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To want the 90s back?

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JulianFawcettMP · 22/02/2023 22:38

I know I am of course. It can't happen and I'm so grateful for that time but I miss it. I want to go clubbing without looking like a dodgy old person and dance to the verve and the chemical brothers

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Rachaelrachael · 22/02/2023 22:42

Same, but more early 00's! Miss wearing crop tops (when I had a flat stomach), full night out including taxi home for £15, snogging cute boys, kebab at the end of the night, get in at 4am and off to work at 7am no problem 😂Not a care in the world

BabsDylan · 22/02/2023 22:43

YANBU

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 22/02/2023 22:44

Me too! God love it

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JulianFawcettMP · 22/02/2023 22:44

Not sure why but I feel so sad about it tonight. We were so lucky to grow up output social media and all that pressure.

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JulianFawcettMP · 22/02/2023 22:45

Without not output!

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Andthatstheend · 22/02/2023 22:45

JulianFawcettMP · 22/02/2023 22:44

Not sure why but I feel so sad about it tonight. We were so lucky to grow up output social media and all that pressure.

So true

Sisisimone · 22/02/2023 22:45

Oh god yes, I want them back so much. I've been reminiscing quite a bit recently about how fucking brilliant the 90s were, in so many different ways. Happy days

handsoffate · 22/02/2023 22:46

I miss clubbing in the eighties…
I agree we were lucky to do this before social media. All I have is a few blurry photos!

Luredbyapomegranate · 22/02/2023 22:47

Me TOO

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JulianFawcettMP · 22/02/2023 22:48

It's such a patronising and annoying thing to say but youth is wasted on the young. I should have done more and made the most of it. Although to be fair I did love those times and enjoyed them. Just wish I'd been more confident

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rebekahnorris · 22/02/2023 22:49

JulianFawcettMP · 22/02/2023 22:38

I know I am of course. It can't happen and I'm so grateful for that time but I miss it. I want to go clubbing without looking like a dodgy old person and dance to the verve and the chemical brothers

Me too hun it's sad isn't it

rebekahnorris · 22/02/2023 22:49

Me too

SpookTacula · 22/02/2023 22:50

God you are so not unreasonable.

I want to go to a gig and get thoroughly sweaty and come out into the cold night air and talk about it all the way home then lie in bed with my ears still ringing so that I can't sleep.

TheLostNights · 22/02/2023 22:50

I miss it too 😔

rebekahnorris · 22/02/2023 22:51

Did anyone go to Glastonbury or a festival in the 90's?....just ace!!

thirdistheonewiththehairychest · 22/02/2023 22:51

SpookTacula · 22/02/2023 22:50

God you are so not unreasonable.

I want to go to a gig and get thoroughly sweaty and come out into the cold night air and talk about it all the way home then lie in bed with my ears still ringing so that I can't sleep.

Stinking of booze and fags

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JulianFawcettMP · 22/02/2023 22:53

And I had my wonderful grandparents then. Well 3 of them. What is wrong with me tonight? I'm bloody crying

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Hibye23289 · 22/02/2023 22:54

@Rachaelrachael haha sane! Now I have facebook memories reminding me of nights out when i was 21 and statuses panicking about turning 23 etc, tomorrow I will be turning another year older in my 30's, crazy!

Does anyone remember the little compact digital cameras we used to take out?

handsoffate · 22/02/2023 22:55

I still go to gigs, though not as often.

SmugglersHaunt · 22/02/2023 22:56

I miss it so much, but am very lucky I experienced it. The Internet ruined everything! I moved to London in ‘92. So so good

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JulianFawcettMP · 22/02/2023 22:56

@rebekahnorris not Glasto but did V97 and knebworth. They were amazing!

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OutDamnedSpot · 22/02/2023 22:56

I wish I’d worn more bikinis. Maybe taken naked photos. Just been much more confident in my body!

Jodielou5972 · 22/02/2023 22:57

When 10p crisps were actually 10p 😢 miss the 90s

LittleMissPeggySue · 22/02/2023 22:59

YANBU, I particularly miss the late 90's when I hit 21 and used to go clubbing every weekend. Then I remind myself that I had a crap job I hated and a series of crappy boyfriends. Still, if I could go back and visit that time, I would.

mrsawhite · 22/02/2023 23:00

I am reminded often of the FB memories of dreading turning 20. Not sure why. Now nearly 35 and miss those times. Yes to being out til 4am. Getting something like chips and cheese and beans. Staggering home then going to work at 9am. Sigh.