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“Nostalgia Folder”: 40 Pics That Might Unlock Some Memories If You’re Old Enough
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Toys, sounds, shows, and even the user interface of an old phone can all bring back a rush of memories from the past. Sometimes it feels like these recollections were buried somewhere until the right trigger brought them out again. And now through the magic of the internet, we can share these pictures with everybody.
The “Nostalgia From Your Childhood” Twitter account gathers images that might take you right back to your childhood. We got in touch with the people behind the account to learn more. So get comfortable and prepare for a blast from the past as you scroll through. Be sure to upvote your favorites and comment if any of these posts felt right from your childhood.
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Bored Panda got in touch with the people who run the "Nostalgia From Your Childhood" account to get their insights into nostalgia and what draws people to it. First, we wanted to know what prompted the creation of the group. "I wouldn't consider myself someone who is necessarily "stuck in the past", but I love all things nostalgia. Looking at old photos from my childhood, being reminded of all cartoons I used to watch, or snacks I used to eat after school."
"I figured it would be fun to create a nostalgia-themed Twitter account to reminisce and connect with others who grew up experiencing similar things. Additionally, it allows me to almost create a place where I can preserve collective memories and create a virtual haven where people can come together and spark conversations about their cherished memories as a child."
We also wanted to hear their insights into why the content was so popular. "Nostalgia content is popular because it's like a time machine that takes you back to cherished memories and simpler times. It's relatable, and comforting, and sparks a sense of belonging as you connect with others who shared similar experiences."
"I think nostalgia also has a powerful emotional impact on people. Whether you're looking at old childhood TV shows, classic games, or throwback foods, it often evokes positive feelings such as happiness, comfort, and joy as you reminisce about pleasant memories from the past. In a world filled with constant information overload and stress, nostalgia simply offers a retreat to simpler, happier times. There's also nothing like the feeling of seeing a photo or video of something from your childhood that you haven't thought of in over 15 years."
The origins of the word “nostalgia” are surprisingly violent. Likely coined in the 17th century by Johannes Hofer, it was used to describe the “Swiss Illness” which referred to the homesickness felt by Swiss mercenaries traveling and fighting around Europe. Reportedly, not being around Alpine pastures and mountains caused the soldiers to develop fevers, faint, and even just drop dead.
While this explanation is not exactly verifiable, as most of us aren’t falling dead weeks after going off to college, scientists at the time did try to figure out what was causing this emotion. They searched, improbably, for a bone responsible for nostalgia, and, for example, US Civil War soldiers could be diagnosed with it after spending time away from home.
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David Wambold 1 year ago
Granny candies. Somehow the old people always had a bowl of them out when we visited.
In some ways, the popularity of nostalgia can, unfortunately, be seen as a result of increasingly uncertain times. Some studies suggest that the more people report feeling uncertain about things or having disruptions in their lives, the more nostalgic they feel about the past. It’s no surprise that in many cases, this sort of content gets ideas of “yearning for a simpler time” attached to it.
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Agnes Jekyll 1 year ago
I could chew a. pound of juicy fruit--the most delicious flavour not found in nature
This mechanism isn’t random, our brains do try to soothe and self-comfort when we feel under duress. While nostalgia by itself is triggered by generally negative feelings, it does have the ability to improve our mood. Among other effects, it reminds us that at a time, at least from our current point of view, times were better. Ever the optimists, as humans this makes us feel like times could get better again.
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Illustrious G 1 year ago (edited)
Me too! Even looking at the picture gives me low-key anxiety!
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Molly Whuppie 1 year ago
My school library used to have one of these that you could "borrow" for the night (along with a Little Professor Calculator) and it was always booked out.
Nonesuch 1 year ago
I remember playing this multiple times with one of my grandsons.
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Rosie 1 year ago
Fun game: You take all the yellow pieces out, push down the blue base. A clock starts ticking & you are supposed to match the pieces to the holes by shape *BEFORE* the time runs out, the blue base pops up & all the yellow pieces go for a fly. Fun & anxiety-inducing indeed.
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ZuriLovesYou 8 months ago
This! This thing scared the sh*t out of me and my sister back in the day! 😅
Sheri-Lynn Singleton 1 year ago
Put the pieces into the slot, make the right selection. But be quick, you're racing the clock -POP- goes Perfection!
Dawnieangel76 1 year ago
I was disgustingly good at this game, which explains a lot about my personality now.
KittyGaming 1 year ago
I got this one Christmas and always played it then I lost it, it may be in my closet
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Ashley Conover 1 year ago
I still recall one of the toys I bought using the money my grandma sent me for Christmas when I was six.
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Ian Webling 1 year ago
I still have mine from 1961. Stopped getting them when they dumbed them down.
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Marie Dahme 1 year ago
wait …wendy’s ISNT yellow anymore ??? when the hell sis this happen ???
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Marie Dahme 1 year ago
Yo quiero Taco Bell !… In the future all restaurants were supposed to be Taco Bell according to Judge Dredd lol
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Brooklyn Roffman 1 year ago
Does anyone remember team umizoomi? I swear it exsisted and none of my friends remember it
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Evan not Hansen 1 year ago
I was in a production of Matilda the Musical and in one scene (when I grow up), I got to scooter across the stage on one of those with a cape. It was so much fun. :D Then for the bows all of the cast came onstage on scooters (not all at once but in one song), and it was such a pain because we had to organize and distribute scooters to 60 kids, half of which were under 11. I definitely hit my shins a few times.
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Anagram margana 1 year ago
“53 Things That Will Probably Trigger a Wave of Childhood Nostalgia … BUT ONLY IF YOU WERE BORN IN THE MID-‘80s TO MID-‘90s.”
Susie Elle 1 year ago
I'm missing the kids' corner they used to have in supermarkets and other places kids would get bored in. They usually had a tv showing an old Disney movie, or a touchscreen with a game to play which never worked.
UpQuarkDownQuark 1 year ago
It’s weird to see people nostalgic for things that were popular when I was in my 30s.
James016 1 year ago
This list is missing the PS1, MegaDrive and for us older folks: the Atari 2600 and Intellivsion consoles.
Marco Richter 1 year ago
also missing Napster, Limewire, Pirate Bay and co... where else did you got your media from?
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General Stukov 1 year ago
Cream spinach game boy. I've still got mine and it still runs. There's something about the construction that's been lost to time because i would put that a level down of the old Nokia brickphone in survivability but still took a beating
Corvus 1 year ago
Would have loved to see some movies or video games from the era, not just gadgets. Remember when games came in boxes and you actually owned them when you bought them (nowadays you just buy the "right" to download a copy, which cannot even be used without an internet connection/Steam account).
Anagram margana 1 year ago
“53 Things That Will Probably Trigger a Wave of Childhood Nostalgia … BUT ONLY IF YOU WERE BORN IN THE MID-‘80s TO MID-‘90s.”
Susie Elle 1 year ago
I'm missing the kids' corner they used to have in supermarkets and other places kids would get bored in. They usually had a tv showing an old Disney movie, or a touchscreen with a game to play which never worked.
UpQuarkDownQuark 1 year ago
It’s weird to see people nostalgic for things that were popular when I was in my 30s.
James016 1 year ago
This list is missing the PS1, MegaDrive and for us older folks: the Atari 2600 and Intellivsion consoles.
Marco Richter 1 year ago
also missing Napster, Limewire, Pirate Bay and co... where else did you got your media from?
Load More Replies... General Stukov 1 year ago
Cream spinach game boy. I've still got mine and it still runs. There's something about the construction that's been lost to time because i would put that a level down of the old Nokia brickphone in survivability but still took a beating
Corvus 1 year ago
Would have loved to see some movies or video games from the era, not just gadgets. Remember when games came in boxes and you actually owned them when you bought them (nowadays you just buy the "right" to download a copy, which cannot even be used without an internet connection/Steam account).
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