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As the year is drawing to a close, people look back on it to gain some perspective and insight, but one viral internet challenge wants us to go even further. Known as the 10-Year Challenge, or the 2010 vs. 2020 Challenge, or even the Glow-Up Challenge, it has sent out a simple call to action: post a photo of yourself in 2010 next to a photo of yourself in 2020, caption it whatever you want, and that's it! Turns out, recapping the last decade was just what people needed—some are celebrating having dedicated such a substantial portion of their life to their dream job while others are simply showcasing how gracefully their pets have aged under their care. Continue scrolling and check out some of the cool photos that Bored Panda has collected from this fun challenge.
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Doggo Froggo 4 years ago
Aaaw....... he has gone from cutie to cutest. Old dogs really melt my heart.
According to the Internet culture database 'Know Your Meme', the challenge started to take off in 2019, largely on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. At its core, this 'before and after' challenge is a wholesome, socially acceptable way to brag about how hot you used to be, how well you matured, or how hot you were, and how well you matured.
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Cian Thomas McHugh 4 years ago
@she she that's called being transgender. Don't be like that. I'm trans. I don't want you to assume everything is fake.
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Batman_Lover 4 years ago
You're really loaded up with hair gel in 2010 lol. It's lovely but damn that's a lot of hair gel
Vincent Jay 4 years ago
Photo on left reminds me of actor Peter Lorre. (Yeah, I know, I'm showing my age.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7zMDYWJj9s
Call it narcissistic, but I think self-love is important. We tend to be too hard on ourselves; we do it because we want to excel and be the best version of ourselves, all the time. However, this entails a lot of self-criticisms, and that inner voice that constantly tells us how we could've done things better can really hold us down. If the 10 Year challenge with its cool pictures silences it for some of us, so be it.
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V-swizzles_Valley 4 years ago
It’s hard to accomplish something like this, it takes real strength. You Go Girl!
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wandile dludlu 4 years ago
She really loved photography... it's rare you find someone who is doing what they thought they would be doing when they were 10 years old
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Daniele Ribolla 4 years ago (edited)
cats seems never age, but we however we'll lose them. I lost one of my seven all fosters cats at this 2020 Christmas night, a 16 yo female Maine C**n, the worst Christmas night ever for my family, also if fortunately was all of them sleeping, and only me assisted my one beloved cat till gone, with no pain though, thanks God. not to be sad, but you've to be prepared, even if will never be enough, but that's life.
Sue Sanders 4 years ago
Okay, Smudge. We of the older generations tend to spend more time in the bathroom, too.
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Bobby Sammons 4 years ago
Two new phrases I just learned! I may be 71, but never too old to learn something new. And you look like you are hapier now.
Aj Grimes (them/they) 4 years ago
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! It's always to see people who aren't afraid to express themselves
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Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 4 years ago
Maybe he took a bath and didn't put it on till later, i hope.
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Colin Mochrie At Its Finest 4 years ago
Humble brag -I look as handsome as I did 10 years ago and am still in the military. And it works.
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Bruce Scheiman 4 years ago
I'm trying to figure out how the mother,, looks like she hasn't aged..... Well not EVEN A DAY! Considering her outfit is almost identical, to the one in 2010. Except for the earrings! Even her hair is identical!! No
Bruce Scheiman 4 years ago
That's impressive I don't know where the NO, CAME FROM! UGH
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Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 4 years ago
People, he's making a joke, hold the downvotes.
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Baby Panda 4 years ago
I mean I'm partial to Chris evans myself but...you're not wrong
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Daniele Ribolla 4 years ago
one of the few good thing in 2020... I'm straight, but you look so good now!
Angharad Eatough 4 years ago
is his favourite colour blue? congratulations on making yourself look like a very good looking young man
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Joanne Hudson 4 years ago
A LOT different. More secure in himself, more confident, outgoing. His personality is on display.
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Irene Carlyle 4 years ago
oh my, Ramiro--this is a laugh out loud haircut!!! how did you get through school intact??!!
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Aeon Flux 4 years ago
This challenge is excellent, I can really tell who's too young for me to gawk at.
Jennifer Crompton 4 years ago
Lol!! Since I've turned 40, I've had this feeling several times!
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Sue Sanders 4 years ago
I'm flabbergasted. But give me a pass - yeah? Honestly don't know they're the same person.
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Sue Sanders 4 years ago
Scarf still looks great. Not sure about the pale blue glasses frames - but okay, I'll buy into it.
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Kim Lorton 4 years ago
You are trying to pull off sexy, but in 2020, you don’t have to try your joy kills it! So does your amazing smile!
Sue Sanders 4 years ago
On the left, a smart-assed kid. On the right, an openly friendly guy with a great future.
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Angharad Eatough 4 years ago
congratulations on such a beautiful baby. like the matching aran jumpers by the way
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A.E. Marlowe 4 years ago (edited)
My guess is to express and then own her discomfort at her younger self by encapsulating her post with a comical and disarming phrase. "LMAO" as a phrase has nebulous requirements and applications but tries to force a humorous response (laughter, a reciprocated "LMAO", etc). It's the text equivalent of inserting nervous laughter into a conversation to transition past an awkward moment. "LOL"
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Sam T Godfrey 4 years ago
Well, at least half your hair changed. Maybe after another 10 years...
Logic and Reason 4 years ago
If anyone’s curious, she’s a YouTuber with over 2 million subscribers, hence the Twitter verification.
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Ziva Kravdahl 4 years ago
So good you fixed eyebrows. I am still struggling with it. In 2006 it was some kind of fashion to have it thin. I did not know that so I went to "specialist" and she did horrible job. Its 14 years later and my eyebrows still growing back but it's better.
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Sam T Godfrey 4 years ago
Got past the Great Wall of adolescence, eh? Oh, doesn't look good, selfies in the bathtub.
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Kim Lorton 4 years ago
Your cheeks are just young! Now, they lost the cheekiness, and you have a lovely face! You did before, too!
Sam T Godfrey 4 years ago
Still cute cheeks! I'll bet all the 6th grade boys followed you around!
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n i k o 4 years ago
I actually think fedoras look rather nice when done correctly of course. But then again, what do I know about fashion?
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von Funnyname 4 years ago
You're right, they have beautiful hair and the sunglasses are a nice, posh, touch
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Patricia Brown 4 years ago
a fine, self-confident, strong woman, what the world needs more of!
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Jules Caldwell 4 years ago
No one but you called it a glow-up. It's a 2010 vs 2020 comparison. But go on hating on the pretty people if that's what gets you through.
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Patricia Brown 4 years ago
A great "Stevie Nicks" vibe going on, there! (look it up, kids...lol)
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M O'Connell 4 years ago
Been there. There's nothing like growing up feeling judged by everyone all the time.
elfin 4 years ago
The irony is that many of the people doing the judging call themselves Christians, but in judging others instead of leaving to to go these "Christians" are sinning.
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angie but who cares 4 years ago
i think he/she idk what thier pronouns are is on hormones
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Sprinkled Donut 4 years ago
I think it was just wet in the before picture which made her hair appear darker
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David K 4 years ago
Why did you get downvoted? Their new visage Is indeed stunning.
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Noah Gibson-fowlkes 4 years ago
are we just gonna ignore that his eyes are red in the first pic
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earringnut 4 years ago
The opposite of trans. Basically the anatomical genders of your brain and body are the same.
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angie but who cares 4 years ago
they if you diddn't see the flag they are nonbinary
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Angharad Eatough 4 years ago
why do I feel like the first pic looks a little bit like taylor swift
Emeri Krupp 4 years ago
KT maybe just let people be them selfs instead of being a jerk
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Lily Mae Kitty 4 years ago
why does a 20 something need a filter? I'm 59 and don't use filters. I want my friends to see me.
s. vitkovitsky 4 years ago
I know! Anyway, they'd just be wondering who is she trying to kid?
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Patricia Brown 4 years ago
Your experiences, good and not good, contribute to who you are. If it is past, let it go but it can be used to guide you on your way.
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Ziva Kravdahl 4 years ago
I understand. I was wearing colour tights under black ripped tights... Two tights and skirt...
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CharlMarx 4 years ago (edited)
This one is a joke. Tom C*x is a 45 Yr old British author. P.S: Anyone who likes cats needs to check out his early books. 😻
Ziva Kravdahl 4 years ago
Wait... so on first one you are 10 yo, on second you are 40 yo (and grow up in Hogwart). It is some kind of magic? How you fit 30 years in 10?
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Katy McMouse 4 years ago
Go back to the neon! It's so striking, especially with your gorgeous skin and eyes.
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Zoe Hoesley 4 years ago
Omg that caption in your glow up photo hhahah! It sums up my life! Lmao
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Anne Reid 4 years ago
Looks like it...and pretty much only 15 years olds do the duck face.
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Julia Daxenbichler 4 years ago
"Oh my god, I was like SOOOO ugly back then with my emo hair, thinking that trend was cool lmaoooo" Jennifer said while contouring her face, with her watercolor infinity underboob tattoo visible under her tie-dye unicorn crop top.
Lsai Aeon 4 years ago
Almost all of these people simply grew up and matured. Not a whole lot going on here
JessG 4 years ago
You mean, people look different after 10 years?!?! No way! Seriously, this is just a sad attempt for people to get compliments on how cute they look now all while inappropriately laughing at old pics of themselves because they look better now with a stupid filter on. Most of these people are so young that they didn’t change much anyway. Lame
Logic and Reason 4 years ago
I’m no doctor, but this trend doesn’t seem all that healthy. It’s fine to look back at how you’ve changed, but don’t belittle yourself for how you used to be. Change is the only constant, and in 10 years you might be completely different. Again, just my two cents.
Sam T Godfrey 4 years ago
I am proud to say I have never changed even one little bit! Before-Aft...d60bb8.jpg 
Jessica Malone 4 years ago
I really love this post, it was warm to see people happy with them selves.
s. vitkovitsky 4 years ago
Big time insecurity from growing up bombarded by digitally enhanced images, where even 15-yr-old models aren't considered sufficiently young and smooth looking. Their brsins have literally, physically been altered by this, and self acceptance of appearance flew out the window.
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Julia Daxenbichler 4 years ago
"Oh my god, I was like SOOOO ugly back then with my emo hair, thinking that trend was cool lmaoooo" Jennifer said while contouring her face, with her watercolor infinity underboob tattoo visible under her tie-dye unicorn crop top.
Lsai Aeon 4 years ago
Almost all of these people simply grew up and matured. Not a whole lot going on here
JessG 4 years ago
You mean, people look different after 10 years?!?! No way! Seriously, this is just a sad attempt for people to get compliments on how cute they look now all while inappropriately laughing at old pics of themselves because they look better now with a stupid filter on. Most of these people are so young that they didn’t change much anyway. Lame
Logic and Reason 4 years ago
I’m no doctor, but this trend doesn’t seem all that healthy. It’s fine to look back at how you’ve changed, but don’t belittle yourself for how you used to be. Change is the only constant, and in 10 years you might be completely different. Again, just my two cents.
Sam T Godfrey 4 years ago
I am proud to say I have never changed even one little bit! Before-Aft...d60bb8.jpg
Jessica Malone 4 years ago
I really love this post, it was warm to see people happy with them selves.
s. vitkovitsky 4 years ago
Big time insecurity from growing up bombarded by digitally enhanced images, where even 15-yr-old models aren't considered sufficiently young and smooth looking. Their brsins have literally, physically been altered by this, and self acceptance of appearance flew out the window.
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