“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."
this was the thing that had me suspicious of every video anyone wanted me to watch for YEARS.
Or that email one you could send that would suddenly have a screaming face appear on the screen the second they opened it? Similar to being rickrolled now, only with a jump scare.
My dad pranked my sister and me with that video but he never did something like the screaming face prank! My sister did prank me years later with that one, though!
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Please, God, no, I've only just started sleeping properly at night again!
OMG. I was watching this not knowing what it was. I wasn't scared, but my poor kid that was innocently watching over my shoulder was horrified and trying to rip away the dry wall in order to get away. This doesn't hold good memories.
I sent it to a workmate-- You could tell who was forwarding by the screams from each cubicle.
Lol I remember my little brother getting me with it!
I will never forget my dad pranking my sister and me by showing us this commercial on YouTube when it first came out. I rolled back in the swivel chair in front of the computer about feet away from it from pure fear. My dad was cracking up and my sister was very surprised to say the least! I’m genuinely surprised I didn’t fall out of the chair now!
Oh yeah. I seem to remember that. Don't know to this day how I managed to not sh!t my pants.
The first? Whippersnapper. This was MY first heart attack, circa 1975, TRILOGY OF TERROR with Karen Black, a TV movie that nearly killed me. Here's THE scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJbkqn8jl3w&t=59m41s. The full doll story (AMELIA), the third of the three stories, starts here (well worth watching, stay for the final scene, worth it all on its own!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJbkqn8jl3w&t=45m49s
TFW you are so young you think this is the first time anyone invented a jump scare. lol
No one said it was the first jump scare. It was one of the first ONLINE jumpscare videos (aka screamers). These were a specific thing where the video would be very innocuous and often trick you into focusing intently. Definitely a product of the early aughts. Edit: fat-fingered the damn "post" button. :P
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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.
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).
