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Marketing
fromTasting Table
11 hours ago

The Adorable Costco Reusable Bags That Have Shoppers Singing, 'Let's All Go To The Lobby' - Tasting Table

Costco's KeepCool reusable tote bags pair nostalgic, midcentury-inspired character artwork with durable, practical construction, driving strong customer enthusiasm and viral demand.
#commodore-64
Cooking
fromTasting Table
21 hours ago

The Party Food Staple Boomers Couldn't Get Enough Of Eating - Tasting Table

Swedish meatballs are a classic 1950s–60s party appetizer popular across generations and often served with a creamy mustard-Worcestershire sauce.
fromVulture
1 day ago

Disneyland Is Holding a Skywalker Family Reunion at Galaxy's Edge

Disneyland is rejecting modernity and embracing tradition, at least as far as Star Wars is concerned. According to the Los Angeles Times, characters from the original trilogy will start wandering Galaxy's Edge, and John Williams' score will replace the ambient spaceport noises piped throughout the land. So it's 'til the spires to immersive worldbuilding, bright suns to getting selfies with your favorite guys from childhood.
Film
fromHuffPost
2 days ago

'Retromancing' Is A Throwback Answer To Everyone's Online Romance Fatigue

We live in a world of instant gratification. Sushi arrives at our door in minutes, a gorgeous coat can be bought with a few taps, and dating apps let us feel attractive from the comfort of our couch. With everything available instantly, it's no surprise that some singles are craving the opposite - a rewind to romance, old-school style. Inspired by "Friends" episodes and parents beginning sentences with "Back in my day...," daters are chasing grand gestures, simpler dates
Relationships
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

Animal Crossing's Next Update Has Players Revisiting Long-Deserted Islands

Animal Crossing islands preserve player choices and memories, revealing pandemic-era designs and unexpected real-life parallels when players return after long absences.
Design
fromdesign-milk.com
2 days ago

SOFT Is a Vibrant Grown-Up Take on the Comfort Lamp

SOFT lamp transforms lighting with soft, tactile merino-wool construction, playful curved design, and durable, stain-resistant finish while remaining functional and dimmable.
Web development
fromCSS-Tricks
3 days ago

Postcard From Web Directions Dev Summit, 2025 | CSS-Tricks

I confront stage fright and imposter syndrome during a conference, framed by nostalgic train-station memories and feelings of being a novelty exhibit.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Grab your fidget spinners! Why gen Z are pining for 2016 | Coco Khan

Loosely known as Bring Back 2016, it involves TikTokers urging their mostly gen Z audience to live 2026 like it's 2016 complete with mannequin challenges, a Major Lazer soundtrack and the promise of never-ending summer. And it's sure to get heads spinning quicker than the fidget spinners it's resurrecting. Admittedly, most of the content is just plain silly: 2016 challenges and dances (the bottle flip, the dab);
Fashion & style
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

The Pennsylvania-Based Frozen Dessert Brand That Doesn't Get The Hype It Deserves - Tasting Table

Ice cream lovers are faced with serious decisions in the frozen section. Alongside popular favorites, there are plenty of underrated ice cream brands that deserve attention. Pennsylvania-born Turkey Hill is just one example. What started in the Great Depression as a dairy business has endured. Whether tucked into homemade waffle cones or used to make banana splits, Turkey Hill warrants consideration. "I know there's not a lot of love for Turkey Hill, but this is my favorite ice cream," confessed one Redditor. The poster wasn't alone. The brand was first sold regionally but can now be found in major markets.
Food & drink
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

My dad died at 43. His friend texts me every year a photo of the last beers they shared together.

A daughter receives the same photo of an unopened beer each February 18 to mark the last pack her father shared with his friend.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Bring me a gigantic Gladiator who can cradle me like a baby!': behind the scenes of the most joyous show on TV

These are very good tickets. You're in the camera block, near the red contestant's friends and family. So there's something I need to know. If the camera is on you, are you going to duck and hide and get all embarrassed? Or are you going to go absolutely flipping mental? I've been up until the early hours painting portraits of my favourite Gladiators with the precise hope of making it on to the telly.
Television
Travel
fromInsideHook
6 days ago

The Strange Grief of Watching Our Vacation Towns Grow Up

Vacation towns evoke nostalgia but are changing rapidly due to development, overtourism, climate effects, and social media exposure, causing communal grief.
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Maria BC Preps New Album Marathon, Shares Title Track

There was a Marathon gas station at the end of the street I lived on as a kid. Its big, glowing sign was a landmark for me-when I could see it from the window of my mom's car, I knew we were about to be home. Its iconic 'M'-on the rare occasion I encounter one these days-still brings up that old feeling, the familiarity of homecoming, and a twinge of nostalgia.
Marketing
Books
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Going, going, gone? Former Bonhams CEO thinks AI could deliver a hammer blow to auction houses

Enduring appetite for nostalgia drives a permanent market in which well-preserved collectibles command extreme prices and attract abundant buyer capital.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Nas / DJ Premier: Light-Years

Nas's full-length collaboration centers on retrospective themes, delivering unabashed nostalgia with moments of vintage brilliance and reflection on his storied career.
fromJuxtapoz
1 week ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Marcelle Reinecke: Cherries in the Snow @ Monya Rowe Gallery, NYC

For this exhibition, Reinecke presents variations of leisure activities in an imaginary wooded landscape and cozy warm interiors infused with sentimentality. Reinecke highlights common outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming and fishing to simple domestic pleasures such as applying nail polish to a loved ones toes upon a green shag carpet in front of a blazing fire ( Cherries in the Snow, 2025).
Arts
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

"I Miss That Place So Much": People Are Reminiscing Over Food Chains That Have Largely Vanished

Grandy's served country-style fast food—beloved breakfast sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, fried chicken, and homestyle sides—evoking strong nostalgia.
Music
fromKotaku
1 week ago

New MTV Simulator Features 25k+ Music Videos And Is Very Cool

MTV Rewind recreates classic MTV broadcasts and playlists, letting users relive decades of music videos with retro ads and nostalgia-driven curation.
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Logan Paul's Pitch For A Pokemon Game Is Nostalgia Brain Poison

Well, "new" is a stretch, considering what he's asking for is essentially another fucking remake of the original Pokémon Red and games. But having been in the series' vicinity for almost 30 years, I know that this is the type of artless pitch lapsed and casual fans would happily gobble down like Moomoo Milk.
Video games
#stranger-things
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When the Life You Escaped Becomes the Life You Miss

People can migrate to materially better lives yet remain mentally anchored to former homes, missing past freedoms despite apparent success.
fromMashable
1 week ago

Was 2016 the last good year?

There was something undeniably weird about 2016. Not weird in the charming, "remember Vine?" sense, but weird in the way history feels right before it tips over. It marked a slow descent into collective unease, beginning with the surreal recapture of El Chapo, winding through celebrity deaths and the mainstreaming of one particular cartoon frog, and finally cratering with the presidential election of reality TV star Donald Trump. At the time, many outlets openly wondered whether 2016 was the worst year ever.
Digital life
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

How I Fell Back In Love With Minecraft After 10 Years Away

Playing Minecraft together on a multiplayer server reignited the original joy of building and survival, overcoming past burnout and rekindling a parental bonding experience.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Blue: Reflections review a clunky rehash of their Y2K boyband heyday

Reflections relies on early-2000s nostalgia and other boyband formulas, yielding uneven, mid-tempo tracks that rarely recapture Blue's distinctive strengths.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Songs about new beginnings ranked!

It's hard to imagine anyone's heart not being lifted a little by Right Back Where We Started From: the euphoric rush of new love rendered into three minutes of cod-northern soul (performed, unexpectedly, by various ex members of ELO, the Animals and 60s soft-poppers Honeybus). Avoid the 80s cover by Sinitta at all costs. A song about fresh starts for anyone who's made a new year resolution with no intention of sticking to it.
Music
#christmas
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Food & drink

January isn't for reinvention it's for dishes we know by heart

Embrace nostalgic comfort foods in January as a pleasurable, unpunishing counterpoint to future planning and seasonal self-discipline.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Video games

I plugged in Zelda and everything changed': developers share their fondest Christmas gaming memories

Receiving video games at Christmas creates powerful nostalgic memories, sparks family togetherness, and can deliver transformative gaming experiences that shape lifelong enthusiasm.
Television
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

No One Born After 1989 Can Identify 12/18 Of These Classic '80s Cartoons From A Single Screenshot

1980s Saturday morning cartoons offered action, slapstick, and toy-inspired shows and inspire a simple screenshot-to-title trivia challenge.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A hell of a lot of fun!' Your favourite podcasts of 2025

Podcasts recommended range from comforting, humorous shows to in-depth cultural histories and nostalgic explorations that enlighten, amuse, and comfort listeners.
Design
fromEater Portland
2 weeks ago

The Dream of the '70s Is Alive in Portland Bars

Portland bars are embracing 1970s-inspired wood-paneled and vintage design, creating nostalgic, retro-themed nightlife venues.
Television
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Malcom In The Middle Returns Next Year, First Trailer Out Now

Malcolm in the Middle returns as a 4-episode Hulu/Disney+ miniseries titled Life's Still Unfair, premiering April 10, 2026, with the original main cast reprising roles.
Film
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

'Raising questions' isn't enough. The best films of the year took a stance

A nostalgic, politically noncommittal rom-dramedy set in 2008 fails to engage contemporary sociopolitical urgency and exemplifies ineffective political filmmaking.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Two of Our Most Lovable Stars Made a Delightful Movie This Year. Then It Disappeared.

Personal memories of encountering Rob Reiner's films reveal their deep role in shaping individual and collective experiences of American cinema.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
2 weeks ago

Image: Neymar 'remembers' Barcelona amid recovery from knee surgery | Barca Universal

Neymar maintains a deep emotional bond with Barcelona despite leaving for PSG and currently facing injury setbacks.
Music
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Why is there so much yearning in Christmas songs?

Christmas songs often express yearning—a mix of melancholy and hope—reflecting longing to be with loved ones or for an ideal holiday.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

People Are Sharing The Meals They Used To Eat That They Found Out Weren't "Normal" When They Got Older

Food is so personal and nostalgic, sometimes it's hard to believe the dishes we grew up eating are actually a little strange to others. I'll admit that as a former picky eater, my go-to snack was cheese sandwiched between two slices of banana (please don't judge me, it was really good). So when redditor u/kerker1717 asked the r/Cooking community to share the odd food combinations they grew up with, I was excited to see what my fellow weird eaters had to say.
Food & drink
Marketing
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

8 Restaurants That Went Retro For A Logo Rebrand And Proved Old-School Design Still Wins - Tasting Table

Restaurant chains revive vintage logos to evoke nostalgia, build trust, and attract customers through warm, familiar branding amplified by social media.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

My Husband Can Never Measure Up to the Man Who Once Gave Me the Best Sex of My Life. He'll Never Know.

I'm a 52-year-old woman, and 20 years ago, I had what I guess is now called a situationship with a guy named "George." For several years, we slept together a few times a month. It was amazing, incredible sex. He was clear that he didn't want to be my boyfriend, but also clear that he liked me. We had fun together, and I never hated myself after. Well, mostly. But I probably should have stopped seeing him sooner than I did.
Relationships
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Wishing for a Christmas miracle at 16th and Mission

"I seen my father under the Christmas tree, getting it ready and putting presents under it," he said. The next morning, he said, "I asked my sister if my father was Santa Claus's helper. She said, 'No, fool. He is Santa Claus.'" "That's probably one of the best Christmases I've ever had," he said. He recalled the feeling of his mother and father kissing him goodnight, and tucking him into bed.
San Francisco
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants review swashbuckling, snicker-inducing silliness

Could the students who snickered their way through those first SpongeBob adventures have foreseen the franchise persisting 25 years on, even after metabolising the most lysergic pharmaceuticals? Such longevity is partly down to extra-commercial considerations, in that the series has a capacity for tickling adults' funny bones possibly even those now fully grown students as well as the very young. Though it can't claim anything quite as unexpected as the David Hasselhoff cameo in 2004's The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie not so much a high bar as an unforgettably wonky one feature four thinks nothing of making Clancy Brown talk like a pirate while handing royalty cheques to Barbra Streisand and Yello. Anything can still happen in Bikini Bottom.
Film
Music
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh: For two nights this year, Oasis weren't just a band - they were a portal to pure, uncomplicated joy

Hearing childhood songs at the Oasis concerts felt electric, carrying added emotional weight and a precious intensity beyond simple nostalgia.
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

13 Candies To Buy And 7 To Skip At Mast General Store - Tasting Table

At Mast General Store, you can buy outdoor gear, cast iron skillets, local swag, cheeky pajamas, and candy. Lots and lots of candy. Chocolate bars, caramels, and cookie dough bites. Gummy bears, chocolate-covered pretzels, and cordials. Find all these sweet treats and more in the dozens of barrels that fill the store. When I was 10 years old, Mast General Store was the closest thing I knew to heaven on earth.
Food & drink
Music
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

An Idiosyncratic Christmas Playlist

Nostalgia shifts with age; musical comforts move from childhood-era songs to the music of one's adolescence and early adulthood.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

RIP The Art Of The Old Christmas Time Video Game Commercial - Kotaku

Watching old video game commercials during the holidays evokes nostalgic excitement and memories of simpler, scrappy gaming eras and shared family moments.
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

Video Games Are Obsessed With Remakes. It Might Be The Only Way To Secure the Future.

If there's a single trend that's dominated the last decade of media, it's attempts to harness nostalgia. Disney has endlessly pursued live-action remakes and the glories of old Star Wars adventures, and TV shows like King of the Hill, Scrubs, and Malcolm in the Middle are all getting revivals. Video games are also no strangers to capitalizing on nostalgia, as this year alone has seen well over two dozen remakes or remasters.
Video games
Music
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Sound of a 'Charlie Brown' Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack evokes bittersweet nostalgia, blending melancholy and warmth that often moves listeners emotionally during the holidays.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Christmas music driving you nuts? Why holiday playlists are everywhere

Holiday music consumption surged in 2023: Spotify U.S. holiday playlists created in October rose 60% and U.S. on-demand holiday streams increased 27% to 8.3 billion.
Silicon Valley
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

My 5 favorite distros of Linux past - and why I'm still thinking about them

Several once-popular Linux distributions like Mandrake and Caldera OpenLinux pioneered user-friendly features but have since disappeared, leaving strong nostalgia and lasting influence.
fromFlowingData
3 weeks ago

Best and worst decades of life are in the present

Split by age group, there's a preference towards one's present where those in their 20s said their 20s, those in their 30s said their 30s, and so on. This recency lean appears to carry over to the older age groups, but subtract that, and you can see a second lean favoring three decades earlier. Those in their 50s favored their 20s. Those in their 60s favored their 30s.
Mental health
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed Community
3 weeks ago

10 Retired Panera Items We Need To Bring Back

Panera has been a longtime personal favorite; the return of black bean soup this fall renewed nostalgia and hope for other former menu items.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Holiday Meals and Memories

In our family, we spend more time and effort planning our holiday food than any other aspect of the season. Not only do we love to eat, but we also carefully curate our sense of home and family by sharing food. And during our holiday meals, we will be serving memories with a side of nostalgia. Food is memory Are there particular foods that you simply must have during the holidays?
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

If You've Ever Cried Over Something Stupid, These 16 Stories Will Make You Feel Seen

I was in kindergarten when the teacher asked us to rhyme something with the word 'hill.' Another girl and I raised our hands at the same time, but the teacher called on her. She said 'Bill' - which was exactly the word I was going to say - and I immediately burst into tears. I spent the rest of the day complaining that she had 'stolen' my word.
Mental health
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

The Best Things We Saw In 2025 | Defector

There was a time when I could text a friend about getting a drink at 4:50 p.m. and be drinking that beer with them an hour later, but those friends now live in Minneapolis or Albany or comparatively remote parts of Queens, and they have children, and they don't really drink like that anymore, and so on. I know that those days are long gone,
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

It's a Wonderful Life the fart-along version! What Christmas TV insiders really watch every year

Mr Brownlow's house is the archetype for a place that is safe, which I think is what everybody wants. It had a lasting impression on me and I have probably tried to make a Mr Brownlow's house in my own life somewhere to run back to. I like to watch that every Christmas and force the children and grandchildren to watch too.
Television
Remodel
fromArchitectural Digest
3 weeks ago

2025 Was The Year of '90s Nostalgia

1990s interiors embraced lavish nostalgia—vamp goth theatrics, bold pink palettes, ornate finishes, and celebrity-driven ostentation shaped the decade’s distinctive domestic style.
Film
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

Ben Stiller on How Severance Will End

Ben Stiller launched a nostalgia-driven soda brand inspired by Shirley Temples while remaining active across major film and TV projects.
Travel
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

This Calif. attraction faced bankruptcy and decay. Now it's Christmas every day.

Santa's Village in Lake Arrowhead is a historic, year-round holiday-themed amusement park reopened after a long closure, celebrated for nostalgia and festive attractions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Tea With Judi Dench review the most touching TV you'll watch all Christmas (plus a sweary parrot)

So it's easy to see Tea With Judi Dench as a sequel of sorts. Like the tree show, there isn't much on the surface to get excited about. It's a show where someone comes to visit Dench for a cup of tea and that's literally it. Which would be dispiriting another brilliant career lost to podcasts were it not for the punishing, relentless charm of the thing.
Television
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Hidden Emotional Burden of the Holidays

For starters, ask them. If that still doesn't help, give them a gift that lets them know more about who you are. Both strategies, Aknin has found, will likely increase your connection with the other person. Most importantly, when you give from the heart, you will likely reduce the loneliness of others, which, again, will have the boomerang effect of reducing yours.
Relationships
Coffee
Press transforms a long-standing Fujairah coffee shop into a layered, human-centered space combining nostalgia with contemporary warmth.
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

9 Old-School Bakery Favorites That Are Making A Comeback - Tasting Table

Sourdough bread is one of the oldest types of bread in existence that was consumed in ancient Egypt and Greece. It stuck around for centuries in Europe, and after French immigrants brought it to the city, it was a popular choice during the Gold Rush in San Francisco. From there it spread to Alaska and Canada. To cut a long story short, by the mid-20th century, mass-produced bread was taking off, leaving little room for sourdough. But now it's back.
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Only Divorced Dads Have Listened To More Than 20 Of These Bands

But what exactly is "divorced dad rock"? You kinda just know it when you hear it. This divorced dad rock quiz will test how many of these iconic bands you've actually listened to, whether by choice, by car radio, or by growing up in the backseat. It's time to find out just how much of a divorced dad you are deep inside.
Music
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Nostalgic Drink Mix You Might Remember Eating Straight From The Packet - Tasting Table

Many people, especially Baby Boomers and Gen X, recall eating Kool-Aid powder mixed with sugar straight from the packet as a nostalgic snack.
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

Macaulay Culkin's Sons Still Don't Realize He's Kevin in 'Home Alone'

First, Culkin pointed out that his sons can watch Disney Channel classic sitcom, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, which starred his now-wife, Brenda Song, and the kids totally get it. "I'll put it on. Brenda hates it, but I'll put it on ... They're like, 'Yeah, that's mama.' So they get that. But when they see Kevin, they always just call him Kevin. Because the illusion's still there," Culkin began.
Film
Design
fromApartment Therapy
3 weeks ago

Is It Just Me, or Is This Beloved Design Detail Starting to Feel Too Familiar?

Scalloped design dominated 2021–2025 across furniture, moldings, and decor, blending childlike charm with Art Deco and cottage-garden influences.
#chain-restaurants
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

Cheddar bay biscuits, cheap margs and memories: Readers share their nostalgia for chain restaurants

fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

Cheddar bay biscuits, cheap margs and memories: Readers share their nostalgia for chain restaurants

Cars
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

The Ford Mustang gets the theme park treatment in L.A. Can experiences get Gen Z to buy cars?

The Mustang is presented as an iconic, romanticized symbol of American freedom, revived through immersive, nostalgia-driven experiences aimed at attracting younger consumers.
Photography
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Retro, a photo-sharing app for friends, lets you 'time-travel' through your camera roll

Retro's Rewind resurfaces private camera-roll memories from the same time last year and makes them easy to share with close friends.
fromScary Mommy
4 weeks ago

Can We Talk About The *Joy* Of Everyone Watching A TV Christmas Special Together?

What is it about a television Christmas special that gets us all in our feels? Even in a world where you can click buy or rent or play on nearly every piece of entertainment you can think of, there's still something about gathering around the TV at 8 p.m. to watch a Christmas special the moment it airs. Some Christmas specials have taken on a life of their own,
Television
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 weeks ago

8BitDo Partners with Pro Esports Players Vxbao and Zhen for $95 Transparent Purple Arcade Controller - Yanko Design

Transparent purple shell signifies confidence and nostalgia while 8BitDo targets competitive fighting-game players with a signature Arcade Controller featuring Kailh Purple Glede linear switches.
Marketing
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Wear my brand: Why branded merch is the next post-ironic trend

Consumers increasingly express fandom through food-brand merchandise, driven by nostalgia, social media, and community-building, boosting visibility and loyalty for fast-casual chains.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
4 weeks ago

The Return of the Candle Sconce

Candle sconces restore literal and sensorial warmth, inviting ritual, slower gestures, and tactile engagement as a modern counterpoint to convenience-focused lighting.
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

The Conrad Fisher Effect

It started out as any of my typical elliptical exercise sessions begin. I had just ended one show and was looking for something to pass the time. I had remembered the pretty shimmery underwater cover image for The Summer I Turned Pretty along with the gentle chime of the introductory music. Having loved young adult author Jenny Han's To All the Boys I've Loved trilogy of films, I was intrigued to immerse myself in another one of her teen romantic dramas.
Television
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

'Harry Potter' fans are flying to Broadway to see the original Draco Malfoy

Tom Felton reprising Draco Malfoy onstage fuels nostalgia and intense fan turnout, helping Harry Potter and the Cursed Child become Broadway's highest-grossing show.
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Perfectionism Is a Misguided Way to Avoid Grief

Sacks was referring to specific points in the past, which we may cite as examples of nostalgia. But his comment reveals something deeper, which applies to obsessiveness, broadly, and perfectionism, specifically. Both often entail a preoccupation with a lost past, but one that substantially differs from anything resembling reality. While nostalgia romanticizes the past, it, at least, captures some part of it. With perfectionism, the longing is often for the possibilities of one's past, rather than for the past itself.
Psychology
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago

Terminator 2D: No Fate Review - No Problemo

Terminator 2D: No Fate authentically recreates Terminator 2 and 16-bit-era games with pixel art, chiptune music, faithful moments, brevity, and nostalgic run-'n'-gun gameplay.
#stand-by-me
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The hidden history of 'White Christmas'

Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" established the modern secular holiday song formula, combining melancholic nostalgia with massive commercial success and lasting cultural influence.
#illustration
Music
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

58 Christmas Photos That Will Transport '80s Kids Straight Back To Their Childhood

Nostalgic childhood Christmas centered on toy catalogs, shopping trips, seasonal fast-food toys, satin ornaments, holiday albums, and decorative but unlit candles.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Mixed Emotions of the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

December. What is it about this most wonderful time of the year? Lights appear. Playlists shift. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas or It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year spark memories and singing. A musical phrase takes us back to a childhood living room, a parent singing in the kitchen, a snowy sidewalk, the smell of cookies waiting to be decorated, a gathering long past. Nostalgia, celebration, reflection, gratitude, joy.
Music
Fashion & style
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

West Coast Craft "Waves" Winter Fair w/ 100+ Vintage Vendors (Fort Mason)

One-day indoor vintage fair at Fort Mason's Gateway Pavilion on Dec 13, 2025, featuring 100+ vendors of vintage clothing, design, and housewares.
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

People Are Sharing Restaurants That Have Been Forgotten, And My Taste Buds Still Yearn For Them

Permanent closures of beloved local or chain restaurants provoke strong nostalgia and emotional loss tied to meals, routines, and regional identity.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

As he turns 100, Dick Van Dyke is an unsung gay idol from an era of Judy, Liza, and Cher

Dick Van Dyke's joyful, expressive performances offered many gay men a model for self-understanding and emotional freedom during a repressive time.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why Old-School Snacks Are Making A Major Comeback, According To A Mondelez Expert - Tasting Table

Nostalgia and desire for connection are driving the resurgence of discontinued childhood snacks, increasing snacking especially among younger generations.
Remodel
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The One Small Kitchen Feature That Ignites Nostalgia - Tasting Table

Under the microwave lights from 1980s and 1990s over-the-range microwaves serve as useful nightlights and evoke strong nostalgia, sparking renewed interest.
Music
fromKqed
1 month ago

I Turned 50, Drove 1,564 Miles, and Saw a Life in Music Flash Before My Eyes | KQED

Music transforms through immersive live performance and nostalgic solitary listening, rekindling youthful emotions and sustaining personal identity across decades.
Real estate
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

For New Englanders, backyard ice skating rinks are like the swimming pools of winter - and often more sought-after

Backyard skating rinks provide nostalgic, family-focused winter recreation requiring regular maintenance and foster community sharing of tips among New England homeowners.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Holiday Ex Effect

Holiday-triggered nostalgia, loneliness, and alcohol can prompt impulsive outreach to exes; reassess breakup reasons and real change before responding.
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