About four years ago, an internet trend known as the "10-Year Challenge" took social media platforms by storm. This challenge involved people sharing two photographs of themselves side by side, showcasing their transformation over a decade.

Recently, a Twitter user by the name of 'Wandering Hedonist' took to the said platform to share his own over a decade-long transformation, from 2011 to 2023 to be exact. His caption humorously invited others to show their aging process akin to 'fine wine'. This post rapidly gained traction then, amassing nearly 800,000 views in just a matter of days. Moreover, the trend caught on as other users in the thread enthusiastically began sharing their own 'before and after' transformations too!

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Bored Panda recently had the opportunity to reach out and interview the previously mentioned user 'Wandering Hedonist' (or as he likes to call himself - Edgar), who is known for his viral Twitter thread and for his gastronomy channel called "Bars, Breakfasts & Flex". As a global gastronomy enthusiast, his platform on Telegram highlights the best breakfast spots and bars across the world.

When asked about his motivation to start this small challenge, he shared, "As someone who runs my own gastronomy channel ('Bars, Breakfasts & Flex'), I've always been all about sharing experiences and connecting with people. Creating this challenge felt like another opportunity to do just that - share a personal journey and potentially inspire others in the process."

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    mooshoflove
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this the same human? The noses seem very different.. although they do have a similar freckle on their right cheek... but I am just waking up, so maybe it's my perception...

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    Edgar's caption in the tweet, 'aging like fine wine', captured the interest of many bird app users as some deemed it enough of a reason to join his challenge. In explaining the meaning behind this phrase, he told Bored Panda, "Just like a good wine that improves with age, I believe we as individuals also gain depth, character, and complexity over time. In the context of my work, I suppose it also has a cheeky gastronomical touch to it haha!"

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    Arturo De la Rosa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This thread author created the thread just to flex. lol

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    As mentioned before, the thread initiated by 'Wandering Hedonist' (Edgar) drew numerous people across the world who were quickly starting to share their own transformations by quote-tweeting his initial post. In response to whether any transformations stood out, Edgar revealed, "Each transformation shared in the thread was unique and inspiring in its own way. Seeing people embrace their journey and openly share their growth was truly moving. I think we as people tend to become better as we age (not only appearance-wise)."

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    Niki B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you sure it's not the other way around 😲

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    When asked about how the success and reach of his tweet had affected his perspective of social media, he enthusiastically shared, "Absolutely, this experience has underscored the power of Twitter (and other socials) as a platform for connection. It has the ability to unite people around shared experiences, bridging geographic, cultural, and personal divides."

    That being said, Pandas, we hope that this interview with Edgar shed some light on his passion for sharing not only his unique culinary experiences but also personal growth stories, as well as his belief in the power of social media to bring people together.

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    Yeet_girl360
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear, dudes always have the most perfectly arched eyebrows. Most girls would kill for some brows like that.

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    Arturo De la Rosa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This 2023 look is the same as the teens from when I was in middle school, circa 1999... why bring it back!!!

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    Mia Black
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Change from cigs to flowers is a plus!

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    Li’l E.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can someone explain the banner? Those aren’t a thing in my culture (west coast of the US).

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    Arturo De la Rosa
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would say he still looks the same, just different trend.

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    Gul Dukat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walter Sobchak cosplay on the right, I guess

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    Shyla Bouche
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why didn't he wait until his hair was dry to take the second picture?

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    Gay child
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ur just scared cause she doesn’t fit to your standards of feminine, is it the short hair or the confidence that makes u uncomfortable?

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    Strawberry Pizza
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it just me or does the one on the right look heavily filtered

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    Arturo De la Rosa
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would go back to the 2013 look TBH. It just softens up her features better. and short hair is hard to pull off. if i had to describe the 2023 pic in one word i would say: pointy

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    Sarel Seerower
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't really see how she looks on the second photo

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    Arturo De la Rosa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    literally the only change i see is cameras got better

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    Arturo De la Rosa
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks backwards to me some how the look on the left feels more contemporary. weird

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    Arturo De la Rosa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually like the older look more, frames her face better. and it doesn't even look dated yet.

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    jasper
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That haircut is doing no favors.

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    Nancy T
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know Sawce...maybe you're too curt/abrupt with your responses. Folks aren't receiving them well.

    Gay child
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎵thank youuuuu for your opinionnnnnn shut the f##k upppppp🎵

    Arturo De la Rosa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    first one were Sawce is wrong, this is not worse, I mean she is older of course and time does what time does, but for a decade later this is impressive, also unlike many it seems she kept her style. refreshing.

    Sawce
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    2 years ago

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    It’s the hideous eyebrows

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    Mia Black
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Although I too wear read hair and dark clothes I like the first pic better.

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    Arturo De la Rosa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think in 10 years she will look at this and be able to see that 2023 was a weird year for her.

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