Do you ever find yourself reminiscing about the past? A time when phones had cords, music came from tapes, and the internet was just a vague concept? Well, there’s no need to miss it too much because we’ve gathered some of the best photos to transport you back in time. These little bundles of humor and nostalgia will have you giggling while reflecting on the good ol’ days, so keep reading to see some of the best retro images out there.

Which One Did You Choose?

There was once a time when you could choose from various options while playing solitaire online. There was the classic fish card, the vines, and the beach- it really did feel like the limited choices were endless. If you were really feeling wild, you might have even gone for the super cool robot. Choosing a design was like a mini fashion show for your computer screen where half the fun was picking a card.

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Playing solitaire and choosing a card design for the back of an old and clunky computer was the ultimate time-waster for anyone stuck at a desk with nothing to do.

Pimp My Ride, 90s Edition

The tiny plastic beads seen here were like a miniature disco party on your ride, and they also happened to make the coolest sound as your rode around the neighborhood. They came in a wide variety of colors and shapes, and the more beads you had, the cooler you probably thought you were. The best part was that they almost always flew right off whenever you would hit the smallest bump in the road.

If you were a kid with a bike in the 90s, chances are you had a secret weapon to make your ride stand out from the rest- useless plastic beads.

Who Else Remembers These Books?

We didn’t have fancy video games or smartphones to keep us entertained like today’s kids. Instead, we had books. The greatest of them all was the Miss Nelson series- and everyone absolutely loved them. We’d eagerly flip through the pages, wondering if we’d finally catch a glimpse of the elusive Viola Swamp. Of course, who could forget about those awesome illustrations? Everything about it was like a hug but in the form of a book.

You know you’re an actual 90s kid when you can still recite the entire “Miss Nelson is Missing” book by heart to this very day- and it’s excellent every time.

When Do We Think These Will Come Back in Style?

These clamshell hair clips are one accessory we can all agree that they need to make a comeback, regardless of how painful they are if you accidentally get caught in one. Those spikes were also like tiny little torture devices for your scalp if you wore them for too long, but that didn’t stop us. With the current rise of punk and grunge, there’s really never been a better time for these to make a return.

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There is no doubt that the past has been a time of questionable fashion choices and even more questionable hairstyles and accessories- but these clips really weren’t all that bad.

Never Forget Where You Came From

Our minds are filled with memories of opening up one of these $1.99 packages with glee, excited to break them open to see what was inside. Usually, you’d end up pulling out a tiny plastic perfume bottle that smelled like pure plastic and a nail file that was just about as effective as sandpaper. Nevertheless, your day was absolutely made when mom or dad came home with one of these as a present.

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Every kid who grew up a few decades ago knows exactly what we’re talking about- those cheap plastic toys that promised the world but delivered minutes of fun before breaking.

The Infamous Smurf TV Dinner Trays

The real magic within these bright blue trays wasn’t the food; it was simply the smurfs themselves. Those little blue characters captured the hearts of kids with their cute innocent faces. Looking back, it’s easy to see why these dinner trays were so popular. Not only were they cute and convenient- they were fun, and of course, there isn’t really anything better than eating in front of your favorite television show.

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These Smurf TV dinner trays were the pinnacle of culinary sophistication in the eyes of every 80s kid and their grandparents. Who needs plates when you can eat off cartoon characters?

Nothing Felt More Powerful Than Having One of These on a Long Road Trip

It was the ultimate power move to strut onto a long trip with your trusty companion in hand- that companion being this portable DVD player that had the lowest resolution ever. As you click to open the DVD player and pop in your favorite movie, you can almost feel the envy of your fellow travelers radiating off you like heat from a freshly baked pizza. At least, that’s what you thought at eight years old.

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The early 2000s was a time of matching tracksuits, flip phones, and of course, the almighty portable DVD player that was always accompanied by a binder of your favorite movies.

People Who Loved These Are Now Into Crypto

Remember the good old days of the late 90s and early 2000s when you’d rip open a bag of chips and pray to the snack gods that you’d find a shiny Tazo inside? For those who don’t know, Tazos were small plastic disks that came in chip packets and were the currency of your elementary school playground. If you had a rare one, you were basically one of the coolest kids in town.

If you were a Tazo-loving kid who was continually trading and collecting them, it’s no surprise if you’re now sitting at your computer obsessively checking the value of your cryptocurrency.

If You’ve Witnessed 3 Generations of Sauce Packets, You Are Old

If you can remember the original Taco Bell sauce packets, it’s definitely time to admit that you’ve been around the block quite a few times. To check this, you might need to dig deep enough inside your junk drawer to see what you pull out. Gone now are the days of being a carefree kid, blinding one of these sauces onto your burrito without a single care in the world.

If you’re one of those people who have lived through the three changing generations of the Taco Bell sauce packet, we’ve got good news for you- you are officially old.

Gonna Tell Our Kids That This Is How Game of Thrones Ended

There are so many movies and shows out there that involve dragons, but the way that How to Train Your Dragon ended is so much better than anything else. Take Game of Thrones, for example, which is excellent in its own way but a whole lot more complicated. That’s why parents these days might want to tell their kids that this was how Game of Thrones ended while facing the challenge of explanation.

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This movie is from the 2010s, and although that wasn’t really too long ago, this ending is certainly a lot easier to explain than the one from Game of Thrones.