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50 People Share Pics Of Things That Don’t Exist Anymore To Make Others Feel Super Old (New Pics)
Tony Soprano once said, “‘Remember when’ is the lowest form of conversation.” In case you didn’t catch his drift, it was an implication that dwelling on nostalgia can either signal an unfulfilling present or be a dangerous way to divulge information.
But for everyone else who isn’t a cynic or hiding something dark, reminiscing is always a fond way to bond over a shared history. It’s why subreddits like this one thrive, particularly through images of the past that instantly bring you back to a simpler time.
Here are some of the many posts on the page that you may need to explain to a younger person in your life.
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#1
😂🤣
Heir of Durin 5 days ago
So true. I fell so bad for kids today. Every. Single. Thing is documented and posted online.
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#2
Does Anyone Else Miss The Butter Rum Lifesavers?
#3
These Guys Were The Best -
For the most part, we reminisce to recall the happier moments in our lives. While it is often a fruitful bonding experience, it can also be a healthy activity for seniors. A 2022 study published in Frontiers in Psychology described nostalgia as a “precious resource” for older adults, as it fosters a sense of safety and supports healthy aging.
#4
We All Still Buy It And Eat It
#5
And We Survived
Otto Katz 5 days ago
ooo fancy you with a lunch box! We had a paper bag, with our sandwiches wrapped in waxed paper, and we liked it!
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Mr. Robinson 5 days ago
I am 57 and I had a lunchbox, thermos and a backpack. And remember OUR boomer parents thought us Gen X kids were spoiled. Let every generation have their thing. Get over it.
LaurieAnnaT 5 days ago
I always had a bologna on white bread sandwich in a brown paper bag which would sit in the school hallway until lunchtime.
Upstaged75 5 days ago
I had exactly the same. You couldn't pay me to eat bologna now though.
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Spencer's slave no longer 5 days ago
Barnet, London 1966. My infant and primary school in Lancashire looked similar.
persephone134 5 days ago
During middle school, school ended at 1 PM. My school at the time didn't even have a cafeteria (or any other opportunity to buy food).
Starbug 4 days ago
Mine as well, we could take a sandwich or buy tiny packs of nuts, crisps, chocolate bar or a bottle of juice during recess, lunch was at home
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TruthoftheHeart 5 days ago
People act like just because the science for crime solving, news couldn't share information about the a***e and kidnappings that happened back then as well they didn't happen. In those days they even wouldn't blink an eye half the time to men beating their wives and such so I don't want to hear anyone try to talk about the good old days.
Crystalwitch60 4 days ago
And the school meals were healthy and EDIBLE !! no bloody pizza and chips , chicken fricasea was my favourite u can’t buy it now , I can’t even find a recipe,to make it , closest is chicken supreme , n the roast dinner were lush to , 1970s style ,
FireWithFire 7 hours ago
Lady, you had chips! Unless you were at a private fee paying school with Michelin aspirations. You definitely had chips, semolina, blancmange and sponge cake with custard that had zero nutritional value but tasted good. Shut up.
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Jelena 4 days ago
In the country where I was born (and which no longer exists because it was torn up ) and spent my childhood and youth, in all kindergartens and primary schools the children received breakfast, snack and lunch for free and it was prepared according to very strict dietary and hygienic rules and standards, the food was very tasty and you could eat as much as you wanted, all schools had dining halls and the teacher on duty made sure that everyone ate their meal...but somehow that didn't happen well...
Roester 5 days ago
We would bring lunch or eat in the cafeteria, water fountains kept us hydrated.
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When You Have To Explain It To Younger Generations
Shelli Aderman 5 days ago
Yup! With a side of, “Did you tape a Penny to the Columbia House postcard” years old!
“By doing so, they find safety in sources such as familiar patterns and coherence, continuity in the sense of self or relationships, and affectionate close bonds,” an excerpt from the journal reads.
The study also emphasized the importance of nostalgia and its role in regulating emotions, physiology, and behavior. It noted that feeling wistful about the past has the potential to support the brain-heart regulatory response to threat and safety.
#7
You Know You're Old If You Know What These Are
#8
This Always Seemed To Appear On My Parents Coffee Table Between Thanksgiving & Christmas
#9
How Many Of Can Feel This Picture?
Memoirist and speaker Diana Raab further discussed the benefits of reminiscence in an article for Psychology Today. As she explained, doing so in a social context “inspires a sense of warmth and connection,” which ultimately nurtures relationships.
#10
What Was Your Childhood Experience With This Bike Pedal?
#11
Where Are My 90s Fellas?
#12
You’re Old, But Are You This Old?
Stephanie Did It 5 days ago
Our local grocery store printed their paper bags with book templates.
Raab likewise doubled down on the benefits of nostalgia for seniors. In her article, she noted how reminiscing about the good old days “can be an antidote to loneliness” while also promoting prosocial behavior.
“Looking back on our lives tends to minimize loneliness and isolation,” said Raab, who holds a PhD in transpersonal psychology.
#13
Everyone Seemed To Have This Alarm Clock Before
#14
I Learned How To Use Html From Myspace
#15
If You Can Tell What This Is, You Might Be Old
Chartered psychologist Jolanta Burke also recognizes the power of reminiscence. She even offered tips on how to tap into our past with utmost fondness, which would benefit in the long run.
One tip she provided is to consider one of your happiest moments in life and write about it in a journal. Another tip would be to make a list of positive memories and pick one to recall. According to Burke, it’s about letting these images and emotions surface so we have something to hold on to and even write about.
#17
Do You Remember Those Cigarette Machines?
Heir of Durin 5 days ago
The other day I told my 13 yr old that people used to smoke on planes and it blew his mind. Haha!
#18
If You Truly Believe
#19
I Resemble That Remark
#20
You May Be Old, But Are You This Old?
AtMostAFabulist 5 days ago
Yep. With the cord really stretched out from walking to the other room while talking.
#21
Have You Remembered That You Needed Two Keys For One Car Before?
#22
Oldheads....how Many Of You Had One On The Roof Of Your House?
sofacushionfort 5 days ago
I kept the one on my house: burglars would think I was too poor to rob
#23
Are You This Old
GenericElder 5 days ago
Those were high tech improvements over the previous flash options (for amateurs, not pros)!
#24
Anyone Remember "Barney Miller"?
#25
Who Else Grew Up Watching This Show Every Year?
#26
Who Else Made Their Own Popsicles?
#27
Did You Watch This Guy On TV?
#28
You Belong Here If You Recognize This Man
#29
Saddest Picture You Will Ever See Today
#30
If You Remember This Boat…
Multa Nocte 5 days ago
. . . then you would have just finished a three-hour tour (a three hour tour).
#31
Remember What Show This Came From?
#32
Why Do People Keep Calling Edmund Blackadder "Mr. Bean"?
#33
Perfect Strangers! I Wonder If Baiki's Accent Got Any Better?!
#34
When TV Cops Weren’t All Genius Hero Models
#35
Gone But Never Forgotten! Rip. What Is Your Favorite Movie Of His?
#36
You May Be Old But Are You This Old
#38
My Mom Had One At Her House. But My Dad Never Had One Cause He Said They Weren't Practical. The Shows Of Having Divorced Parents
#39
Remember Those Old Wooden Playgrounds?
#40
I See Your Plastic Carpet Runner And Raise With The Vinyl Sofa Cover
#41
Who Watched The Cartoons From These Two Dudes?
#42
If You Are Old Enough, You'll Remember When A Rubber Ball Was A Huge Toy Revolution. Game Changer
Geoffrey Scott 5 days ago
The REAL question is, how many did you lose by throwing it as hard as possible on the cement?
#43
If You Were Only Allowed To Walk On These In Your House And Not The Carpet Then You Are Old
AtMostAFabulist 5 days ago
S**g carpet. It had to be perfectly raked and lord forbid you had a row out of order.
#44
Mission Of Every Trip To The Drugstore
Kelly Scott 5 days ago
Anybody remember The Great Paper Airplane Contest? I had the book with all the paper airplanes you could cut out and make.
#45
If You Remember What Movie This Scene Is From, You Probably Cancelled Your Canoe Trip To Georgia, And…you’re Old
Stephanie Did It 5 days ago
I may be old, but the image of Burt Reynolds in a wetsuit will live forever
#46
As A 12 Year Old I Was Glued To The TV For 8 Straight Days In 1977. How Many Of You Other Oldsters Did The Same?
#47
If You Remember These Prices From The 1990s You're Pretty Old
Lost Panda 5 days ago
I see these prices and think how cheap they are, but then remember that we were so poor that even this was too expensive XD
#48
Are You Old Enough To Know The Shows And Movie Inspired By This Real Dude?
#49
Are You This Old?
#50
Remember The Dinosaurs? Yup...you're Old
#51
Who Dares To Admit That They Liked These Guys?
#52
If This Was Your Hero-You’re Officially Old
#53
Remember This Guy?
#54
If You Watched This In ‘78 Then…
#55
Do You Remember What This Ad Was For? Bonus Points If You Remember The Song Playing
#56
If You Know Who This Is Then…
#57
And Now You Know
Geoffrey Scott 5 days ago
I still use ."here's the Paul Harvey on that"..normally met with confusion.
#59
Remember These?
#60
Are You Old Enough To Explain A Practical Use For This?
#61
Do You Know The Lyrics? If So,you Might Be Old
#62
Anyone Eat At The Woolworths Counter?
#63
Who Remembers This Gem Of A TV Show?
Multa Nocte 5 days ago
The Unknown Comic! His parents showed up in the audience to watch him one time and they were both wearing paper bags. The family resemblance was incredible!
#64
If You Used One Of These In The Garage
#65
Who Remembers The Days When We Had These Prices On Gas?
#67
How Many Of You Were Dementos And Dementites?
Multa Nocte 5 days ago
I loved that show! I used his name as an e-mail address for a while when I got my doctorate.
#68
Our Secretary Had One At My First Job
#69
They Were Built Differently Back In The Day
#70
I See Your Pop Snaps And Raise You This.. Are You This Old?
#71
If You Used ICQ To Chat In The Early To Mid 90s You Feel My Pain. I'm Old
#72
Were You One Of These Kids?
#73
Top Songs From 1972... How Many Do You Remember?
AtMostAFabulist 5 days ago
"My daddy told me son you're going to drive me to drinking, if you dont stop driving that Hot Rod Lincoln!"
#74
How Many Of You Lot Fell For This?
You SaidIt 5 days ago
I did this but with CDs. I have a massive collection. Cost me very little thanks to BMG and Columbia music. Lol. I went from vinyl to cassettes to CDs to iPod to iTunes and my latest is Amazon music. I’ve bought some of the same music 6+ times.
#75
If You’ve Ever Had To Use This Device
#76
Do You Recognize This Woman?
#77
If You Had This Stylish Piece Of Furniture In Your House Growing Up, You’re Probably Old
#78
Can You Hear It?
#79
Everyone Pictured Here Became A Household Name After This Movie Came Out. Anyone Remember The Movie?? Tom Cruise (Far Right) Looks So Young In This
#80
Are You Old Enough To Remember This Popular Show From England?
Lost Panda 5 days ago (edited)
I just finished rewatching it again. Well, all except the newest movie/special... I can't find that anywhere online... Oh, and an obligatory "Smeg"
#81
Who The Hell Didn't Hanker For A Hunk Of Cheese??
#82
It Was A Major Award
#83
These Had Me Occupied For Hours Riding In The Car Or To Keep Me From Being Bored At Relatives’ Houses
Daisydaisy 5 days ago
We had these in Australia too! My sisters and I loved them - I feel excited just seeing this picture!
#84
Anyone Remember Seeing This Set Of Disreputable Folks On Screen ?
Tucker Cahooter 5 days ago
I know it's him but I still have problems accepting that that is Danny DeVito
#85
Remember When???
All the best boxing matches were free on television and the Superstars competition was also one of the biggest events in sports?
#86
Do You Recognize This Man?
#87
If You Remember This Guy Yelling At You...yes You're Kinda Old
#88
Who Ran Outside And Looked Up / Who Ran And Hide In The Basement.................who Even Knows What I'm Taking About
AtMostAFabulist 5 days ago
War of the World's with Orson Wells. This is much older than the others.
#90
You Know You Can Hear This Pic
#91
Who Remembers Him?
#93
Ya But, Are You
#94
Who Remembers This Movie?
#95
You Think You Hate It Now, But Wait Till You Drive It……
#96
Are You This Old?
#97
Remember When Air Was Free?
#98
Allright Boys, Confession Time. Who Got Curious?
#99
If You Recognize This Head
#100
You May Be Old But, Are You This Old
#101
Who Had One Of These Sitting On Their Dresser?
#102
Remember Barbie Benton, Of Hee Haw Fame. I Think She Might Have Been A Playboy Bunny Too
#103
How Many Of You Had This On Your Bedroom Wall?
#104
Who Remembers Service Merchandise?
#105
What Show Am I Watching?
#106
If You Recognize This Man
#107
I Loved "Land Of The Lost" And Had Crushes On The Brother And The Father. I Never Missed It
#108
If You Had A Crush On This Lady, You Just Might Be Old
#109
If You Remember What This Were, You’re Not Only Old You Were Poor As Well!
#110
Anyone Else Have The "Underwear That's Fun To Wear"?
#111
What Movie Am I Watching?
#112
Declare Your Alliegiance
#113
If You Recognize That This Isn't A Phone, You're Old
#114
If You Had One Of These Watches In School, You Are Old
#115
Did You Watch The TV Series "Planet Of The Apes"? Apparently, Not Many People Did
funkybluegirl (she/her) 5 days ago
Not only did I watch the TV show. I watched all the movies and went to a live show and had an album (I wish I could remember what was on it). Oh...I also had the board game. I was a fan as a kid.
#116
If You Can Remember The Name Of This Show…
#117
Everyone Else Got An Atari, I Got This Guy
#118
Do You Remember This Man?
#119
31 Years Ago I Had My First Crush. Who Was Yours?
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joseph legatt 5 days ago
A lot of the old tv shows can still be found with a little searching. Just for fun, go back and watch the first episode of All in the Family and picture the reaction if it was aired today.
Tabitha 5 days ago (edited)
All in the Family wouldn’t be produced at all in today’s network TV atmosphere, especially considering how so many of the owners of the networks all voted. That’s not a good thing, because even though Archie personified all the negative -isms, he did love his family, and even ended up learning better, becoming more progressive, and doing the right thing, though sometimes it took a while and several tries.
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RiceRiceBaby 929 5 days ago
This is definitely more Gen X. I was born in 81, so definitely old Millennial, borderline baby Gen X. I am familiar with the 80s and 90s stuff
Tabitha 5 days ago (edited)
I was born in 1960, so a lot of this is from after I was an adult living on my own. I HAD that rotary dial phone on the wall in my kitchen! I did ALL 20 things on that list, many on a daily or weekly basis. I watched those TV shows when they were new. I bought cigarettes from those machines (back when I smoked briefly in my early 20s). I had a subscription to MAD Magazine and Crack’d, and Spy vs Spy was one of my favorite cartoons. F**k, I’m old. When TF did THAT happen?
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Rick Murray 5 days ago
A lot of America things that never crossed the ocean.
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Batwench 5 days ago
I had to explain what the Radio Times was today to someone I work with. It is still being published FFS.
Tyranamar Seuss 5 days ago
I have no idea what "radio times" is. I'm 50 y/o.
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Lorraine Woollands 3 days ago
The other day my Carer asked me if I had been watching anything new. I said no but I like watching the old Hammer Horror movies. She didn't know what they were, and she doesn't know who Peter Crushing is. I am 60 years old and was brought up on Hammer reruns. I now feel more like 90 years
joseph legatt 5 days ago
A lot of the old tv shows can still be found with a little searching. Just for fun, go back and watch the first episode of All in the Family and picture the reaction if it was aired today.
Tabitha 5 days ago (edited)
All in the Family wouldn’t be produced at all in today’s network TV atmosphere, especially considering how so many of the owners of the networks all voted. That’s not a good thing, because even though Archie personified all the negative -isms, he did love his family, and even ended up learning better, becoming more progressive, and doing the right thing, though sometimes it took a while and several tries.
Load More Replies... RiceRiceBaby 929 5 days ago
This is definitely more Gen X. I was born in 81, so definitely old Millennial, borderline baby Gen X. I am familiar with the 80s and 90s stuff
Tabitha 5 days ago (edited)
I was born in 1960, so a lot of this is from after I was an adult living on my own. I HAD that rotary dial phone on the wall in my kitchen! I did ALL 20 things on that list, many on a daily or weekly basis. I watched those TV shows when they were new. I bought cigarettes from those machines (back when I smoked briefly in my early 20s). I had a subscription to MAD Magazine and Crack’d, and Spy vs Spy was one of my favorite cartoons. F**k, I’m old. When TF did THAT happen?
Load More Replies... Rick Murray 5 days ago
A lot of America things that never crossed the ocean.
Load More Replies... Batwench 5 days ago
I had to explain what the Radio Times was today to someone I work with. It is still being published FFS.
Tyranamar Seuss 5 days ago
I have no idea what "radio times" is. I'm 50 y/o.
Load More Replies... Lorraine Woollands 3 days ago
The other day my Carer asked me if I had been watching anything new. I said no but I like watching the old Hammer Horror movies. She didn't know what they were, and she doesn't know who Peter Crushing is. I am 60 years old and was brought up on Hammer reruns. I now feel more like 90 years
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