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Article created by: Vėja Elkimavičiūtė

Maybe you’ve been feeling it lately, too—that aching longing for a simpler, (arguably) better time from your childhood. There is something deeply magical about remembering what things used to be like. And it’s enjoyable to think back to the good old days for a few moments, even if you know you’re viewing everything through rose-colored glasses.

The ‘Retrogeist’ Instagram page rides that retro wave in a very fun way. The curators of the project share nostalgic pics from the 1980s and 1990s, as well as memes about what it’s like to be an adult who’s missing those decades, and we’ve collected the best ones. Check out the most interesting pics and remember to upvote your fave ones as you keep scrolling. But be warned, the nostalgia gets pretty heavy and you might get the urge to buy a time machine!

Bored Panda reached out to the friendly founder and curator of Retrogeist, a self-proclaimed nostalgia buff, and they were kind enough to tell us all about the inspiration behind the project and its vast appeal to the internet crowd.

More info: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Retrogeist.com

#1

Sounds Good!

Poster of Rick Astley for Prime Minister referencing 80s and 90s retrogeist with song lyrics he will never give you up.

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    I Miss 90s Mtv

    Futuristic 1980s style space plane taking off from a retro sci-fi airport showing retrogeist 80s and 90s nostalgia.

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    #3

    An Alternate Timeline

    Cartoon town scene from ’80s and ’90s retrogeist showing nostalgic life expectations versus modern world changes.

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    #4

    Then And Now

    Actors Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger pictured together in matching retro shirts in 1988 and 2022.

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    #5

    Well…

    A woman taking selfies in a lush green field with clear skies, evoking retrogeist nostalgia of the ’80s and ’90s.

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    #6

    Let’s All Take A Moment To Appreciate Blank Vhs Cassette Packaging Design Trends

    Various VHS video cassette tapes from the ’80s and ’90s displaying retrogeist technology and design trends.

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    #7

    Remember That Scene In E.t. The Extra-Terrestrial Where E.t. Wears A Ghost Costume And We Can See Through His Eyes?

    Man filming with a retro camera using a DIY ghost cover, showcasing vintage technology from the ’80s and ’90s era.

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    #8

    True Dat!

    CD case filled with colorful discs representing retro 80s and 90s music collection, showing how the world has changed.

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    #9

    True Story

    Two people dressed in 80s ski outfits with one holding cash, capturing retrogeist vibes from the 80s and 90s era.

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    #10

    Waterful Ring-Toss! My Hands Hurt Just Looking At It

    Retrogeist featuring a vintage Waterful Ring-Toss game from the 80s and 90s showcasing nostalgic toys.

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    #11

    David Bowie Performing Live At Milton Keynes. 1983

    Massive crowd at a retro concert, capturing the energy and nostalgia of ’80s and ’90s cultural moments.

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    #12

    Every Time…

    Comic strip showing a father and son in a car, with the son scared of the ’80s and ’90s car light activation.

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    #13

    It's A Kind Of Magic…

    Man in retro striped swimsuit adjusting vintage TV showing Freddie Mercury, capturing retrogeist vibe of the ’80s and ’90s changes.

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    #14

    Hello

    Large puppet head resembling a character from the ’80s and ’90s stored in a garage with shelves and storage bins.

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    #15

    Here’s Johnny!

    Unique bookshelf decor featuring a retro face sculpture inspired by ’80s and ’90s pop culture aesthetics.

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    #16

    🚁 🐺

    Attack helicopter flying in desert with meme text about 80s kids recalling sound, illustrating retrogeist nostalgia.

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    #17

    What Is This Witchcraft?!

    Pair of retro computer speakers with text about foreseeing telephone calls, highlighting ’80s and ’90s technology changes.

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    #18

    Kirsten Dunst On The Set Of "Jumanji" (1995)

    Young woman holding a vintage Jumanji board game, representing retro ’80s and ’90s nostalgia and how the world has changed.

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    #19

    Gillian & David. 90s

    Black and white photo of a man and woman dressed in 90s style at a formal event, reflecting retrogeist culture.

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    #20

    J O Y

    Boy in a red shirt holding a vintage Nintendo Entertainment System box, reflecting retrogeist ’80s and ’90s nostalgia.

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    #21

    Pick One!

    Handwritten 1999 summer mix CD with popular ’90s songs reflecting retrogeist culture and changing music trends.

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    #22

    The Goonies, At The Liberty Theatre In Astoria, Oregon, For Its 1985 Premiere

    A long line of people waiting outside a retro movie theater showing The Goonies, capturing 80s and 90s nostalgia.

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    Rowan Atkinson With His 1981 Aston Martin Vantage

    Man leaning on vintage car outside an old movie theater, capturing retrogeist vibes from the 80s and 90s era.

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    #24

    Audition Photos Taken By Casting Director, Mali Finn, In The 90s

    Nine Polaroid-style photos of young actors from the 80s and 90s, showcasing retrogeist and nostalgic celebrity portraits.

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    #25

    While Filming Rocky Iv, Sylvester Stallone Asked Dolph Lundgren To Hit Him For Real. Lundgren Agreed And Then Hit Him So Hard Stallone Had To Spend 9 Days Recovering In Intensive Care. In A Later Interview, Lundgren Showed No Sympathy Stating "All I Did Was Obey Orders."

    Actors at a press event in Soviet Union military uniforms, reflecting ’80s and ’90s retro style and cultural shifts.

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    #26

    Set Them Free!!!

    Multiple vintage DeLorean cars parked behind a chain-link fence, showcasing retro 80s and 90s nostalgia.

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    #27

    George Lucas, 1984

    Man surrounded by retro '80s and '90s Star Wars models and figures showing iconic world changes since then

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    #28

    Still Works!

    Worn Game Boy damaged during the 1990s Gulf War displayed as a symbol of ’80s and ’90s retrogeist technology.

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    #29

    Pure 80s

    Vintage 80s toy car dashboard and steering wheel with lights, representing retrogeist nostalgia from the 80s and 90s era.

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    #30

    A E S T H E T I C Taco Bell

    Retrogeist style diner booth with geometric shapes and pastel colors, capturing iconic 80s and 90s design trends.

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    #31

    People Stop To Watch The "Seinfeld" Finale In Times Square, 25 Years Ago

    Crowd gathered at night in a busy urban area with ’80s and ’90s retro advertisements and neon lights visible.

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    #32

    🐈 ☎️

    Garfield-themed retro telephone from the ’80s and ’90s showing how much the world has changed since then.

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    #33

    Radnix Hg-40p

    Vintage boombox with turntable and cassette player outdoors, showcasing retro 80s and 90s technology and design.

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    #34

    Danny Devito Becoming The Penguin For Batman Returns, 1992

    Behind the scenes makeup team prepping an actor in a retro costume, reflecting 80s and 90s nostalgia and culture.

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    #35

    Add A Song To The Playlist

    Winamp media player interface with equalizer and playlist showing a nostalgic retrogeist music player from the ’90s.

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    Macaulay Culkin In Reebok Pump Twilight Zones While Leaning On The Delorean

    Child in vintage sweater standing beside a classic DeLorean car, symbolizing retro spirit from the 80s and 90s era.

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    #37

    Get Some Pavarotti Vibes!

    Man in a colorful shirt joyfully riding a vintage scooter outdoors, capturing retrogeist vibes from the ’80s and ’90s era.

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    #38

    V I B E S

    Pixel art of a retro car driving toward a city skyline at sunset, capturing 80s and 90s retrogeist vibes.

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    #39

    It’s Starting…

    Vintage computer monitor displaying Skynet AI interface, reflecting retrogeist nostalgia for 80s and 90s technology evolution.

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    🚭

    Close-up of a vintage car cigarette lighter coil, highlighting retrogeist and 80s 90s nostalgia technology.

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    #41

    Need More Jpeg

    Screenshot of a 1990s Windows download window showing a 39-year estimated download time, highlighting slow internet speed.

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    #42

    Bttf Reunion!

    Cast of Back to the Future in 1985 and reunited in 2023, highlighting retrogeist and changes since the ’80s and ’90s.

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    #43

    Which One Was Your Favorite?

    Classic ’80s and ’90s computer games like Solitaire, Pinball, Paint, and Minesweeper in a retro internet-free starter pack.

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    #44

    1994 vs. 2022

    Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman in 1994 and 2022, showing retrogeist nostalgia for the ’90s and how the world changed.

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    #45

    I Think It Was Even Worse…

    Comparison of modern versus retro 80s and 90s haircut styles for 8 year olds showing how the world has changed since then.

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    #46

    Let’s Sit And Stare At This For Hours

    Vintage computer with CRT monitor and floppy disks, showcasing retro technology from the 80s and 90s era.

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    #47

    Safety First!

    Vintage IBM desktop computer from the ’80s and ’90s displaying safe to turn off message, showcasing retro technology.

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    #48

    🔥or 👎?

    Clock with 90s style font for numbers on a white face, illustrating retrogeist and nostalgia for 80s and 90s design.

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    #49

    The Legend…

    Teen boys playing Counter-Strike at a LAN party with bulky CRT monitors, showcasing 90s retro gaming culture and tech.

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