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There's nothing like a good blast from the past. There was a time when technology had not taken over yet and we'd spend most of our days outside, playing until the street lights came on. Then we'd come back home, listen to cassettes, and watch our favorite movies on videotapes. There's nostalgia in reminiscing about how things used to be, and that's exactly what we're here to do - rekindle those memories.
The Twitter account 'I Love Nostalgia' brings back the golden eras - the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and even the '00s. Whether you lived through those times or have only heard stories from your elders, the posts in this account will feel strangely familiar. Remember to upvote the ones that make you yearn to hop on a time machine the most.
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#1
Back In 1975, 'The Muppet Show' Predicted What Most Women Would Look Like In 2023
We've reached out to Ian Wright, the admin of 'I love Nostalgia' and here's what he had to say about his love for the golden eras: "I’d love to go back to the 80s because it was such a simpler more fun time. Plus, I was ages 8-18 which are very impressionable years! There was more freedom to do and say what you wanted. We were free to do and think many things without today’s pressures."
He also mentioned a few memorable events that reminds him most of the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s. For example, In the 1960s, the world was swaying to The Beatles' tunes, and mini-skirts were all the rage. Transitioning into the '70s, warm tones of brown and yellow painted the era. Evel Knievel's toy motorcycles raced into our hearts, while flares and big collars defined fashion. The 1980s brought the mind-bending Rubik's Cube, along with vibrant neon fashion. Ghetto blasters boomed, and the Commodore 64 sparked the digital age. The 1990s saw the rise of Tamagotchis, while homes resonated with the melodies of elegant HiFi music systems. Chatrooms on clunky PCs marked the Internet's early days. As the 2000s dawned, iPods revolutionized music, and MP3 sharing took flight. Meanwhile, mobile phones transformed into sleek and indispensable companions.
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#2
Hosewater™
The members of the account surely love a nostalgic throwback into the golden eras of the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and '00s. Here's why: nostalgia is a sentimental longing for the past, often linked to positive memories. It brings comfort during tough times. However, it can also create bittersweet feelings, making us yearn for better days.
#3
Besty Days Ever
Mr.G86 2 years ago
I miss these. If you got on, you knew the deal. The risk was always worth the ride. 🤣
Tee Rat 2 years ago
Wheel Of Misfortune, there was always the one sadistic kid with the evil grin who wanted to spin it for you.
VioletHunter 2 years ago
These still exist in plenty of places. I think the US has safety-regulated playgrounds into complete and utter boringness though.
JoNo 2 years ago
After giving it a push, I couldn't jump on; instead, I was dragged around clinging onto the bar for dear life. Everyone was yelling to let go. I can't remember if I let go or it was stopped, but I do know my knees and my pride bore the brunt of it. PS This was when I was a child, not now as an adult!
Mike Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
You picked yourself up, shook it off and ran like hell to jump back on again. That's how we did it. No broken bones, no missing teeth, no problem.
Anna roberts 2 years ago
Yeah because you better be REALLY hurt to go back inside the house
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Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
Yeah, but being thrown off it when it was going around really fast was part of the FUN of it!
Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
These are safer than the one at our local park. It's a plastic round dome with seats in the middle and NOTHING to hold onto. So kids run around the outside of it holding the side (only way to get it spinning)then they fall and get trampled by the kids running behind them. Or toddlers try to climb on or get off while it's spinning. So dangerous and stupid and impractical
AnnaRachelle 2 years ago
Seeing who could last the longest holding on,flying off,hitting concrete,then doing it all again
Mike Hunt 2 years ago
Until the day someone realised you could put the back wheel of a moped on there and then the fun really started
mcborge1 2 years ago
You beat me to it. I think this image convays the experience, lol. :D XP1RgMkh-1...fad16e.jpg 
Nancy Marine 2 years ago
OMG, we were just talking about this at work yesterday! Kids would be flying off w***y nolly and no one cared at all! Everyone just laughed! This was THE BEST ride at the playground!
Rocky Wheelwright 2 years ago
Kids weren’t dumb, we knew the risk and got on anyway… and it was awesome!
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
Man, I truly miss these. We used to spin them so fast that you tried not to vomit. It was like some twisted right of passage into childhood.
Mr Old School Cool 2 years ago
I never saw anyone falling from this merry go round, due to all the railing
Nancy Marine 2 years ago
No, back then, we played rough and learned how to do it. Sure, there would be stitches and broken bones but that's all part of the fun, isn't it? Kids today are so freaking soft their parents won't even let them drink out of a hose because GeRmS
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Laughing Orc 2 years ago
These still exist, there's one in a play park near me. Confuses the hell out of my dog when he sees kids on it.
ChexmyLicks/🇯🇵 2 years ago
my neighbor was rushed to the hospital, he broke is skull lol good old days
BM Khalid Hasan 2 years ago
That's why past generations were strong and tough to handle things.
Steal 2 years ago
In case you were wondering...they still exist, however, they are 10 times as big and require an adult (or a very strong group of kids) to spin it.
David A Paterson 2 years ago
Or are much smaller and only hold two people, three at a pinch.
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Joshua David 2 years ago
I've seen people get really hurt on these lol. You know that bully who never cries, and is always a dread to be around? Like he cries on these lol. Oh the days.
Krockodial Panda 2 years ago
My friends dad spun that thing for all he was worth... knocked a few of us off... I limped over to my folks... gasping from what was probably a punctured lung... told them what happened and my dad said, "Oh for *expletive* sake. You're fine." All forms of 1970's "Helicopter Parenting" in one true story.
Jessica Cifelli 2 years ago
And in the summer you were risking a 3rd degree burn cause they got super hot
Stephanie L Thesing 2 years ago
For me it was flying around on it knowing full well I would get SO sick and end up throwing up the rest of the day, but doing it anyway
Dorothy Cloud 2 years ago
That's my time. I did NOT know of one kid getting hurt. Why???? Because we were kids and not idiots!
Cybele Spanjaard 2 years ago
We loved them.. hardly ever flew off...cry, get up and go on a swing or the burning hot metal slippery dip slide..we were tough kids in comparison to today's wrapped in fluff.
Sharon McIlhargey 2 years ago
The "cool grownups" actually ran around holding a bar on this thing at top speed to get it started!
Sparks 2 years ago
True story. These things were deadly and we all went on them anyway. Kid got hurt - go find your mom.
Scott Rackley 2 years ago
You could also lay a mini bike back tire to the side of it and get it really going
Sophie Greenfield 2 years ago
The classic roundabout 😁 I remember one time my friends and siblings decided to tie me to the roundabout with my shoe laces and spin me really fast! The laces came loose and I flew off 🤣🤣🤣 got a few grazes and still got back on 🤣🤣
Mama Penguin 2 years ago
My kindergarten had this bad boy in the front yard. Kids played with it every day and all teachers just looked at it and went 'This is fine'.
Debra Wendell 2 years ago
Local park still has these. They are painted pretty color but exactly the same. My 3 yr old grandkid had me pushing him just the other week (slow).
detective miller's hat 2 years ago
We still have one of these in the playground in my village. One time some of the local kids put a dirt bike on its side with the wheels up against the roundabout and ran the bike to see how fast they could get the roundabout to spin, and who could hold on the longest. I'm shocked none of them died.
DC 2 years ago (edited)
And now, we need to introduce the concept of "motorcycle" to children ... get a hold on one ... have it running, on the front wheel and the stand, the rear wheel a few cm above ground ... connect ... last gear ... open the throttle and enjoy! Actually, we only did this with a Mofa, a motorized bicycle that may reach 25 kph by the law, some 40...50 in reality most times then (mid nineties), and that already was pretty impressive. If we assume that the circumferential speed of the device equals the Vmax of the vehicle used to drive it, at a diameter of 3 meters, 30 kph top speed, we'd have reached about 0.9 revs per second. A Hayabusa at top speed would, then, allow for 9 revs per second, which might be pretty dangerous - after all, it's like 78 meters per second at the outermost circumference, ... ....... I'd already fear that my bike, just exceeding half the Vmax of the Hayabusa, would be a tad over the top here, ... when I'd decided I might give it a shot, and found a willing passenger/rotator, the marygoround in question had been removed. SO SAD!
Nostalgia was first mentioned in 1688 by Swiss physician Johannes Hofer. Initially, it was believed to be a neurological illness. According to psychologist and author Arlin Cuncic, "It was not until the 19th century that nostalgia began to be seen as a positive sentiment, rather than a pathological condition. Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, for example, saw nostalgia as a way of reconnecting with our past and understanding our present. For Jung, nostalgia was a way to access the "collective unconscious"—the shared history and experiences that we all have as human beings."
#4
Only People Of A Certain Age Know Why These Two Are Related
#5
I’m This Old
Wombat1985 2 years ago
In Germany, that could mean you're anywhere between 60 and... well, to be honest, we still has those at my school until two years ago.
#6
If You Know What These Are You're Totally Cool And Ace And... Old
Nostalgia comes in three categories: personal, social, and cultural. Personal reminiscences relate to memories of specific people or events in one's life. Social recollections are tied to memories of feeling more connected to others, while cultural remembrances involve memories of feeling more connected to one's culture.
#7
Of Course It's Encased In Glass, It’s A Priceless Masterpiece
#8
Are You This Old?
#9
Satan Laughs 2 years ago
Mine had a record player sitting on TOP of all that. My years listening to music were never wasted. Love this thread. Good times.
Nostalgia offers a range of benefits, including boosting one's mood and increasing self-esteem. Studies have shown that it can provide a sense of social support and aid in coping with challenging life transitions like divorce, retirement, and loss. Cuncic thinks that, "Nostalgia can also have positive effects on physical health. For example, nostalgia has been shown to boost immune function and reduce stress levels. Nostalgia can also help to increase life satisfaction and reduce anxiety."
#10
Ouch
#11
How You Found Your Friends In The 80s
#12
Most Young People Don't Know What This Mechanical Device Is
However, nostalgia can also have negative effects. For instance, it might lead to a sense of loneliness and isolation, cause people to excessively dwell on the past, and become dissatisfied with the present, making them less likely to take action in their current circumstances. The good thing is that there are a few tactics on how to avoid negative nostalgia. For example, you can try focusing on the present and doing things that make you happy. Spend time with loved ones and talk about positive memories. If needed, seek support from a therapist and be mindful of dwelling too much on the past.
#13
If You Remember This You’re Awesome Yet Bloody Old
#14
I'm This Old And Still Alive
Mimi La Souris 2 years ago
they were hygienic, much more than the poop blowers we saw everywhere after
#15
Saturday Morning Cartoons
David A Paterson 2 years ago
Where's Astro Boy, Adam Ant, Foghorn Leghorn, Felix the Cat, Mr McGoo, Top Cat?
There are many examples of nostalgia in popular cultures, like Whitney Houston's song 'I will always love you'. It tells the story of a woman leaving her lover but promising to always love him. The touching lyrics and beautiful melody have made it one of the most beloved love songs ever.
#16
I’m This Old
#17
I’m This Old
#18
Feeling Stressed? Put Your Electronic Devices Away And Just Get These Rings Sorted Out. Take Your Time
Another example is the classic film 'It's a Wonderful Life', often thought to be one of the most nostalgic movies of all time. It tells the story of George Bailey who considers suicide on Christmas Eve. An angel appears and shows him how different life would be if he had never been born, leading George to appreciate his life. The movie's sentimental portrayal of small-town life in the early 20th century has made it a holiday classic.
#20
This How It Was Done Kids
#21
I'm Either Seeing A Scene From Ghostbusters Or 1980s Google
We hope this gave you some food for thought and made you understand nostalgia a little bit better. We wish you only positive nostalgia while scrolling through these posts from past eras.
#22
If You Know What These Are You’re Old As Dirt
#23
I’m This Old
Wesley Clifford 2 years ago
I burned a line in my monitor by leaving the "3d maze" screen saver running full-time. The brick pattern lit up the very center horizontal line pure white all the time.
#24
Lose One Piece And You’re Screwed
#25
If You Know What This Is You Had An Awesome Childhood
#26
Can You Smell The Crayons?
Mycroft1967 2 years ago
I love the smell of crayon in the morning. Smell like hydrocarbon wax and an earthy clay.
#27
Do You Recognize This Living Room?
#28
Watch Your Fingers
#29
#30
My First Record Player
#31
They Don’t Make ‘Em As Strong As This Anymore
BM Khalid Hasan 2 years ago
If the real truck loses a wheel, they can put that obsolete part on this and go!
#32
Today They Wear A Helmet, In The 70s You Wore Brown Corduroy Trousers
#33
Who Remembers 'Big' Slides? Health And Safety Would Never Allow These Again
#34
I'm This Old
Annik Perrot 2 years ago
I played for hours with mine. I really s*cked at drawing with it but it was fun. Here in France it was called Telecran.
#35
Wake Up, It’s 1983
#36
One Day You Went For Your Very Last Bike Ride With Your Friends And Didn’t Even Know It
#37
I’m This Old
#38
Dear Millennials And Gen Z, Take A Seat... Lots Of Love Gen X
#39
Admit You’re Old
#40
This Came Out In 1979
#41
Memories Of School
#42
I Finally Did It
#44
Remember These?
#45
If You Know What This Is You're As Old As Me And That's Old As Dirt
#46
Works Only If You Shake And Tap It
#47
Being '80s Cool With This Bad Boy Pen With A Digital Clock
#48
I’m This Old
#49
Even Now Aged 50, As A Man, I'll Admit I Still Don't Know What These Strange Things Are In A Hair Salon!
Panda Kicki 2 years ago
My aunt still had one of those in the 80-s. It smelled funny and sent out small sparkles , they still used it for home perm. I was both terrified and fascinated.
#50
Which Ones Did You Have?
#51
I’m This Old
#52
I'm This Old
#53
We All Remember Black And White Tvs
#54
Takes Me Back
#55
This Is True
#56
A Quarter Of Nostalgia Please
#57
Admit You’re Old
#58
Sony Walkman
Noyfb noyfb 2 years ago
This was the extra-thin one with an easily bent aluminum case. Later, cheaper, fatter ones had a plastic case.
#60
Kids Today Would Not Have A Clue What This Is. Do You Know?
Patti Disbennet 2 years ago
Ok, I've always wanted to ask this: was anybody else told as a child that if we saved these up they were for some drive to fight child cancer? We saved a gajillion of them lol
#61
You Know That The Best Ever New Music Was Listened To On These Headphones
#62
If You Know What This Is Your Old
#63
Remember Playing This?
Mycroft1967 2 years ago
Frustration turned into Trouble. Maybe you remember that one with the bubble popper.
#65
Many Younger People Will Not Have Clue What This Is. Do You Know?
#66
If You Know What This Is You're Ancient Like Me
#67
Did You Ever Get Some Tadpoles?
Downunderdude 2 years ago
Found a puddle with some weird wiggly things in it. Brought them home and kept them in my bedroom. Whole family got mosquito bites.
#68
Going Online In The ‘80s
#69
I’m This Old
LooseSeal's $10 Banana 2 years ago
Hot damn did I feel like a basketball star when I ripped those off at a my one hour of weekly rec ball practice.
#70
Words To Live By
#71
If You’re Over 40 You’ll Know What This Is
#72
I’m This Old
StumblingThroughLife 2 years ago
I was in my 30s & had kids of my own by the time the first 'mobile' phones were a thing, This was it: 5d01ac4725...2719a.jpeg 
#73
Coffee Just Tastes Better In These
#74
You Might Be Old But Are You This Old?
Apple Jakes 2 years ago
Don't think my family had the money for a sweet tube like that, but I loved me some Fraggle Rock.
#75
Do You Remember Milk At School?
#76
Do You Remember This Bunch?
#77
He-Man Toy. Did You Have One?
#78
Are You This Old?
#79
Feeling Old Yet? Ouch, That Hurts
#80
I’m This Old
Downunderdude 2 years ago
What's the matter with you children? What about ha'pennies, thruppeny bits, tanners, shillings, florins, half crowns? Tsk. The youth of today.
#82
Sometimes You Don’t Realise How Good Something Was Until It’s Gone
#83
Did You Have A Lamborghini Poster?
#85
The Coolest Father”s Day Gift A Dad Could Ask For
#86
It Might Be A Really Fancy Monopoly Board But It's Still Getting Flipped If I Land On Those The Deep Blue Plots With Hotels On Them
#87
What Song Would You Select To Annoy Everyone?
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Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
I'm a millennial and I barely knew any of those. OK, I'm not from the US, so that might be a thing
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QuirkyKittyGirl 2 years ago
I'm 100% Gen X and proud. I had every single one of these but the Tonka truck. My friend had one, though. Barbie had some crazy rides in that thing!
Julie Ann Al buzbeba 2 years ago
Funny I didn’t see the good old Calculator watch! Mine even had a little video game you could play on it!
Kevin Hickey 2 years ago
Everyone always says, "They wouldn't allow this thing these days!!!" Who is "they"?? We're adults now. We're in charge.
Melanie McMahan 2 years ago
Well, the ashtrays, for one. Because public 🚬 is a 🚭. Much less smoking at McDonald's.
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MagicJacket 2 years ago
God, I miss my youth. These things were clunky and low tech, but such fond memories.
Holy Shimmering Sheeps541t 2 years ago (edited)
Pacman watch, bought from Comet for £20. https://fifthwrist.com/nelsonic-pac-man-game-watch-review/
sweetrottenpeaches 2 years ago
I am 30 but I know all of these. Maybe because I am coming from a second world country ("lovely" Hungary).
Katja Katze 2 years ago
Hungary is my childhood memory. When I was a kid it was something special to be able to go to Hungary. I dreamed of Lake Balaton.
Load More Replies... Melanie McMahan 2 years ago (edited)
We had a sleeve of those little gold ashtrays from my senior year in high school when I work there. In 1988. Just used the last of them back in January. I haven't smoked for 9 years but hubby still puffs.
Melanie McMahan 2 years ago
I had a sleeve of those gold McDonald's ashtrays from when I worked there my senior year. In 1988. We just threw the last one out back in January. I quit smoking 9 years ago, hubby still smokes.
Johanna MH 2 years ago
I did enjoy those nostalgic moments, brought back so many memories. Some we did not have in the old country. But all the same. I had a blast remembering those gadgets.
lol.litl.owl 2 years ago
Someone needs to put a picture of a Lite Brite and Lincoln Logs, Hoola hoops, Jack Rocks, pick up sticks..
Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
I'm a millennial and I barely knew any of those. OK, I'm not from the US, so that might be a thing
Load More Replies... QuirkyKittyGirl 2 years ago
I'm 100% Gen X and proud. I had every single one of these but the Tonka truck. My friend had one, though. Barbie had some crazy rides in that thing!
Julie Ann Al buzbeba 2 years ago
Funny I didn’t see the good old Calculator watch! Mine even had a little video game you could play on it!
Kevin Hickey 2 years ago
Everyone always says, "They wouldn't allow this thing these days!!!" Who is "they"?? We're adults now. We're in charge.
Melanie McMahan 2 years ago
Well, the ashtrays, for one. Because public 🚬 is a 🚭. Much less smoking at McDonald's.
Load More Replies... MagicJacket 2 years ago
God, I miss my youth. These things were clunky and low tech, but such fond memories.
Holy Shimmering Sheeps541t 2 years ago (edited)
Pacman watch, bought from Comet for £20. https://fifthwrist.com/nelsonic-pac-man-game-watch-review/
sweetrottenpeaches 2 years ago
I am 30 but I know all of these. Maybe because I am coming from a second world country ("lovely" Hungary).
Katja Katze 2 years ago
Hungary is my childhood memory. When I was a kid it was something special to be able to go to Hungary. I dreamed of Lake Balaton.
Load More Replies... Melanie McMahan 2 years ago (edited)
We had a sleeve of those little gold ashtrays from my senior year in high school when I work there. In 1988. Just used the last of them back in January. I haven't smoked for 9 years but hubby still puffs.
Melanie McMahan 2 years ago
I had a sleeve of those gold McDonald's ashtrays from when I worked there my senior year. In 1988. We just threw the last one out back in January. I quit smoking 9 years ago, hubby still smokes.
Johanna MH 2 years ago
I did enjoy those nostalgic moments, brought back so many memories. Some we did not have in the old country. But all the same. I had a blast remembering those gadgets.
lol.litl.owl 2 years ago
Someone needs to put a picture of a Lite Brite and Lincoln Logs, Hoola hoops, Jack Rocks, pick up sticks..
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