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‘Retrogeist’: 50 Posts About The ’80s And ’90s That Show How Much The World Has Changed Since
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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.
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Dan Flo 3 years ago (edited)
I liked all of these, but didnt see a singel C64 and Amiga 500 pic??? Or did i miss it? 😄
General Anaesthesia 3 years ago
I guess old people are younger than we think these days :)
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Dan Flo 3 years ago (edited)
I liked all of these, but didnt see a singel C64 and Amiga 500 pic??? Or did i miss it? 😄
General Anaesthesia 3 years ago
I guess old people are younger than we think these days :)
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