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The '90s was definitely the best decade. Or was it the '80s? It's really up to who you ask. What is certain is that trends seem to take off and shift every ten years. Almost like a steam train leaving the station. Those on board are bound to look a whole lot different depending on when and where they hopped on.
From the bell-bottom and bright confidence of the '70s, to the minimalist beige confusion of the 2020s, each decade has taken us on a delightful, sometimes regretful, journey of timely trendiness. Fashion, music, tech, and culture are continuously evolving. And sometimes even circling right back to where they started. It makes for a rather interesting and somewhat nostalgic discussion...
Enter r/Decadeology. The perfect subreddit to discuss cultural shifts, trends, cultural eras, and decades. More than 100,000 people have jumped on the bandwagon since the page was launched. Not only do they share cool posts about decades gone by. But they also spark engaging discourse surrounding why and how things have changed.
Bored Panda has put together a list of the best content from the community. Feel free to grab whatever discontinued item you have lying around. And hand onto it tight, as you get transported through the eras from the comfort of your own modern home.
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#1
The Whole World Used To Smell Like Cigarettes! 🚬
You've probably heard of a biologist, a geologist, or even a psychologist. But not everyone has come across the term decadeologist. If you were to hazard a guess, you might say it's someone who studies, or is an expert in, decades. And you wouldn't be wrong.
Decadeology refers to Internet analysis of the evolution of society, technology, politics, and pop culture throughout the years, explains one expert on Medium. He goes by the name Kevin the Nonmonetized, and says he's been fascinated by decadeology for years.
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#2
What Year Did This Start? I Feel Like This Was Less Of A Problem Just A Decade Ago
#3
In 30-40 Years What Do You Think The 2010s/2020s Equivalent Of This Will Be?
While not a scientific or academic method of analysis, decadeologists take their "work" rather seriously, with a pinch of salt on the side.
"Where decadeology differs from general historical analysis is that a decadeologist usually limits their focus to decades they’ve lived through, basing their analysis on their own personal perceptions," explains the expert. "Another difference is that people sometimes use decadeology to predict the future."
#4
LOL For The People Who Keep Saying The 90s Was So Optimistic (Daria 1997)
#5
Why Men In Their 30s Don't Look Like That Today? Bill Murray Is Only 33 Here, Akroyd Was 29
Janeybent42 2 weeks ago
It’s like when you look at old yearbooks and you can’t possibly believe those are high school students.
#6
What Do You Think About It? :)
ocean todd 2 weeks ago
Corniest? Nah. Hilarious? Yes! Some of the most watched music videos in history
One gripe Kevin the Nonmonetized has with the decadeology community is that some older members dismiss younger members’ perspectives. "Some of the older members’ complaints don’t apply to younger people so it doesn’t make sense to tell the youth that their perspective is wrong," the decadeologist argues.
They add that the whole point of decadeology is to be subjective. "That’s the difference between decadeology and history," says Kevin. "It’s interesting to see other people’s personal subjective perspectives because we get to learn how they experience the world over the years."
#7
What Caused The Decline Of Black Sitcoms In The 90s And Early 2000s?
ॐBoyGanesh 2 weeks ago
Sitcoms stopped getting made. At least the conventional 3-camera, live audience version. They dominated in late 70s through early 90s, but procedural dramas & reality tv programs took over.
#8
The Cringiest Trend Of The 2020s (Sad Beige Babies)
#9
Facts
#10
Spot On Prediction From October 2019
#11
How Do We Feel About This
#12
What Do You Think They're Talking About In 2071?
#13
What Do You Think Is The 2020s Version Of This?
#14
Do You Guys Think It’s True? Are We Witnessing The Fall Of Celebrity Culture?
ॐBoyGanesh 2 weeks ago
Fully disagree. It isn’t dying. What defines “celebrity” is changing, but the spotlight still shines brightly.
#15
Choose Which Tech Design From This Period Was Best
#16
Why Was This Color Pallet So Popular In The 70's? Why Don't Other Decades Have Distinctive Color Pallets?
#17
How Would You Classify This Aesthetic From The Early To Mid ‘90s?
#18
2004 Was A Crazy Year For Pop-Culture In The West
#19
What Are Some 2025 Things That Will Be Obsolete In 2045?
#20
Future Equivalent To The Neon Clothing-Mcdonald’s Ashtray Meme
Crystalwitch60 2 weeks ago
That outfit is lush , I used to wear stuff like this in my teens in the 80.s lol my punk era 😂
#21
Do You Think Men Would Ever Dress Like This Again??
#22
Hot Take: Is Gen Z Primed For A Conservative Takeover?
Grant Johnson 2 weeks ago
Thus it has always been and always will be. Very few of us retain our idealism into adulthood. Too many hard lessons teach us to look out for number one instead.
#23
This Explains The Problem With The 2020s To Me
Kristy Marion 2 weeks ago
The early internet was glorious! I remember a friend telling me about the World Wide Web in the early 90s and I thought he was talking s**t 😂
#24
Is It Normal To Feel Like You Grew Up In A Utopia Around Your Early Childhood?
TerathNinir 2 weeks ago
Yes. Every generation thinks that and every generation is lying to themselves.
#25
It's Amazing How Everything Can Change In 20 Years
TerathNinir 2 weeks ago
Metal and hip hop are doing just fine. Some of you are still listening to the radio in the 21st century and you deserve whatever c**p you get.
#26
Do You Think We’re Reaching The End Of The Post Irony Internet Era?
ElfVibratorGlitter 2 weeks ago
I miss the Experimental era the most. Badger, badger, badger... And cats.
#27
Interesting New Yorker Cover From The Late 60s. A Contrast Between The New "Hippie" Generation And The Washed Up "Flappers" Of Yesteryear
TerathNinir 2 weeks ago
Plus ce change, plus ce même chose. And the Patriarchy is alway there to crush young women daring to be free.
#28
Gen Z's Version Of Emo, 2020's
#29
We're Getting Closer To The Death Of The Physical Format
Glen Ellyn 2 weeks ago
I don't think so. More folks are getting fed up with subscription for this, subscription for that...etc.
#30
Anyone Else Feels Like This Or It's Just Me?
#31
Do You Think That We Are Seeing The Return Of The Spoiled Rich Kid Era?
#32
No Decade Had Better New Year Glasses Than The 2000s!
#33
Me At The Zoo Is Now 20 Years Old
#34
What Was This Hairdo Called? (It Was Everywhere In 2008-2011)
#35
2024. Is This The Year ‘Internet Memes’ Began To Depreciate?
TerathNinir 2 weeks ago
When I was on Twitter, there was a huge meme the didn't survive 24 hours. Few memes have ever lived long.
#36
Alternative Aesthetics As A Teen Throughout The 2010’s
#37
The Covid Era Was Really Corny Looking Back
#38
This Is How Imagine The Mid-2010s Southern California Summer To Look Like
#39
Late 2000s - Early 2010s Indie Sleaze Appreciation
TerathNinir 2 weeks ago
Indie? Keh Dollar Sign Ha as indie? This is some high level cluelessness.
#40
Which Style/Aesthetic In 2000s Do You Think Were The Best?
#41
So Are These Fools Are Portraying The 90s As The New 50s?
TerathNinir 2 weeks ago
As per usual, nostalgia addicts forget the bad things. People did NOT get along, or Fück Tha Police would never have been recorded.
#42
This Show Really Highlights Mall Culture Of The 2000s And How Different It Is Compared To Now
Lavern Defazio 2 weeks ago
The mall I used to go to became a "Dead Mall" by the early 2000s. It was a slow, sad death. It's torn down now. Replacing it with housing and retail.
#43
Why Did Rick And Morty Fall Into Irrelevancy And Vanish From The Zeitgheist After 2017?
#44
"Fashion Hasn't Changed In The 2020's" Meanwhile, Everywhere I Go I See This:
#45
Will The AI Hype Die This Year?
TotallyNOTAFox 2 weeks ago (edited)
AI is a tool - cheap content creation probably is a fad that will end someday, practical uses will continue to be refinied. A good example for entertainment AI would be "Neuro-Sama" developed by the streamer "Vedal" - The hilarious interactions aside it's also the technical abilites of her that are outstanding.
#46
What Is The Most "2010's/ Obama Era" Show To Ever Exist? I'll Start
#47
In Only 6 Years, 2010 Will Be 20 Years Ago. What Are Your Most Fond Memories Of 2010?
TotallyNOTAFox 2 weeks ago (edited)
Last year of school for me (technical college for economics), aside from that I can't really point out anything outstanding for that year specifically
#48
Why Was The 2010s So Obsessed With 3D?(Reposted)
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TerathNinir 2 weeks ago
During the US civil war, nostalgia was classified as a mental illness. THAT is something from the past we need to bring back.
TerathNinir 2 weeks ago
During the US civil war, nostalgia was classified as a mental illness. THAT is something from the past we need to bring back.
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