But the ’80s isn’t the only decade that we’re feeling nostalgic for. So the “X” (Twitter) page I Love Nostalgia posts pics from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and ’00s to cater to all our tastes. Those of us who lived through those times can have a wonderful nostalgia trip. And those who were too young to experience it can get a glimpse of what life sans smartphones was like. This is our third time featuring ‘I Love Nostalgia’ on Bored Panda. And we’ve reached out to its creator, Ian Wright, again. This time, he told us what’s new since the last time his page got featured on Bored Panda and why he appreciates the younger generation’s love for the ’80s. Just in 2023 alone, we had to say goodbye to ’90s TV icon Matthew Perry, the queen of rock n’ roll Tina Turner, and the Irish singer, songwriter, and activist Sinéad O’Connor. Friends played a huge role in shaping the humor of a generation, despite its outdated jokes, and is still popular with the new generations. And O’Connor is also still an important figure amongst the young generation of artists. American indie supergroup boygenius covered the traditional Irish and Scottish ballad ‘The Parting Glass’ as a tribute to the late singer, who famously recorded the song in 2002. “For me, back in the ’80s, this would be wartime music, and it was so foreign to us. It was not for us; it was just old. These days, it’s not. Go figure. Maybe it’s because of electrification. The synthesizers and drum machines,” Ian ponders. Ian also says he tried running a ’00s nostalgia page some years ago. “But it was too early,” he says now. “Maybe it’s time for ’00s nostalgia.” And he could be correct. After all, there’s the 20-year rule that says trends come back every 20 years. While people mostly use it when referring to fashion, that same love comes back for music, movies, and other media, as well. These are the best mediums to see what style was trendy back then. His mission with this page is to spread positivity. Back in December, he told us that “the community is happy and avoids politics and religion.” Which, granted, can be pretty tricky to navigate on Musk’s new Twitter (“X”). Now, the page has a whopping 343k followers who like to get their nostalgic daily fix. “I’d love to go back to the ’80s because it was such a simpler, more fun time. Plus, I was ages 8-18, which are very impressionable years! There was more freedom to do and say what you wanted. We were free to do and think many things without today’s pressures.” The ’80s made their mark on Ian’s mind with the mind-bending Rubik’s Cube and its vibrant neon fashion. He also remembers how the Commodore 64 sparked the beginning of the digital age. Another thing from the ’80s that the creator mentions – ghetto blasters. “Perhaps the best way of thinking of it is that I rather liked the little guy who was the younger me. With the wisdom of age, perhaps I could have handled the challenges of some of those experiences better. But sadly, there are no do-overs.” 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.
