Most of us, at some point, have experienced some form of nostalgia, which can wash over us for a wide plethora of reasons. One of the more common forms of nostalgia is that for a certain point in time of our lives, which is filled with many smaller things that bring us joy or otherwise make us feel like a time in which we belong.

The '90s, for a lot of people, is certainly such a time, and there is definitely a lot to miss. Although it was a time that was not even that long ago, it belonged to a different world compared to that which we live in today. And though some things remain similar, or the same, back in the day we weren’t as interconnected globally as we are now, and that is just one of a few differences. The article that follows is based upon a Reddit post, which asked people to share things people miss the most from the '90s. The post collected 9.3k upvotes and 6.4k comments. Scroll down to see the whole post, consider upvoting the entries that made you feel the most nostalgic, and leave a comment!

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#1

Not having to make an account for EVERYTHING

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Nostalgia is a set of sentiments for the past and a form of attachment to it. It is a powerful feeling that allows for not only reminiscence, but hope and strength to move forward. Even though arguably it is a sensation that most people associate with living in the past, it really doesn't have to be only that. After all, recollecting something that seems to make the world a better place to be in can remind us of the fact that the present is no worse. That doesn't change the fact, however, that it can indeed be blissful to rewind a little and remind oneself that some moments in the past were very heartwarming.

#2

Video games that were offline, that you could play the whole thing with just the purchase price of the game.

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#3

Software that you buy one time and own. Looking at you adobe.

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#4

News that was only on for 30 minutes 3 times a day. Hit me with the facts, leave out the 24 hour commentary.

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Arguably one of the biggest changes we've experienced since the '90s is the level of interconnectedness in the world. Since numerous small online forums started being replaced by social media giants, we have become increasingly reliant on them to communicate or simply pass the time. Nowadays, we can be pretty much reached by everyone at any moment's notice, and there is little escape from that unless we want to be slightly left out of the intense loop we live in today.

#5

Not being able to be reached 24/7

Remember when the only people who had cell phones or pagers were doctors and high end business professionals that NEEDED to be reached at a moments notice. Now, everyone is expected to be available at any time. And if you elect to stand your ground and establish a separation between work/personal life you're considered "rude" or "difficult to communicate with".

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#6

Being able to own things without having to take out a subscription

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#7

People NOT recording every aspect of their lives. People NOT faking s**t for the all important internet clout.

I guess the lack of social media in general I miss.

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#8

Technology with buttons and knobs.

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Tactility, at least when it comes to technology, is another big change. Back in the day, everything had dials, switches, buttons etc. and was very tangible. Since then, most tech devices have been replaced with screens, or minimalist packages of various sorts. The novelty of screens is arguably wearing off, though, as there are multiple companies out there today that aim to bring back more tangible products for lifestyle, entertainment and creativity.

#9

I lived in a one bedroom apartment in San Diego in the nineties to the tune of $400 a month. I'd like that back, please.

Edit: I looked up the specific place I lived. That one bedroom runs $1,650 now.

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#10

Book stores. Just browsing all the aisles and discovering new books and new authors

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#11

My 18 year old body. Oh how I wish I appreciated what I had.

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#12

Being able to take an airplane flight that didn't feel like you were a convict being processed for prison.

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All in all, the 90s seems to be a very nostalgic time period for a lot of people. Whether it's technology, or lack of thereof, entertainment, or a general sense of feel-good, it is a period of time in the past that still brings people joy today, at least in the form of memories.

#13

Surebegrandlike11 said:

The cost of living…..

musicalrssnroulette replied:

This

I remember seeing people with like fast food jobs and stuff not having as much as more skilled workers but they still OWNED their house and OWNED their cars, they didn’t have as nice of things but they still owned property and a house and could still afford to buy a car and food and healthcare

It’s absolutely mind bending that anyone would wish someone would starve to death and have their family suffer because they aren’t ceo of a company, and just working there

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#14

Anonymity when online. I remember when we were told to never give out any personal info online ever. Then Facebook came around and suddenly it was cool to put your whole life online

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#15

I miss going to video stores and browsing.

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#16

This is probably more late 90s/early 00s than the 90s as a whole, but a social media-less internet.

It felt like an escape from real life, as opposed to an extension of it.

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#17

A sense of hope in the future.

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#18

Honestly, I kind of don’t want this damn smartphone anymore.

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#19

The hope that I'll live a fulfilling adult life with a reasonable amount of dreams being achieved

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#20

Nokia cellphones.

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#21

Reasonable commercial lengths.. Now Espn has 5 minute commercial breaks...

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#22

That sense of relief we felt between the end of the Cold War and 9/11.

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#23

Gaming Arcades

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#24

LucasArts adventure games. They were my favorites. The Monkey Island series can’t be beat.

ETA: Sam & Max, Full Throttle were amazing, but no one has yet to mention Grim Fandango, Maniac Mansion’s 2 games, Zak McKraken or Loom.

Second ETA: I forgot Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis!

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#25

Maybe not 'outdated' per se, but I'd really like to have my hair and waistline I had during the 90s.

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#26

Electronic stores where you can just buy something right when you need it instead of going on Amazon

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#27

Geocities web pages, made with heart, not for money.

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#28

Indoor malls. So many have been replaced with “lifestyle centers” where everything is accessed from outside. I miss being able to go shopping on a cold/ugly day without being cold and getting wet. And yes, I know they still exist, but they seem fewer and farther between.

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#29

OG Polly Pockets.

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#30

Wish I could play my Gameboy for the first time again.

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