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There's nothing like a good blast from the past. There was a time when technology had not taken over yet and we'd spend most of our days outside, playing until the street lights came on. Then we'd come back home, listen to cassettes, and watch our favorite movies on videotapes. There's nostalgia in reminiscing about how things used to be, and that's exactly what we're here to do - rekindle those memories.

The Twitter account 'I Love Nostalgia' brings back the golden eras - the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and even the '00s. Whether you lived through those times or have only heard stories from your elders, the posts in this account will feel strangely familiar. Remember to upvote the ones that make you yearn to hop on a time machine the most.

#1

Back In 1975, 'The Muppet Show' Predicted What Most Women Would Look Like In 2023

Back In 1975, 'The Muppet Show' Predicted What Most Women Would Look Like In 2023

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

And a weird orange tinted mainiac sneaking up from behind.

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

So that’s how the Kardashians began. Thanks Mr Henson!

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

MOST women? Nope... The ones that looks like that are just very easy to spot

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

OMG! This is hilarious! All these fake lashes out right now, how did this become a thing? I mean I get maybe a little length, but most of these girls look like they have spiders on their eyes

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

So they should really call the lips muppet lips. Maybe then it would put people off taking the steps towards this disastrous look.

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

HaHa! Not wrong looking at some peoples social media photos

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

OMGF I LOVE THE MUPPETS!! I even have the intro song as my ring tone!

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

Miss Lips! Did she ever say "Hey, this is like, totally the trend of the future man!"

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

This looks like the majority of women now days, muppet looking clowns.

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

they looked like that then too lmao. Also how dare you insult Janet like this.

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

I never liked Janice tbh. I wasn't down with the hippie vibe

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

The Simpsons and The Muppets - who knew the most prophetic shows would include felt puppets and a dysfunctional animated yellow family

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

I have nicknamed several women "Janice" for exactly this reason.

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

That’s so funny yeah, every woman around looks like they have caterpillars growing on their eyes. It looks so weird and ugly.

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

the only thing is, did this muppet have a huge badonkadonk?

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

Scarey thought....and if they could only see themselves as we do.

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We've reached out to Ian Wright, the admin of 'I love Nostalgia' and here's what he had to say about his love for the golden eras: "I’d love to go back to the 80s because it was such a simpler more fun time. Plus, I was ages 8-18 which are very impressionable years! There was more freedom to do and say what you wanted. We were free to do and think many things without today’s pressures."

He also mentioned a few memorable events that reminds him most of the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s. For example, In the 1960s, the world was swaying to The Beatles' tunes, and mini-skirts were all the rage. Transitioning into the '70s, warm tones of brown and yellow painted the era. Evel Knievel's toy motorcycles raced into our hearts, while flares and big collars defined fashion. The 1980s brought the mind-bending Rubik's Cube, along with vibrant neon fashion. Ghetto blasters boomed, and the Commodore 64 sparked the digital age. The 1990s saw the rise of Tamagotchis, while homes resonated with the melodies of elegant HiFi music systems. Chatrooms on clunky PCs marked the Internet's early days. As the 2000s dawned, iPods revolutionized music, and MP3 sharing took flight. Meanwhile, mobile phones transformed into sleek and indispensable companions.

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Hosewater™

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The members of the account surely love a nostalgic throwback into the golden eras of the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and '00s. Here's why: nostalgia is a sentimental longing for the past, often linked to positive memories. It brings comfort during tough times. However, it can also create bittersweet feelings, making us yearn for better days.

#3

Besty Days Ever

Besty Days Ever

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Mr.G86
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I miss these. If you got on, you knew the deal. The risk was always worth the ride. 🤣

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Nostalgia was first mentioned in 1688 by Swiss physician Johannes Hofer. Initially, it was believed to be a neurological illness. According to psychologist and author Arlin Cuncic, "It was not until the 19th century that nostalgia began to be seen as a positive sentiment, rather than a pathological condition. Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, for example, saw nostalgia as a way of reconnecting with our past and understanding 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."

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#4

Only People Of A Certain Age Know Why These Two Are Related

Only People Of A Certain Age Know Why These Two Are Related

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#5

I’m This Old

I’m This Old

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Wombat1985
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Germany, that could mean you're anywhere between 60 and... well, to be honest, we still has those at my school until two years ago.

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#6

If You Know What These Are You're Totally Cool And Ace And... Old

If You Know What These Are You're Totally Cool And Ace And... Old

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Nostalgia comes in three categories: personal, social, and cultural. Personal reminiscences relate to memories of specific people or events in one's life. Social recollections are tied to memories of feeling more connected to others, while cultural remembrances involve memories of feeling more connected to one's culture.

#7

Of Course It's Encased In Glass, It’s A Priceless Masterpiece

Of Course It's Encased In Glass, It’s A Priceless Masterpiece

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

Mine had a record player sitting on TOP of all that. My years listening to music were never wasted. Love this thread. Good times.

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Nostalgia offers a range of benefits, including boosting one's mood and increasing self-esteem. Studies have shown that it can provide a sense of social support and aid in coping with challenging life transitions like divorce, retirement, and loss. Cuncic thinks that, "Nostalgia can also have positive effects on physical health. For example, nostalgia has been shown to boost immune function and reduce stress levels. Nostalgia can also help to increase life satisfaction and reduce anxiety."

#11

How You Found Your Friends In The 80s

How You Found Your Friends In The 80s

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#12

Most Young People Don't Know What This Mechanical Device Is

Most Young People Don't Know What This Mechanical Device Is

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

My 64 year classic doesn't even have these. It has side screens that clip on, with a sliding window. Our most modern car (10 years old) still has the old fashioned hinged rear windows like the original Mini.

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However, nostalgia can also have negative effects. For instance, it might lead to a sense of loneliness and isolation, cause people to excessively dwell on the past, and become dissatisfied with the present, making them less likely to take action in their current circumstances. The good thing is that there are a few tactics on how to avoid negative nostalgia. For example, you can try focusing on the present and doing things that make you happy. Spend time with loved ones and talk about positive memories. If needed, seek support from a therapist and be mindful of dwelling too much on the past.

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#13

If You Remember This You’re Awesome Yet Bloody Old

If You Remember This You’re Awesome Yet Bloody Old

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#14

I'm This Old And Still Alive

I'm This Old And Still Alive

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#15

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Saturday Morning Cartoons

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There are many examples of nostalgia in popular cultures, like Whitney Houston's song 'I will always love you'. It tells the story of a woman leaving her lover but promising to always love him. The touching lyrics and beautiful melody have made it one of the most beloved love songs ever.

#17

I’m This Old

I’m This Old

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#18

Feeling Stressed? Put Your Electronic Devices Away And Just Get These Rings Sorted Out. Take Your Time

Feeling Stressed? Put Your Electronic Devices Away And Just Get These Rings Sorted Out. Take Your Time

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

These were my bathtub toys. Also excellent for doctor waiting rooms if there were no Highlights magazine.

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Another example is the classic film 'It's a Wonderful Life', often thought to be one of the most nostalgic movies of all time. It tells the story of George Bailey who considers suicide on Christmas Eve. An angel appears and shows him how different life would be if he had never been born, leading George to appreciate his life. The movie's sentimental portrayal of small-town life in the early 20th century has made it a holiday classic.

#21

I'm Either Seeing A Scene From Ghostbusters Or 1980s Google

I'm Either Seeing A Scene From Ghostbusters Or 1980s Google

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We hope this gave you some food for thought and made you understand nostalgia a little bit better. We wish you only positive nostalgia while scrolling through these posts from past eras.

#22

If You Know What These Are You’re Old As Dirt

If You Know What These Are You’re Old As Dirt

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#23

I’m This Old

I’m This Old

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

I burned a line in my monitor by leaving the "3d maze" screen saver running full-time. The brick pattern lit up the very center horizontal line pure white all the time.

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#24

Lose One Piece And You’re Screwed

Lose One Piece And You’re Screwed

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#25

If You Know What This Is You Had An Awesome Childhood

If You Know What This Is You Had An Awesome Childhood

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#26

Can You Smell The Crayons?

Can You Smell The Crayons?

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Mycroft1967
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the smell of crayon in the morning. Smell like hydrocarbon wax and an earthy clay.

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#27

Do You Recognize This Living Room?

Do You Recognize This Living Room?

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#28

Watch Your Fingers

Watch Your Fingers

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#30

My First Record Player

My First Record Player

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

Yay! This is the proper one with the "pins" on the record that pinged the individual notes in the music box head. One of those records is "Clair de Lune".

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#31

They Don’t Make ‘Em As Strong As This Anymore

They Don’t Make ‘Em As Strong As This Anymore

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BM Khalid Hasan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the real truck loses a wheel, they can put that obsolete part on this and go!

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#32

Today They Wear A Helmet, In The 70s You Wore Brown Corduroy Trousers

Today They Wear A Helmet, In The 70s You Wore Brown Corduroy Trousers

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#33

Who Remembers 'Big' Slides? Health And Safety Would Never Allow These Again

Who Remembers 'Big' Slides? Health And Safety Would Never Allow These Again

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#34

I'm This Old

I'm This Old

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

I played for hours with mine. I really s*cked at drawing with it but it was fun. Here in France it was called Telecran.

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#35

Wake Up, It’s 1983

Wake Up, It’s 1983

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#36

One Day You Went For Your Very Last Bike Ride With Your Friends And Didn’t Even Know It

One Day You Went For Your Very Last Bike Ride With Your Friends And Didn’t Even Know It

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#37

I’m This Old

I’m This Old

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#38

Dear Millennials And Gen Z, Take A Seat... Lots Of Love Gen X

Dear Millennials And Gen Z, Take A Seat... Lots Of Love Gen X

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

I recently went to a furniture shop to check out some items. As I walked in a little girl put a whoopie cushion on a sofa and then sat down hard, giggling like a loon. It was the most adorable thing I've seen in ages.

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#39

Admit You’re Old

Admit You’re Old

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#40

This Came Out In 1979

This Came Out In 1979

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#41

Memories Of School

Memories Of School

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#42

I Finally Did It

I Finally Did It

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#45

If You Know What This Is You're As Old As Me And That's Old As Dirt

If You Know What This Is You're As Old As Me And That's Old As Dirt

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#46

Works Only If You Shake And Tap It

Works Only If You Shake And Tap It

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#47

Being '80s Cool With This Bad Boy Pen With A Digital Clock

Being '80s Cool With This Bad Boy Pen With A Digital Clock

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#49

Even Now Aged 50, As A Man, I'll Admit I Still Don't Know What These Strange Things Are In A Hair Salon!

Even Now Aged 50, As A Man, I'll Admit I Still Don't Know What These Strange Things Are In A Hair Salon!

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#50

Which Ones Did You Have?

Which Ones Did You Have?

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#53

We All Remember Black And White Tvs

We All Remember Black And White Tvs

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Sony Walkman

Sony Walkman

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

This was the extra-thin one with an easily bent aluminum case. Later, cheaper, fatter ones had a plastic case.

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#60

Kids Today Would Not Have A Clue What This Is. Do You Know?

Kids Today Would Not Have A Clue What This Is. Do You Know?

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

Ok, I've always wanted to ask this: was anybody else told as a child that if we saved these up they were for some drive to fight child cancer? We saved a gajillion of them lol

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#61

You Know That The Best Ever New Music Was Listened To On These Headphones

You Know That The Best Ever New Music Was Listened To On These Headphones

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#63

Remember Playing This?

Remember Playing This?

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Mycroft1967
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Frustration turned into Trouble. Maybe you remember that one with the bubble popper.

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#65

Many Younger People Will Not Have Clue What This Is. Do You Know?

Many Younger People Will Not Have Clue What This Is. Do You Know?

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#66

If You Know What This Is You're Ancient Like Me

If You Know What This Is You're Ancient Like Me

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#67

Did You Ever Get Some Tadpoles?

Did You Ever Get Some Tadpoles?

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

Found a puddle with some weird wiggly things in it. Brought them home and kept them in my bedroom. Whole family got mosquito bites.

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#69

I’m This Old

I’m This Old

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

Hot damn did I feel like a basketball star when I ripped those off at a my one hour of weekly rec ball practice.

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Words To Live By

Words To Live By

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

Them thinking they would be grounded for life after breaking Mom's statue, and the maid thinking they're all drug dealers🤣

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#71

If You’re Over 40 You’ll Know What This Is

If You’re Over 40 You’ll Know What This Is

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Ria C.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Keychain picture holder. Look in the rounded end and there is one lone pic to view.

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#72

I’m This Old

I’m This Old

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

I was in my 30s & had kids of my own by the time the first 'mobile' phones were a thing, This was it: 5d01ac4725...2719a.jpeg 5d01ac472500004e12e0bdcc-64ca1cf32719a.jpeg

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#73

Coffee Just Tastes Better In These

Coffee Just Tastes Better In These

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

I thought those were only for General Foods International Coffees :)

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#74

You Might Be Old But Are You This Old?

You Might Be Old But Are You This Old?

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

Don't think my family had the money for a sweet tube like that, but I loved me some Fraggle Rock.

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#75

Do You Remember Milk At School?

Do You Remember Milk At School?

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#76

Do You Remember This Bunch?

Do You Remember This Bunch?

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#79

Feeling Old Yet? Ouch, That Hurts

Feeling Old Yet? Ouch, That Hurts

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

This is funny. When my dad was young there was only black and white television and no one has been on the moon. Yes, I am old.

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#80

I’m This Old

I’m This Old

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

What's the matter with you children? What about ha'pennies, thruppeny bits, tanners, shillings, florins, half crowns? Tsk. The youth of today.

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#82

Sometimes You Don’t Realise How Good Something Was Until It’s Gone

Sometimes You Don’t Realise How Good Something Was Until It’s Gone

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#85

The Coolest Father”s Day Gift A Dad Could Ask For

The Coolest Father”s Day Gift A Dad Could Ask For

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#86

It Might Be A Really Fancy Monopoly Board But It's Still Getting Flipped If I Land On Those The Deep Blue Plots With Hotels On Them

It Might Be A Really Fancy Monopoly Board But It's Still Getting Flipped If I Land On Those The Deep Blue Plots With Hotels On Them

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#87

What Song Would You Select To Annoy Everyone?

What Song Would You Select To Annoy Everyone?

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