It's hard to deny the incredible power of nostalgia. It doesn't take a pic to dredge up fond memories of times gone by - often it's just a scent or a song on the radio, something that's completely out of your control that sends your mind spinning into the past and reliving simpler, happier times.
So hey, why not indulge in some wistful reminiscing?
A gang of buddies on BMX bikes was what life was all about. See, Stranger Things got it spot on.
Boy, knowing what goes into performances sometimes really enhances them, right? The biggest reason this classic Disney villain is a classic Disney villain is right here.
Be honest, how many of us tried this little trick at weddings when we were kids? You saw all the grown-ups drinking it and wondered what the fuss was, didn't you?
Surely, this was followed up by a sour face and a vow to never do that again.
Oh man, mullets, acid wash jeans, and high tops are basically a time machine for 1989. I'm sure they all sat quietly and well-behaved at the back of the bus, too.
Sorry, you're right, she didn't leave much cool for anybody else, let alone family members and offspring. Come on, that is the ultimate cool.
Because Bruce Lee left a huge mark on the '70s, and it shows. If you did any kind of kung fu in the '70s, you probably have a pic like this somewhere.
What more did you need than a Big Wheel, toy gun, and Rambo headband? Your mom would fuel you up with some mac and cheese and glass of Kool-Aid and you'd be on your way around the block again.
Is it possible that nothing has changed for these folks since 1991? I'd like to think so, because they do look pretty darn cool.
Yes, Lars absolutely looks like he's about 12 years old here, but he actually turned 19 in 1982.
I sincerely hope this isn't tucked away in a photo album somewhere, but is prominently on display. You've got to own that look. A lot of trouble and hairspray went into it.
Didn't we all live our best lives at the beach? Maybe not with a stark white set of wheels, but summertime is for living it up.
Could the man have possibly been a better model for his wares? He's a walking advertisement. And, for the record, I will never be this cool.
To be fair, Angus did more than his share of jumping around on stage in the iconic schoolboy outfit, too. And that is a slice of music history, isn't it?
I wonder if they did this to refute all the naysayers who thought their parents wouldn't have been proud of them? Because say what you want about KISS, they were a huge success.
That is absolutely the correct reaction when meeting a giant. And they didn't come much bigger than Andre in the '70s and '80s, both figuratively and literally.
All the stories you hear about John Denver are about what a kind, laid back guy he was, especially considering he was a major recording artist. Looks here like he lived up to that reputation.
Young, talented, and the whole world ahead of them. One thing that hasn't changed: parents still just don't understand.
Speaking of random fan pics at an interesting time, Stallone had skyrocketed to fame and was less than a decade into his illustrious career, one in which he and Arnie basically defined '80s action movies.
Gosh, that baby is almost 40 now.
Not sure the west was all that wild in the '20s, but that doesn't mean this person's great=great-grandmother wasn't. That's definitely one way to celebrate the big day!
You have to admire that style, that she's so prim and proper tooling around on her newfangled motor scooter.
So in addition to being an accomplished dancer and an Oscar winner, the guy can sling a pie crust, too? Not too shabby.
Depending on your viewpoint, this wholesome image of the family man and humble peanut farmer either makes Carter look more presidential, or as far from the Oval Office as possible.
They didn't just dance the flamenco - they felt the flamenco. Also, was that guy the inspiration for the Blue Steel look in Zoolander?
Well, it looks like a good time was had by all, and that's what matters. Do you think he gave her the tiara back? Or was it his in the first place?
Credit to her for starting an empire of savory mall cookies - you never know where people will end up!
In my mind, it is 1987 and this crew just got back from the Pontiac Silverdome, where they watched Hulk Hogan body slam Andre the Giant at Wrestlemania 3.
Sir, do not discount your three-piece suit game, either. I wasn't half as dapper at my 8th grade grad.
Just think, Bowie was about two years removed from playing Jareth the Goblin King in Labyrinth and was a massive star. Letting some rando sit behind him on a motorbike in Greece for a pic had to be a memorable experience for both of them.
I was going to say that Paris can have that effect on people, but dang, not quite that effect. Frame that.
And I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that he was a rip roaring success, too. Hard work and literal elbow grease paying off!
