25+ 2000s and 2010s Nostalgia Memes Wondering Where the Time Went

One minute I was eating Cheez-It Gripz during school lunch and the next I was an adult with a job. The 2000s were a special time. The music was kind of terrible (except for Britney), the TV shows were brightly-colored and loud (but we loved them anyway) and the Razor scooters did more damage to …
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Tastemakers speculate on the defining aesthetics of the 2010s: ‘Rose gold and griege’

If the speed of the trend cycle is anything to go by, the decade just before this one is getting a revival. The problem is, not everybody can identify what it is from that time that is going to be revived. It often takes quite a long time for hindsight to fully develop on anything, …
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‘Being obsessed with bacon. Or cats. Or narwhals’: 20+ things that were socially acceptable in 2010, but weird today

The second decade of a new century is often an odd one. It’s a time when people have mostly shaken off the influences of the previous hundred years, but they aren’t quite sure how it looks like the next few are going to pan out yet. In fact, they are the literal teen years of …
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20 Ancient Memes From a Simpler Time With Questionable Humor

I think that those of us who try to keep up with the times have a complex relationship with older memes. On the one hand, they’re the foundation for whatever the heck is going on in the here and now, and some of them hold up surprisingly well. On the other, they’re a stark a …
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‘The dog filter on snapchat’: Ex Tumblr Girl Reminisces on the Vibes of the 2010’s, Giving Cringe and Nostalgia at the Same Time

Growing up is tough, but when you’re a child with unrestricted access to the Internet, it’s tough to avoid being persuaded by the Web. For folks who grew up in the 2010’s we rummaged through the Internet to splice together our preferred personality, drawing from Tumblr, Pinterest, and early-hipsterized Instagram to create the perfect self. …
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People Debate How Bad the Early 2010s Was for Popular Music

Once we get to a certain age, nostalgia becomes a powerful force. We can’t help but reminisce on the highlights of the good old days, even if there weren’t that many to speak of. A lot of us tend to think back on the culture that was in our younger years with a fondness — …
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People Debate How Bad the Early 2010s Were for Popular Music

Once we get to a certain age, nostalgia becomes a powerful force. We can’t help but reminisce on the highlights of the good old days, even if there weren’t that many to speak of. A lot of us tend to think back on the culture that was in our younger years with a fondness — …
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Woman Does Withering Takedown Of Hipster “Twee” Revival

It may be too early to tell how 2022 will turn out yet, but we do have one negative indicator: the early 2010s hipster revival is incoming. Repackaged as «twee» for a trend-hungry Gen Z audience, ukuleles and ModCloth are having a moment in the sun again. However, not everybody is happy with this development. …
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Snarky Takedown Of ‘Stomp Clap Hey’ Music Has People Reliving The Worst Of Early 2010s Culture

The early 2010s was a time period in a league of its own, and not necessarily in a good way. With a decade of hindsight, everything from planking to moustache finger tattoos is tinged with a distinct «what the hell were we doing» vibe. It’s amazing how a short period of time can turn something …
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Twenty-Five Iconic Cat Memes And Pics Of The 2010s

Holy crap y’all, can you believe that it’s been nine years since Nyan Cat first started trending? Pretty nuts, right? Let’s take a look back at some of the best cat memes that graced the 2010s decade!