Comparison: Awkward Things That Were Once Cool

Have you ever done something in the past but feel awkward and cringey when you think about it now? Whether it was your hairstyle, an awkward moment or something you've said in public, you're not alone. Here are some of the awkward things that were cool in the past.

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[manupm]

The funny thing about the dab is that when it was popular, it was only done mainly by people younger than 30, but when it finished being popular, it was suddenly done by all the adults over 40, trying to look cool, causing only a big amount of cringe to everyone.

[daveyus]

other than it being awkward.

it actually is nostalgic

[thealmightybipper]

As awkward as these are now, it sure was a nice trip down memory lane.

[_choco]

2023- mullets, baggy, saggy, crocs, everything

[Werten]

The reason why these are “awkward” is because they are no longer current/trendy. If these see a revival, you’ll suddenly start calling them the coolest thing ever again.

*Edit*: Wow. Thanks for the likes guys. I wasn’t expecting this comment to blow up.

[Crittergkk]

2:18 actually, flappy bird got removed because the creator felt guilt over what he considered to be its addictive nature and overuse.

[idiot_guy_person]

I miss the times when fidget spinners were so popular back in 2017. I was in 5th grade back then and now im in 10th. I still have the spinners to this day as memories.
Edit: My friends, we have reached 1k likes! Thank yall for sharing ur memories w/ me!

[hariranormal]

I really want to live the tech era of 2000-2010. Just something feels weirdly peaceful. Its probably just nostalgia and for the part i am from 2005, but even with the trend of Liminal spaces now being a thing, I really want to go there even more.

[eoncatalyst]

How could everyone forget about 2014 ice bucket challenge?
It’s not cringe because it was related to a charity, but when you don’t know the backstory, it looks weird.

Also some things like duck lips and the mirror selfies started in 2011 and already then it was cringe.

[tggarfieldgaming]

I like how alot of these are making a comeback either ironically or unironically

[Dingo]

I liked how he stopped at 2017. He knew everything after 2020 was just going downhill.

[diandradeeke]

As someone born in 1989 I feel really old now. Simply because the 90ies and early 00s are just overflown but their were actually quite a lot of trends in that period of time

[siron]

It's so nostalgia.... We've lived through all these trends and now seeing them back makes me so happy

[positivebellaa]

It’s crazy how half of these things are actually coming back in 2022
😳

Edit: HOLY CRAP I’ve never gotten this many likes

[znev]

wow, i cant believe that the peace sign is now awkward

Edit: oh my god stop replying to this like i am an idiot. It’s a damn joke.

[punishmentgame]

The fidget spinner one was actually kind of nostalgic, and it was really popular for a while at my first primary school. I still have a few from back then :)

[bacon]

For 2015, "watch me whip" should've been added and the water bottle flip challenge for 2016 (I believe that's the year when it was a trend)

[nileshdarunde]

2020 - Masks were cool.
Now, no one wears it, time seriously passes very quickly.

[alexescalante]

The extreme side swept bangs are probably the most awkward for me because I knew someone who thought they were cool with it but after like a month he got laughed at for trying to imitate justin Bieber while he was drunk at a party

[captaincrunch]

They forgot the frosted dyed tips on spikey hair of 2003, the emo 1 eye covered hairstyle with black and white striped shirts of 2004, the baggy military camo pants of 2006 and the wide square glasses with a manbun and beard of 2015