“Nostalgia Folder”: 40 Pics That Might Unlock Some Memories If You’re Old Enough
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Toys, sounds, shows, and even the user interface of an old phone can all bring back a rush of memories from the past. Sometimes it feels like these recollections were buried somewhere until the right trigger brought them out again. And now through the magic of the internet, we can share these pictures with everybody.
The “Nostalgia From Your Childhood” Twitter account gathers images that might take you right back to your childhood. We got in touch with the people behind the account to learn more. So get comfortable and prepare for a blast from the past as you scroll through. Be sure to upvote your favorites and comment if any of these posts felt right from your childhood.
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Bored Panda got in touch with the people who run the "Nostalgia From Your Childhood" account to get their insights into nostalgia and what draws people to it. First, we wanted to know what prompted the creation of the group. "I wouldn't consider myself someone who is necessarily "stuck in the past", but I love all things nostalgia. Looking at old photos from my childhood, being reminded of all cartoons I used to watch, or snacks I used to eat after school."
"I figured it would be fun to create a nostalgia-themed Twitter account to reminisce and connect with others who grew up experiencing similar things. Additionally, it allows me to almost create a place where I can preserve collective memories and create a virtual haven where people can come together and spark conversations about their cherished memories as a child."
We also wanted to hear their insights into why the content was so popular. "Nostalgia content is popular because it's like a time machine that takes you back to cherished memories and simpler times. It's relatable, and comforting, and sparks a sense of belonging as you connect with others who shared similar experiences."
"I think nostalgia also has a powerful emotional impact on people. Whether you're looking at old childhood TV shows, classic games, or throwback foods, it often evokes positive feelings such as happiness, comfort, and joy as you reminisce about pleasant memories from the past. In a world filled with constant information overload and stress, nostalgia simply offers a retreat to simpler, happier times. There's also nothing like the feeling of seeing a photo or video of something from your childhood that you haven't thought of in over 15 years."
The origins of the word “nostalgia” are surprisingly violent. Likely coined in the 17th century by Johannes Hofer, it was used to describe the “Swiss Illness” which referred to the homesickness felt by Swiss mercenaries traveling and fighting around Europe. Reportedly, not being around Alpine pastures and mountains caused the soldiers to develop fevers, faint, and even just drop dead.
While this explanation is not exactly verifiable, as most of us aren’t falling dead weeks after going off to college, scientists at the time did try to figure out what was causing this emotion. They searched, improbably, for a bone responsible for nostalgia, and, for example, US Civil War soldiers could be diagnosed with it after spending time away from home.
Granny candies. Somehow the old people always had a bowl of them out when we visited.
In some ways, the popularity of nostalgia can, unfortunately, be seen as a result of increasingly uncertain times. Some studies suggest that the more people report feeling uncertain about things or having disruptions in their lives, the more nostalgic they feel about the past. It’s no surprise that in many cases, this sort of content gets ideas of “yearning for a simpler time” attached to it.
I could chew a. pound of juicy fruit--the most delicious flavour not found in nature
This mechanism isn’t random, our brains do try to soothe and self-comfort when we feel under duress. While nostalgia by itself is triggered by generally negative feelings, it does have the ability to improve our mood. Among other effects, it reminds us that at a time, at least from our current point of view, times were better. Ever the optimists, as humans this makes us feel like times could get better again.
Yeah but don't forget that every foam item in here always had a bite taken out of it for some reason
I remember this vividly, plus those giant parachutes! Good times
All of this still exists in elementary health and physical education,
Yes, none of this is nostalgia if it's still in use all over the world!
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Nah i thought you had a picture of my old school for a second. where are the big weird red blue and yellow frisbees that they never let us use?
Stairwell to the stage and under the stage. I used to hide under the stage, swear I'd smell rubber still when I went to bed. Still not sure where they kept everything when they cleared out the stairwell for an assembly.
I can still feel the pain of running over my fingers with the booty scooters
If you had a fun PE teacher not ones obsessed with the scores of the presidential national fitness book camp- I mean program. The trauma of that body fat measurer and being forced to just hang off the chin up bar until my hands couldn't take it anymore and I plopped on the mat. Humiliating
I remember playing dodge ball with those squishy, foam balls, that always seemed to have chunks missing out of them, and hiding in the back, only to be the last left and the sole target 😂
Everyone was going mad over the boards lmao. I think they're part of the reason I like skateboarding
You knew it was gonna be a fun gym class when you walked in and the parachute was spread out on the floor...
So much fun except my foot got caught under it once and I lost my big toe nail.
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Yeah but it stayed this tidy for about an hour tops and then it was a a tangled mess of skipping ropes, hoops, mats and balls. And whatever you wanted was right at the back.
Trying to become proficient at it is really good exercise on its own.
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I used to love those little scooters in primary school. You always ran the risk of scooting over your fingers, but it was so worth it.
We had one of those and it had a capoeira instrument (completely forgot the name rn) that had a part made of leather, so my teacher used to say that if you went there at midnight you could hear the cow mooing lol
I still recall one of the toys I bought using the money my grandma sent me for Christmas when I was six.
I still have mine from 1961. Stopped getting them when they dumbed them down.
wait …wendy’s ISNT yellow anymore ??? when the hell sis this happen ???
What are all these pictures? I remember this: download-6...b97f4d.jpg 
Does anyone remember team umizoomi? I swear it exsisted and none of my friends remember it
I was in a production of Matilda the Musical and in one scene (when I grow up), I got to scooter across the stage on one of those with a cape. It was so much fun. :D Then for the bows all of the cast came onstage on scooters (not all at once but in one song), and it was such a pain because we had to organize and distribute scooters to 60 kids, half of which were under 11. I definitely hit my shins a few times.
Note: this post originally had 53 images. It’s been shortened to the top 40 images based on user votes.
“53 Things That Will Probably Trigger a Wave of Childhood Nostalgia … BUT ONLY IF YOU WERE BORN IN THE MID-‘80s TO MID-‘90s.”
I'm missing the kids' corner they used to have in supermarkets and other places kids would get bored in. They usually had a tv showing an old Disney movie, or a touchscreen with a game to play which never worked.
I guess I should stop complaining and create a list for older people
It’s weird to see people nostalgic for things that were popular when I was in my 30s.
This list is missing the PS1, MegaDrive and for us older folks: the Atari 2600 and Intellivsion consoles.
also missing Napster, Limewire, Pirate Bay and co... where else did you got your media from?
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Cream spinach game boy. I've still got mine and it still runs. There's something about the construction that's been lost to time because i would put that a level down of the old Nokia brickphone in survivability but still took a beating
Would have loved to see some movies or video games from the era, not just gadgets. Remember when games came in boxes and you actually owned them when you bought them (nowadays you just buy the "right" to download a copy, which cannot even be used without an internet connection/Steam account).
“53 Things That Will Probably Trigger a Wave of Childhood Nostalgia … BUT ONLY IF YOU WERE BORN IN THE MID-‘80s TO MID-‘90s.”
I'm missing the kids' corner they used to have in supermarkets and other places kids would get bored in. They usually had a tv showing an old Disney movie, or a touchscreen with a game to play which never worked.
I guess I should stop complaining and create a list for older people
It’s weird to see people nostalgic for things that were popular when I was in my 30s.
This list is missing the PS1, MegaDrive and for us older folks: the Atari 2600 and Intellivsion consoles.
also missing Napster, Limewire, Pirate Bay and co... where else did you got your media from?
Load More Replies... Cream spinach game boy. I've still got mine and it still runs. There's something about the construction that's been lost to time because i would put that a level down of the old Nokia brickphone in survivability but still took a beating
Would have loved to see some movies or video games from the era, not just gadgets. Remember when games came in boxes and you actually owned them when you bought them (nowadays you just buy the "right" to download a copy, which cannot even be used without an internet connection/Steam account).
