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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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1D Addict (They/them)
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*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 :)

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Molly Whuppie
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the roughness of the spoon on your tongue as you licked the ice cream off

James016
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone else only have these when you went to see a show at a theatre?

LokisLilButterknife
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup! These still serve them at some cinemas and theatres in the UK. The little wooden spoon makes me think of tongue depressor.

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Id row
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I couldn't resist biting that wooden paddle.

Astrid Sheffler-Sumpter
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hated having to wait for the ice cream to melt a bit so I wouldn't break my wooden spoon

Strawberry
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they still have these 😭

Richard Low
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We used the lid as a spoon, just bent it in half and scooped away

Christine Wild
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg. The spoon. Gives me shivers looking at it, talking about it

Not a panda just a koala
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every time I get to see this I still remember the horrible feeling on my tongue

MikeMaxis
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It made me cringe, only liked the ice cream

and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lmao I LOVED these when I was little and then they just disappeared.

Seadog
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

Cat lover
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet they say we can taste the picture. LMFAO

Michelle C
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

arlene ponte
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Could not wait for breaks at school

stuart burdett
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2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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..😉👍

Greenmantle
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mmm tasty spoon. I must say.

Greenmantle
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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Valerie G.
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was the highlight of sports day at school.

Collette Moisan
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Save-on -Foods here have the dixie cups, but no spoons!

Fire Singer
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You knew it was gonna be a good day in school when the broke out these things!

Lex <3 (they/them)
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mmm the delicious taste of wooden spoon

KittyGaming
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

Ezigma
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get these when I'm in the hospital and the first time I was like "where the wooden spoon?" The nurse handed me a metal spoon and I was disappointed.

Marie Dahme
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

always weirded me out to use the wooden spoon. what if i was the one who got a sliver on their tongue ?!

Shoe
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The wooden spoons also doubled as tongue depressors and shoehorns.

Caroline Kimber
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2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gives me the shivvers....the awful feeling against your tongue!

Tee Rat
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I liked the chocolate malted ones better, but some stores still sell these in 6-pks where I live in the US.

James C
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate this so much! Still makes the hairs on my neck stand up

Michelle Lauer
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More memorable due to the infrequency (vs commonality of ice cream); absence makes the heart grow fonder... 😊

Nea
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We still get these.

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    Hans Georg
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has DVD. We had those not. Only VHS.

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    Irish woman abroad
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids Still do this, so there's still hope for humanity 😁

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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."

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    "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."

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    David Wambold
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Putting Elmer's Glue on the bricks then peeling it off.

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    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."

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    Jason
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do people turn them on now? I still do this

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    LadyKing
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My trust in all videos was broken at this moment

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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. 

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    James016
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We bought my son of these. My parents still have mine from when I was a child. It's in their eaves storage being used as a carpet

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    David Wambold
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Granny candies. Somehow the old people always had a bowl of them out when we visited.

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    Tobias Reaper
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    predicting a phone call when they they start clicking

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    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. 

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    Agnes Jekyll
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could chew a. pound of juicy fruit--the most delicious flavour not found in nature

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    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. 

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    Ashley Conover
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still recall one of the toys I bought using the money my grandma sent me for Christmas when I was six.

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    Dani M
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wahsn´t allowed one!!!!! Need to ask my mom why... (am 37 now, could just get fone but my actual dog is jealous)

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    Ian Webling
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have mine from 1961. Stopped getting them when they dumbed them down.

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    Marie Dahme
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wait …wendy’s ISNT yellow anymore ??? when the hell sis this happen ???

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    David Wambold
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Luch ladies celebrating their Independence for a whole week.

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    Marie Dahme
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yo quiero Taco Bell !… In the future all restaurants were supposed to be Taco Bell according to Judge Dredd lol

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    Jenna
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh wow, finally something from MY childhood! Kindergarten in the 70's lol

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    Sue Denham
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rooby-Roo Ruit racks? Re rever rad rose!

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    Brooklyn Roffman
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone remember team umizoomi? I swear it exsisted and none of my friends remember it

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    Sue Denham
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No idea what this even is. Someone enlighten me, please.

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    Evan not Hansen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    David
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poo-chi sounds like some scatalogical twist on tai cih

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    GrowingThruConcrete
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't fppppt understand fpppppt your accent fppppt

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    justmemorticia
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nyan cat is now considered nostalgic? I'm old.

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    Corvus
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too modern. My childhood phone had a dial :P

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    Talitha Jansen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Late 2000 is nostalgic? It's not that long ago.

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    PrettyJoyBird
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a current animated movie with roles reversed from Pixar, Elemental.

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    BluEyedSeoulite
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you didn't realize you needed a memory card and had already played a game for hours... PS2 didn't get turned off 😅

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    Molly Whuppie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son had all these when he was a kid, they were really fun lego toys

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    David H
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the xbox, I had the original, and the menu was awesome, the games awesom, and such a good music interface to use as a music player

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    Gaming Chicken
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kingdom hearts birth by sleep. Still have my psp but the battery casing crumbled. If you have one check immediately.

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