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12 shoes everyone wanted in the 2000s
Keeping a pair of all-white Air Force 1s spotless was a full-time job. Fans lined up for re-releases of the classic sneakers they had loved as kids. Chunky slip-on sandals added a few inches and a lot of attitude. Their sleek, low-profile racing look was everywhere in the mid-2000s. A pair of simple leather sandals was worn year-round in warm places, whatever the season. They went with everything, from jeans to dresses to school uniforms. The classic wheat-colored work boot became a street style essential. Those springy columns in the heel made everyone feel like they could jump higher. The puffier the tongue, the cooler you were. The black-and-white pattern was the unofficial uniform of skaters everywhere. Covering the white rubber toes with doodles was half the fun. People either loved these foam clogs or swore they’d never wear them, and they sold millions anyway. -
15 TV characters we still quote today
No office meeting was ever safe from this joke again. 
The phrase and its famous hand sign are still recognized around the world. 
Fans still use her line every time they see something they want. 
It became the classic way to tell someone they’re out of their depth. 
It’s the perfect way to say you’re definitely not panicking. 
People still say it any time they hear something unbelievable. 
One thumbs-up and one word made him the coolest guy on TV. 
It’s still the cheesiest, most famous pickup line on TV. 
Fans are still arguing about whether he had a point. 
Turning someone down has never sounded this dramatic. 
It became the go-to word for announcing you were only joking. 
Fans still pause dramatically in the middle of the word. 
His cheerful greeting is still the friendliest way to say hello to a neighbor. 
His frustrated grunt was so famous it ended up in the dictionary. 
Correcting people with one blunt word became a beloved way to be annoying. -
15 things every 2000s boy wanted
It became one of the best-selling game consoles of all time, and it was the center of every sleepover. 
Hauling consoles to a friend’s house to play together was a weekend tradition. 
A chain dangling from your jeans pocket was the finishing touch on a 2000s outfit. 
Pulling off a small jump in the driveway made you a neighborhood legend. 
This wobbly two-wheeled board took a lot of falls to master. 
Talking to your friend down the street felt like a top-secret mission. 
Night-vision goggles and secret listening devices made every kid feel like a secret agent. 
Every kid had a favorite color and a backyard duel to win. 
Building your own spaceships from the movies was the ultimate gift. 
Racing one around the driveway made you the coolest kid on the block. 
Foam dart battles turned every living room into a battlefield. 
Little balls that snapped open into monsters were a playground obsession. 
These buildable robot warriors came with a whole storyline to follow. 
Kids launched spinning tops into battle arenas and shouted at them like their lives depended on it. 
Tiny fingerboards turned every desk and table into a skate park. -
13 movies that would be completely different if they were made today
GPS would have stopped them from driving the wrong way for hours. 
A kid suddenly turned into an adult would face background checks and online records before landing a job. 
Two strangers who meet on a train would almost certainly swap phone numbers today. 
Its idea of a whole life being watched by an audience feels even more familiar in the age of influencers. 
A secret bet like that would probably end up all over social media before the prom. 
Modern tracking technology would likely have made the rescue a much shorter story. 
Cher’s fashion would play out on social media, and her matchmaking would happen through group chats. 
Five teens in detention would probably spend the day on their phones instead of opening up to each other. 
Caller ID and smartphones would make those mysterious phone calls a lot less scary. 
His elaborate tricks to fake being sick would struggle against today’s tracking apps and school portals. 
Twins secretly swapping places would probably be exposed by one tagged photo. 
A radio call-in show sparks the romance, and today a viral clip would have done it overnight. 
The romance hinges on dial-up email, and today the two would probably have looked each other up online in minutes. -
13 Makeup trends that instantly take you back to the 2000s
Pale, almost-white lips were a popular look for a surprising amount of time. 
Pale, shimmery pink lips were the finishing touch on almost every look. 
A line of sparkle across the lid made you feel like a pop star. 
Little sparkly jewels near the eyes made any look feel festival-ready. 
Bright blue and purple lashes were a bold choice for a night out. 
Everyone carried a tube that tasted like candy or soda. 
A brown outline around a pale pink lip was a signature look of the era. 
It was supposed to make your eyes look bigger and brighter. 
Shoulders, cheeks and collarbones sparkled at every school dance. 
Thick, smudgy liner on the top and bottom gave everyone a dramatic, raccoon-like look. 
So many people over-plucked that a lot of them are still trying to grow their brows back. 
Shimmery icy blue and silver shades covered eyelids from lash line to brow. 
Every gust of wind glued your hair to your lips, and we wore it anyway. -
12 Things that made you feel cool in middle school
Pages full of “stay cool” and “have a great summer” proved you were popular. 
Reaching the ceiling in gym class earned you bragging rights for weeks. 
The back seat belonged to the oldest and coolest kids. 
Poking your thumbs through your sleeves was a whole look. 
Fresh, spotless shoes made the first day feel like a red carpet. 
That first taste of freedom felt like a huge adventure. 
Swaying awkwardly at arm’s length felt like the biggest moment of your life. 
Pulling off one move in front of friends earned you instant respect. 
Sneaking in a game during math class was the ultimate secret skill. 
Picking new colors at every appointment made braces feel like an accessory. 
Using both straps was suddenly the most uncool thing you could do. 
Magnets, photos and a tiny mirror turned your locker into your own little apartment. -
Fashion trends that look completely different today
They were once a practical tool, long before they became a celebrity accessory. 
They were made for ballplayers before becoming one of the world’s most common hats. 
The cozy sweater is named after a British military officer who reportedly made it popular. 
They were designed for soldiers in the trenches long before they hit the runway. 
The two-piece swimsuit was once considered so shocking that some places banned it. 
What began as dancewear became an everyday outfit around the world. 
Once worn only for exercise, they’re now a style statement in their own right. 
Simple canvas gym shoes have turned into high-tech designs and pricey collector’s items. 
Sturdy denim pants were first made for miners and laborers, not for fashion. 
They began as underwear before becoming something people proudly wore on their own. 
Early swimsuits were often made of wool and covered nearly the whole body. -
15 products that disappeared and nobody knows why
Chocolate shaped like potato chips sounded fun, but they only stuck around for a few years. 
These squeezable little drink bottles were a lunchbox favorite before they vanished. 
Single cereal servings with their own bowl and spoon sounded genius, but they didn’t last long. 
It was marketed as a burger for grown-ups, and it reportedly became one of the chain’s biggest flops. 
These chocolate-covered granola bars were a lunchbox staple until they were quietly discontinued. 
These giant Oreos were the size of a small plate, and fans still remember them fondly. 
Shortbread cookies with a chocolate filling hidden inside had a loyal fan base. 
Bite-sized balls of Butterfinger were a movie snack favorite before they quietly vanished. 
Tiny candies shaped like the middles of Life Savers came in a little tub and then disappeared. 
These frozen pudding treats were hugely popular, and most people never heard exactly why they stopped. 
They came in cute round tins, and fans were devastated when they suddenly vanished. 
A berry-flavored soda that was bright blue had fans who still ask for it to come back. 
This drink had little gel balls floating in it, and it disappeared almost as fast as it arrived. 
Its colorful bottles and trippy flavor names were everywhere, and then it quietly faded away in many countries. 
This bright green juice box had a cult following, and it only made a brief comeback years after it vanished. -
Things everyone did when they got their first cell phone
A phone holster on your hip was the cool way to carry it, at least for a while. 
Some people did a dozen takes before they were happy with how they sounded. 
It felt a little silly and incredibly fun at the same time. 
The inbox filled up fast, so choosing which messages to keep was a tough decision. 
Little dangling charms jingled every time you pulled your phone out. 
Snapping on a new colorful cover made an old phone feel brand new. 
Plenty of people spent hours tapping out a favorite song one note at a time. 
Your background changed more often than your outfits. -
15 celebrity fashion trends everyone copied
One simple black dress turned into a wardrobe staple that’s still copied today. 
Copies of her royal blue dress reportedly sold out fast after her engagement was announced. 
Those slatted sunglasses went from music videos to every party in town. 
Sunglasses big enough to cover half your face were suddenly everywhere. 
A loose necktie over a tank top was the go-to look for every skater girl. 
Wearing your own name in gold script became a must-have thanks to one TV character. 
So many people searched for it online that it reportedly helped inspire Google Images. 
The group loved their sneakers so much they wrote a hit song about them. 
A slouchy, worn-in cardigan became the uniform of an entire music scene. 
Her off-duty look is still copied by fashion fans decades later. 
Fingerless lace gloves and layers of necklaces defined a whole era of 80s style. 
One sequined glove turned into a look fans everywhere wanted to recreate. 
That famous scene over a subway grate made her flowing white dress unforgettable. 
A luxury bag became so tied to her that it was eventually renamed in her honor. 
Her neat little hat turned up in closets across the country almost overnight.