“Nostalgia Folder”: 40 Pics That Might Unlock Some Memories If You’re Old Enough
Interview With Owner
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.
More info: Twitter
This post may include affiliate links.
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 ???
But if they wanted to get paid for the week they had to put in for unemployment. At least that is what I had to do when I was a lunch lady. Same for summer vacation and winter break.
Load More Replies...
Thanks for showing me stuff from my children's childhood. I'm apparently too old for half of these things, and I'm only 50!
this may have been when lunch ladies actually made lunches. i know that when my grandkids were in school that it had become a nuke and serve process with everything being premade. in high school a once retired but now lunch lady had been a pastry chef. guess she just wanted to get back into a kitchen so when she was hired we suddenly had pastries offered for sale between morning breaks. her damn cinnamon twists were to die for so if you didn't hustle after second period you lost out. shame our kids/grandkids will not know what a cooked lunch is.
American schools provide lunches. Some can receive reduced cost or free. Anyone is welcome to choose to take a home packed lunch instead. During summer break most districts still offer to those in need of breakfast and or lunch.
Load More Replies...
Wow! It has dessert and actually vegetables haven't seen a school menu with those in my lifetime sadly
Try the prison menu. Wednesday was hamburger day. Thursday was chicken leg quarters. Saturday and Sunday lunch was "brunch" that was just breakfast. Once a month was pizza (one slice). Hot dog night, we occasionally got two.
“Variety of milk”? Kids these days! When I was a kid, there was only one kind of milk. (Well, I grew up on a dairy farm so there were two kinds: cold from the fridge and warm from the udder, straight into our mouths, as squirted by my dad.) (Wowie; has there ever been a more repellent sentence?)
Y'alls schools gave you lunch? I didn't get a cafeteria until high school
We had this in the 60s. I would bring my lunch to school on the days I didn't like what they were having.
My elementary school was all: here! A full school year calendar of what’s for lunch! All our food is delicious and healthy! And now my middle school is: you want to know what’s for lunch? HA! Guess. Surprise birch it’s a piece of rubbery cheese between two slices of stale bread.
My school had the almost exact same kind for a while in the late 90's and I grew up in smalltown Sweden. (They removed Saturday and Sunday completely, though). The world is a small place. Eventually in the early 2000s it was replaced by a list.
Looks like American. Lunch in Australia- sandwich in box or brown paper. Piece of fruit, small bag of chips or fruit roll up. Juice. Occasionally, meal from canteen paid for by parents as a treat
This food looks so unhealthy! No fruit! Almost no salad! Yuck.
My grade school didn't hand those to the kids; they mailed them directly to the parents, mainly cuz in my grade school the kids were notorious for NOT giving stuff to their parents from the school. They also did that with report cards and behavioral reports, just so the kids couldn't fake their grades or hide problems (we had a lot of dishonest bullies in my school, to the point that I literally had to carry ALL of my school books and papers with me in a locked backpack or I risked having my homework stolen from my desk or locker)
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).
