Depending on whom you ask, the ‘90s were a simpler time. A better time! It might be the rose-tinted glasses warping our view, but there’s a very deep longing for that sweet, sweet decade. The ‘Flashback 90s’ Facebook page is a celebration of all things related to the ‘90s, and we’re here to share the bittersweet pics with all of you Pandas. Scroll down, upvote your fave pics, and tell us all about what you miss about the ‘90s the most. Do we have any Pandas in the crowd tonight who miss another decade entirely? Tell us all about why they were even better in the comments. Bored Panda got in touch with Danny, the founder of the ‘Flashback 90s’ Facebook page, and they were kind enough to answer our questions about the inspiration behind the project and shared their thoughts on nostalgia. Read on for the full exclusive interview about “simpler but unforgettable” times when technology wasn’t as advanced, but we were all far more connected. More info: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok The mastermind behind the Facebook page believes that the ’90s were the last memorable decade where technology was advancing rapidly, but we weren’t consumed by it yet. Unlike now. Tech used to have a very strong social aspect to it. “Waking up every Saturday morning to watch your favorite cartoons and eating a bowl of cereal is unforgettable…. Making a trip to Toys R Us for that new hot toy was always an adventure! Those times were much simpler but unforgettable. We might have camera phones today, and we could record anything we want, but I guarantee you that our nostalgic memories are much more precious. I think that’s why we like to think about the ’90s and all those fun moments in life,” they shared their honest feelings about their childhood. The ‘Flashback 90s’ social media project documents the coolest, most unique things about the decade. From tech and food to trends and toys, it all really is a major flashback to some of our childhoods and teenage years. A while back, Bored Panda analyzed nostalgia and the role it plays in our lives during a couple of interviews with Kemi Omijeh, a child and adolescent therapist based in London and a member of the BACP. She explained that our memories of the past can contribute to our sense of self and well-being. Though, not all the time. The actual decade (or shorter time period) we’re nostalgic for doesn’t actually matter. What does, however, is what the era means to us. “Our memories of the past can change over time depending on how often we revisit and also depending on what is going on for us in the present,” the therapist said. “Generally speaking, the better decade is associated with youth and freedom. Nostalgia also often gives us rose-tinted glasses from which to reflect from. How we reflect on the past decades can play a part in how we engage with the current decade.” “If we’ve had a difficult childhood, it can be hard to feel nostalgic, instead it will feel like something we need to get over in order to move on,” the therapist explained to Bored Panda. “We can become stuck in our nostalgia; in which case it might be best to seek help from a counseling professional to help you process your past in order to enjoy your present.” “Turn your daydream into a visualization or goal exercise. Your daydreams could be a communication about your innermost desires. Could you begin to plan how to achieve those desires?” 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.
