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About four years ago, an internet trend known as the "10-Year Challenge" took social media platforms by storm. This challenge involved people sharing two photographs of themselves side by side, showcasing their transformation over a decade.

Recently, a Twitter user by the name of 'Wandering Hedonist' took to the said platform to share his own over a decade-long transformation, from 2011 to 2023 to be exact. His caption humorously invited others to show their aging process akin to 'fine wine'. This post rapidly gained traction then, amassing nearly 800,000 views in just a matter of days. Moreover, the trend caught on as other users in the thread enthusiastically began sharing their own 'before and after' transformations too!

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Bored Panda recently had the opportunity to reach out and interview the previously mentioned user 'Wandering Hedonist' (or as he likes to call himself - Edgar), who is known for his viral Twitter thread and for his gastronomy channel called "Bars, Breakfasts & Flex". As a global gastronomy enthusiast, his platform on Telegram highlights the best breakfast spots and bars across the world.

When asked about his motivation to start this small challenge, he shared, "As someone who runs my own gastronomy channel ('Bars, Breakfasts & Flex'), I've always been all about sharing experiences and connecting with people. Creating this challenge felt like another opportunity to do just that - share a personal journey and potentially inspire others in the process."

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2011 vs. 2023

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mooshoflove
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this the same human? The noses seem very different.. although they do have a similar freckle on their right cheek... but I am just waking up, so maybe it's my perception...

Hanna Doraisingh
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty sure he just broke his nose at one point based on the hyperpigmented line on it. So I guess you could call that a nose job. I have a student who broke her nose this year and she has a line similar to this guy's .Also my husband has a beard with a similar cut. People think his jaw is square until they see an old picture of him without a beard but yeah doesn't look like the same person.

Kachink
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like that's a big transformation! Amazing work, but the before picture, dude has this adorable geeky charm that I just love!

Jane No Dough
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Making that change took a lot of work. Both pics are cute.

Stephen Hutchison
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same guy based on ink on left arm. 12 years of sports and gym time. First picture looks pretty teenage, though the ink would require parent permission or him being 18 or older.

Jane Cortez
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Camera angles, hairstyles, especially hair that suits makes a huge difference! The same person can look entirely different wearing an unflattering hairstyle, or from an unflattering angle!

Bruce Scheiman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While they look very different, it is definitely the same person. We are talking 12 years difference, also as Matleena pointed out, two different angles.

Alesha Folsom
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both versions are hot. It's the same guy, by the way. Same freckles, same tats, same lips. Same super intense eyes. And, oh man, those lips.

Veen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this is the same person, he had some work done lol

Partycat
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Back in the day lots of girls would find him appealing in "before" state.

Janet Howe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, well, well. That's quite a change in the after picture. How did he get so hot?

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Edgar's caption in the tweet, 'aging like fine wine', captured the interest of many bird app users as some deemed it enough of a reason to join his challenge. In explaining the meaning behind this phrase, he told Bored Panda, "Just like a good wine that improves with age, I believe we as individuals also gain depth, character, and complexity over time. In the context of my work, I suppose it also has a cheeky gastronomical touch to it haha!"

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As mentioned before, the thread initiated by 'Wandering Hedonist' (Edgar) drew numerous people across the world who were quickly starting to share their own transformations by quote-tweeting his initial post. In response to whether any transformations stood out, Edgar revealed, "Each transformation shared in the thread was unique and inspiring in its own way. Seeing people embrace their journey and openly share their growth was truly moving. I think we as people tend to become better as we age (not only appearance-wise)."

When asked about how the success and reach of his tweet had affected his perspective of social media, he enthusiastically shared, "Absolutely, this experience has underscored the power of Twitter (and other socials) as a platform for connection. It has the ability to unite people around shared experiences, bridging geographic, cultural, and personal divides."

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That being said, Pandas, we hope that this interview with Edgar shed some light on his passion for sharing not only his unique culinary experiences but also personal growth stories, as well as his belief in the power of social media to bring people together.

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Yeet_girl360
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I swear, dudes always have the most perfectly arched eyebrows. Most girls would kill for some brows like that.

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Arturo De la Rosa
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This 2023 look is the same as the teens from when I was in middle school, circa 1999... why bring it back!!!

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Li’l E.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can someone explain the banner? Those aren’t a thing in my culture (west coast of the US).

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Gay child
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ur just scared cause she doesn’t fit to your standards of feminine, is it the short hair or the confidence that makes u uncomfortable?

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Arturo De la Rosa
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would go back to the 2013 look TBH. It just softens up her features better. and short hair is hard to pull off. if i had to describe the 2023 pic in one word i would say: pointy

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Arturo De la Rosa
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks backwards to me some how the look on the left feels more contemporary. weird

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Arturo De la Rosa
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually like the older look more, frames her face better. and it doesn't even look dated yet.

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Nancy T
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know Sawce...maybe you're too curt/abrupt with your responses. Folks aren't receiving them well.

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Mia Black
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Although I too wear read hair and dark clothes I like the first pic better.

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Arturo De la Rosa
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think in 10 years she will look at this and be able to see that 2023 was a weird year for her.

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