As the year is drawing to a close, people look back on it to gain some perspective and insight, but one viral internet challenge wants us to go even further. Known as the 10-Year Challenge, or the 2010 vs. 2020 Challenge, or even the Glow-Up Challenge, it has sent out a simple call to action: post a photo of yourself in 2010 next to a photo of yourself in 2020, caption it whatever you want, and that's it! Turns out, recapping the last decade was just what people needed—some are celebrating having dedicated such a substantial portion of their life to their dream job while others are simply showcasing how gracefully their pets have aged under their care. Continue scrolling and check out some of the cool photos that Bored Panda has collected from this fun challenge.
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According to the Internet culture database 'Know Your Meme', the challenge started to take off in 2019, largely on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. At its core, this 'before and after' challenge is a wholesome, socially acceptable way to brag about how hot you used to be, how well you matured, or how hot you were, and how well you matured.
@she she that's called being transgender. Don't be like that. I'm trans. I don't want you to assume everything is fake.
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You're really loaded up with hair gel in 2010 lol. It's lovely but damn that's a lot of hair gel
Photo on left reminds me of actor Peter Lorre. (Yeah, I know, I'm showing my age.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7zMDYWJj9s
You know how people look back and can’t believe the stupid things they wore when they were younger? I pity this guy.
now she is also prettier! a BIG heart for your hard challenge in changing.
Honest question: did she go through gender change? Because I would never have thought that the first picture showed a female
Definitely not a 'poor mixed-up kid'. I would say however that your a poor judgmental adult. Maybe find a life other than bashing people online who are finding their own identities? Geez. Let people live their lives, man.
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The only thing sad about this, is other people having a problem with how people want to live their lives. It's 2020, get over it. Let people be happy, they aren't hurting you.
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Call it narcissistic, but I think self-love is important. We tend to be too hard on ourselves; we do it because we want to excel and be the best version of ourselves, all the time. However, this entails a lot of self-criticisms, and that inner voice that constantly tells us how we could've done things better can really hold us down. If the 10 Year challenge with its cool pictures silences it for some of us, so be it.
Been there. There's nothing like growing up feeling judged by everyone all the time.
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"Oh my god, I was like SOOOO ugly back then with my emo hair, thinking that trend was cool lmaoooo" Jennifer said while contouring her face, with her watercolor infinity underboob tattoo visible under her tie-dye unicorn crop top.
Almost all of these people simply grew up and matured. Not a whole lot going on here
You mean, people look different after 10 years?!?! No way! Seriously, this is just a sad attempt for people to get compliments on how cute they look now all while inappropriately laughing at old pics of themselves because they look better now with a stupid filter on. Most of these people are so young that they didn’t change much anyway. Lame
I’m no doctor, but this trend doesn’t seem all that healthy. It’s fine to look back at how you’ve changed, but don’t belittle yourself for how you used to be. Change is the only constant, and in 10 years you might be completely different. Again, just my two cents.
I am proud to say I have never changed even one little bit! Before-Aft...d60bb8.jpg 
I really love this post, it was warm to see people happy with them selves.
Big time insecurity from growing up bombarded by digitally enhanced images, where even 15-yr-old models aren't considered sufficiently young and smooth looking. Their brsins have literally, physically been altered by this, and self acceptance of appearance flew out the window.
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"Oh my god, I was like SOOOO ugly back then with my emo hair, thinking that trend was cool lmaoooo" Jennifer said while contouring her face, with her watercolor infinity underboob tattoo visible under her tie-dye unicorn crop top.
Almost all of these people simply grew up and matured. Not a whole lot going on here
You mean, people look different after 10 years?!?! No way! Seriously, this is just a sad attempt for people to get compliments on how cute they look now all while inappropriately laughing at old pics of themselves because they look better now with a stupid filter on. Most of these people are so young that they didn’t change much anyway. Lame
I’m no doctor, but this trend doesn’t seem all that healthy. It’s fine to look back at how you’ve changed, but don’t belittle yourself for how you used to be. Change is the only constant, and in 10 years you might be completely different. Again, just my two cents.
I am proud to say I have never changed even one little bit! Before-Aft...d60bb8.jpg
I really love this post, it was warm to see people happy with them selves.
Big time insecurity from growing up bombarded by digitally enhanced images, where even 15-yr-old models aren't considered sufficiently young and smooth looking. Their brsins have literally, physically been altered by this, and self acceptance of appearance flew out the window.
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