Nostalgia is a powerful feeling that comes for us all. The more time we spend on this earth, the deeper the wells are that our nostalgia can run. When it comes to what kinds of photos can awaken more intense feelings of nostalgia for us than others, it’s really a bit of a mixed bag.
Maybe you were one of those kids who had to collect all of the toys through various fast food restaurant meals that you could. Or, you also had the insanely cool Nickelodeon alarm clock to stay on top of your stuff. We’ll take a look at 30 random, yet hard-hitting photos that manage to take plenty of people on nostalgia trains.
1. The unholy fusion that was the KFC-Taco Bell-Pizza Hut
Yeah, to suggest that they went overboard doesn’t even begin to cover it.
2. Easy cheese helps keep life simple
Just got to make sure that someone brings all the crackers.
3. The Motorola RAZR was one of the coolest phones ever made
You felt like the coolest kid in school with one of these on your person.
4. The snack bar in Target retail stores
Yeah, that snack bar was deadly.
5. TVs with built-in VCRs that had like 13-inch wide screens and were the coolest thing you could have in your bedroom
Yes, it really was a shortcut to being cool to have one of these.
6. Buying erasers at the Book Fair
The Book Fair erasers were actually the best though.
7. Those old-school McDonald’s toys hit different
Hopefully, you never tried to eat any of them.
8. Super Off Road (1989)
“Super” is definitely a word that comes to mind when remembering playing this game.
9. Flintsones Lucky Egg Machine with “a prize every time”
You were all luck if you took prizes home every time.
10. You’re not fully clean, unless you’re Zest-fully clean
What a motto though.
11. The quintessential Lego windshield from the 80s/90s
It really was instrumental.
12. The Pizza Hut hand puppets were something special
Both adorable and unnerving at the same time.
13. Handi-Snacks, a lunchtime staple
Not exactly filling, but satisfying nonetheless.
14. Jello Easter eggs, the overachiever moms made them for the entire class
Yeah, but the texture, man.
15. The Little Fisher planes of the seventies were exceptional
These were built to fly.
16. So much yum involved with these guys
Such a delicious treat.
17. The Magnavox TV made in 1990 looks great
These TVs had their struggles. No doubt about that.
18. Always game for this tasty treat
These were quite the hot commodity back in the day.
19. The ultimate nostalgic alarm clock
Alarm clocks never looked cooler.
20. Wrestling Buddies, Tonka (1990)
Look at all these buddies hanging out.
21. Truly, the Nintendo Advantage
If you know, you know.
22. Another one of the best phones in the game, back in the day
Some of these nostalgic phones are due for a comeback.
23. The Welch’s jelly glasses were top-tier
You can definitely still find these while out thrifting around town.
24. The animated Beetlejuice series was gold
Such a classic in the realm of animated TV shows right here.
25. Welch’s Vending Machine, 1997
Because who doesn’t love their fill of sugary juice when the mood takes over them?
26. All love for the Tupperware Zoo Animals
These little guys packed it on with all the cuteness.
27. One of the Pokémon kids meal toy that Burger King gave out in 1999
These were dangerously fun to collect.
28. Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985-1991)
Not an entirely uncool idea to imagine your candies running around on wild adventures.
29. Kidco Burnin’ Key Cars
These would be especially cool to see in a collection.
30. I Am Weasel (1997-2000)
This weasel was always up to something.
