Browsing pictures of items and phenomena quintessential of a certain period can also evoke nostalgic memories, which is why many people follow accounts, such as ‘Flashback 90’s’ and reminisce about the good old days. With over 785k followers, the Instagram account brings back bits and pieces of the ’90s that ought to make one feel sentimental about the iconic time or curious about what it was like for those representing a younger generation. So, whether you would like to take a trip down memory lane or familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of a time you didn’t get the chance to experience, scroll down to find some ’90s flashbacks on the list below and enjoy. Below you will also find thoughts shared by the creator of the Instagram account, who was kind enough to answer a few of Bored Panda’s questions in a recent interview. “I thought to myself, ‘I wonder if anyone else remembers these cool things? It would be so awesome to find a community of people who also enjoyed them’,” they said, adding that that’s when they realized that they should start one themselves. “I should start a page about the ‘90s just for the fun of it and see if people also remember and like the same things,” they remember thinking back then. “Nostalgia is a powerful thing, and it brings so much joy; it’s like reliving the good old days. It always makes me smile, and I’m sure other people might feel the same way.” The expert pointed out that based on certain studies, nostalgia can not only boost one’s mood but increase their sense of meaning in life as well. Moreover, such a sentiment is also believed to raise self-esteem and optimism for the future. With nostalgia likely to lead to such positive outcomes, it’s no surprise that people tend to engage in it and reminisce over the good times of the past. Whether it acts as a pick-me-up on a difficult day or a chance to enjoy the fuzzy nice feeling for no peculiar reason, according to a poll of over 2,000 US adults, for the majority of them, watching nostalgic content brought feelings of sentimentality and happiness (as well as a sense of longing). When it comes to the TV shows and movies, respondents seemed to feel the most nostalgic over the fashion sense in the past, the dialogue and slang used, as well as the actors seen in old productions themselves. “I think the ’90s generation was the last one before technology took over completely, and children actually rode bikes for hours, played outside with their neighbors and knew it was time to go home when it got dark outside.” “Even having a movie night at home was the best,” they added. “Going to rent a movie was not just a thing, it was an event; spending time with family and friends at a local movie rental place, going down the aisles looking for a great movie to watch together. Couldn’t forget the popcorn, either.” “I personally think we had the golden age of television programs but I may be a little biased,” they told Bored Panda, adding “Long live the ‘90s,” and this way validating the preceding statement. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
