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Generations & Nostalgia

Me and my wife on our honeymoon 1987
r/OldSchoolCool

/r/OldSchoolCool **History's cool kids, looking fantastic!** A pictorial and video celebration of history's coolest kids, everything from beatniks to bikers, mods to rude boys, hippies to ravers. And everything in between. If you've found a photo, or a photo essay, of people from the past looking fantastic, here's the place to share it.


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Me and my wife on our honeymoon 1987
r/OldSchoolCool - Me and my wife on our honeymoon 1987

I was an 80s baby
r/OldSchoolCool

/r/OldSchoolCool **History's cool kids, looking fantastic!** A pictorial and video celebration of history's coolest kids, everything from beatniks to bikers, mods to rude boys, hippies to ravers. And everything in between. If you've found a photo, or a photo essay, of people from the past looking fantastic, here's the place to share it.


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I was an 80s baby
r/OldSchoolCool - I was an 80s baby

I feel old!! Lol
r/Millennials

A subreddit for Millennials. We are the largest demographic currently alive that were born from the years 1981 to 1996 (or 1980 to 2000 going by the loosest definition). This community is a place to hang out and discuss content related to our Generation. Please read the rules. Enjoy your stay and have fun! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ErJz3ktyGk


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I feel old!! Lol
r/Millennials - I feel old!! Lol

This Subreddit's Hurting You and I Can Prove It
r/Millennials

A subreddit for Millennials. We are the largest demographic currently alive that were born from the years 1981 to 1996 (or 1980 to 2000 going by the loosest definition). This community is a place to hang out and discuss content related to our Generation. Please read the rules. Enjoy your stay and have fun! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ErJz3ktyGk


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This Subreddit's Hurting You and I Can Prove It

Almost half the posts on this subreddit break rule 5,

  • Subreddit Content Should Lean Towards Positive or Nostalgia Focused Discussion

Mostly this serves as a guideline but the content on this subreddit should be more geared towards Millennial nostalgia and the positive aspects of our generation.

Despite this, in my super deep analysis, which consisted of me looking at the titles of the "hot"test posts, 24 out of 50 were negative. And I don't mean maybe negative, I mean stuff like "Anybody else just going through the motions until they die?", "This is what I mean when I say social media is a disease.", and "78% of Americans see fast food as a ‘luxury’: Survey".

Some interesting patterns I noticed about these overly negative posts, is that,

  1. They're far more popular than more appropriate posts about your favorite Millennial movies, '90s decor', and Millennial memes.

  2. They're often posted by the same few people. There's about 5 regular posters who spam these negative doomer threads. They dominate the sub and contribute in making this a shitty, depressing subreddit.

  3. They're almost always comparing present day to the past, also almost always in a manipulative manner. They're usually posts about how the past was better, insert highly selective stats here. I hate these posts because they already dominate the biggest subreddits on Reddit, they contribute to depression, and they're usually factually wrong. Super negative emotions drive people way more than any other emotion, so these posters are ironically doing the thing they claim to hate. "Don't you guys hate how social media makes you feel! Btw here's a thread about how your good life is actually worse than you think!".

I think this subreddit needs to do more on clamping down on the doomerism. It's nonsense, and it goes against the spirit of the sub as outlined in the rules.

I'll be muting this sub but I hope the mods can help the sub in some way. I'm cultivating a more positive and realistic social media experience, which doesn't include pity parties and manipulative people trying to convince me that life isn't worth living. If you're finding social media makes you feel bad, then I hope you do the same.




Jayne Mansfield with her husband Mickey Hargitay and their daughter Mariska, 1964.
r/OldSchoolCool

/r/OldSchoolCool **History's cool kids, looking fantastic!** A pictorial and video celebration of history's coolest kids, everything from beatniks to bikers, mods to rude boys, hippies to ravers. And everything in between. If you've found a photo, or a photo essay, of people from the past looking fantastic, here's the place to share it.


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Jayne Mansfield with her husband Mickey Hargitay and their daughter Mariska, 1964.
r/OldSchoolCool - Jayne Mansfield with her husband Mickey Hargitay and their daughter Mariska, 1964.


My Gramps lookin' cool, taking a bath, reading "Life," smoking a cig in 1951
r/OldSchoolCool

/r/OldSchoolCool **History's cool kids, looking fantastic!** A pictorial and video celebration of history's coolest kids, everything from beatniks to bikers, mods to rude boys, hippies to ravers. And everything in between. If you've found a photo, or a photo essay, of people from the past looking fantastic, here's the place to share it.


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My Gramps lookin' cool, taking a bath, reading "Life," smoking a cig in 1951
r/OldSchoolCool - My Gramps lookin' cool, taking a bath, reading "Life," smoking a cig in 1951

I bought a picture of my Great Grandma and Aunt on Ebay 1936
r/OldSchoolCool

/r/OldSchoolCool **History's cool kids, looking fantastic!** A pictorial and video celebration of history's coolest kids, everything from beatniks to bikers, mods to rude boys, hippies to ravers. And everything in between. If you've found a photo, or a photo essay, of people from the past looking fantastic, here's the place to share it.


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I bought a picture of my Great Grandma and Aunt on Ebay 1936
r/OldSchoolCool - I bought a picture of my Great Grandma and Aunt on Ebay 1936


Survivors in Dachau berate an SS guard captured by U.S. troops, while in the background American soldiers summarily execute other camp guards. April 29, 1945

Guys what would you do if you were a girl
r/teenagers

r/teenagers is the biggest community forum run by teenagers for teenagers. Our subreddit is primarily for discussions and memes that an average teenager would enjoy to discuss about. We do not have any age-restriction in place but do keep in mind this is targeted for users between the ages of 13 to 19. Parents, teachers, and the like are welcomed to participate and ask any questions!


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Guys what would you do if you were a girl

I would probably scream slay in public and publically embarrass myself


Denise Richards, 1990s
r/OldSchoolCool

/r/OldSchoolCool **History's cool kids, looking fantastic!** A pictorial and video celebration of history's coolest kids, everything from beatniks to bikers, mods to rude boys, hippies to ravers. And everything in between. If you've found a photo, or a photo essay, of people from the past looking fantastic, here's the place to share it.


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Denise Richards, 1990s
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Not The Mama
r/Millennials

A subreddit for Millennials. We are the largest demographic currently alive that were born from the years 1981 to 1996 (or 1980 to 2000 going by the loosest definition). This community is a place to hang out and discuss content related to our Generation. Please read the rules. Enjoy your stay and have fun! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ErJz3ktyGk


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Not The Mama
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Does anyone else find themselves gravitating more towards older movies, shows, games, music etc rather than newer stuff??
r/Millennials

A subreddit for Millennials. We are the largest demographic currently alive that were born from the years 1981 to 1996 (or 1980 to 2000 going by the loosest definition). This community is a place to hang out and discuss content related to our Generation. Please read the rules. Enjoy your stay and have fun! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ErJz3ktyGk


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Does anyone else find themselves gravitating more towards older movies, shows, games, music etc rather than newer stuff??

Not sure if it is just me, but I find myself watching, playing and listening to older media (older meaning 80's, 90's, early 2000's) rather than what's new now. Not sure if it's just nostalgia, but to me the new stuff just isn't great or they're trying to rehash "the good old days."




These 14 year old band pictures might not fit here since they're still so KILLER
r/blunderyears

Do you still cringingly remember "Fuck drugs and government", the hardcore hit of your 15 year self? Have you just found your old myspace picture, xXxLadyDarkness85xXx? Come and share your dusty treasure for the world - and you - to laugh and regret - *Together.* So come and tell us what the old you was up to!


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These 14 year old band pictures might not fit here since they're still so KILLER
  • r/blunderyears - These 14 year old band pictures might not fit here since they're still so KILLER
  • r/blunderyears - These 14 year old band pictures might not fit here since they're still so KILLER
  • r/blunderyears - These 14 year old band pictures might not fit here since they're still so KILLER


Born in ‘87, these are just a few nostalgic toys I remember!
r/Millennials

A subreddit for Millennials. We are the largest demographic currently alive that were born from the years 1981 to 1996 (or 1980 to 2000 going by the loosest definition). This community is a place to hang out and discuss content related to our Generation. Please read the rules. Enjoy your stay and have fun! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ErJz3ktyGk


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Born in ‘87, these are just a few nostalgic toys I remember!
  • r/Millennials - Born in ‘87, these are just a few nostalgic toys I remember!
  • r/Millennials - Born in ‘87, these are just a few nostalgic toys I remember!
  • r/Millennials - Born in ‘87, these are just a few nostalgic toys I remember!
  • r/Millennials - Born in ‘87, these are just a few nostalgic toys I remember!
  • r/Millennials - Born in ‘87, these are just a few nostalgic toys I remember!
  • r/Millennials - Born in ‘87, these are just a few nostalgic toys I remember!
  • r/Millennials - Born in ‘87, these are just a few nostalgic toys I remember!
  • r/Millennials - Born in ‘87, these are just a few nostalgic toys I remember!
  • r/Millennials - Born in ‘87, these are just a few nostalgic toys I remember!
  • r/Millennials - Born in ‘87, these are just a few nostalgic toys I remember!
  • r/Millennials - Born in ‘87, these are just a few nostalgic toys I remember!

We need to ban the phrase “looking for a gf” on here
r/teenagers

r/teenagers is the biggest community forum run by teenagers for teenagers. Our subreddit is primarily for discussions and memes that an average teenager would enjoy to discuss about. We do not have any age-restriction in place but do keep in mind this is targeted for users between the ages of 13 to 19. Parents, teachers, and the like are welcomed to participate and ask any questions!


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We need to ban the phrase “looking for a gf” on here

Tho might kill the sub idk


My grandfather, Sperry, rocking his finest Detroit nightlife fashion 1929
r/OldSchoolCool

/r/OldSchoolCool **History's cool kids, looking fantastic!** A pictorial and video celebration of history's coolest kids, everything from beatniks to bikers, mods to rude boys, hippies to ravers. And everything in between. If you've found a photo, or a photo essay, of people from the past looking fantastic, here's the place to share it.


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My grandfather, Sperry, rocking his finest Detroit nightlife fashion 1929
r/OldSchoolCool - My grandfather, Sperry, rocking his finest Detroit nightlife fashion 1929

  • /r/OldSchoolCool **History's cool kids, looking fantastic!** A pictorial and video celebration of history's coolest kids, everything from beatniks to bikers, mods to rude boys, hippies to ravers. And everything in between. If you've found a photo, or a photo essay, of people from the past looking fantastic, here's the place to share it. members
  • r/teenagers is the biggest community forum run by teenagers for teenagers. Our subreddit is primarily for discussions and memes that an average teenager would enjoy to discuss about. We do not have any age-restriction in place but do keep in mind this is targeted for users between the ages of 13 to 19. Parents, teachers, and the like are welcomed to participate and ask any questions! members
  • A subreddit for Millennials. We are the largest demographic currently alive that were born from the years 1981 to 1996 (or 1980 to 2000 going by the loosest definition). This community is a place to hang out and discuss content related to our Generation. Please read the rules. Enjoy your stay and have fun! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ErJz3ktyGk members
  • A place for members or non-members of Generation Z to talk and hang out. Gen-Z is widely considered to be 1996-2012, but may change based on your opinion. members
  • Millenials - the generation growing up near 2000 and grown up no later than 2020. If you can't remember bittorrent, wikileaks, George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, or Barack Obama, you're not a millenial. You don't have to remember myspace. Yes, a millenial is a millennial and neither are recognized as a noun, only as an adjective, so both are not even a word. members
  • A safe space for teenagers who need advice members
  • Nostalgia is often triggered by something reminding you of a happier time. Whether it's an old commercial or a book from your past, it belongs in /r/nostalgia. Here we can take pleasure in reminiscing about the good ol' days... times we shared with loved ones, both humorous and sad. So grab your Pogs, Surge cans and Thriller cassettes, and we'll see you in /r/nostalgia! members
  • Generation X was born, by broadest definition, between 1961 and 1981, the greatest anti-child cycle in modern history. Nevertheless, we grew up to become the world's most devoted parents: the "workhorse of America." This sub welcomes links, photos, graphics, memoirs, commentaries, stories, etc., for and about Gen-Xers, the 13th Generation of Americans. GenX also translates to many other parts of the world. members
  • Do you still cringingly remember "Fuck drugs and government", the hardcore hit of your 15 year self? Have you just found your old myspace picture, xXxLadyDarkness85xXx? Come and share your dusty treasure for the world - and you - to laugh and regret - *Together.* So come and tell us what the old you was up to! members
  • /r/Xennials - A subreddit for the microgeneration that exists between Generation X and Millennial. Xennial birth years, roughly defined, are 1977-1984 members
  • Sub dedicated to your favorite decade! members
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  • Welcome to r/AustralianNostalgia, a subreddit dedicated to evoking memories of Australia's past! This online community is a vibrant hub where Aussies and those intrigued by Australian culture come together to reminisce and share nostalgic moments from days gone by. This subreddit celebrates the unique heritage and cherished memories that define the Land Down Under. Join the conversation, connect with fellow Aussies, and indulge in a wave of nostalgia that will make you feel right at home. members
  • This is the perfect subreddit to discuss cultural shifts, trends, cultural eras, and decades. members
  • Everything from the 70s! Subreddit launched on January 13, 2011. members
  • Ads from the past! members
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  • A subreddit for generation Alpha and the discussion of it! Enjoy your stay and remember to stay kind and join the discord https://discord.gg/wjweZgbg6a members
  • A subreddit for Zillennials (Millennial/Z Cusp) born from the mid 90's to late 90s to hang out and discuss any content related to our Generation. Our sub primarily targets those born around 1994-1999, although if you are born outside of this range you are free to still contribute! members
  • This is the subreddit for discussing generations. Whether it's the history, statistics, or trends of them. members
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  • Benvenuti su TeenagersITA, un subreddit creato per adolescenti italiani. In questo luogo si può discutere di tutto ciò che concerne l'adolescenza: non solo meme, ma anche post e sondaggi. Vi auguriamo una buona permanenza! members
  • Nickelodeon nostalgia from before the Spongebob era! members
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  • This community is intended to celebrate and reminisce over all of the fun and crazy aspects of the 1980s. This community welcomes all, whether you lived through this era or not, let’s all learn, laugh and reminisce about the charming and unique culture of the 1980’s together. members
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  • Temos como principal objetivo apresentar, documentar e arquivar mídias brasileiras que se encontram atualmente perdidas! members