Everyday life back in the day looked like a different world. It’s truly humbling to reflect on just how fast things can evolve through the mere passing of time. This collection of nostalgic highlights aims to portray just how much life has changed as we know it. It’s obviously a lot, and it’s going to keep changing at a seemingly even faster rate.
1. Now that’s the dream setup right there.

No kidding though.
2. These were a whole look.

These were a fashion statement and a half.
3. These phones are still cool to this day.

The flip phones were such a vibe back in the day.
4. You were extra cool if you had one of these.

Extra cool doesn’t even begin to cover it.
5. Honestly, too much fun.

You could easily sink hours into playing with one of these.
6. If this doesn’t hit the nostalgia wheelhouse, what will?

The answer is probably nothing.
7. Hours were “wasted” with these.

Yeah, “wasted” might very well not be the fair way to describe the time that went into playing with these.
8. Seriously though, the Dreamcast just hit different.

It really did.
9. You were all safeguarded up if you had one of these.

All locked in.
10. The best containers around.

They were really the best containers in the game for a second.
11. This gum was elite.

All ready for the next baseball game now.
12. Seriously though, so tasty.

They were oddly so refreshing too.
13. These meant serious business.

A bit of a flex here, but understandable.
14. These screensavers were trippy to say the least.

You could lose your mind itself if you got caught up staring at one of these for too long.
15. This kid’s focused.

Focused and seemingly full of joy.
16. These could get the job done.

These were great.
17. The McDonald’s cakes were top-shelf.

McDonald’s didn’t mess around with their cakes, ever.
18. These little dudes were too cute for their own good.

Seriously, so adorable though.
19. Ultimate keychains right here.

Yes, ultimate keychains, indeed.
20. So much love for these cups.

These cups always brought their A-game.