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If not for the three grey hairs peeking out, I’d feel as fresh as new. It seems like only yesterday we’d drink Capri Sun, burn CDs and listen to the Smashing Pumpkins. Speaking of the latter, kids these days call it “dad rock,” and how can you blame them?

The oldest of Gen Z, aka the newest generation that was born between 1997 and 2012, is now 24. No, it’s not you who are 24, it’s the kids who have no clue what “pick up the phone'' means.

So today, we’re diving deep into the world of no illusion, ready to face one fact we all dread (hence the booming skincare industry among millennials!)—we are old. Thanks to the corner of Reddit ‘Heck I’m Old,’ we have a collection of posts to make you feel not just old, but rather ancient. “When you look at kids nowadays and see their music you can't help but think of how everything is old,” says the group’s description and from what you see below, they ain’t lying.

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If you ever feel like time is passing at the pace of a hadron collider, you can be sure you’re not the only one. Most of us feel that the passage of time is inevitable, and that it only makes us older (but also wiser, more confident and happy overall!).

Having said that, it's no secret that our modern society is obsessed with freezing and even turning back time. This ageing paranoia that’s sweeping across our society has been heavily fueled by social media, where young folks constantly put pressure on achievements, looks, and everything, really. Its competitive nature shows that someone is doing better and has accomplished more by your age than you have.

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

Oh yes, spilling the juice while running back to the tv and constantly bumping your knees or toes when jumping over the furniture... but thanks to the adrenaline: no pain felt!

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Being scared of ageing is not only nothing new, it seems like it creeps into the minds of younger generations obsessed with anti-ageing life choices earlier than ever in history. In 2018, a report from the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) found that millennials felt the most negatively towards ageing, viewing it as a steep decline and assuming dementia and loneliness as inevitable.

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I'm Old I Remember Having One Thinking It Was So Cool

I'm Old I Remember Having One Thinking It Was So Cool

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

I had the 16 colour version. It was a bitch to write with because it was so fat.

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I Feel This Deep In My Soul

I Feel This Deep In My Soul

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

That cashier was just jealous that you got to experience Blockbuster and they didn't lol

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I Consider This A Small Victory

I Consider This A Small Victory

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In some extreme cases where fear of getting older interferes with your life, doctors diagnose people with gerascophobia. “Gerascophobia sufferers have very frequent thoughts about changes in their appearance due to ageing and increasingly losing control over their life as they get older. These thoughts trigger panic attacks, shortness of breath, sweating and shaking," Dr. Rose Aghdami, a consulting and coaching psychologist, told Refinery29.

"Their behavior is affected too, as they often avoid certain activities which remind them of ageing, withdraw from social contact, and become more isolated."

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You Might Be Old...

You Might Be Old...

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Doc Brown And Marty Mcfly Still Here, Together, In 2021

Doc Brown And Marty Mcfly Still Here, Together, In 2021

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The RSPH has also urged people to stop using the term 'anti-ageing' popularized by the beauty industry, since it could be putting pressure on women to see ageing as something inherently detrimental. Another 2017 study found that 30% of women under 35 were regularly using anti-wrinkle products, a fact that’s so obvious when browsing through social media that you don’t need a survey for it

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"I Grew Up With No Internet" Starter Pack

"I Grew Up With No Internet" Starter Pack

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

And still have no idea how to play minesweeper 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Beware This Man

Beware This Man

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

Thanks, Macaulay. I wish you would look up to Bart Simpson, he doesn't age like that.

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This Feeling All Of The Time

This Feeling All Of The Time

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What Else?

What Else?

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

UK specific but when I was a kid in the 80's we had a grand total of 4 TV channels to choose from.

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In The ‘80s, TV Stations Just Turned Off Late At Night. No Infomercials, Nothing. Just This

In The ‘80s, TV Stations Just Turned Off Late At Night. No Infomercials, Nothing. Just This

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

Well, they played a nifty tune first, and then some nice white noise to fall asleep to...

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70's Kids Checking In

70's Kids Checking In

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

Oh yeah, Disney on a Sunday night, that one hits home.

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bumble bee
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom preceding it. Marlin Perkins, Jim Fowler

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

Looney Toons first thing in the morning Saturday. Wonderful World of Disney 7pm Sunday night.

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Featherytoad
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are on the Frndly streaming service on Saturday morning and, if I get up early enough, I put them on. I'm 52 BTW. LOL

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

For us, this was in the 90's because western things came slower/later into the post-communist wasteland of Southeast Europe. But man, those shows were the best part of our weekends, and then we'd discuss them on Monday morning in the schoolyard. Good times :)

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Robin DJW
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, my weekends ended with Bonanza, which came on right after WWOD.

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Raven DeathShade
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I grew up watching Looney Tunes. I remember an incident where I threw a fit because the disc we were on NEVER STOPPED PLAYING WILE E. COYOTE AND THE ROADRUNNER EPISODES!!!! I was around 7 or 8, I think. The second I was sent outside, there began a non-roadrunner episode.

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kristina law
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Welll technically we started with TGIF with Full House, The Simpsons, Family Matters, and Americas Funniest Home Videos. Ahh great times!

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Ashleigh Chase
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sunday evenings were awesome… first a bath for school and then the Disney Sunday Movie 😆

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Lily Mae Kitty
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and before Disney, we watched Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom with Marlon Perkins! "Like the mother otter, you too can look out for your loved ones with Mutual of Omaha Insurance!"

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Anor Anor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and Mutual of Omaha's Wind Kingdom (and TV trays for TV Dinners)

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Blue Jade Rare
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Disney right after Mutual of Omaha with the REALLY old man (are we now the same age?) and the young fit dude doing all the dangerous stuff.

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Gabby M
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Knew I'd find someone else really old. Lawrence Welk, Bowling & wrestling on Sundays. Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Andy Griffin Shoe. Jog your brain a little lol.

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Jamma
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Back when Disney wasn't an evil overload but a lighthearted purveyor of entertainment.

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Thomas Sweda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anybody remember, “Jack Armstrong, the All American Boy”, Terry and the Pirates (with Big Stoop), Fibber McGee and Molly? No? That’s ‘cause the were on the radio!

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

I miss Saturday mornings... Hanging a blanket just right so the glare of the sun didn't wash out the TV

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Ilene Dover
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Disney increased the sale of color TVs by 50% because of his show "The Wonderful World of Color.". Consumers wanted to see what they were missing due to their only having a B&W.

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Carole Drolet-Yost
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good old Cartoon Day!!! I still called it that to my kids during 70s/80s

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Shabbir Yamani
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tesla, talk about economic crisis and layoffs, i wonder how so many characters managed to survive, you see toons don't age and need a voice over / caricature / Cartoonist to make them constantly...

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Mike Thompson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was a child, if you had TV it went off at 6pm on a Sunday and came back on at 7.00 pm+ and it went off most nights before midnight after playing the National Anthem.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I also remember Romper Room, Captain Kangaroo and The Bozo the Clown Show.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looney Tunes were the best cartoons ever but, I guess every generation thinks their cartoons were the best. I really hated when they started coming out with c**p like Strawberry Shortcake and My Little Pony etc. I guess I just wasn't very girlie back then.

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Thecoolbonnie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My bf and I were JUST talking about Sunday night Disney Movies!

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Sharon Peters
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was sad that Saturday morning cartoons were no longer aired when my kids were little. And my oldest is now 28. 🙁

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DruidsRock 2025
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Miss that and the NBC Mystery Movie something's...snoop sisters, McMillan n wife etc al.

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Rosemary Edwards
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And my mom would say " it's time for bed". And we would reply " It's not over yet!" As the credits were rolling past! Lol

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Shoto Todoroki
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a 90's kid, I remember getting up early to watch Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Men in Black cartoon, the good Max Steel

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Steven Hoffman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was when Disney was still family friendly and not full of deviants.

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Lori Rommel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm the right age for this, but we always had to go to church on Sunday evenings, and almost NEVER got to watch "The Wonderful World of Disney"!

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Thecoolbonnie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Disney movies on Sunday nights!!! Omg totally forgot about that!

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KAREN
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We watched Wild Wild World of Animals on Sunday evening also

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Chris Osborn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Saturday morning cartoons, Sunday night Disney movie, and once a year ... The Wizard of Oz! 🙂

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Ellen Tannenbaum
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m so tired kid we watched Disney’s WWOC on our black and white tv.

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Brent Kaufman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless I was at my grandparents' house, then weekends ended with Lawrence Welk.

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

Such good memories, bugs bunny and Saturday morning, and the Wonderful world of Disney on Sunday night, back when Disney was good

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Robin Walker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And everyone in the house watched it together, there was only 1 tv

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Shirley Heyn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, except we watched the Disney Tinkerbell & rainbow in B&W and always wondered how it looked in color. . .!

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Kathy Walsh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OK SO WE ALL KNOW I'M OLD BECAUSE I DIDN'T READ IT RIGHT. YEA SUNDAYS, DISNEY CAME ON AFTER WILD KINGDOM

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Kathy Walsh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HATE TO TELL Y'ALL, BUT THESE STARTED SATURDAY MORNINGS FOR US 50'S KIDS, TOO!! AND THEY WEREN'T CONSIDERED "VIOLENT"

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Lisa Tetlow
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My parents took us to my aunt's house every Sunday night to watch The WW of Disney in color.

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Riley Quinn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Saturday morning cartoons. Check. Sunday evenings was always a nasty battle between Disney and Ed Sullivan. Then a gloomy pall descended upon us because it meant school the next day.

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

If you were lucky enough to have cable. Else you had to wait for Saturday mornings for this.

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Vicki Perizzolo
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Saturday morning cartoons - Saturday morning confusion, if you think you can sleep it's illusion..you'll probably get a rude intrusion from Harry the dog... great song...great times!

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

Exactly! Warner Brothers cartoons were the BOMB! And don't forget Mutual of Omahas Wild Kingdom Sunday night.

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Tom Spade
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom with Marlin Perkins....

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Cindy Lloyd
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep, we watched a lot of violence back in the day and we turned out pretty damn good. I've never figured out what the hoopla was about the violence thing.

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Bobbie Meyers
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I watched with my pet chicken, Road Runner (he had the same colors) tucked under my arm and my Shetland pony sitting in front of the TV.

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Lynne Harbison
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the early 70s, they used to have storytime for young kids, on the radio from 7am to 10am every Sunday. They each had a transistor radio set to the station. Kept our kids quiet while we could have a lie in. It was great!

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Diana Jonkman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My saturdays started with The Grimm Brothers stories, then The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then the Warner Brother's show and so on...

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Well, This Is The New Metric For How Old We Are, I Guess

Well, This Is The New Metric For How Old We Are, I Guess

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Phoebe’s Baby Is A College Grad

Phoebe’s Baby Is A College Grad

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

hahaha, I actually thought to myself: wow, she actually kept in touch with him even tho it wasn't her baby?

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Was It A Nokia Or A Razr You Had?

Was It A Nokia Or A Razr You Had?

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Michelle M
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a Nokia c2 when I was 10 or 11. Used to feel quite smug typing fast without looking at the keyboard.

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We All Knew This Day Would Come

We All Knew This Day Would Come

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

That's a great imagination right there!! I remember the young person that saw a real floppy disc and asked his dad why he has 3d printed the save icon!!

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Anyone Else??

Anyone Else??

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

And then you go to the actual store and those young whippersnappers rearranged it again.

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An Ancient Artifact From A More Civilized Time

An Ancient Artifact From A More Civilized Time

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Pretty Much!

Pretty Much!

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

oh crap, i totally have such location in my home town, the realization hit me like ton of brick

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Old School Uncool

Old School Uncool

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Some Redditor Is Mocking His Dad For This 80's Handset That's Plugged Into His iPhone. All I Can Say Is, That Looks Amazingly Comfortable....

Some Redditor Is Mocking His Dad For This 80's Handset That's Plugged Into His iPhone. All I Can Say Is, That Looks Amazingly Comfortable....

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I Was 20 When It Aired And God, Do I Still Feel Old....

I Was 20 When It Aired And God, Do I Still Feel Old....

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Good Morning

Good Morning

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

me, 35, in march 2021 : for vaccination too young, for gynecologist 'geriatric' :D

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Afv Anyone?

Afv Anyone?

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After 9 And On The Weekends Plus $.10 Texts

After 9 And On The Weekends Plus $.10 Texts

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Pink Floyd::pride

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This Cut Me Deep

This Cut Me Deep

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

Yesterday i was watching the next top model of my country! And i kid you not but the models(18-19 years old) didn't know Sharon stone, Michelle Pfeiffer and CHER!!!!! How can you not know Cher????

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Never Failed

Never Failed

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

I use to have a fake 8 track player to fool my car into playing cassettes. In 1992.

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That's Relatable

That's Relatable

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

Honestly: I did see this picture in a different BP post and: yes, I was absolutely thrilled and thought I need to get this for my little recreation cabin in the mountains!

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Internet Is For The 1 Percenters

Internet Is For The 1 Percenters

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