25 pictures from the 90s that will fill anyone's heart with nostalgia about the golden times

There has been a massive wave of 90s nostalgia all over social media. Even Gen Z, many of whom who were not even born until after the 90s ended, have expressed affinity for the era with their fashion choices. People wish for the authenticity that was the staple of those times. In some ways, it was the last time period to have a sense of freshness to it. In this day and age, it almost feels like everything "new" is just a recycled version of the past. Which can make people feel less excited about the future. 

To give people the dose of nostalgia, along with some gold old fashioned 90's optimism, the Instagram account Nineties Anxiety (@90sanxiety) regularly posts images that perfectly encapsulate the era. From landmark moments to moving lessons embedded in the fabric of those times, the page misses nothing. Here are 25 posts that can make anyone want to hop on a time machine and take a ride back to pre-Y2K. 

1. Being weird is absolutely fine

2. PCs were once the MVPs

3. He definitely made an impact

4. Oh, to think this was just the beginning

5. Brands used to think out of the box

6. Elites were creative

7. This was real TV

8. Dating was as complicated as it is now

9. CDs were the "it" girl of the time

10. Women were being shown to have equal footing

11. Definitely not averse to risks

12. Promos were way too personal for comfort

13. Bright colors were in

14. An icon was made

15. Discussed anything and everything

16. People were excited about innovation

17. Japan was always ahead of the curve in fashion

18. Not a red flag for sure

19. Art got elevated to the next level

20. Sofa is popping

21. Passion for sports was at an all-time high

22. Pokémon became life

23. New York City was a different beast

24. Mercedes began its spell of dominance with a bang

25. Creativity did not require purpose

You can follow Nineties Anxiety (@90sanxiety) on Instagram for more 90s-based content.

This article originally appeared 6 months ago.