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50 Posts About The 80s And 90s That Today’s Kids Probably Won’t Get, As Shared On This Facebook Group
No matter what we do or how we feel about it, time keeps marching forward. And while reminiscing about the past can be a double-edged sword, providing both melancholy and comfort, the Facebook group 'Grew Up In The 80's and The 90's' invites people to do just that.
Though this online community is quite young even by the internet's standards (it was created in January 2019), 1.6 million people have already joined it, sharing everything that they remember from the two decades.
So whether you want a strong dose of nostalgia or simply to learn what the good old days were all about, we invite you to check out these handpicked posts we gathered from the group.
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#1
They’re The Golden Girls You Buy Off Wish
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#2
Silver Surfer
The word nostalgia was first coined in 1688 by Swiss physician Johannes Hofer, who defined it as a neurological illness of continually thinking about one's homeland and longing for return.
It wasn't until the 19th century that nostalgia began to be seen as a positive sentiment, rather than a pathological condition. The legendary Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, for example, viewed nostalgia as a way of reconnecting with our past in order to understand our present. For Jung, nostalgia was a way to access the "collective unconscious"—the shared history and experiences that we all have as human beings.
And looking at the content of this group, one can definitely see where he was coming from.
#3
If You Know, You Know
Paulo Freitas 2 years ago
Ahhhh, these actually had 2 uses in my country lol, 1st to keep the film, 2nd to keep my great grandmother's powder tobaco ( snuff, i think its how its called on English)
#4
My Aunt Was Getting Rid Of Some Things And Gave Me These Treasures From My Childhood. I Know They're Not Worth Much, But The Memories Are Priceless
#5
My 1991 Cassette Mixtape. 🎧 Kids Today Couldn’t Imagine The Time And Effort To Make These! I Did Replicate This On My Current Streaming Services, So I’m Current With The Times
Debi Blackshaw 2 years ago
There was never enough room to write most of the titles on one line, mine always ended up with tiny text I could barely read 😁
Over the past decade or so, some comprehensible literature on the psychology of nostalgia has developed. Research shows that people engage in nostalgic reverie mostly when they're feeling low in an attempt to boost their mood and self-confidence.
Experimental evidence indicates that nostalgia is experienced as an overwhelmingly positive emotion. It not only has the power to boost one's mood but can increase a sense of meaning in life as well. Furthermore, it also raises self-esteem and optimism for the future.
However, some, like University of Southern California psychologist David Newman, argue that these effects may be due more to the experimental setup than to the true nature of nostalgia.
#6
No More Snow Days For Kids In School Now. They Still Have To Go To Virtual School Instead Of A Day Off. Covid Ruined Everything
#7
I Laughed Way Harder Than I Should’ve At This
#8
And They Never Actually Knew Where We Were Which Is Kinda Terrifying And Wouldn't Fly Today
#9
That Class Has Probably Served Me More Than Any Other Class I Took In High School
Exploring the relationship between nostalgia and mood, Newman and colleagues performed a time-lag analysis, meaning they correlated people's feelings of nostalgia with mood later that day and the next day.
The results showed that mood tended to remain low throughout that time period. This suggests that nostalgia is either ineffective at boosting mood or that it even causes feelings of depression. Other possible negative effects of nostalgia include:
- A sense of loneliness and isolation;
- Dwelling on the past and becoming unhappy with the present;
- Becoming less likely to take action in the present.
#10
I Used To Wonder What Kevin's Parents Were Doing For A Living But Now I Realize They Were Both Actors
#11
Loved That Guy On Home Improvement
#12
My Sister Always Looked For Hayley In The 70s. There Were Never Any Hayley’s. Now It’s Such A Common Name
VonBlade 2 years ago
I have a keyring that says "They didn't have your name" and it's my favourite.
Tim 2 years ago
We're out of BORT license plates in the gift shop. Repeat: we are out of BORT license plates in the gift shop.
Sawdust 2 years ago
Excuse me are you talking to me? my name is also Bort.
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Liz Reece 2 years ago
If it makes you feel better, my Uber hippie parents named me Elizabeth (5th generation family name, mom's side) Woniyah-Wah. One of my dad's best friends was full blood Sioux, and because I was born in the middle of a blizzard, they named me Woniyah-Wah which means "snow spirit"...
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Weirdest Bi You’ll Ever Meet 2 years ago
Oh, then you would never find your name!
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Unnamed Hooman 2 years ago
Very close to mine! Alina! Just switch the a and i
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My name is Kelsey as u can tell literally nothing in the souvenir stores 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
Philly Bob Squires 2 years ago
My daughter Lorna... always Lauren, Laura, Lori. And my wife Jody who spells her name J-O-D-Y and not J-O-D-I. Guess which one was in the stores?
Holy Cow Monkeys 2 years ago
I overheard a family friend tell my mom they were naming their baby Hailey. Sparked by the passing of the Comet Hale-Bopp near the mid '90s. Was this name chosen more often around due to the vomit
Mason Kronol 2 years ago
My name is strange and you will never find it. So I buy people souvenirs that have their name as a joke. I still have a "Jim" magnet on my fridge I bought for my friends boyfriend. They broke up before I could give it to him. Can you believe I haven't met a worthy Jim since? It's from 2004.
Maura Sanford 2 years ago
I found my name (Maura) ONCE on a Scoopy's ice cream cone. I proudly shellacked it. Then my a$$hole older brother, out of sheer malice, smashed it right in front of me. EMOTIONAL DAMAGE!!
Jordi Sharpe 2 years ago
I AM JORDI WITH A J AND AN I! YOU SHALL KNOW MY NAME! | Cashier: Ok Geordy.
Melody Johnson 2 years ago
Yup. Melody. Never found mine. But my grandma knew that and would order personalized stuff for me with my name on it. I still have a pink towel from the mid-90's with my name on it and i love it.
ί𝔫ＣίŦᵃт𝐔𝐬 2 years ago
I had a friend in middle school named Melody D. Such a nice girl.
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Kris “ADHD_Carrier” Dudoich 2 years ago
I RARELY found mine and even less so now even though "Kris" is a common male and female name!
Meghan Asher 2 years ago
I would end up with a bunch of the same keychain because anyone who found it spelled right would get excited and buy it for me
Nay Wilson 2 years ago
my name is naomi. i've found my name on a keyring precisely once and you can bet your butt i bought it!! 20 years later i still have that keyring. i'll still have it in 50 years as well :-)
Danish Susanne 2 years ago
Maybe it is not such a bad thing. My first name is so common, I would have to somehow add my familiname for people to know, which was mine.
Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago
That's what happens when your parents give you some weirdly spelled name. No, you're not going to find a "Maesyn".
Christine Ladyman 2 years ago
This reminds me of looking for one for my friend's brother and ending up getting one with Monica on it... we laughed so much! Poor Larry!😍
Barbara Baxendale 2 years ago
I soon found mine, common name there were 5 Barbara’s in my class at school 😂
Lady of the Mountains 2 years ago
Also the kids who found their name, but all the merchandise was out if stock
TheElderNom 2 years ago
We're currently less than twenty people with my name, I doubt I'll ever find stuff with my name on it.
Got Myself 4 Pandas 2 years ago
Very rarely did I find a Lorna on these things, was gutted as my brothers and sister always had their names then I'm just left out, the trauma
Jaguarundi 2 years ago
We found my husband's name once, Marc, in an American amusement park shop.
Jessica J. 2 years ago
Never had that problem. Now, the problem where you turn around, because someone in the crowd yelled your name, and you don't know if they meant you...that one I had.
Mel The Axolotl 2 years ago
I've most of the time been able to find mine, "Melanie" but my sister "Leanne" has never found hers
Doris Won-Lee 2 years ago
I cannot find my oldest daughters name. Isis on a keychain. It's only 4. Letters and 2 of them repeat. The terrorists destroyed her chances of having a keychain.
ί𝔫ＣίŦᵃт𝐔𝐬 2 years ago
But she is a beautiful strong goddess, and they can't take that away from her.
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Acestarx (They/them) 2 years ago
I find my deadbame all the time but as for my preferred, welp- "Robyn" is a hell of a lot less common than my deadname and "Robin" combines
HardieBoysMama 2 years ago
My name is a pretty common name in my age group, my mom just spelled it differently. My kids' names are all spelled as the should be, that was horrible in school.
Aimee Parrott 2 years ago
My childhood in a nutshell. I could never find my name on anything and everybody spelled my name wrong.
Unnamed Hooman 2 years ago
Never found mine (Alina) but luckily there is ALWAYS a keychain with the letter A
Bjarne McDonald 2 years ago
Never found mine - looked it up on the national name server. It was "Very unpopular and on a downhill slot"
Confused Panda 2 years ago
I had a fairly common name but it was spelt slightly different... That drove me crazy....
RoanTheMad 2 years ago
Never found my real name all that often either. Often had to opt for a shortened version. (Which I did go by in the end because no one could pronounce the full version properly anyway)
Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano 2 years ago
My name is superrrr unique (like 800,000 people in the world have it, mostly in Uganda, apparently. Yes, I just looked that up) and I somehow found MULTIPLE things with my name on them, one next to another with my mom's ALSO UNUSUAL name on it!! Idk.
Emma S 2 years ago (edited)
I never had this problem as my name was one of the most common for babies in the 80s. In the UK it was anyway. 😆
Auntriarch 2 years ago
Emma is on a cycle, 6 years or so after the Jane Austen novel of that name is in the A-level syllabus
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Himory TheDreamer 2 years ago
In my country it was first name latter, it was really hard to find W back before I changed my name.
Juliet Ware 2 years ago
Never found mine. I'm JULIET. Always Julie or Julia but never mine. It hurt as a kid
PjandBolt 2 years ago
I can never find my name on these, but there was this one time I was on vacation and I looked at one of these cheap carousel thingies and thought "hah let's see if the don't have my name oooOoOoo" but then THEY ACTUALLY HAD MY NAME! It was just a cheap dorky keychain but I felt obliged to get it
Will Cable 2 years ago
Funny how there are plenty of more unusual names thought that I've never met anyone with that name. Yet more normal names are missing
Booklover<3 2 years ago
Annika is the name that I have never found. It also happens to be my name
Amy 2 years ago
What about Seven of Nine? (Hoping there's some Star Trek nerds out there.) 😁
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#13
Total Realtor Glamour Shot Style Picture
But what is it about these two decades that people remember? Well, in the 1980s, many embraced a new conservatism in social, economic, and political life, characterized by the policies of U.S. President Ronald Reagan and, in the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
For some, the 1960s and 1970s had been a troubling time: the countercultural movements of the era, the Watergate scandal, the Vietnam War, the energy crisis, rising crime, and inflation had undermined Americans' confidence in their fellow citizens and in their government. But the 1980s are often regarded for the opposite, namely its materialism and consumerism.
This period also saw the rise of the "yuppie," an explosion of blockbuster movies and the emergence of cable networks like MTV, which introduced the music video and launched the careers of many iconic artists, and the emergence of the AIDS crisis, which would go on to kill more than 700,000 people in the U.S. alone.
#14
This Is Why We Typed “You” As “U” “Are” As “R” Ect
#15
Yup!
#16
One Of The Best Cinderella Movies Ever Made
#17
But It Feels So Right
Roborowski 2 years ago (edited)
In the 90s, you used a AOL CD that happened to be lying around 💿💿💿💿💿💿💿💿💿
Similarly, the 1990s is also often remembered as a decade of relative peace and prosperity. The Soviet Union fell, ending the decades-long Cold War, and the rise of the Internet ushered in a radical new era of communication, business, and entertainment.
Canadian novelist, designer, and visual artist Douglas Coupland thinks that for North Americans and Europeans, the 1990s possessed a sense of happiness that seems long vanished.
"Money still generated money. Computers were becoming fast easy and cheap, and with them came a sense of equality for everyone," he wrote. "Things were palpably getting better everywhere. History was over and it felt great. I also remember working at Wired magazine, though, in 1993, and having a discussion about the internet with one of the editors, Kevin Kelly. The thrust was that there was an internet, sure, but there was nowhere to go. Kevin said, 'Nonsense,' and took me to a website showing a slowly downloading weather map of Northern California and southern Oregon."
#18
As A Kid: "Look At That Jet Ski!" Adult: "A New Kitchen!"
#19
Between Our Windbreakers And Hairspray, Wind Never Stood A Chance
#20
It Was True. They Just Forgot To Mention That Removing The Ink Would Also Obliterate The Paper
#21
Thats Problem Solving Skills Right There! Kids Don't Know What It's Like To Have To Start All The Way Over When You Run Out Of Lives!
Cal🤘 (she/her) 2 years ago
I play too many games on cool math games. So I know what it's like lol
So what can we do if we think about those times and find ourselves in a bad place instead of a good one? Experts suggest to:
- Think about the present moment. What are you doing right now that you enjoy?
- Make an effort to connect with others in the present. Spend time with people you care about. Talk to them about your positive memories.
- Do things that make you happy. Listen to music, go for walks, and watch your favorite movie.
- Talk to a therapist. If you're feeling particularly down, talking to a therapist can help.
- Be mindful. Be aware of how much time you spend dwelling on the past.
#22
It's How I Taught My Son In The Late 90s
#23
Isn’t It Amazing How Many Of Us ‘Smoked’ Candy And Grew Up To Not Be Smokers. Weird How That Happens
#24
I Loved Them When I Was Little. My Parents Had To Hide Them From Me So I Wouldn't Eat Them All
#25
Terrible When The Teacher Caught The Notes. My Hs History Would Read The Notes To The Class
#26
You Could Fry An Egg On These Things
Aileen Grist 2 years ago
riding down on greaseproof bread wrappers to make them go faster (50s/60s)
#27
I Think It Was The Fancy Dinner Party In The Ad. I Always Begged Mum To Buy It But She Never Did. I Had Some Recently And Was A Touch Disappointed. The Chocolate Isn't The Nicest
#28
If I Could Only Keep 1 Show From My Childhood, This Is It. And It's Not Even Close
Debi Blackshaw 2 years ago
I loved this show sooooo much, I still get upset when I think about all the little builders they ate.
#29
Simpler Times Then
#30
Chacha And Kinicki Straight Up Looking Like Somebody's Parents Embarrassing The Hell Out Of Their Kids At The High School Dance
Marleinah Smith 2 years ago
John Travolta was 23 at the time that he played 18-year-old Danny Zuko, while Newton-John was 29 – more than 10 years older than Sandy, who was written to be 17 or 18 years old. Stockard Channing, who played Rizzo, the leader of the Pink Ladies, was 33 at the time of filming, making her the oldest of the main cast.
#31
What A Treasure
#32
The Pinnacle Of My Childhood Artistic Career
#33
I Miss These Kind Of Commercials
Paulo Freitas 2 years ago (edited)
You definitly need to watch European comercials from that era lmao, some of them are frikking amazing, today they would have a rated R classification. Saw One a few days a go for a famous brand of ketshup, and i never laughed só hard in my life.
#34
My Dad's Text Tone Was "Not The Momma". Miss Hearing That
#35
"Ernest -- My A*s. I Can See -- My A*s." "And There's Something Really Wrong With Your Neck Too."
Clark Tyler DS 2 years ago
I saw a rumor that they're going to remake this with Kate Hudson in Goldie's role
#36
My 8yo Self Used To Really Watch This
#37
In Honor Of The Death Of Angela Lansbury, This Was One Of My Favorite Childhood Movies
#38
So When I Was 8 Years Old I Would Have Given My Right Arm For One These Classics 😂 It’s Only Taken 35 Years But I Can Honestly Say My 8 Year Old Self Is A Very Happy Little Girl
#39
This Hit The Feels
#40
Found This Gem At My Parents House Today
#41
I Can Hear This Photo
#42
Very Old School
#43
Always Thought She Was Fishing For A Man
#44
In The 80s It Was A Hockey Card And A Cloth Pin
#45
Look What I Found At Costco For My Granddaughters Christmas Gift. I Was So Excited I Actually Squealed
#46
A Trip Down Memory Lane
#47
Your Face Would Get Very Hot And You'd Really Have To Watch Your Hair. Dangerous Maneuver!
#48
Very True
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RoanTheMad 2 years ago
This should honestly be re-titled as ""Only People Who Grew Up In The ’80s And The ’90s in the USA Will Understand" I mean, I knew a few of these (despite being born in '95 that is) but once again, very US themed. xP
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Anywhere on the internet, this type posts are almost all about Americans. No problem with that, but it's false advertising for many people. You're right, they should retitle these articles
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Carol Emory 2 years ago
I will leave you with three movie titles: The Last Starfighter, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Big Trouble in Little China.
Hotdogking 2 years ago
It’s funny, I always read these “only 90s kids will understand” posts, and I remember and understand over half of them. I was born in 2004, a lot of this stuff was still around when I was young
the shy platypus from nextdoor 2 years ago
I find it so interesting to go through lists like these, even though I really don't get a lot of things (I'm was born in 2007) But I love learning a little bit more and some things I know too! I know and love Alf for example too :)
Jeffrey Keffer 2 years ago
Im suprised bored panda didnt censor number 14 ... For those that dont know it says You are a (4 letter C word)
Shelby Minchew 2 years ago
There is literally nothing better than nostalgia anything! 80's and 90's nostalgia, that is ;)
Christof Irran 2 years ago
Why no mention of graffiti covered subway cars in NY? Well, and then there are the twin towers... NY-WTC-lzp...794a13.gif 
Lise Martino 2 years ago
Thank you SO MUCH for this! Really made me smile! Ok, I'm old, but don't judge!
Lise Martino 2 years ago
As someone who grew up in the '80s, this really made me smile - so I'm clearly old - don't judge, the '80s were the best!
Allison Bancroft 2 years ago
I love to see these because it radiates "back in my day vibes". almost everything listed here can be modernized and boom, younger generations experienced it too.
Emily Caouette 2 years ago
American girl dolls,skip-its,tamagachi,Adidas soccer shoes,hair wraps..ahh the good old days
RoanTheMad 2 years ago
This should honestly be re-titled as ""Only People Who Grew Up In The ’80s And The ’90s in the USA Will Understand" I mean, I knew a few of these (despite being born in '95 that is) but once again, very US themed. xP
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Anywhere on the internet, this type posts are almost all about Americans. No problem with that, but it's false advertising for many people. You're right, they should retitle these articles
Load More Replies... Carol Emory 2 years ago
I will leave you with three movie titles: The Last Starfighter, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Big Trouble in Little China.
Hotdogking 2 years ago
It’s funny, I always read these “only 90s kids will understand” posts, and I remember and understand over half of them. I was born in 2004, a lot of this stuff was still around when I was young
the shy platypus from nextdoor 2 years ago
I find it so interesting to go through lists like these, even though I really don't get a lot of things (I'm was born in 2007) But I love learning a little bit more and some things I know too! I know and love Alf for example too :)
Jeffrey Keffer 2 years ago
Im suprised bored panda didnt censor number 14 ... For those that dont know it says You are a (4 letter C word)
Shelby Minchew 2 years ago
There is literally nothing better than nostalgia anything! 80's and 90's nostalgia, that is ;)
Christof Irran 2 years ago
Why no mention of graffiti covered subway cars in NY? Well, and then there are the twin towers... NY-WTC-lzp...794a13.gif
Lise Martino 2 years ago
Thank you SO MUCH for this! Really made me smile! Ok, I'm old, but don't judge!
Lise Martino 2 years ago
As someone who grew up in the '80s, this really made me smile - so I'm clearly old - don't judge, the '80s were the best!
Allison Bancroft 2 years ago
I love to see these because it radiates "back in my day vibes". almost everything listed here can be modernized and boom, younger generations experienced it too.
Emily Caouette 2 years ago
American girl dolls,skip-its,tamagachi,Adidas soccer shoes,hair wraps..ahh the good old days
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