good then, it’s good now”? Spoiler alert—adhesive technology has come a long way in 35 years.
It’s easy to overlook expiration dates on things that aren’t food, but medical supplies are a different story. Adhesive breaks down, sterile seals fail, and your once-dependable Band-Aids turn into useless plastic strips. While this find is undeniably amusing, it’s also a gentle reminder that some things—like VHS tapes and shoulder pads—are better left in the ’80s.
