There are certain moments in life that hit you with the undeniable truth: you’re getting older. Maybe it’s stiff knees, forgetting things you used to know by heart, or realizing you can’t pull an all-nighter like you once did.
Another sign? Catching sight of an old-school Game Boy tucked on a shelf or stumbling upon a vintage ’80s lunchbox at a flea market. People in this community have shared such experiences that made them mutter, “Okay, I’m officially old now.” Today, we’ve compiled the most relatable, cringe-and-laugh-worthy entries into a list below. Each one is a gentle reminder of how quickly time flies. Scroll down and get ready to laugh, reminisce, and maybe whisper, “Wow… I really am getting old.”
#1 Correct
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#2 If You Know Then You Can Appreciate This Pic
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#3 Mel Brooks Turns 99 Today, Happy Birthday!
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These posts give a nostalgic glimpse into items that were common just a few years or even a decade ago. From household items to gadgets that once seemed revolutionary, these objects evoke a sense of bittersweet nostalgia.
You might still spot them tucked away in thrift stores, hidden in attics, or proudly displayed by collectors who refuse to let go of the past.
#4 This Was The 1st Video Game I Ever Played
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#5 I Wish I Still Had One, Along With The Giant Speakers!
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#6 Windows 98 Se Was The Best Operating System Ever And I Will Go Doom Guy On A Hill In Hell About It
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It’s not just objects that disappear over time, animals vanish too. In recent decades, several species have gone extinct, some forever lost due to human activity. Climate change, habitat destruction, pollution, and invasive species have all played roles in these tragic losses. While we can still admire photographs or museum specimens, these creatures are gone from the wild, leaving gaps in ecosystems and in our connection to nature.
#7 My First TV
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#8 This Is How We Had Fun
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#9 If You’ve Used One Of These, You’re Probably Retired
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Take the golden toad as an example. Native to Costa Rica, this small amphibian was famous for its bright, metallic-orange color. Its life cycle depended entirely on seasonal rainfall, with eggs laid underground in moist forest floors. As climate patterns shifted due to global warming, its delicate reproductive cycle was disrupted, and the species disappeared entirely by the late 20th century—a stark reminder of how environmental changes can wipe out even the most seemingly resilient creatures.
#10 Your Song Request Finally Plays On The Radio. You Press "Record". The Dog Starts Barking
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#11 Seems Like Just Yesterday. .
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#12 Too Often A Sight When We Were Kids
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In Australia, the mountain mist frog once thrived in high-elevation forests and wetlands. By 2021, the species was declared extinct, largely due to the chytrid fungus. This deadly pathogen, spread through human activity, infects amphibian skin and has caused the decline of over 500 species worldwide. The mountain mist frog’s extinction highlights how interconnected humans are with wildlife and how quickly ecosystems can unravel when pathogens spread unchecked.
#13 I’ll Just Put This Here
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#14 A Wrinkle In Time
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#15 Waaaaaay Before Lip Fillers, We Had The 5 Cent Red Wax Lips At The Corner Store
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The Yangtze River in China was once home to the massive Chinese paddlefish, one of the largest freshwater fish on Earth. Overfishing, coupled with dam construction, disrupted their natural habitat and decimated their population. By 2019, the species was officially declared extinct. The paddlefish’s loss is a sobering example of how economic development and environmental mismanagement can have irreversible consequences for biodiversity.
#16 These Were Our “Automatic” Ice Maker … 😊
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#17 If You Thought This Guy Was Old Af When You Were A Kid, You're Older Now Than He Was Then
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#18 Before Card Keys
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On the Hawaiian island of Maui, the poʻouli bird was only discovered in 1973, inhabiting a tiny range of forests. Its small population faced intense pressures from habitat degradation, invasive predators like rats, and competition with other species. Within a few decades, the poʻouli was declared extinct. Its rapid disappearance underscores the fragility of species with limited habitats and the urgent need for conservation in biodiversity hotspots.
#19 On This Date 45 Years Ago, Trans American Flight 209 Made A Miracle Landing In Chicago Saving Hundreds Of Lives. All Thanks To The Bravery Of Its Makeshift Crew
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#20 Guillotine Paper Cutter, Favorite In School
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#21 Who Got A Coke From One Of These?
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In Brazil, the Alagoas foliage-gleaner, a small bird with a very restricted range in Pernambuco and Alagoas, vanished as its forests were nearly destroyed. The fragmentation and destruction of its habitat left the species with no room to survive, resulting in its eventual extinction. This case is a stark reminder that localized environmental damage can have catastrophic effects on species that cannot adapt or migrate.
#22 Used As A Foot Bath In Our House. Did You Have One?
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#23 'member This Guy?
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#24 If You Know What The Hole At The Top Right Corner Of This Desk Is For
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The Bramble Cay melomys, a small rodent native to a tiny island between Australia and Papua New Guinea, has been described as the first mammal to go extinct due to human-induced climate change. Rising sea levels and storms destroyed the island’s vegetation, wiping out the species entirely. Officially recognized as extinct in 2019, the melomys’ demise serves as a tangible warning about the real-world consequences of climate change on biodiversity.
#25 Class Of 87
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#26 Used This Today For Maybe The Second Time In 40+ Years
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#27 My Introduction To Air Conditioning
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Each of these species’ losses shows just how fragile our ecosystems can be when humans disrupt them. Unlike objects we might find in thrift stores or attics, these animals cannot be brought back. Their absence changes the natural balance, affecting everything from food webs to pollination networks, reminding us that human activity has long-lasting, sometimes irreversible, consequences.
Have you ever come across any of these extinct animals or vintage items? Seeing them reminds us that both nature and culture evolve and sometimes disappear faster than we realize.
#28 Back In Our Day If You Wanted It In Your Movie, You Had To Build It
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#29 If You Know The TV Show From This Snapshot Of The Opening Credits, You Are Old
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#30 How About A Nice Hawaiian Punch?
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#31 Kid Had No Knowledge Of Why I Was So Essatic When I Found This
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#32 These Things Were Truly Awful. I Loved Them. I Haven’t Chewed On Wax In Decades!
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#33 At An Antique Store, What Is It
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#34 Billy Crystal In Soap, The Quirky Sitcom (1977 To 1981)
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#35 Night Court
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#36 Happy 69th Birthday To Tom Hanks!
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#37 One Of Our Favorites
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#38 Snl Land Shark Skits!
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#39 Bit Of Smoke With Your Burger Kid?
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#40 Raise Your Hand If You Had This Fiery Spit Of Satan Put On Every Cut And Bruise Growing Up
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#41 On This Day In 2019 Mad Magazine Announces They Will Stop Production After 67 Years
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#42 Sigh ….. Yup
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#43 If You Saw This Movie
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#44 If You Know This Man's Name, Schedule A Colonoscopy Immediately!
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#45 We’re Old !
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#46 I Suppose It Was Inevitable…
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#47 Who Else Had To Sit Through This On Sunday Night?
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#48 Sunday Evening TV Of The Past
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#49 Mary Ann Or Ginger
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#50 45 Years Ago This Week, A Odd Fellow Made His Talk Show Debut. Whatever Happened To Him?
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