15 ‘Throwback internet trends’ memes for peak nostalgia

Trends come and go on the internet but some of them have booked permanent slots in our memories. As they say, the internet never forgets, that once a video appears in the trend category, there is no escape from the viral footprints.

Although the trends become a distant memory with time, years later when the track pops up, you might feel a rush of nostalgia. Let’s revisit the internet trends that took over the feed once.

15 Throwback internet trends that might stir nostalgia

1. 'You like me a little bit'

Remember this trend where a group of men were having fun creating reels on this viral song, flaunting their looks and charisma? Women too made duets on TikTok, fetching thousands of likes overnight.

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2. The color-changing dress

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'The dress. What color do you see?’ trend ruled over the internet where people had to identify the color. Although most of them claimed it to be white, others had conflicting answers. The actual color is still a mystery.

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3. The blue lipstick

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2017 saw the rise of several fashion trends that might have Regina George from Mean Girls roll her eyes. The blue lipsticks were considered the ultimate game-changer.

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4. A trend compilation

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Be it the kiki challenge, or the bottle flip or cap challenge, these viral trends have us do things that cannot be justified in a sane state of mind. All we knew was that it was fun!

5. The ice bucket challenge

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From the floss dance challenge to the ice water challenge, almost everyone, from stars to politicians, hopped onto the trend bandwagon. We knew what the trends led to but couldn't stop ourselves from binging.

6. Aesthetic photo ideas

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The trending pictures made us want to replicate the aesthetics. Let's admit it, it took a lot of effort to plan and execute those photo ideas, let alone the editing business.

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7. 'Cashmeousside'

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2016 was a peak year for sassy, quirky comebacks. The cashme ousside girl, Bhad Bhabie became an internet sensation after her appearance on the Dr. Phil Show in 2016. Did she deserve the hype though?

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8. 2018 Was Wild

Shocking song transitions peaked when this musical trend went viral, and everyone with a microphone flexed their skills. Can't deny some of the exceptional voices that came to the limelight, thanks to the trends.

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9. TikTok dances

Cardi B's song, 'Up,' released in 2021 has dominated the internet for quite a long time. In the era where TikTok dances were one of the most watched videos on the internet, the catchy track caught our attention in no time.

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10. 2020 Playlist

As the Pandemic compelled the world to stay indoors, TikTok became the ultimate companion in Quarantine. Various catchy songs popped up and we couldn't stop ourselves from playing them on a loop!

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21. 2020 was the year

Let's be real, the virus had us lose our minds. It was the first time our generation had undergone a global health crisis, what do you expect? Wait, let's just dance it out.

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22. Dalgona coffee

Preparing Dalgona coffee was a mandate four years back when we were stuck at home and had nothing much to do! Honestly, we should bring the trend back!

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23. TikTok throwback

Here's another one with TikTok dances! Be it solo or in a group, TikTok reels on trendy EDM music have notably elevated our screen time.

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24. Old Town Road

Imagine re-living in December of 2018, when Lil Nas X just dropped his banger, Old Town Road. The comic brain rot versions of the songs by TikTok users have us addicted to the trend.

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25. James Charles and other influencers

Internet celebrities became a sensation by joining popular trends like this one. Doesn't matter if they made sense, anything could be worth a watch as long as we enjoy it!

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These memes not only throw you back to the days when hilarious and entertaining internet trends made our lives happier even during tough times like those of the pandemic.