“Nostalgia Folder”: 40 Pics That Might Unlock Some Memories If You’re Old Enough
Interview With OwnerToys, 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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They served these now and then at the prison I was in.
*this comment is directed towards the soft can opener* do you mind If I ask what you were in prison for? I totally get if you don't share, I'm just curious as half my family is/was in prison for drug related things. I would like to know more about the prison system. Please share your story if you feel comfortable :)
Load More Replies...the roughness of the spoon on your tongue as you licked the ice cream off
Did anyone else only have these when you went to see a show at a theatre?
Yup! These still serve them at some cinemas and theatres in the UK. The little wooden spoon makes me think of tongue depressor.
Load More Replies...Just to look at the spoon triggers sensory issues, I still have to carry a plastic/metal spoon with me all times!
I shuddered just looking at that spoon too....at least it was memorable?
Load More Replies...I hated having to wait for the ice cream to melt a bit so I wouldn't break my wooden spoon
Every time I get to see this I still remember the horrible feeling on my tongue
Lmao I LOVED these when I was little and then they just disappeared.
Something about those small containers. The ice cream is just different. I tried eating the same brand from a 1/2 gallon container using the wooden spoon and it just wasn't the same. Everyone I know that tried it agrees. Other things vary in flavor by container size as well. Ruffles potato chips in the small single serve bag are far saltier than the ones in larger bags, therefore, different flavor.
Yup! I have found the ice cream much too sweet as I’ve gotten older, though. I do still enjoy it on the rare occasion that I do have it and definitely remember the taste of both the ice cream and the wooden spoon.
That's because you are doing it wrong..let it soften a little and you can use the lids as a scoop...no nasty wood taste..😉👍
Is this prison food? I have never seen ice cream packaged as if it was industrial machineparts.
It was a thin piece of (probably) birch wood, which added to the experience of the plain vanilla ice cream. I guess the best way to describe it is that you would get an innocuous wooden flavour at the end of the ice cream which was not wholly unpalatable. ... in fact, it kind if added to the experience. A bit like having a boring water cracker served under something tasty
Load More Replies...You knew it was gonna be a good day in school when the broke out these things!
I can just taste that spoon right now, whenever i get that kind of ice cream I immediately throw out the spoon and use one in my drawer
always weirded me out to use the wooden spoon. what if i was the one who got a sliver on their tongue ?!
Gives me the shivvers....the awful feeling against your tongue!
More memorable due to the infrequency (vs commonality of ice cream); absence makes the heart grow fonder... 😊
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.
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?
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).
“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).