Maybe you’ve been feeling it lately, too—that aching longing for a simpler, (arguably) better time from your childhood. There is something deeply magical about remembering what things used to be like. And it’s enjoyable to think back to the good old days for a few moments, even if you know you’re viewing everything through rose-colored glasses.

The ‘Retrogeist’ Instagram page rides that retro wave in a very fun way. The curators of the project share nostalgic pics from the 1980s and 1990s, as well as memes about what it’s like to be an adult who’s missing those decades, and we’ve collected the best ones. Check out the most interesting pics and remember to upvote your fave ones as you keep scrolling. But be warned, the nostalgia gets pretty heavy and you might get the urge to buy a time machine!

Bored Panda reached out to the friendly founder and curator of Retrogeist, a self-proclaimed nostalgia buff, and they were kind enough to tell us all about the inspiration behind the project and its vast appeal to the internet crowd.

More info: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Retrogeist.com

This post may include affiliate links.

#1

🚭

Close-up of a retro car lighter with comments about curiosity from the '80s and '90s.

retrogeist Report

Final score:
0points
POST
RELATED:
    #2

    Need More Jpeg

    Retro download window showing 39-year estimate, highlighting slow internet speeds of the '80s and '90s.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #3

    Bttf Reunion!

    1985 vs 2023 cast comparison from popular 80s film showing changes over time, highlighting retrogeist nostalgia.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #4

    Sounds Good!

    Sign featuring a retro reference to an '80s pop song with a humorous list of promises.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #5

    I Miss 90s Mtv

    Futuristic society illustration reflecting retrogeist of the '80s and '90s, with space and advanced transportation themes.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #6

    An Alternate Timeline

    Retrogeist meme with a cartoon village, depicting the contrast between nostalgic expectations and modern life.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #7

    Which One Was Your Favorite?

    Retrogeist: Collection of nostalgic 80s and 90s computer games, including Solitaire and Minesweeper.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #8

    Then And Now

    Retrogeist: Two men in 1988 wearing matching shirts, and then in 2022, chatting and smiling in a casual setting.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #9

    Well…

    Woman on a hillside, one image on a horse, evoking nostalgia for '80s and '90s scenery reminiscent of Windows XP background.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #10

    Let’s All Take A Moment To Appreciate Blank Vhs Cassette Packaging Design Trends

    Collection of retro VHS tapes from the '80s and '90s, showcasing various brands and designs.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #11

    Remember That Scene In E.t. The Extra-Terrestrial Where E.t. Wears A Ghost Costume And We Can See Through His Eyes?

    Man using retro camera setup, featuring a handmade lens hood crafted to resemble a ghost.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #12

    True Dat!

    CD case filled with colorful discs, resembling 1980s and 1990s music collections.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #13

    True Story

    Two people in retro 80s ski outfits with cash, capturing nostalgic vibes from the ’80s.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #14

    Waterful Ring-Toss! My Hands Hurt Just Looking At It

    Retro toy, Waterful Ring-Toss, with colorful rings in a clear, water-filled case and a red base, highlights '80s nostalgia.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #15

    David Bowie Performing Live At Milton Keynes. 1983

    Singer in yellow suit performing to massive crowd at a retro concert, showcasing '80s and '90s nostalgia.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #16

    Every Time…

    Cartoon depicting 1980s and 1990s nostalgia with a humorous car interior light scenario.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #17

    1994 vs. 2022

    '90s vs 2022 actors duo showcasing changes over decades. Retro vibes in a then-and-now comparison.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #18

    It's A Kind Of Magic…

    Man in striped outfit pretending to adjust settings on an '80s retro TV showing identical mustached figure.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #19

    Hello

    Large retro plush head stored in a garage filled with plastic bins and household items.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #20

    Here’s Johnny!

    Retro bookshelf decor with a sculpted face between vintage books, evoking '80s and '90s nostalgia.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #21

    🚁 🐺

    80s nostalgia meme featuring a helicopter, referencing iconic experiences from that era.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #22

    What Is This Witchcraft?!

    Retro speakers with caption about their ability to foresee calls, highlighting changes from the '80s and '90s.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #23

    Kirsten Dunst On The Set Of "Jumanji" (1995)

    Girl holding a retro Jumanji board game with braided hair, showcasing '80s and '90s nostalgia.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #24

    Gillian & David. 90s

    A man and woman in formal '90s attire, captured in a retro black-and-white photograph.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #25

    J O Y

    Kid with glasses holding a Nintendo Entertainment System box in a living room, embodying retrogeist nostalgia.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #26

    Pick One!

    CD labeled "Summer Mix 1999" with popular ’80s and ’90s songs handwritten on it.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #27

    I Think It Was Even Worse…

    Comparison of modern kid's haircut with a typical '90s bowl cut to show how styles have changed.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #28

    The Goonies, At The Liberty Theatre In Astoria, Oregon, For Its 1985 Premiere

    Crowd in line at a theater showing "Goonies" reflects retrogeist of the '80s.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #29

    Let’s Sit And Stare At This For Hours

    Retro computer setup with CRT monitor displaying vintage 3D game, reflecting '80s and '90s tech nostalgia.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #30

    Rowan Atkinson With His 1981 Aston Martin Vantage

    Person in '80s attire leaning against a vintage car in front of a theater, showcasing retro culture.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #31

    Audition Photos Taken By Casting Director, Mali Finn, In The 90s

    A grid of retro celebrity headshots from the ’80s and ’90s, featuring young actors in casual attire.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #32

    While Filming Rocky Iv, Sylvester Stallone Asked Dolph Lundgren To Hit Him For Real. Lundgren Agreed And Then Hit Him So Hard Stallone Had To Spend 9 Days Recovering In Intensive Care. In A Later Interview, Lundgren Showed No Sympathy Stating "All I Did Was Obey Orders."

    Three people from a retro '80s event with Soviet-themed backdrop, showcasing the era's distinctive fashion and style.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #33

    Safety First!

    80s and 90s IBM computer setup with “safe to turn off” message on screen.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #34

    Set Them Free!!!

    Collection of DeLorean cars behind a fence, showcasing retro cars from the ‘80s era.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #35

    George Lucas, 1984

    A person in a setting with Star Wars models, showcasing retro sci-fi culture from the '80s and '90s.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #36

    Still Works!

    Retro Game Boy damaged in Gulf War on display, showcasing '80s and '90s technology resilience.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #37

    🔥or 👎?

    90s clock with retro graffiti-style numerals, evoking nostalgia and changes since that era.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #38

    Pure 80s

    Vintage '80s toy driving simulator with a steering wheel and dashboard display showing a digital road.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #39

    A E S T H E T I C Taco Bell

    Retro-style fast food restaurant interior with colorful geometric decor, reminiscent of the ’80s and ’90s design trends.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #40

    People Stop To Watch The "Seinfeld" Finale In Times Square, 25 Years Ago

    Crowd watching a retro '90s movie scene on a Times Square screen at night.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #41

    🐈 ☎️

    Garfield telephone from the ’80s with vintage packaging, showcasing how retro technology has changed over time.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #42

    Radnix Hg-40p

    Retro stereo system from the '80s or '90s with cassette player and turntable, highlighting changes over time.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #43

    Danny Devito Becoming The Penguin For Batman Returns, 1992

    Makeup artists working on a character costume from the ’80s and ’90s era during a film set.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #44

    Add A Song To The Playlist

    Winamp interface with equalizer settings from the '80s and '90s era, playing "Travis - Sing".

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #45

    Macaulay Culkin In Reebok Pump Twilight Zones While Leaning On The Delorean

    Child standing next to a retro car, representing how the world has changed since the '80s and '90s.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #46

    The Legend…

    '80s and '90s LAN party with CRT monitors; person duct-taped to ceiling, gaming nostalgia.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #47

    Get Some Pavarotti Vibes!

    Man joyfully riding a scooter in a floral shirt, capturing retro vibes from the '80s or '90s.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #48

    V I B E S

    Pixel art of a retro car driving towards a cityscape with palm trees and mountains, evoking '80s nostalgia.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST
    #49

    It’s Starting…

    Retro computer displaying Skynet AI system, highlighting changes from the '80s and '90s technology.

    retrogeist Report

    Final score:
    0points
    POST

    Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing!

    Follow Bored Panda on Google News!