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50 Pics Showing Things From The Past That Made People Feel Old And Remember Their Youth (New Pics)
Nostalgia can sometimes bring a mix of emotions. While the flood of memories may be a reminder of a happier, simpler time, they may also make a person feel old.
It can happen after seeing a photo from your younger years, especially of items or practices that you took part in. The people in this subreddit would know, and they have been hilariously sharing photos of mementos that are mere reminders of their younger selves.
We’ve collected a few posts from the group and compiled them into this list. Scroll through if you’re OK with suddenly realizing how life flew by so quickly.
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#1
A Once Popular Toy
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#2
Who Remembers The Old Tomato Pincushion?
#3
Still Do On My Phone … 😊
#4
Beep Beep!!!
Upstaged75 10 months ago
The mascot of my grade school was a roadrunner. The school song ended with us shouting "beep beep".
#5
Anyone Else Have This?
Upstaged75 10 months ago
I think my mom still does. She hasn't cleaned out her spice cabinet since the 70's. 🤣
#6
Indeed It Does! 😊
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 10 months ago (edited)
Unless it's raining. It rains a lot here in the PNW.
#7
The Og Mobile Phone
#8
Did You Read The Comics? I Did
Multa Nocte 10 months ago
Bazooka Joe! I was always worried about Mort, though - I thought his head was stuck in his sweater.
#9
Walter Cronkite
#10
You’re Really Old If You Used Newspapers And Silly Putty!
#11
That Satisfying “Chunk” Sound When You Pulled A Bottle Out
#12
Anyone Here Ever Had Their Car Pushed And Popped The Clutch In 2nd Gear To Get It Started?
#13
Mini Wood Chipper … 😂
Multa Nocte 10 months ago
These things are really good at what they do, however, for those few of us who still use pencils.
#14
Didn't We All Know Someone With This Linoleum On Their Kitchen Floor?
#15
I'm Old Enough To Have Had This Toy
Upstaged75 10 months ago (edited)
I have a scar next to my eye from this toy. I fell on the roof when I was 2 years old and needed to get stitches.
#16
If You Know These Guys
#17
Before Plastics Clogged Our Ecosystem
Blue Bunny of Happiness 10 months ago
I bought one of those openers recently. Perfect for making the holes to pour out evaporated milk onto my apple crumble!
#18
Who Else Grew Up With These?
Upstaged75 10 months ago
For our morning orange juice. Which came in a frozen can that you added water to. 😁
#19
Who Grew Up Watching Their Mom Cherish Her Corningware?
#20
You Are Getting Old If You Recognize This Catchphrase
#21
Didn't They Start Phasing These Out In The Early 90s?
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 10 months ago
There are parts of the past that really sucked. Smelling smoke everywhere all the time.
#22
You Know It’s True
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 10 months ago
Never gonna be that guy. I don't even have a driver's licence, much less a car.
#23
Who Played This??
#24
Humming Along To Get Some Popcorn … 😊
Multa Nocte 10 months ago
🎶 Let's all go to the lobby - let's all go to the lobby - let's all go to the lobby - to get ourselves a treat 🎶
#25
You Might Be Old If You Heard Blue Light Specials
#26
Who Rushed To Find The Hidden Objects?
Sleepy Panda 10 months ago
I got my first highlights magazine age 8 as a surprise from my mom and I remember thinking that a magazine for kids was revolutionary! I went on to get a new copy each month for a year after that, and yes, the hidden objects was the best part!
#27
Best Board Game
#28
I Saw Two In The Wild Today
#29
Nothing Needs To Be Said If You Already Know
#30
Was This On The Walls Of Your "Rumpus Room"?
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 10 months ago
You also need some avocado colored home appliances to finish the vibe.
#31
What's Your Go-To Diner Jukebox Song?
#32
Did You Like Reading These Table Tops At Wendy's?
Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com 10 months ago
I remember these being at Subway, not Wendy's
#33
You Are Getting Long In The Tooth If You Recall When Nurses All Wore White Dress Uniforms And Caps (They Don’t Anymore)
Lady Eowyn 10 months ago
As recently as the 70s, a nurse in my doctor's office wore the uniform and cap.
#34
Your Family Had One Or You Knew A Family That Did
#35
What Does The Cow Say?
#36
My Dad Smelled Up The House With This In The 60s. I'll Never Forget That White Bottle
#37
Who Remembers When The Weather Channel Was As Simple As This?
Multa Nocte 10 months ago
It was a godsend not having to wait until the news and weather came on, and God forbid you missed it.
#38
Knock His Block Off … 😂
#39
Was It Fun Or Frustrating?
#40
Thinking
#41
Sleeping On A Water Bed Was Awesome
Upstaged75 10 months ago
As long as you were alone! Another person moving around at night could give you sea sickness. 😂
#42
Ricardo And His Rich Corinthian Leather
#43
It Was The Smell I Recall
Multa Nocte 10 months ago
Kiddle: "Super Elastic Bubble Plastic was a popular children's toy. It was made by the company Wham-O. This toy was sold from the 1970s into the 1980s. It let kids blow their own plastic bubbles. These bubbles were much stronger than regular soap bubbles! The plastic substance in the toy had a strong smell. These fumes could be harmful if breathed in too much. Especially, the fumes could build up inside the straw. Because of this, it was not safe to inhale through the straw while blowing. The toy was not suggested for children younger than five years old. Due to these safety concerns, Super Elastic Bubble Plastic was eventually stopped. This type of toy is now banned in Canada. In 2016, there was even a recall for Super Elastic Bubble Plastic in Canada. Other similar products still exist today under different names."
#44
When Color TV. Was The Deciding Factor
#45
If You Know What This Is You Probably Are Due For A Colonoscopy
#46
Good Luck Jim
Apatheist Account2 10 months ago
They never explained how the tape waited 5 seconds before self-destructing.
#47
The Uncola Man
#48
Every Garage Had These Before Wd40 Became Popular
#49
What Ever Happened To These Two Guys?
Upstaged75 10 months ago
Wine coolers! Haven't thought about those since college. Then Zima was invented and we never drank them again. 😂
#50
If This Was The Closest Thing You Had To An iPad, You Were A Kid At The Best Time To Be A Kid
#51
Who Had One?
#52
If You Ate These When You Were Younger, You Had Fresh Breath! And You Might Be Getting Old…
#53
I Wonder If Folks Under 40 Know Exactly What This Was Used For
#54
Had To Search For It
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 10 months ago
That's how you switch your headlights' high beams on and off.
#55
If You Know You Know…
#56
Did You Ever Indulge In The Candy Bar That Hershey's Marketing Department Couldn't Think Of A Name For?
#57
If You Can Instantly Hear Him…
#58
We Were The Rocket Pioneers
#59
Pinewood Derby Where We Kids Got To Build Pine Race Cars With Our Dads. Our Cub Scout Troop Had Races Each Year
Vanessa Panerosa 10 months ago
They still do this in the Scouts! My husband did it with both of my sons. :)
#61
If You Have Muscle Memory Of Pulling That Cord…
Hello_my_name_is_Genevieve 10 months ago
I have a core memory of that thingy who made these sticky labels!
#62
Found This Gem From My Childhood In My Dad's Armoire
#63
If You Know Him, You Probably Had One Of These (2nd Pic)
#64
You Were Probably Doing Your Own Car Tune-Up Or Were An Auto Mechanic
#65
If You Watched This Guy, You’re Also Old
#66
Who's Old Enough To Recall This Shift Pattern?
Geoffrey Scott 10 months ago
Zsa Zsa Gabor: "Then you move the pernundal" Eddie Albert: "The WHAT?".."The perrnundal..you know the word on the steering wheel".
#67
I Wish I Could Go Back To Using That Little Flag On My Mailbox
#68
If You Recognize This Symbol From A TV Series And The Theme Song Associated With It - You're Probably Feeling Your Age Too
#69
I’ll Just Leave This Here
#70
It's Somewhat Of A Relief To Realize That At Least Aging Doesn't Discriminate 😂
#71
I Loved Eating Here
#72
If You Put One Of These In The Skies Each Spring, You Probably Can't Run Very Fast Any More... So, Did You?
#73
Which Ride Was Your Favorite?
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David Paterson 10 months ago
I agree. I only recognised about one in ten of those, despite definitely being old. Because I'm not from the US of A.
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Lady Eowyn 10 months ago
I can't answer your poll because several responses apply. I now feel so freaking old.
Multa Nocte 10 months ago
I know! Let's take our canes and hobble off into the sunset . . . .
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David Paterson 10 months ago
I agree. I only recognised about one in ten of those, despite definitely being old. Because I'm not from the US of A.
Load More Replies... Lady Eowyn 10 months ago
I can't answer your poll because several responses apply. I now feel so freaking old.
Multa Nocte 10 months ago
I know! Let's take our canes and hobble off into the sunset . . . .
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