It's September 1st here in Australia, so I thought I'd create a thread commemorating the chronological start of the late '10s. :D

What type of culture do you hope to see as we move into the final third of the decade?

It's still August 31st in the United States.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!  8) :D :D

Cant wait!  ;D :) ;)

World may be going downhill but my life sure aint.

Welcome to a new era folks!

(Of course, New era starting in T-minus 12 hours :P)

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!  8) :D :D

Cant wait!  ;D :) ;)

World may be going downhill but my life sure aint.

Welcome to a new era folks!

(Of course, New era starting in T-minus 12 hours :P)


Well to be fair with OP, it does seem like the mid 2010s is starting to fall down from its relevance.

The era of lying crooked Hillary prostituting the presidency by giving the banks and the gays everything they want, and signing the TPP. It will be amazing!!

The era of lying crooked Hillary prostituting the presidency by giving the banks and the gays everything they want, and signing the TPP. It will be amazing!!


Instead of girls gone wild, it will be gays gone wild!  :D  :D  :D :D

Is it going to be like the late 80's?

Is it going to be like the late 80's?


I don't think so. It doesn't have the same technology that we use nowadays.

I don't think so. It doesn't have the same technology that we use nowadays.


Maybe it'll be very volatile and crazy, like the late 60's.

Maybe it'll be very volatile and crazy, like the late 60's.


It doesn't seem similar as the late 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s.

It doesn't seem similar as the late 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s.


It'll be its own man, or woman.  :)

Instead of girls gone wild, it will be gays gone wild!  :D  :D  :D :D


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It'll be its own man, or woman.  :)


Pretty much any decade is like its man or woman.

Hell yeah! Now I'll be seeing you all in January 1st, 2020. Gonna need to start recording the pop cultural moments as we move through the 2020s. It'll be like one huge encyclopedia on 2020-2029.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!  8) :D :D

Cant wait!  ;D :) ;)

World may be going downhill but my life sure aint.

Welcome to a new era folks!

(Of course, New era starting in T-minus 12 hours :P)


8 hours, 5 minutes.

Instead of girls gone wild, it will be gays gone wild!  :D  :D  :D :D


;D

It's still August 31st in the United States.

Well hello from the future then!

Well hello from the future then!


I think it works like that in your country because of different time zones.

Let's get 2/3 of a cake, and celebrate.

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So how is the late 2010s so far Fearsword?

So how is the late 2010s so far Fearsword?

Well for starters the world didn't end as I wrote this post. It's been pretty normal. Personally, I've just been working delivering packages around my local area today. I did hear a few new songs on the radio that I couldn't ID.

HAPPY 2010S EVERYBODY! :) :)

So how is the late 2010s so far Fearsword?


For us, it is the first day of Spring. In other words, it's pretty good.  :P

For us, it is the first day of Spring. In other words, it's pretty good.  :P

I live in Melbourne. It started off sunny, now we've just a huge downpour. Ah the joys of spring in Melbourne  ::)

I live in Melbourne. It started off sunny, now we've just a huge downpour. Ah the joys of spring in Melbourne  ::)


It always amazes me how Melbourne can literally have four seasons in one day, regardless of the time of year. Personally, I have traveled down to Melbourne on numerous occasions in the past. It's a nice city. :)

Not sure if you are familiar with the region, but I live in the Illawarra. It is on the South Coast of NSW.

I'm missing the late 2000s.  Not ready to start talking about the late '10s yet.  If things continue on their current course in my life, they will be another awful time.  Then again, in 2007 things seemed pretty bleak for me but 2008 and 2009 ended up being two of the best years of my life.  I was reminiscing 2008 and 2009 tonight so hard that I was actually in physical pain.  Those times were so much simpler, happier, and more full of hope than today.

It's the late 2010's officially in my timezone now!  :)

It's the late 2010's officially in my timezone now!  :)


Same here! :D

Same here! :D


It's only two more months until the election in the US.

It's only two more months until the election in the US.


Yeah, I just wish it would be over already, I don't like all this political drama.

It always amazes me how Melbourne can literally have four seasons in one day, regardless of the time of year. Personally, I have traveled down to Melbourne on numerous occasions in the past. It's a nice city. :)

Well it does feel awesome living in the worlds most liveable city.



Not sure if you are familiar with the region, but I live in the Illawarra. It is on the South Coast of NSW.


I've been through there on my way to Sydney. It's quite a beautiful area.

It's September 1st in New York, so I could finally say that we're in the late 2010s.

For us, it is the first day of Spring. In other words, it's pretty good.  :P


Oh no, our winter is coming. Why did you have to remind me  :\'( At least the weather today has been amazing. This late 2010s global warming 10/10

HAPPY 2010S EVERYBODY! :) :)


another 4 more years till 2020.

It's only two more months until the election in the US.


and another 4 more months till the end of 2016. :o

I miss the mid 2010s so much. I have such fond memories from the time and I wish I can go back. So much nostalgia! I want to get a time machine and go back 1 day earlier. Yesterday felt so long ago!  ::)  ;D

I miss the mid 2010s so much. I have such fond memories from the time and I wish I can go back. So much nostalgia! I want to get a time machine and go back 1 day earlier. Yesterday felt so long ago!  ::)  ;D


Sounds like your posts in a nutshell  ;D

I miss the mid 2010s so much. I have such fond memories from the time and I wish I can go back. So much nostalgia! I want to get a time machine and go back 1 day earlier. Yesterday felt so long ago!  ::)  ;D


Bro, wait until 2017. Then you'll miss the mid 2010s even more. lol

Crazy how time flies!!

Sounds like your posts in a nutshell  ;D

My posts? Dude, I'm one of the only people on here who doesn't miss the early 2010s.

Crazy how time flies!!


I think this whole year almost flew by quickly.  :o

My posts? Dude, I'm one of the only people on here who doesn't miss the early 2010s.


Yes your posts, because you said mid 2010's in that comment (yeah I know you were exaggerating) just like I've heard all the stories about you missing the late 2000's!

I miss the mid 2010s so much. I have such fond memories from the time and I wish I can go back. So much nostalgia! I want to get a time machine and go back 1 day earlier. Yesterday felt so long ago!  ::)  ;D

Lol

Yes your posts, because you said mid 2010's in that comment (yeah I know you were exaggerating) just like I've heard all the stories about you missing the late 2000's!

I was being sarcastic/joking, not exaggerating. Yes, many people on here miss the late 2000s, not just me. Any 21 year old would miss their late childhood/early teen years. It was a more innocent time in my life.

I was being sarcastic/joking, not exaggerating. Yes, many people on here miss the late 2000s, not just me. Any 21 year old would miss their late childhood/early teen years. It was a more innocent time in my life.


Not all 21 year old's liked middle school. I'm 20, and I'm definitely not nostalgic for my late childhood/early teens unless you count 2007 when I was 11. The only time I felt innocent in my life was from the time I was born up to 10 years old. 2007 was my favorite year of the late 2000's and the only one I liked because I loved it for my personal life and the pop culture was pretty good. I thought 2008 was decent pop culturally but it was my least favorite year of the 2000's for my personal life because of middle school and the summer being boring as hell for me due to the house getting all redone. 2009 was a little bit better for my personal life due to that fun summer, but pop culturally 2009 was one of the worst of the 2000's (a lot of huge celebrity deaths that year and TV was very weak IMO), but the music throughout year was good IMO. 2010 is when things got a lot better for me, because 8th grade was the only good year of middle school for me and starting high school/making new friends was a huge part of my life.

Not all 21 year old's liked middle school. I'm 20, and I'm definitely not nostalgic for my late childhood/early teens unless you count 2007 when I was 11. The only time I felt innocent in my life was from the time I was born up to 10 years old. 2007 was my favorite year of the late 2000's and the only one I liked because I loved it for my personal life and the pop culture was pretty good. I thought 2008 was decent pop culturally but it was my least favorite year of the 2000's for my personal life because of middle school and the summer being boring as hell for me due to the house getting all redone. 2009 was a little bit better for my personal life due to that fun summer, but pop culturally 2009 was one of the worst of the 2000's (a lot of huge celebrity deaths that year and TV was very weak IMO), but the music throughout year was good IMO. 2010 is when things got a lot better for me, because 8th grade was the only good year of middle school for me and starting high school/making new friends was a huge part of my life.

Most people like a time when they were younger, whether they were in middle school or not. When one is 12 years old, it is natural to feel nostalgic and most people my age do... You were still a kid for crying out loud. Almost everyone on this forum misses the late 2000s and many miss the early 2010s (which I don't) so why are you singling me out specifically? You don't miss it, good for you. But most people my age do.

Middle School? Other then meeting some good friends everything else sucked. Elementary school is the best time. Well up to around 4th grade anyways.

Okay mq96, even if I'm the only one in the entire world who misses the late 2000s, What's wrong with that? That's my opinion and my personal experience in missing a carefree time in my life when things were going better for me. I don't know why that's a crime and why I deserve to be called out on that... It was quite a while ago, 9 - 7 years ago and things have changed a lot. There's nothing wrong with me personally missing the late 2000s so I don't know what the problem is to be honest....

Okay mq96, even if I'm the only one in the entire world who misses the late 2000s, What's wrong with that?


Aren't you forgetting that I also miss the late 2000s as well? Especially with how much I loved golden age YouTube at the time?


That's my opinion and my personal experience in missing a carefree time in my life when things were going better for me. I don't know why that's a crime and why I deserve to be called out on that... It was quite a while ago, 9 - 7 years ago and things have changed a lot.


It is indeed okay that you might consider the late 2000s as opinionated towards you, but people have other views on the era. For instance, the global recession that happened around 2008 tend to have people think it was pretty bad. Especially when people wanted another president to boot off George W. Bush at the time. While I don't really think the late 2000s was horrendous in any way, it's not really as good as the early/mid 2000s. TV was really great at the time. Along with video games, the availability of VHS tapes, the classic websites that went popular before YT, and many others. While the late 2000s were really cool, I could favor the earlier years more. Especially 2004 and 2005.


There's nothing wrong with me personally missing the late 2000s so I don't know what the problem is to be honest....


Marquis (or mqg96 as you would put it), didn't really seem to enjoy middle school that much, since he went there during the late 2000s. That, and a lot of emotional stuff happened with him. I could relate, since I really don't like my middle school years a lot. Although, 6th and 7th grade for me weren't horrendous.

Middle School? Other then meeting some good friends everything else sucked. Elementary school is the best time. Well up to around 4th grade anyways.


I thought you were in middle school in the early 2000s! What happened?  ;D

I thought you were in middle school in the early 2000s! What happened?  ;D


I like the early 2000s, but I've also mentioned in other posts about how I hated middle school. In my NONE middle school moments the early 2000s was like this crazy xtreme adventure, but IN middle school everything was a disaster. Makes me wonder what it would've been like if I was in elementary school in the early 2000s.

I like the early 2000s, but I've also mentioned in other posts about how I hated middle school. In my NONE middle school moments the early 2000s was like this crazy xtreme adventure, but IN middle school everything was a disaster. Makes me wonder what it would've been like if I was in elementary school in the early 2000s.


Oh, that makes more sense.

Oh, that makes more sense.


Makes me wonder what middle school for the kids in the late 2010s is now like. Remember that the school year is the late part of one year and the early part of the next. Meaning that kids would've started middle school recently. Wonder what the preteens of today think of middle school and what they're interested in.

PS. If I'm still on this forum by 2020 I'm gonna make a research thread that records all the pop cultural trends as we move from 2020 to 2029. It'll be awesome. Then by 2030/2040 when we look back on it we'll be shocked on how much as changed. It'll also be cool for anyone who'd want some info on the 2020s for historical reasons.

Makes me wonder what middle school for the kids in the late 2010s is now like. Remember that the school year is the late part of one year and the early part of the next. Meaning that kids would've started middle school recently. Wonder what the preteens of today think of middle school and what they're interested in.

PS. If I'm still on this forum by 2020 I'm gonna make a research thread that records all the pop cultural trends as we move from 2020 to 2029. It'll be awesome. Then by 2030/2040 when we look back on it we'll be shocked on how much as changed. It'll also be cool for anyone who'd want some info on the 2020s for historical reasons.


That would be awesome. I'd contribute! Hey we can do a late 2010s version!  ;D

My little sisters are going into Grade 6 (although it's a K-8 school). School hasn't started here yet though.

Most people like a time when they were younger, whether they were in middle school or not. When one is 12 years old, it is natural to feel nostalgic and most people my age do... You were still a kid for crying out loud. Almost everyone on this forum misses the late 2000s and many miss the early 2010s (which I don't) so why are you singling me out specifically? You don't miss it, good for you. But most people my age do.


LOL where in my comment was I singling you out? All I said was that not everybody 21 (or folks near our age who were in middle school around the same time) enjoyed the late 2000's. "Still a kid for crying out loud" during that time was completely irrelevant to my point. Just because I was still an innocent kid doesn't mean I liked the late 2000's. My hate for the late 2000's isn't mostly because of the pop culture, it's because of the fact that I went through a lot of changes in life. At least I should get a pass for enjoying 2007. It's really 2008 & 2009 (the center of my middle school years) that I disliked the most. Assuming that late childhood/early teens could still be considered as "kids", being a kid in elementary school vs. being a kid in middle school are not comparable. It's two completely different stages. In elementary school you're completely innocent, you're at the peak of your interest in kid cultural stuff like toys or cartoons, you don't have to worry about homework, and a lot of kids don't know about the real world yet so it's very easy to make friends in the environment. Middle school on the other hand, you start worrying about homework, kids for the first time ever are learning about the real world so it's a gigantic jump from elementary school, kids learn about a bunch of new words, jokes, and insults, being introduced to peer pressure and trying to fit in the gang, and they get picked on or made fun of if they don't do so. In fact, middle school is the peak of immaturity in kids throughout their entire K-12 years. Now I'm not saying everybody hated middle school now, some people had older siblings or grew up in a tough neighborhood with parents who taught them mature things at an early age, so they were already prepared for the real world when middle school came around. But not everybody lived in tough neighborhoods or had older siblings. Some parents were too scared to teach their kids suggestive things therefore they don't know what to expect when they enter the real world. If anyone wants to have a conversation with me about the positives the late 2000's offered, then go for it, it'll mostly be pop culture related of course, but not my personal life.

LOL where in my comment was I singling you out? All I said was that not everybody 21 (or folks near our age who were in middle school around the same time) enjoyed the late 2000's. "Still a kid for crying out loud" during that time was completely irrelevant to my point. Just because I was still an innocent kid doesn't mean I liked the late 2000's. My hate for the late 2000's isn't mostly because of the pop culture, it's because of the fact that I went through a lot of changes in life. At least I should get a pass for enjoying 2007. It's really 2008 & 2009 (the center of my middle school years) that I disliked the most. Assuming that late childhood/early teens could still be considered as "kids", being a kid in elementary school vs. being a kid in middle school are not comparable. It's two completely different stages. In elementary school you're completely innocent, you're at the peak of your interest in kid cultural stuff like toys or cartoons, you don't have to worry about homework, and a lot of kids don't know about the real world yet so it's very easy to make friends in the environment. Middle school on the other hand, you start worrying about homework, kids for the first time ever are learning about the real world so it's a gigantic jump from elementary school, kids learn about a bunch of new words, jokes, and insults, being introduced to peer pressure and trying to fit in the gang, and they get picked on or made fun of if they don't do so. In fact, middle school is the peak of immaturity in kids throughout their entire K-12 years. Now I'm not saying everybody hated middle school now, some people had older siblings or grew up in a tough neighborhood with parents who taught them mature things at an early age, so they were already prepared for the real world when middle school came around. But not everybody lived in tough neighborhoods or had older siblings. Some parents were too scared to teach their kids suggestive things therefore they don't know what to expect when they enter the real world. If anyone wants to have a conversation with me about the positives the late 2000's offered, then go for it, it'll mostly be pop culture related of course, but not my personal life.

Personally for me, grade 5 and 6 (2005 and 2006) was actually harder than middle school. That's when I got bullied, got more homework, moved to a new city, etc. So everyone's perspective is different based on their experience. Grade 7 (when I started middle school) was amazing though and it felt like things were looking up for me because I made a ton of new friends and oddly enough, the workload actually felt easier than my last two years of elementary. This is probably because my teacher in grade 5 and 6 (the same teacher) was super, super strict. But anyway I liked the feeling of growing up, taking the bus alone to school, making more friends, and feeling more independent in grade 7 so that's why I liked that period of my life so much. That was even the last time I remember felling in love with a girl too.  Then high school came along (grade 10 in 2010) and did a full 180 on me and the school work was harder, got bullied again, got into a depression, etc. But yeah, my junior high years were by far the best period of my life, that's why I enjoy the late 00s so much.  That's just my experience.

It is indeed okay that you might consider the late 2000s as opinionated towards you, but people have other views on the era. For instance, the global recession that happened around 2008 tend to have people think it was pretty bad. Especially when people wanted another president to boot off George W. Bush at the time. While I don't really think the late 2000s was horrendous in any way, it's not really as good as the early/mid 2000s. TV was really great at the time. Along with video games, the availability of VHS tapes, the classic websites that went popular before YT, and many others. While the late 2000s were really cool, I could favor the earlier years more. Especially 2004 and 2005.


I actually not too long ago didn't like the culture of the late 2000s. In 2012, I disliked the late 00s because of the recession and bad music. But 2013 - 2014, I started getting really nostalgic after remembering my personal life and how dated things started to feel especially in terms of technology. It's funny how perspective always changes. In 10 years I may love the mid 2010s, who knows lol. I do love the early and mid 00s too, I love the entire 2000s really.

I actually not too long ago didn't like the culture of the late 2000s. In 2012, I disliked the late 00s because of the recession and bad music. But 2013 - 2014, I started getting really nostalgic after remembering my personal life and how dated things started to feel especially in terms of technology. It's funny how perspective always changes. In 10 years I may love the mid 2010s, who knows lol. I do love the early and mid 00s too, I love the entire 2000s really.


I may seem to like 2010 and 2011, but I wouldn't be nostalgic for 2012 and 2013. Not even in 10 years. I obviously like the 2000s, because that's when most of my childhood was around. Considering that I wasn't aware of the real world a lot (like mqg96 said), and I mostly watched cartoons and live action shows made for kids. That was way different in the early 2010s, when I started to watch horror movies, and started to become aware of the real world.

If anyone wants to have a conversation with me about the positives the late 2000's offered, then go for it, it'll mostly be pop culture related of course, but not my personal life.

So, what kind of pop culture did you like during the late 2000s?

That would be awesome. I'd contribute! Hey we can do a late 2010s version!  ;D

My little sisters are going into Grade 6 (although it's a K-8 school). School hasn't started here yet though.


Ah, okay. Here in the state that I live in kids have started school recently. Makes me wonder how their middle school experiences differ from mine. Well besides the obvious fact that that my time in the early 2000s is different from their time in the late 2010s.

Also having I don't have any arguments against the idea of having a late 2010s version. Although I'm not sure if I'd want it to start now or until the next president is chosen. It's be like cool recording of all the pop cultural trends from the late 2010s to late 2020s (or even further if people choose to keep it going). Then by the mid 21st century when we're all old and decide to look back at what life was like today we'd be all "Oh yeah I remember that. Was pretty crazy."

Ah, okay. Here in the state that I live in kids have started school recently. Makes me wonder how their middle school experiences differ from mine. Well besides the obvious fact that that my time in the early 2000s is different from their time in the late 2010s.

Also having I don't have any arguments against the idea of having a late 2010s version. Although I'm not sure if I'd want it to start now or until the next president is chosen. It's be like cool recording of all the pop cultural trends from the late 2010s to late 2020s (or even further if people choose to keep it going). Then by the mid 21st century when we're all old and decide to look back at what life was like today we'd be all "Oh yeah I remember that. Was pretty crazy."


My sister says kids in her class have cell phones and credit cards. That was when she was in Grade 5  :o

September 2, 2016
-Fear over taco trucks in every corner if lying dying Hillary Rotten Clinton gets elected according to Hispanics Para Trump
-Anticipating Lady Gaga's September 9th album release ahhhhh 😱
-My Chemical Romance's Welcome to the Black Parade is now 10 years old and that made me feel old.
-Nintendo NX is rumoured to use cartridges, a good omen for the 90s revivalist Clinton presidency
-Galaxy Note 7 recalled for battery fail. I have nothing snarky to add.
-Britney's new album debuts to high positions on global charts. Her highest rated album.

My sister says kids in her class have cell phones and credit cards. That was when she was in Grade 5  :o

September 2, 2016
-Fear over taco trucks in every corner if lying dying Hillary Rotten Clinton gets elected according to Hispanics Para Trump
-Anticipating Lady Gaga's September 9th album release ahhhhh 😱
-My Chemical Romance's Welcome to the Black Parade is now 10 years old and that made me feel old.
-Nintendo NX is rumoured to use cartridges, a good omen for the 90s revivalist Clinton presidency
-Galaxy Note 7 recalled for battery fail. I have nothing snarky to add.
-Britney's new album debuts to high positions on global charts. Her highest rated album.


They had credit cards? As 10-11 year old children?! My god, when I used a credit card as an 11 year old (it was my mother's), my mom punished me for it. It was because I was buying so much stuff from Deviantart (Premium Membership stats of course).

They had credit cards? As 10-11 year old children?! My god, when I used a credit card as an 11 year old (it was my mother's), my mom punished me for it. It was because I was buying so much stuff from Deviantart (Premium Membership stats of course).


Some of these kids probably got their own credit cards before I did, two years ago when I was 21.  ;D

I have never used (or owned) a credit card before and i'm approaching 18. :P

I have never used (or owned) a credit card before and i'm approaching 18. :P


No online shopping?  :o

No online shopping?  :o


Speaking of online shopping, I actually tried to buy a laptop from my mom's credit card when I was 8. My mom found out about this, and she had to return the package and refund it. This is why kids should not use credit cards in the first place.

Speaking of online shopping, I actually tried to buy a laptop from my mom's credit card when I was 8. My mom found out about this, and she had to return the package and refund it. This is why kids should not use credit cards in the first place.


Wow lol you were crazy.  ;D ;D

My sister says kids in her class have cell phones and credit cards. That was when she was in Grade 5  :o

September 2, 2016
-Fear over taco trucks in every corner if lying dying Hillary Rotten Clinton gets elected according to Hispanics Para Trump
-Anticipating Lady Gaga's September 9th album release ahhhhh 😱
-My Chemical Romance's Welcome to the Black Parade is now 10 years old and that made me feel old.
-Nintendo NX is rumoured to use cartridges, a good omen for the 90s revivalist Clinton presidency
-Galaxy Note 7 recalled for battery fail. I have nothing snarky to add.
-Britney's new album debuts to high positions on global charts. Her highest rated album.


Hang on their, Poke. I mean have all this in it's own thread. That way it won't get all mixed up with the other posts.

I won't consider it the late 2010s until either the election or the inauguration

Wow lol you were crazy.  ;D ;D


Yeah, I actually wanted to buy the laptop as a gift for my mom. Although, she didn't really want it. But yeah, I was kinda manipulative towards credit cards as a kid.

No online shopping?  :o

You can use Visa Debit for that now. I got my first credit card right when I turned 18. I got a Debit card when I was around 13.

I won't consider it the late 2010s until either the election or the inauguration

I consider it late 2010s. The numerical time is important. Culturally things may not change until 2018 or sooner, nobody knows. The election isn't the only factor and may not even be an important factor at all, especially if Clinton wins.

I have never used (or owned) a credit card before and i'm approaching 18. :P


I've only used it for Xbox, eBay, and things like that. Just online stuff though, as everyone else is mentioning. I'm also approaching 18.

I think September 1, 2016; January 1, 2017; and July 1, 2017 are all pretty legitimate starting points for the late 2010s, depending on your perspective. We may have technically just crossed the 2/3 mark for this decade, but most people still think mid when they see a 6 at the end of a year, so the start of 2017 doesn't seem too counterintuitive, nor is mid-2017, if you prefer to think in quarters instead of thirds.

You can use Visa Debit for that now. I got my first credit card right when I turned 18. I got a Debit card when I was around 13.


Ooo, I didn't know that. I got a debit card when I was 14. Then I bought those $50 VISA gift cards to shop online.  ;D

You can use Visa Debit for that now. I got my first credit card right when I turned 18. I got a Debit card when I was around 13.


You had a debit card at age 13? Do Canadian parents seem to trust their kids more with personal finances than Americans? That seems strange.


I think September 1, 2016; January 1, 2017; and July 1, 2017 are all pretty legitimate starting points for the late 2010s, depending on your perspective. We may have technically just crossed the 2/3 mark for this decade, but most people still think mid when they see a 6 at the end of a year, so the start of 2017 doesn't seem too counterintuitive, nor is mid-2017, if you prefer to think in quarters instead of thirds.


I was thinking the same thing. It doesn't really seem that different towards this month. I think January 1, 2017 is a better choice to start the late 2010s than yesterday.


Ooo, I didn't know that. I got a debit card when I was 14. Then I bought those $50 VISA gift cards to shop online.  ;D


Once again, I'm starting to get jealous over the fact that Canadians got debit cards as teenagers. Unless you were talking about gift cards of course.

I won't consider it the late 2010s until either the election or the inauguration


Culturally, it hasn't started yet, has it?

Culturally, it hasn't started yet, has it?


Well yeah. I still feel like we're in the mid 2010s. Although, it never seemed to be different ever since 2012.

Well yeah. I still feel like we're in the mid 2010s. Although, it never seemed to be different ever since 2012.


Maybe once we get a new president (not Trump, not Trump!).

My sister says kids in her class have cell phones and credit cards. That was when she was in Grade 5  :o


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Kids growing up too damn fast these days. When I was in 5th grade my only handheld device was a Gameboy Color. And good luck on trying to get your parents to lend you a credit card.

Maybe once we get a new president (not Trump, not Trump!).


I put my vote on "Not Trump" as this person sounds like a pretty nice individual.  8)

The kicker is that Hilary will walk up on stage and announce that her real name is Hilary Trump. Watch as the world have the most confused and disgusted expressions on their faces. And that will be the greatest April fools day prank of all time.

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Kids growing up too damn fast these days. When I was in 5th grade my only handheld device was a Gameboy Color. And good luck on trying to get your parents to lend you a credit card.


Or any kind of card that actually has money in it.

I put my vote on "Not Trump" as this person sounds like a pretty nice individual.  8)


Vote this November!  8)

Or any kind of card that actually has money in it.


Only cards with any form of currency that I was was given was a Wal Mart gift card. I used it to buy Banjo Tooie at Wal Mart in late 2000.

Vote this November!  8)


8) "Not Trump" +1 Vote  8)

You had a debit card at age 13? Do Canadian parents seem to trust their kids more with personal finances than Americans? That seems strange.

I was thinking the same thing. It doesn't really seem that different towards this month. I think January 1, 2017 is a better choice to start the late 2010s than yesterday.

Once again, I'm starting to get jealous over the fact that Canadians got debit cards as teenagers. Unless you were talking about gift cards of course.


I got my first job when I was 14.


I put my vote on "Not Trump" as this person sounds like a pretty nice individual.  8)

The kicker is that Hilary will walk up on stage and announce that her real name is Hilary Trump. Watch as the world have the most confused and disgusted expressions on their faces. And that will be the greatest April fools day prank of all time.


Not her final form until we see the reptilian skin underneath.

Culturally, it hasn't started yet, has it?


Especially since Pokemon GO is starting to look like nothing more than a very brief summer fad as opposed to an industry game changer, or at least for the moment that's how it seems.

Not her final form until we see the reptilian skin underneath.


Welp! Now I know what'll be in my nightmares tonight.  :(

Especially since Pokemon GO is starting to look like nothing more than a very brief summer fad as opposed to an industry game changer, or at least for the moment that's how it seems.


Yeah, it seems to already die down. Makes me wonder what the heck happened to make it drop in popularity.

I don't expect a cultural shift until the next president comes around.

Especially since Pokemon GO is starting to look like nothing more than a very brief summer fad as opposed to an industry game changer, or at least for the moment that's how it seems.


Culturally, the late 90's didn't begin until 1997, you said.

Yeah, it seems to already die down. Makes me wonder what the heck happened to make it drop in popularity.

I don't expect a cultural shift until the next president comes around.


Maybe it'll make a comeback when those watches come out. I didn't expect it to survive past the winter anyway.

Maybe it'll make a comeback when those watches come out. I didn't expect it to survive past the winter anyway.


We'll see. It's just crazy that just a month ago Pokemon had somewhat reclaimed its old glory. The moment where literally everyone was talking about Pokemon. Fast forward to today and we can see a decline. Crazy how this works.

Oh my. Wasn't it just New Years Day of 2010?

We'll see. It's just crazy that just a month ago Pokemon had somewhat reclaimed its old glory. The moment where literally everyone was talking about Pokemon. Fast forward to today and we can see a decline. Crazy how this works.


Hopefully it encourages people to buy the superior Sun/Moon. The last two generations have been spectacular, and no one's buying them  >:( >:( Damn millennials and their iPhones.

You had a debit card at age 13? Do Canadian parents seem to trust their kids more with personal finances than Americans? That seems strange.


Really? I find it strange if you didn't get a debit card then lol. It's not like a credit card because you barely have any cash in it so the trust factor isn't an issue. Both my brother and sister had debit cards around 13 too.

Also, you are legally able to work at age 14. Is this the same in the U.S.? So you should have your own debit card. The kids in my class got there before me at age 11 and 12. A debit card isn't anything special to be honest. I thought it was cool at the start but the fact I only had $20 on there for 2 years made it boring haha.

Especially since Pokemon GO is starting to look like nothing more than a very brief summer fad as opposed to an industry game changer, or at least for the moment that's how it seems.

I noticed that too! Looks like Pokemon Go will be a mid 2010s fad (or just a 2016 fad) unless they do some updates quick. The game got old and boring quick.

Ooo, I didn't know that. I got a debit card when I was 14. Then I bought those $50 VISA gift cards to shop online.  ;D

Well they didn't have it back then. They only introduced Visa Debit in Canada a couple years ago.

Culturally, the late 90's didn't begin until 1997, you said.


The shift truly began in late 1996, but yeah, 1997 was the first time popular culture felt predominantly late 90s instead of mid. Not sure what 1997 has to do with Pokémon GO, though. ???

Oh my. Wasn't it just New Years Day of 2010?

Yeah it feels like yesterday. Time flies!

No online shopping?  :o


Out of my own money, no I haven't. If I see a product online that I am interested in, my Mum or Dad usually purchase it for me.

Yeah it feels like yesterday. Time flies!


Yeah, during the New Years of 2010, I remember believing that the 2010s would be an awesome decade. Boy was I completely off-base  8-P.

My sister says kids in her class have cell phones and credit cards. That was when she was in Grade 5  :o

September 2, 2016
-Fear over taco trucks in every corner if lying dying Hillary Rotten Clinton gets elected according to Hispanics Para Trump
-Anticipating Lady Gaga's September 9th album release ahhhhh 😱
-My Chemical Romance's Welcome to the Black Parade is now 10 years old and that made me feel old.
-Nintendo NX is rumoured to use cartridges, a good omen for the 90s revivalist Clinton presidency
-Galaxy Note 7 recalled for battery fail. I have nothing snarky to add.
-Britney's new album debuts to high positions on global charts. Her highest rated album.


That would be cool for a quick fix.

I have never used (or owned) a credit card before and i'm approaching 18. :P


Then get one if your parents allow it.

No online shopping?  :o


I online shop at almost every chance I get.

Hopefully it encourages people to buy the superior Sun/Moon. The last two generations have been spectacular, and no one's buying them  >:( >:( Damn millennials and their iPhones.


Millenials, Plurals, and Alphas would probably get interested when Pokemon fully shifts to mobile devices.

Millenials, Plurals, and Alphas would probably get interested when Pokemon fully shifts to mobile devices.


Terrible generations. Nintendo handhelds for life, till the bitter end!!

My sister says kids in her class have cell phones and credit cards. That was when she was in Grade 5  :o

September 2, 2016
-Fear over taco trucks in every corner if lying dying Hillary Rotten Clinton gets elected according to Hispanics Para Trump
-Anticipating Lady Gaga's September 9th album release ahhhhh 😱
-My Chemical Romance's Welcome to the Black Parade is now 10 years old and that made me feel old.
-Nintendo NX is rumoured to use cartridges, a good omen for the 90s revivalist Clinton presidency
-Galaxy Note 7 recalled for battery fail. I have nothing snarky to add.
-Britney's new album debuts to high positions on global charts. Her highest rated album.


Are you saying Hillary Clinton and Lady Gaga are ghosts?

Are you saying Hillary Clinton and Lady Gaga are ghosts?


I don't think he meant that.

I don't think he meant that.


What does he mean??

What does he mean??


He didn't really meant that Hillary Clinton nor Lady Gaga are actually dead. He just meant "lying dying Hillary Rotten Clinton" as a sarcastic remark. Kind of how Trump says all of those hateful words towards her.

Hilary better get us into an Economic Boom. Bill need to secretly step in and help out. 8)

Terrible generations. Nintendo handhelds for life, till the bitter end!!


Poke, the glory days of Nintendo handheld being king are gone. Nintendo's last generation where they ruled the handheld space was the 7th gen. When the original DS released WWWWAAAAAYYYYYYY back in 2004. I'm surprised it's been 12 whole years since the thing released.

Hilary better get us into an Economic Boom. Bill need to secretly step in and help out. 8)


Billary.

Billary.


Billary = Not Trump

8)+1 Another Vote for Not Trump 8)

Rooting for early 2000s comeback, just so I can experience the mid and late 2000s comeback in my 20s before I'm too old to get into them any more.

I've never felt as pessimistic about a time period as I feel about the late 2010s and early 2020s. I have a feeling that the side that loses this up coming election is going to go absolutely batsh*t......hopefully that'll force the more rational members of each side to start working together to put the nutjobs in check.

The more time passes by, the more I think nothing will change for the late 2010s.

The more time passes by, the more I think nothing will change for the late 2010s.


We've only been in the late 2010s for a grand total of 4-5 days. Also remember that we're in the late 2010s in a numerical sense. Not a cultural sense. I don't expect any change until the next president takes charge and makes his/her move on the nation. THEN there will be a change. I don't know any times where there was no change despite having a new president. Pop Culture may stay similar (then again Pop Culture moves at its own pace), but politics and economics certainly change.

Do you think things would be the same if someone like Trump/Hilary took charge? If nothing would change then people wouldn't have a reason to hate/like them.

We've only been in the late 2010s for a grand total of 4-5 days. Also remember that we're in the late 2010s in a numerical sense. Not a cultural sense. I don't expect any change until the next president takes charge and makes his/her move on the nation. THEN there will be a change. I don't know any times where there was no change despite having a new president. Pop Culture may stay similar (then again Pop Culture moves at its own pace), but politics and economics certainly change.

Do you think things would be the same if someone like Trump/Hilary took charge? If nothing would change then people wouldn't have a reason to hate/like them.

It's not about how long we have been in the late 10s. I don't care about that. It's about how little change and innovation there is on the whole. Did you know Google recently dropped the phone blocks concept/project Ara? There's just no new change in the air and innovation, everything is stagnant. Things may not change at all in the next years, you can't be sure about that because no one can predict the future. I personally  don't think we will see much change. The U.S. election is not only completely irrelevant in my life, but also with the culture in where I live. But I like your optimism.  :)

My guess? the late 2010's and early 2020's will be a bottoming out period, before a new beginning begins around 2025. Just an instinctive feeling. I could be waaay off the mark though, but a quick prediction.

My guess? the late 2010's and early 2020's will be a bottoming out period, before a new beginning begins around 2025. Just an instinctive feeling. I could be waaay off the mark though, but a quick prediction.

I hope the mid 2010s was the bottoming out era.

Why do I have this feeling that the late 2010s will be like the late 90s in terms of feel?

Wishful thinking.

Why do I have this feeling that the late 2010s will be like the late 90s in terms of feel?

Wishful thinking.


I feel like the late 2010s would feel more like its own era in terms of feel.

Tesla Model S will come out in 2018 and slay all pretenders.

My guess? the late 2010's and early 2020's will be a bottoming out period, before a new beginning begins around 2025. Just an instinctive feeling. I could be waaay off the mark though, but a quick prediction.

I have a feeling that will happen too. No real change until well into the 20s.

My guess? the late 2010's and early 2020's will be a bottoming out period, before a new beginning begins around 2025. Just an instinctive feeling. I could be waaay off the mark though, but a quick prediction.


The late 2010s maybe, it's a 50/50 chance it'll be a bottoming out period. But it's way too early to predict 2021 onwards.

It's not about how long we have been in the late 10s. I don't care about that. It's about how little change and innovation there is on the whole. Did you know Google recently dropped the phone blocks concept/project Ara? There's just no new change in the air and innovation, everything is stagnant. Things may not change at all in the next years, you can't be sure about that because no one can predict the future. I personally  don't think we will see much change. The U.S. election is not only completely irrelevant in my life, but also with the culture in where I live. But I like your optimism.  :)


Hey after the stuff that's happening today optimism is all I can rely on at this point. As for new innovation and culture I honestly can't say. In truth I didn't expect a change until either late 2017 or sometime in 2018. But then again the 2010s is similar to the 1980s in that they both seem to have a consistent feel. I can't compare the 2010s to the 1990s/2000s due to the fact that the 1990s/2000s had such rapid changes. 1996 was pretty far removed from 1990. 2006 was far removed from 2000. But 2016 doesn't seem all that different from 2010 when I look back on it (well there was a more upbeat/cheery feel in culture from 2010-2012/13) in the overall culture.

It's difficult to predict the future either way.

Hey after the stuff that's happening today optimism is all I can rely on at this point. As for new innovation and culture I honestly can't say. In truth I didn't expect a change until either late 2017 or sometime in 2018. But then again the 2010s is similar to the 1980s in that they both seem to have a consistent feel. I can't compare the 2010s to the 1990s/2000s due to the fact that the 1990s/2000s had such rapid changes. 1996 was pretty far removed from 1990. 2006 was far removed from 2000. But 2016 doesn't seem all that different from 2010 when I look back on it (well there was a more upbeat/cheery feel in culture from 2010-2012/13) in the overall culture.


Yeah, I agree the 2010s are pretty consistent. The good news is that consistent decades don't tend to have strong holdovers. That's why I think the early 2020s will be similar to the early 80s and early 90s, in the sense that the cultural identity for the decade will be well-established early on. Obviously not in the first year, because I don't think any decade truly begins right at the start. More like 2021/2022ish.

Obviously not in the first year, because I don't think any decade truly begins right at the start. More like 2021/2022ish.

The 2010s culture began in 2008 - 2009. The 2000s is a little less clear because some believe it started later on but you could say the 00s began in 1999.

Hey after the stuff that's happening today optimism is all I can rely on at this point. As for new innovation and culture I honestly can't say. In truth I didn't expect a change until either late 2017 or sometime in 2018. But then again the 2010s is similar to the 1980s in that they both seem to have a consistent feel. I can't compare the 2010s to the 1990s/2000s due to the fact that the 1990s/2000s had such rapid changes. 1996 was pretty far removed from 1990. 2006 was far removed from 2000. But 2016 doesn't seem all that different from 2010 when I look back on it (well there was a more upbeat/cheery feel in culture from 2010-2012/13) in the overall culture.


2010 is a bit different from 2016. Although, the only differences was that YouTube was still a classic site, while people weren't really into cartoons that much (if you think about, MLP and the other cartoons that people liked didn't came out until September/October of that year). Obama was still president in 2010, while most conservatives against Obama were with the Tea Party.


The 2010s culture began in 2008 - 2009. The 2000s is a little less clear because some believe it started later on but you could say the 00s began in 1999.


Culturally, 1999 was rather half 90s and half 2000s, since there were shows that came out which became popular during the 2000s (e.g. The Sopranos, Spongebob, Family Guy, etc). While there were early 2010s influences in the late 2000s, there wasn't a lot compared to 2010-2013.

2010 is a bit different from 2016. Although, the only differences was that YouTube was still a classic site, while people weren't really into cartoons that much (if you think about, MLP and the other cartoons that people liked didn't came out until September/October of that year). Obama was still president in 2010, while most conservatives against Obama were with the Tea Party.



Naturally there will be some differences in a 6 year period. But as a whole, the culture is not that different from 2010. The 2010s decade has been very consistent so far. As for YouTube, in 2010 it already started going downhill as more money whores started posting videos and the site wasn't as fun anymore.

Naturally there will be some differences in a 6 year period. But as a whole, the culture is not that different from 2010. The 2010s decade has been very consistent so far. As for YouTube, in 2010 it already started going downhill as more money whores started posting videos and the site wasn't as fun anymore.


Some of those money whores that you keep talking about was on YouTube since the late 2000s, especially Smosh. Even though they joined the site around 2005. But I agree with you on them. They made the site look boring, especially with ruining the quality of the site.

Some of those money whores that you keep talking about was on YouTube since the late 2000s, especially Smosh. Even though they joined the site around 2005. But I agree with you on them. They made the site look boring, especially with ruining the quality of the site.


You don't have to watch their videos though. How can one person ruin the site?  :o

You don't have to watch their videos though. How can one person ruin the site?  :o


There's more than just one money whore on YouTube. There's like thousands of them who keep gaining money ever since the YouTube Partners Program came into place. But it wasn't that bad until YouTube started to hide out the smaller channels in favor of the big ones (the Partners, I meant). Especially when they keep suggesting you people like PewDiePie, Markiplier, DramaAlert, Pyrocynical, LeafyIsHere, etc. I don't watch their videos, since I don't wanna fill my subscriptions with crap that I don't wanna watch.

You don't have to watch their videos though. How can one person ruin the site?  :o


Slowpoke, didn't you hear? Pewdiepie is now the one in charge of Youtube. He fired all the staff and is the sole runner of Youtube. Put all your hatred on him! Get out your pitch forks and call for his head!  >:( ANARCHY!!!

I do miss the old popular Youtubers, though. But I do like how the production values (aka editing skills) in Youtube Videos have increased over time. Back in 2007 a video "edit" mainly consisted of changing from one scene to another usin Windows Movie Maker transistion effects. While the opening of the 2007 videos was just a solid blue screens with words written in Comic Sans and hearing Linkin Park music in the background. All wrapped in a nice 240p package that allowed you to see every chunky pixel on the screen.


The Good ol' Days. 8)

Slowpoke, didn't you hear? Pewdiepie is now the one in charge of Youtube. He fired all the staff and is the sole runner of Youtube. Put all your hatred on him! Get out your pitch forks and call for his head!  >:( ANARCHY!!!

I do miss the old popular Youtubers, though. But I do like how the production values (aka editing skills) in Youtube Videos have increased over time. Back in 2007 a video "edit" mainly consisted of changing from one scene to another usin Windows Movie Maker transistion effects. While the opening of the 2007 videos was just a solid blue screens with words written in Comic Sans and hearing Linkin Park music in the background. All wrapped in a nice 240p package that allowed you to see every chunky pixel on the screen.


The Good ol' Days. 8)


Most of the videos that I saw from 2007-2009 were usually pixelated. They were both enjoyful and a bit annoying at the same time. My CRT tv had better quality than those YouTube videos, to be honest. But even with that, you can't make the site look perfect. Even in 2007.

Most of the videos that I saw from 2007-2009 were usually pixelated. They were both enjoyful and a bit annoying at the same time. My CRT tv had better quality than those YouTube videos, to be honest. But even with that, you can't make the site look perfect. Even in 2007.


No, the site wasn't perfect, but I loved all the videos at the time. Sure the quality was bad back then, but then again we didn't complain about it much due to it being the standard (in 2007 many people still used None-HD TVs/Monitors). It's easy to make fun of the 240p videos while being in a world where 1080p/4K are the standard resolutions.

Actually speaking of Youtube and Late 2010s I'm curious on how things will be from 2017-2019. Especially since the controversial Youtube changes I wonder how things will go as we draw closer to Dec 31st, 2019.

No, the site wasn't perfect, but I loved all the videos at the time. Sure the quality was bad back then, but then again we didn't complain about it much due to it being the standard (in 2007 many people still used None-HD TVs/Monitors). It's easy to make fun of the 240p videos while being in a world where 1080p/4K are the standard resolutions.


I remember when computers were usually CRT monitors during the 2000s. Especially with mine. Before the late 2000s, I had a Dell Dimension 8100 computer that had Windows XP which I usually played computer games with. It has also ran Windows ME, but my dad upgraded it to XP around 2005. Then my family got an iMac around 2006, and it was the standard computer that I used from the summer of 2007 to November of 2008. That computer was when I started watching YouTube videos, although I missed having Windows during that time.


Actually speaking of Youtube and Late 2010s I'm curious on how things will be from 2017-2019. Especially since the controversial Youtube changes I wonder how things will go as we draw closer to Dec 31st, 2019.


I don't even know if YouTube would still be alright after they made those advertiser-friendly guidelines a few days ago. Nobody approves of it, not even the YouTube Partners (or verified members in this case).

It's difficult to predict the future either way.


You don't know what will happen 10 years from now.

I don't even know if YouTube would still be alright after they made those advertiser-friendly guidelines a few days ago. Nobody approves of it, not even the YouTube Partners (or verified members in this case).

I am personally okay with it and I know a couple YouTubers who are fine with it as well. ADoseOfBuckley comes to mind. YouTube has every right to control advertising on their chosen videos and advertisers have the right to choose the videos which they want their products advertised. It isn't censorship because they can still make videos, they just won't get paid for it.

Slowpoke, didn't you hear? Pewdiepie is now the one in charge of Youtube. He fired all the staff and is the sole runner of Youtube. Put all your hatred on him! Get out your pitch forks and call for his head!  >:( ANARCHY!!!

I do miss the old popular Youtubers, though. But I do like how the production values (aka editing skills) in Youtube Videos have increased over time. Back in 2007 a video "edit" mainly consisted of changing from one scene to another usin Windows Movie Maker transistion effects. While the opening of the 2007 videos was just a solid blue screens with words written in Comic Sans and hearing Linkin Park music in the background. All wrapped in a nice 240p package that allowed you to see every chunky pixel on the screen.


The Good ol' Days. 8)


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That, but add a punch of internet memes and youtubers to that pic. And then you'll-.......hang on let me get out photoshop.

That, but add a punch of internet memes and youtubers to that pic. And then you'll-.......hang on let me get out photoshop.


Better hurry up, the person's head is almost off.  :(

Better hurry up, the person's head is almost off.  :(


D'oh shi- well in that case it's probably too late for photoshop editing. This is all Youtube's fault. I would've had more time if it wasn't for them!  :(



I was heading home from the grocery store about an hour ago and saw people with hipster fashion. I'm actually curious on if the hispter fashion will fade as we draw closer to 2019.

I had my first day of high school, on this day 10 years ago. September 5, 2006. Hard to believe it was a decade ago.  :o

D'oh shi- well in that case it's probably too late for photoshop editing. This is all Youtube's fault. I would've had more time if it wasn't for them!  :(



I was heading home from the grocery store about an hour ago and saw people with hipster fashion. I'm actually curious on if the hispter fashion will fade as we draw closer to 2019.


The definition of hipster keeps changing to fit the current trends. It's hard to see it dying out, it will probably just keep "evolving".

I had my first day of high school, on this day 10 years ago. September 5, 2006. Hard to believe it was a decade ago.  :o


Didn't know New York had a similar school schedule to Toronto. My schools usually start around early September.

Didn't know New York had a similar school schedule to Toronto. My schools usually start around early September.


I'm getting older now because 10 years ago, sometime this week was my first day of being a 5th grader.

I had my first day of high school, on this day 10 years ago. September 5, 2006. Hard to believe it was a decade ago.  :o

10 years ago around this time I started grade 6, my final year of elementary. 6 years ago I started high school.

Speaking of online shopping, I actually tried to buy a laptop from my mom's credit card when I was 8. My mom found out about this, and she had to return the package and refund it. This is why kids should not use credit cards in the first place.


Something very similar actually happened on an episode of Family Matters. Little Richie got his hands on Carl Winslow's credit card and used it buy a bunch of toys and bicycles and video games off of the home shopping network. I think Urkel built a time machine or something to go return to the past and get Carl's money back.

#onlyninetieskidsremember

I had my first day of high school, on this day 10 years ago. September 5, 2006. Hard to believe it was a decade ago.  :o


The passage of time really is stunning, and frankly a little scary at times. There are kids in high school starting this fall (early-mid 2002 babies) that were born during my freshman year! :o

The passage of time really is stunning, and frankly a little scary at times. There are kids in high school starting this fall (early-mid 2002 babies) that were born during my freshman year! :o


Its more stunning when you realize your getting as old as the music artists you grew up listening to. A lot of veterans are retiring that, its depressing me.

Something very similar actually happened on an episode of Family Matters. Little Richie got his hands on Carl Winslow's credit card and used it buy a bunch of toys and bicycles and video games off of the home shopping network. I think Urkel built a time machine or something to go return to the past and get Carl's money back.

#onlyninetieskidsremember


lol. I got the laptop from the Internet (possibly from the official Dell store).

D'oh shi- well in that case it's probably too late for photoshop editing. This is all Youtube's fault. I would've had more time if it wasn't for them!  :(



I was heading home from the grocery store about an hour ago and saw people with hipster fashion. I'm actually curious on if the hispter fashion will fade as we draw closer to 2019.


I don't want to see hipster fashion.

Welp. Now that Labor day is over. The Late 2010s are officially here in Missouri!  :D
Goodbye Mid 2010s, I will not miss you... 8-P

Welp. Now that Labor day is over. The Late 2010s are officially here in Missouri!  :D
Goodbye Mid 2010s, I will not miss you... 8-P


I don't think anybody here would miss the mid 2010s, unless it was Slowpoke.

I also think Culturally; the transition from mid to late 10s is almost done with.


A new preisdent will be elected
Series such as Castle, Rizzoli and Isles, Downton Abbey, American Idol, Mike and Molly,Banshee, ended their runs.
Wii U is basically finished.
A sh*t ton of new tv shows premiered.

I don't think anybody here would miss the mid 2010s, unless it was Slowpoke.


I miss 2014 and Iggy dominating the charts already.

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I miss 2014 and Iggy dominating the charts already.

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Iggy dominating the charts  = Dark age  >:(

Iggy dominating the charts  = Dark age  >:(

Agreed. I'm AustralIan and even I think her music is trash.

I also think Culturally; the transition from mid to late 10s is almost done with.


A new preisdent will be elected
Series such as Castle, Rizzoli and Isles, Downton Abbey, American Idol, Mike and Molly,Banshee, ended their runs.
Wii U is basically finished.
A sh*t ton of new tv shows premiered.

I don't think this. It really still feels like the mid 2010s to me. Maybe I'll wait another year and see if I will feel change.

I don't think this. It really still feels like the mid 2010s to me. Maybe I'll wait another year and see if I will feel change.

To each his own. Maybe when it gets close to holiday season, your opinion could change.
Chronologically the late 10s are definitely here tho!

To each his own. Maybe when it gets close to holiday season, your opinion could change.
Chronologically the late 10s are definitely here tho!

Maybe. I had a feeling change was on the horizon after Pokemon Go but it turns out it was just a summer fad.  :(

Agreed. I'm AustralIan and even I think her music is trash.


We can have a Lorde vs Iggy contest. What was Oceania's greatest contribution to mid-2010s pop culture?

Does it compete with the Canadian classiques such as Shawn Mendes and The Weeknd?

I don't think anybody here would miss the mid 2010s, unless it was Slowpoke.


Well, I might miss it eventually, but as of now, I won't. I didn't dislike it, I just kind of felt indifferent about it, I guess.

Well, I might miss it eventually, but as of now, I won't. I didn't dislike it, I just kind of felt indifferent about it, I guess.

Yeah I'll probably miss it when a few years go by, especially 2015.

I don't think anybody here would miss the mid 2010s, unless it was Slowpoke.


Sadly, the mid-2010s might start to look somewhat nostalgic if the coming several years are even worse. Heck, 2016 is the crappiest year of this sub-era, with 2015 close behind, so it honestly wouldn't surprise me if the late 2010s continue this decade's downward spiral. Still, as of now, the mid-2010s are definitely the lousiet cultural era since the early 60s, which were also an age of shallow, conformist culture and whose only real asset was film, although even the early 60s at least had The Twilight Zone and also far outmatched the mid-2010s for fashion, albeit not acceptance of minorities.

Sadly, the mid-2010s might start to look somewhat nostalgic if the coming several years are even worse. Heck, 2016 is the crappiest year of this sub-era, with 2015 close behind, so it honestly wouldn't surprise me if the late 2010s continue this decade's downward spiral. Still, as of now, the mid-2010s are definitely the lousiet cultural era since the early 60s, which were also an age of shallow, conformist culture and whose only real asset was film, although even the early 60s at least had The Twilight Zone and also far outmatched the mid-2010s for fashion, albeit not acceptance of minorities.

They're bad not that bad. It's better than the early 2010s for sure.

Sadly, the mid-2010s might start to look somewhat nostalgic if the coming several years are even worse. Heck, 2016 is the crappiest year of this sub-era, with 2015 close behind, so it honestly wouldn't surprise me if the late 2010s continue this decade's downward spiral. Still, as of now, the mid-2010s are definitely the lousiest cultural era since the early 60s, which were also an age of shallow, conformist culture and whose only real asset was film, although even the early 60s at least had The Twilight Zone and also far outmatched the mid-2010s for fashion, albeit not acceptance of minorities.


I might think that the late 2010s would just be very mediocre, but worse if Trump becomes president. I don't even want to have white nationalists that they're right over voting for Trump, even though he isn't politically experienced.

Well, I might miss it eventually, but as of now, I won't. I didn't dislike it, I just kind of felt indifferent about it, I guess.


I feel sort of the opposite, some of it was the most amazing thing ever, and other parts were just downright horrid.  ;D My feelings are mixed.

I feel sort of the opposite, some of it was the most amazing thing ever, and other parts were just downright horrid.  ;D My feelings are mixed.


Well, I like some things from the mid-2010s, and I dislike some things, it's just overall kind of indifferent. The mix made it feel kind of "meh, it was alright."

I just really hate the violence, hatred, and over-sensitivity in this decade. It feels like no one has any chill anymore. Everyone is too politically divided, especially online.

I just really hate the violence, hatred, and over-sensitivity in this decade. It feels like no one has any chill anymore. Everyone is too politically divided, especially online.


What's worse is that the Alt-Right is pretty much everywhere, if anybody mentions Donald Trump. Every time I see something like diversity, Trump, or even Clinton, they always pummel the living sh*t out of it. It makes it unpleasant for people who don't really agree with their stuff.

What's worse is that the Alt-Right is pretty much everywhere, if anybody mentions Donald Trump. Every time I see something like diversity, Trump, or even Clinton, they always pummel the living sh*t out of it. It makes it unpleasant for people who don't really agree with their stuff.

That's true. There are many extremists now and most of them are from the far right. They really need to take some chill pills and relax. Luckily I don't really see this in real life here in Canada. But it's annoying seeing it online all the time.

That's true. There are many extremists now and most of them are from the far right. They really need to take some chill pills and relax. Luckily I don't really see this in real life here in Canada. But it's annoying seeing it online all the time.


I hate of how they're everywhere on Twitter, YouTube, and a few message boards. I don't see them in real life, but it's like they're a controversial phenomenon in the U.S.

That's true. There are many extremists now and most of them are from the far right. They really need to take some chill pills and relax. Luckily I don't really see this in real life here in Canada. But it's annoying seeing it online all the time.


Even my dad has noticed this (he's a conservative Republican). He said there are a lot of extremists everywhere, and that includes a large amount of people on the right side. We've never seen this personally though.

Even my dad has noticed this (he's a conservative Republican). He said there are a lot of extremists everywhere, and that includes a large amount of people on the right side. We've never seen this personally though.


I only just saw this on the Internet, but not in real life. Thank god I've never saw one in real life, or else they'll beat the crap out of me for being half-black.

I only just saw this on the Internet, but not in real life. Thank god I've never saw one in real life, or else they'll beat the crap out of me for being half-black.


We haven't actually seen this, but have heard about it and seen things on the Internet as well. I wonder how these people were actually raised to believe these things, it just seems really insane to me.

Well we have already been in the late 10s since 2015 (if we're going by the halves system.). I'm actually seeing the 2017-19 era being partly similar to this year and last year.

Well we have already been in the late 10s since 2015 (if we're going by the halves system.). I'm actually seeing the 2017-19 era being partly similar to this year and last year.

That's may happen. There may be a couple minor and gradual changes throughout the late 2010s. I don't think there will be a huge shift or big changes but you never know. I would like for things to change for sure.

I don't like the half system, it's easier to organize decades in thirds because the culture is usually different every third portion of the decade.

That's may happen. There may be a couple minor and gradual changes throughout the late 2010s. I don't think there will be a huge shift or big changes but you never know. I would like for things to change for sure.

I don't like the half system, it's easier to organize decades in thirds because the culture is usually different every third portion of the decade.


Yeah, the decades actually make a bit more sense with the thirds system. For one thing, the 90s were different. Especially when comparing 1995 to 1999 in some sorts.

I just really hate the violence, hatred, and over-sensitivity in this decade. It feels like no one has any chill anymore. Everyone is too politically divided, especially online.


Outrage culture is here to stay. It's really easy to blow things out of proportion on the Internet.


I only just saw this on the Internet, but not in real life. Thank god I've never saw one in real life, or else they'll beat the crap out of me for being half-black.


You don't see it in real life because those guys would be censured or possibly even arrested for their imbecility. They only act tough on the Internet behind a screen.

Once Mr. Keratene loses the election, the memelords' fountain will dry up. They'll go away then.

I just really hate the violence, hatred, and over-sensitivity in this decade. It feels like no one has any chill anymore. Everyone is too politically divided, especially online.


I agree.

I just really hate the violence, hatred, and over-sensitivity in this decade. It feels like no one has any chill anymore. Everyone is too politically divided, especially online.


We should petition for political parties to be banned worldwide. Only then can people be judged by their true character.

We should petition for political parties to be banned worldwide. Only then can people be judged by their true character.


Wouldn't that be unfair to anyone who's really into politics? That would probably start a fierce revolution against those who side with the petition.

Wouldn't that be unfair to anyone who's really into politics? That would probably start a fierce revolution against those who side with the petition.

Party discipline exists as a result of political divisions and can be undemocratic at times. Granted, it's more efficient.

Party discipline exists as a result of political divisions and can be undemocratic at times. Granted, it's more efficient.


But banning political parties is unethical. Especially towards democratic countries. How would they rule if they don't anybody to control them? A lot of monarchies are pretty much out of the question, since they don't really give that much power towards their countries anymore.

But banning political parties is unethical. Especially towards democratic countries. How would they rule if they don't anybody to control them? A lot of monarchies are pretty much out of the question, since they don't really give that much power towards their countries anymore.


You'd have individuals instead of parties scrutinizing the leader instead of parties.

You'd have individuals instead of parties scrutinizing the leader instead of parties.


But what if they have similar political views? It wouldn't be fair, since they would want to create a political organization, which is similar to a political party.

But what if they have similar political views? It wouldn't be fair, since they would want to create a political organization, which is similar to a political party.

Then they need smaller political parties or something.

Then they need smaller political parties or something.


That would work. I mean, we already have parties like the Independents, Greens, Libertarians, and the Constitutionals. But even with that, they mostly have similar political views to either the Democrats or the Republicans.

Minor parties are gaining traction in Australia, especially in the senate. A third of the seats are occupied by parties such as Greens, One Nation etc.

Minor parties are gaining traction in Australia, especially in the senate. A third of the seats are occupied by parties such as Greens, One Nation etc.


Is the Sex Party and Sports Party still going?  ;D

Minor parties are gaining traction in Australia, especially in the senate. A third of the seats are occupied by parties such as Greens, One Nation etc.


The Greens aren't too much of a concern, in my opinion, but we don't need Pauline Hanson gaining any more traction. People like her don't deserve to represent our country.

Is the Sex Party and Sports Party still going?  ;D


The sex party is still going strong. They've even got an MP in my state parliament Victoria.
The sports party disbanded last year.

The Greens aren't too much of a concern, in my opinion, but we don't need Pauline Hanson gaining any more traction. People like her don't deserve to represent our country.

Pauline Hanson may be a little bigoted, but she's certainly better than our PM or his cabinet have to offer.

The Green Party will never win lol.

Eep just read up on One Nation

http://i.imgur.com/egJnTbA.gif


The Green Party will never win lol.


Not with that attitude!  ;D

Eep just read up on One Nation

http://i.imgur.com/egJnTbA.gif


If only I had that kind of power. Just rip a nation right of the other.................with nothing more than a saw?  ???

If only I had that kind of power. Just rip a nation right of the other.................with nothing more than a saw?  ???


Don't you live in Florida? You can't tell me you haven't seen the original.

https://media.giphy.com/media/zNyBPu5hEFpu/giphy.gif

Don't you live in Florida? You can't tell me you haven't seen the original.

https://media.giphy.com/media/zNyBPu5hEFpu/giphy.gif


That image looks like a subliminal message of global warming and coastal states becoming islands.  :o

Don't you live in Florida? You can't tell me you haven't seen the original.

https://media.giphy.com/media/zNyBPu5hEFpu/giphy.gif


I've seen the original alright. It's what started my plan of turning Florida into an island.  8)

That image looks like a subliminal message of global warming and coastal states becoming islands.  :o


Florida will burn before it sinks!  ;D


I've seen the original alright. It's what started my plan of turning Florida into an island.  8)


Isn't that basically Hawaii?

Isn't that basically Hawaii?


Sorta. Just needs volcanoes.

Eep just read up on One Nation

http://i.imgur.com/egJnTbA.gif



True story bro ;)

True story bro ;)


Just referring back to that Australian GIF Slowpoke posted, if Queensland really did "drift" off, we wouldn't have State of Origin anymore. It would be "Island of Origin" instead.  :P

That moment when you awaken in the morning and the Hip Hop and R&B radio station is playing loud trap rap. Hopefully this won't continue through the rest of the late 2010s.

That moment when you awaken in the morning and the Hip Hop and R&B radio station is playing loud trap rap. Hopefully this won't continue through the rest of the late 2010s.


What can you say? It's not like they'll stop playing trap rap for the rest of the decade.

What can you say? It's not like they'll stop playing trap rap for the rest of the decade.

You never know. I've only noticed trap start last year when Fetty Wap released "Trap Queen". I hope we get some of that good old school rap style back for the late 10s. That would be a nice treat

You never know. I've only noticed trap start last year when Fetty Wap released "Trap Queen". I hope we get some of that good old school rap style back for the late 10s. That would be a nice treat


Trap has been really popular since late 2011/early 2012 especially here in the East Coast of the U.S.

Trap has been really popular since late 2011/early 2012 especially here in the East Coast of the U.S.

I only first heard of the term last year and first heard the music last year as well.

I only first heard of the term last year and first heard the music last year as well.


I guess they aren't as popular in Canada.

I don't know about late 2010's, but I can't wait until this weird election is over!  ::)

And I hope for the good of the US of A, that Hillary wins.  :-X

I don't know about late 2010's, but I can't wait until this weird election is over!  ::)

And I hope for the good of the US of A, that Hillary wins.  :-X


I hope so too, since she's at least the less of two evils. I wouldn't even bother having the Clintons back in the White House in 2017.

I hope so too, since she's at least the less of two evils. I wouldn't even bother having the Clintons back in the White House in 2017.


The 2010's has been so Liberal/Democratic!  :o

The 2010's has been so Liberal/Democratic!  :o


I wouldn't really say so. Republicans have gotten media attention with Trump, so it's not a popular opinion to support him.

I wouldn't really say so. Republicans have gotten media attention with Trump, so it's not a popular opinion to support him.


If Hillary wins, and still lives (not faint  :-X), then the 2010's will be known as a very Democrat decade.

Makes sense, since the 00's, was politically, a very Republican decade. Perhaps it's life's way of balancing things out!  ;)

If Hillary wins, and still lives (not faint  :-X), then the 2010's will be known as a very Democrat decade.

Makes sense, since the 00's, was politically, a very Republican decade.


With '43 Bush, many people could tell why. Although, it did have a Democratic backlash during the late 2000s.

I wonder how music will be like in 2017.  ???

I wonder how music will be like in 2017.  ???


A little bit same with some 2016 influences. I'm not sure if that would be true, but it would probably happen next year.

A little bit same with some 2016 influences. I'm not sure if that would be true, but it would probably happen next year.


Maybe a new Spice Girls will come out next year!  :)

Maybe a new Spice Girls will come out next year!  :)


Probably, if the 90s comebacks don't end this year.

Probably, if the 90s comebacks don't end this year.


Wait, how old r u, again? Is your birthday soon, or its past months ago??

I wonder how music will be like in 2017.  ???

Hopefully a lot better than 2016. Music in 2016 sucks. I hope the popular genre changes into something new and better. I'm kinda sick of the current music style we have now. I hope 2017 or 2018 music will sound different.

Hopefully a lot better than 2016. Music in 2016 sucks. I hope the popular genre changes into something new and better. I'm kinda sick of the current music style we have now. I hope 2017 or 2018 music will sound different.


Maybe a new singer will come and change it all.

I don't know about late 2010's, but I can't wait until this weird election is over!  ::)

And I hope for the good of the US of A, that Hillary wins.  :-X


Why not Donald? ???

Why not Donald? ???

Because Donald Trump is a clown with no experience.

Why not Donald? ???


Because he's unstable mentally and emotionally.

Why not Donald? ???


I'm sure if you seen his crap for the past year, you would've known why.

Toei and Namco are releasing the Dragon Ball Z toy brand in Summer 2017, licensed for the US. I want this brand to bring some positive atmosphere to the late 2010s so bad since it will be a reminder of the Early 2000s.

Because he's unstable mentally and emotionally.


and he thinks he's rich. ::)

Toei and Namco are releasing the Dragon Ball Z toy brand in Summer 2017, licensed for the US. I want this brand to bring some positive atmosphere to the late 2010s so bad since it will be a reminder of the Early 2000s.


If the early 2000s craze would expand to the late 2010s, then it would be popular.

If the early 2000s craze would expand to the late 2010s, then it would be popular.

I don't see any early 2000s craze other than from kids on tumblr. I try to stay away from that stuff. I actually hope nothing gets revived from the past and we have something new and fresh in the coming years.

I don't see any early 2000s craze other than from kids on tumblr. I try to stay away from that stuff. I actually hope nothing gets revived from the past and we have something new and fresh in the coming years.


Isn't there a early 2000s craze on YouTube as well. You would get a lot of positive comments from people who like the early 2000s so much. Same with Facebook.

Isn't there a early 2000s craze on YouTube as well. You would get a lot of positive comments from people who like the early 2000s so much. Same with Facebook.

Tumblr, YouTube, Facebook, same thing. Not real life.  ;D

Tumblr, YouTube, Facebook, same thing. Not real life.  ;D


It's all social media.

Well Social Media is used by real life people, right? To be honest I don't see any craze in real life. It's usually online where I notice it.