The old internet
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I love sharing content that captures the nostalgic, quirky spirit of the old internet and the timeless charm of vintage treasures from simpler times.
Who remembers playing video game demos in the store?
back when you used to stand around for 30 minutes just to have a chance to try a new game.
back when you used to stand around for 30 minutes just to have a chance to try a new game.
February 14, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Who remembers playing video game demos in the store?
back when you used to stand around for 30 minutes just to have a chance to try a new game.
back when you used to stand around for 30 minutes just to have a chance to try a new game.
2006 was 20 years ago...
February 14, 2026 at 3:12 PM
2006 was 20 years ago...
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Happy Friday the 13th!
February 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Happy Friday the 13th!
Back in the day, there were so many cell phone options, it was rare to see someone with the same one as you
February 13, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Back in the day, there were so many cell phone options, it was rare to see someone with the same one as you
Happy Friday the 13th!
February 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Happy Friday the 13th!
sony turned 70,000 liters of paint into one of the most insane ads ever made (2006)
February 12, 2026 at 3:29 AM
sony turned 70,000 liters of paint into one of the most insane ads ever made (2006)
britney with the knife
britney spears, beyoncé, and p!nk’s gladiator pepsi cans, 2003
February 10, 2026 at 2:54 PM
britney with the knife
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can we bring sidekicks back please?
September 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
can we bring sidekicks back please?
this was normal once
February 9, 2026 at 7:41 PM
this was normal once
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the 2000s’ old future
February 7, 2026 at 10:35 PM
the 2000s’ old future
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the 2000s’ old future
February 7, 2026 at 10:35 PM
the 2000s’ old future
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a very dangerous operation from the 80s
February 1, 2026 at 10:08 PM
a very dangerous operation from the 80s
Those were exciting times. Every new phone was special.
February 2, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Those were exciting times. Every new phone was special.
a very dangerous operation from the 80s
February 1, 2026 at 10:08 PM
a very dangerous operation from the 80s
MSN Messenger Emoticons in 2003
February 1, 2026 at 1:49 PM
MSN Messenger Emoticons in 2003
Gen X Soft Club was a popular aesthetic in the late 90s to late 2000s, characterized by urban typography, cool or muted colors, urban environments like train stations, and heavy use of minimalism. It was a more refined futuristic version of Y2K.
January 31, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Gen X Soft Club was a popular aesthetic in the late 90s to late 2000s, characterized by urban typography, cool or muted colors, urban environments like train stations, and heavy use of minimalism. It was a more refined futuristic version of Y2K.
which one would you bring back today?
January 31, 2026 at 1:23 PM
which one would you bring back today?
Take a Break! Pinball (1993)
January 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Take a Break! Pinball (1993)
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the iconic "bliss" wallpaper from windows xp featuring a lush green hill under a bright blue sky was photographed by charles o'rear in 1996 while driving through sonoma county, california. the image was completely unedited and sold to microsoft for $25,000
with no royalties
with no royalties
January 30, 2026 at 4:04 PM
the iconic "bliss" wallpaper from windows xp featuring a lush green hill under a bright blue sky was photographed by charles o'rear in 1996 while driving through sonoma county, california. the image was completely unedited and sold to microsoft for $25,000
with no royalties
with no royalties
did you ever install windows xp like this?
January 29, 2026 at 3:47 PM
did you ever install windows xp like this?
Evolution of YouTube's player
January 28, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Evolution of YouTube's player