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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
Beep Beep!!!
Upstaged75 1 week ago
The mascot of my grade school was a roadrunner. The school song ended with us shouting "beep beep".
Reading the subreddit’s profile section, you will sense a profane, sarcastic, hyperbolic cynicism that indirectly voices the cliché saying “Youth is wasted on the young.” The idea behind this saying, supposedly from older folks, is that young people may lack the perspective to appreciate the advantages of their youth.
#4
Still Do On My Phone … 😊
#5
Anyone Else Have This?
Upstaged75 1 week ago
I think my mom still does. She hasn't cleaned out her spice cabinet since the 70's. 🤣
#6
Indeed It Does! 😊
However, philosopher and Elmhurst University professor Dr. Douglas Giles provided a fresher perspective. According to him, young people have energy, ambition, and drive toward success, but they lack the life experience to make the most of these advantages.
“Young people are put in situations unequipped with the resources to handle them,” Dr. Giles wrote in an article for Medium.
#7
The Og Mobile Phone
#8
You’re Really Old If You Used Newspapers And Silly Putty!
#9
Did You Read The Comics? I Did
Multa Nocte 1 week ago
Bazooka Joe! I was always worried about Mort, though - I thought his head was stuck in his sweater.
Dr. Giles also pointed out that “youth is wasted on the young,” because older people, equipped with wisdom and life experience, are not providing enough support. Instead, they are expected to invest in their futures without answering their questions or considering their ideas.
“We need to recognize that younger people aren’t ignorant; they are inexperienced, and we should share our hard-won experience with them,” Dr. Giles stated.
#10
Walter Cronkite
#11
Anyone Here Ever Had Their Car Pushed And Popped The Clutch In 2nd Gear To Get It Started?
#12
That Satisfying “Chunk” Sound When You Pulled A Bottle Out
Speaking of older people, they are often seen to have what experts refer to as a subjective age bias. It’s the belief that “you’re as young as you feel,” or telling yourself that “age is just a number.”
According to psychology professor Dr. David Ludden, it’s also a way for older people to avoid the social repercussions of their age, which may include being denied job opportunities or excluded from certain social groups.
“A 60-year-old who still feels and looks like she’s 50 can boost her self-esteem by comparing herself to others her age. This leads her to think: ‘They’re old, but not me,’” Dr. Ludden wrote.
#13
Mini Wood Chipper … 😂
Multa Nocte 1 week 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 1 week 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.
In his article, Dr. Ludden also mentioned findings from a study showing that people today feel younger than their age. Those born between 1952 and 1974, for example, said they felt, on average, 11 years younger than their actual age. Dr. Ludden added several key factors that may lead people to think this way.
“The results do suggest that if you’re financially stable and in reasonably good health, you’re likely going to feel younger than your age well into your senior years.”
#16
If You Know These Guys
Vivian McBride 1 week ago
We didn't have a color TV, so I couldn't tell what color Mr. Green Jean's clothes were.
S. E. in Indiana 1 week ago
Actually, met Captain Kangaroo. His daughter married my boss's son. He came into our office several times. One of the nicest people ever.
Arthur Waite 1 week ago
I got my Mom to actually buy Green Jeans for me, at Eaton's (now gone), and the next time she looked, they were gone away. Has anyone seen them for sale, anywhere?
Celtic Pirate Queen 5 days ago
AND - Romper Room, The Electric Company, JP Patches, Zoom, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. PBS was THE channel for kids in the 70s.
Gordon Guitar 1 week ago
Don't forget Bunny Rabbit & Mr. Moose. I can't remember the Janitors name but the puppeteer was Cosmo Allegretti. Don't ask me how I remembered that, suffice it to say he was our Johnny Carson.
Ghostchaplain16 1 week ago
No, he did not. He (Hugh Brannum) died of cancer in April of 1997,
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#17
Before Plastics Clogged Our Ecosystem
Blue Bunny of Happiness 1 week 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 1 week 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
You Know It’s True
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 week ago
Never gonna be that guy. I don't even have a driver's licence, much less a car.
#22
Who Played This??
#23
Didn't They Start Phasing These Out In The Early 90s?
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 week ago
There are parts of the past that really sucked. Smelling smoke everywhere all the time.
#24
Humming Along To Get Some Popcorn … 😊
Multa Nocte 1 week 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 1 week 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
Nothing Needs To Be Said If You Already Know
#29
I Saw Two In The Wild Today
#30
Did You Like Reading These Table Tops At Wendy's?
Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com 1 week ago
I remember these being at Subway, not Wendy's
#31
Was This On The Walls Of Your "Rumpus Room"?
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 week ago
You also need some avocado colored home appliances to finish the vibe.
#32
What's Your Go-To Diner Jukebox Song?
#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 1 week 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
My Dad Smelled Up The House With This In The 60s. I'll Never Forget That White Bottle
#36
Who Remembers When The Weather Channel Was As Simple As This?
Multa Nocte 1 week ago
It was a godsend not having to wait until the news and weather came on, and God forbid you missed it.
#37
What Does The Cow Say?
#38
Knock His Block Off … 😂
#39
Was It Fun Or Frustrating?
#41
It Was The Smell I Recall
Multa Nocte 1 week 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."
#42
Sleeping On A Water Bed Was Awesome
Upstaged75 1 week ago
As long as you were alone! Another person moving around at night could give you sea sickness. 😂
#43
Ricardo And His Rich Corinthian Leather
#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 1 week 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 1 week 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
#55
Did You Ever Indulge In The Candy Bar That Hershey's Marketing Department Couldn't Think Of A Name For?
#56
If You Know You Know…
#57
We Were The Rocket Pioneers
#58
If You Can Instantly Hear Him…
#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 1 week 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 1 week 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 1 week ago
Zsa Zsa Gabor: "Then you move the pernundal" Eddie Albert: "The WHAT?".."The perrnundal..you know the word on the steering wheel".
#67
If You Recognize This Symbol From A TV Series And The Theme Song Associated With It - You're Probably Feeling Your Age Too
#68
I’ll Just Leave This Here
#69
I Wish I Could Go Back To Using That Little Flag On My Mailbox
#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 1 week 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 1 week ago
I can't answer your poll because several responses apply. I now feel so freaking old.
Multa Nocte 1 week ago
I know! Let's take our canes and hobble off into the sunset . . . .
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Lost Panda 1 week ago
I don't think I was the target audience, but having been raised mostly by my grandparents this some how brings back memories.
Autistic McWolferson the Forth 1 week ago
*Goes to an American website with an American .com address which hosts primarily American content due to being American* "Why is this website so America centric?" It's good to see that Boomers and ignorant people in general are everywhere, not just in the US You know there are non-american websites that you can use and access if you don't want American content... I'm just saying....
Grace Barallobre 1 week ago
HaHaHaHaHaHa!!! Thank you to all that contributed. I recalled so many sounds, smells, & feelings. Yep, to all. In my 20s actually lived in an apt with that paneling & atrocious vinyl, except it was gold toner. It also came in olive. Happy days.
David Paterson 1 week 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 1 week ago
I can't answer your poll because several responses apply. I now feel so freaking old.
Multa Nocte 1 week ago
I know! Let's take our canes and hobble off into the sunset . . . .
Load More Replies... Lost Panda 1 week ago
I don't think I was the target audience, but having been raised mostly by my grandparents this some how brings back memories.
Autistic McWolferson the Forth 1 week ago
*Goes to an American website with an American .com address which hosts primarily American content due to being American* "Why is this website so America centric?" It's good to see that Boomers and ignorant people in general are everywhere, not just in the US You know there are non-american websites that you can use and access if you don't want American content... I'm just saying....
Grace Barallobre 1 week ago
HaHaHaHaHaHa!!! Thank you to all that contributed. I recalled so many sounds, smells, & feelings. Yep, to all. In my 20s actually lived in an apt with that paneling & atrocious vinyl, except it was gold toner. It also came in olive. Happy days.
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