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Why are the good-old-days always behind us? Sure, your TV is 20lb lighter than it was 10 years ago, but you've put on 20lb of weight in the meantime; your old Nokia cellphone was so durable it damaged the floor when you dropped it, but your new iPhone costs as much as a fresh organ on the black-market, and shatters into pieces at the slightest touch.

This open-list has some of our favorite then-and-now comparisons. Can you think of any funny juxtapositions? Vote on your favorite below, or post your own!

(h/t: justsomethingcreative)

#3

Tv's Then And Now

Tv's Then And Now

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IngridKokshoorn
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha ha.....true.....we had no remotes back in 1957......and small B&W TV's....lots of walking to change channels..........lol.

GlynisLailann
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the old days the quality of TV shows was not as good as it is today (although there is still a lot of c**p being shown). People were more active. Now we can just watch people being active. The advent of the remote control is also a factor - now we just exercise our thumbs by pushing buttons on it.

Caroline Driver
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nah. I went to the States in 1984 and there were lots of people as big as 2008 guy even back then.

JeannieFoye
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

also another saddy today, great way to show un and pro today.. My body image needs further work must say.Technology fantastic, if it works l say

RozEdelberg
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

didn't say anything about people... just the TV....... the people... well that's another story altogether....

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#4

George Lucas Then And Now

George Lucas Then And Now

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ChrisFarr
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Greenscreen will never beat having real scale models. LoL Big boys and their toys. :)

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#10

Running Then And Now

Running Then And Now

Right-Brained Report

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Then And Now

Then And Now

cagle.com Report

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AmyWatson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. My parents ask me for help with technology all the time. But I recently helped my 7 year old build gundam figurines!...which he took picture of with his iPad after...

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#16

California Then And Now

California Then And Now

Bishtoons Report

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DustinBradley
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Chantal. Relax. I've lived in California my whole life and we're fine. We can take showers, drink from the faucet, go to the beach. Droughts in the US are much different from other nations. It just means we get yelled at a lot here. It's just a joke. Lighten up a little...

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#18

Before And After Smartphones

Before And After Smartphones

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AnnaWall
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, you could always choose not to act like this, and call people out who are in your company and doing it. I do it all the time!!! :D

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Then And Now

Then And Now

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LABaker
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

reminds me of the movie, Wall-E, people growing, and growing, and GROWING!

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#21

Then And Now

Then And Now

collegehumor.com Report

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JohnStoops
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not doctor bills... Dentist bills, that's terrifying, the holes, drilling, filling and all that stuff? I can just sleep through that, the bills however... even if i sleep, all it does it postpone the inevitable...

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#22

Going To Mcdonalds Then And Now

Going To Mcdonalds Then And Now

Endless Origami Report

#23

Then And Now

Then And Now

Chuck And Beans Report

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DamienCavanagh
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wanted to attend a procrastinators' meeting the other day, but it had been postponed.

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Dinner Then And Now

Dinner Then And Now

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AnnRos'a
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guilty on taking pics of the food where my Hubby & I are eating, but NEVER at McDonalds!!!

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Role-playing Then And Now

Role-playing Then And Now

Fowl Language Comics Report

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#32

Before And Now

Before And Now

willtirando.com.br Report

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SnorriTrolle
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well atleast he does'nt get lied to now and he's lerning to do his own reserch. i'd call that a big improvement

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#33

Father's Day Then And Today

Father's Day Then And Today

cagle.com Report

#34

Dinner Then And Now

Dinner Then And Now

pleated-jeans.com Report

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#36

Birthday Songs Then And Now

Birthday Songs Then And Now

Hallie Cantor and Caldewell Tanner Report

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ValentinCrucifix
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I still hate this song... It's reminding me that one year is gone, and I'm closer to doom, no one came at by birthday excepted my familly and my birthday is in summer break so no can say "happy birthday" to me

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Before And Now In Schools

Before And Now In Schools

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Love

Love

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Tay Bartly
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not always true, if I had a boyfriend I would hold his hand.

#39

Going To The Movies: Then And Now

Going To The Movies: Then And Now

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