I agree parts of the image look wonky, which might be attributable to AI upscaling, but 90% of what you're listing here is absolutely natural for the '70s/'80s. The idea that no one would take casual pictures in those days is especially silly.
The teacher could easily have done that on a dress up day, or a student, cheap portable cameras were a thing and kids would take photos of whatever with them
Indeed it does.
I agree parts of the image look wonky, which might be attributable to AI upscaling, but 90% of what you're listing here is absolutely natural for the '70s/'80s. The idea that no one would take casual pictures in those days is especially silly.
what the shit...
and it's not that nobody took casual pictures. it's that nobody would do it in a classroom.
The teacher could easily have done that on a dress up day, or a student, cheap portable cameras were a thing and kids would take photos of whatever with them
so what i'm learning from all the replies is that the us is an insane place. don't know why i'm surprised.