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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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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)."

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

Funny enough this is not the first time that haircut has been in fashion, and it has never done any favors to anyone that i know of. XD God knows why it keeps coming back.

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Fat Harry
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First one on the list where I think she looks worse now. Unhealthy skinny and awful haircut.

Ban-One
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Besides not looking too happy, there's nothing wrong with the left.

Channo Sagara
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry honey. Left is highschool crush. Right is some sort of junkie.

Lia is a platypus
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the before haircut better tbh, but she looks pretty in both

Sandrapocalypse
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry, she looked better in the first pic! She looks ill in the second!

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

I really like the first pic, strong Wednesday Addams vibe

Antoinette Maldari
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder if the person who styled her hair is the same person that did the tattoos. The artwork is meh.

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

From angry and frightened to disillusioned and brave. Inspired before and after.

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

It's also only 7 years so maybe in 3 more we can look again

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

Lizbeth Salander, is that you? If it is, watch out for yourself.

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

Way cuter in the younger photo. Better style, more confidence and a little anger in her eyes that appears to have been directed inwards in the later photo.

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

She still has a pretty face the hair just kind of looks like she faded a bowl cut into an unripened wallet.

HarperTheCentaur (they/them)
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haircuts like that are the kind of thing that only the stunningly beautiful can pull off, lol. She makes it work, but just barely.

OWEN CASH
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1 year ago

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

Aw, the beautiful girl is all tatted up. As a mom, this is killing me. (I know, I know, self expression - but you kids will be amazed at how much what you want to express changes over the decades. One day you probably won't want kittens on your chest.)

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

Ewww. Looked much better in the first pic. She looks anorexic now.

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