Nostalgiacore

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Decade of origin

1950s-2010s

Creator/s

TV/movies, food, toys, and/or fashion that would have existed when you were a teenager, that you have strong memories of.

Key motifs

The feeling of nostalgia, desire to "be a kid again"

Key colours

Magenta, neon green, bright reds, bright yellows, bright blues, animal prints

Related media

Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Disney, Disney XD, Disney Junior, Playhouse Disney, Nick Jr, CBeebies, Discovery Kids, Hop!, Arutz HaYeladim

Nostalgiacore is an aesthetic involving nostalgia and archived history. Most senses of nostalgia focus on childhood/teenhood TV shows, movies, music, snacks, trends, fashion, video games and other forms of technology, Hangout places (such as malls), books, comics, and many other things.

Visuals[]

The visual aspect of Nostalgiacore can include pixel-art, low-poly 3D models, the fuzziness of a CRT screen, and whatever else could be associated with it, whether it be famous quotes (i.e, The Legend of Zelda's “It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this.”), sound effects, or the machines the games were played on. It can also include images and other things that were popular during nostalgic times, such as TV shows, music, movies, amusement parks, malls, movie theaters, arcades, stores, fashion trends of the period, etc.

Fashion[]

In this time period, if you lived at the time, you either loved or hated some of the most iconic trends that came out.

For example...

Rice Necklaces
Silly Bandz
Slap Bracelets
Tattoo chokers
Butterfly clips
Mood Rings
Printed Cargo, Khaki, or Biker shorts
Airwalks
Long bead necklaces (usually glass beads)
Shutter Shades
Livestrong Bracelets
Animal prints (tiger, leopard, etc.)
Colored skinny jeans
Slim Belts
Skirt and jeans combo

Media[]

TV Shows[]

This list has some examples of popular nostalgic shows that people born from the 1990s to mid-2000s may have grown up with. Feel free to add more if you feel some are missing.

64 Zoo Lane (1999-2013)
6teen (2004–2010)
A.N.T. Farm (2011-2014)
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994–1997)
Adventure Time (2010-2018)
Alfred J Kwak (1989-1991)
Animaniacs (1993-1998, 2020-2023)
Animal Mechanicals (2008-2011)
Are You Afraid of The Dark? (1990-2000)
Arthur (1996-2022)
Astro Boy (1963-2004)
Atomic Betty (2004-2008)
Beyblade (2001-2005)
Blue's Clues (1996-2006)
Bo on the Go! (2007-2009)
Bob the Builder (1999-2011)
Boohbah (2003-2006)
Braceface (2001–2004)
Bubble Guppies (2011-2023)
Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000-2001)
Care Bears (1985-2006)
Caillou (1997-2010)
Camp Lazlo (2005-2008)
CatDog (1998-2005)
ChalkZone (2002-2008)
Charlie and Lola (2005-2008)
Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000-2003)
Codename: Kids Next Door (2002-2008)
Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999-2002)
Curious George (2006-2022)
Cyberchase (2002-present)
Dexter's Laboratory (1996-2003)
Digimon (1999-2001)
Dora the Explorer (2000-2019)
Doug (1991-1999)
Dragon Ball (1986- 1996)
Dragon Tales (1999-2005)
Drake and Josh (2004-2007)
DuckTales (1987-1990)
Ed, Edd n Eddy (1999-2009)
Evil Con Carne (2001-2004)
Fanboy & Chum Chum (2009-2014)
Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman (2006-2011)
Fifi and the Flowertots (2005-2010)
Fish Hooks (2010–2014)
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (2004-2009)
Franklin (1997–2004)
George Shrinks (2000–2003)
Goosebumps (1995-1998)
Gravity Falls (2012–2016)
Grossology (2006-2009)
Gumby (1956-1988)
Hey Arnold! (1996-2004)
Hetalia (2009-2021)
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi (2004-2006)
House of Mouse (2001-2003)
iCarly (2007-2012)
Jessie (2011-2015)
Johnny Bravo (1997-2004)
Johnny Test (2005-2014)
In the Night Garden (2007-2009)
Invader Zim (2001-2006)
It's a Big Big World (2006-2010)
KaBlam! (1996-2000)
Kim Possible (2002-2007)
Kirby: Right Back at Ya! (2001-2003)
Kleo the Misfit Unicorn (1997-2000)
Lalaloopsy (2013-2015)
LazyTown (2004-2007; 2013-2014)
Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003-2006)
Little Einsteins (2005-2009)
Little Bear (1995–2001)
Looney Tunes (1930–present)
MAD (2010-2013)
Maggie and the Ferocious Beast (2000-2002)
Magical DoReMi (1999-2000)
Maisy (1999-2000)
Making Fiends (2008)
Max and Ruby (2002-2020)
Maya & Miguel (2004-2007)
MegaMan NT Warrior (2003-2006)
Miffy and Friends (2003-2005)
Mister Maker (2007-2009)
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968–2001)
Mike, Lu & Og (1999-2001)
Mixels (2014-2016)
My Life as a Teenage Robot (2003-2009)
My Little Pony (previous generations; G1-G4)
Nanalan' (2000-2006)
Oggy and The Cockroaches (1998-2019)
Oswald (2001-2003)
Pepper Ann (1997–2000)
Phil of the Future (2004-2006)
Phineas and Ferb (2007-2015, 2024-present)
Pinky and the Brain (1995-1998)
Pingu (1990-2000; 2003-2006)
Pokémon (1997-present)
Pucca (2006-2008)
Penguins of Madagascar (2008-2015)
Reading Rainbow (1983-2006)
Recess (1997-2001)
Roary the Racing Car (2007-2010)
Robotboy (2005-2008)
Rocko's Modern Life (1993-1996)
Rolie Polie Olie (1998–2004)
Rugrats (1991-2004)
Regular Show (2010-2017)
Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996-2002)
Sailor Moon (1992-1997)
Samurai Jack (2001-2004, 2017)
Schoolhouse Rock! (1973-1985, 1992–2000, 2009)
Scooby-Doo (1969–present)
Secret Mountain Fort Awesome (2011-2012)
Sesame Street (1969–present)
Sheep in the Big City (2000-2002)
Sonic X (2003-2005)
Soy Luna (2016-2018)
Space Goofs (1997-2006)
SpongeBob SquarePants (1999-present)
Stickin' Around (1996-1998)
Super Why! (2007-2016)
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! (2004-2006)
Teletubbies (1997-2001)
Tenkai Knights (2013-2014)
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius (2002-2006)
The Amazing World of Gumball (2011-2019)
The Angry Beavers (1997-2003)
The Backyardigans (2004-2010)
The Big Comfy Couch (1992-2006)
The Buzz on Maggie (2005-2006)
The Eggs (2004)
The Electric Company (1971-1977, 2009-2011)
The Fairly OddParents (2001-2017)
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2001-2008)
The Magic School Bus (1994-1997)
The Mighty B! (2008-2011)
The Mr. Men Show (2008-2009)
The Muppets (1955–present)
The Powerpuff Girls (1998-2005)
The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991-1996)
The Replacements (2006–2009)
The Simpsons (1989-present)
The Smurfs (1981-1989)
The Weekenders (2000–2004)
Thomas and Friends (1984-2020)
Time Squad (2001-2003)
Tiny Toon Adventures (1990-1992)
ToddWorld (2004-2008)
Tokyo Mew Mew (2002-2003)
Tom and Jerry (1940-present)
Total Drama (2007-present)
Totally Spies! (2001-2013)
Two and a Half Men (2003-2015)
VeggieTales (1993–2015)
Violetta (2012-2015)
Wallace and Gromit (1989-present)
Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones? (2002-2003)
Winx Club (2004-2009, 2011-2019)
Wonder Pets (2006-2009)
WordWorld (2007-2011)
WordGirl (2007-2015)
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! (2006-2010)
Yin Yang Yo! (2006-2009)
Yu-Gi-Oh! (2000-2006)
Zoboomafoo (1999-2001)
Zoom (1972-1978, 1999-2005)

Webfiction[]

Annoying Orange (2009 – present)
Asdfmovie (2008-2021)
Battle for Dream Island (2010-present)
Classic Game Room (1999-2019)
Dick Figures (2010-2015)
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared (2011-2016, 2022-present)
Eddsworld (2003-present)
Fred (2006-2015, 2020-2021)
Good Mythical Morning (2012–present)
Happy Tree Friends (1999-2023)
Homestar Runner (1996, 1999-present)
Madness Combat (2002-present)
Nostalgia Critic (2007-present)
Smosh (2005–present)
SuperMarioLogan (2007–present)
Tankmen (2006)
The Angry Video Game Nerd (2004-present)
Tourettes Guy (2001-present)
Vete ala Versh (2009-present)

Video Games & Consoles[]

Around this era, video games have quickly became a hot new hobby, with everyone vying for the top consoles. After school, you'd see an older sibling (if you have one) playing or even play some yourself; now without further ado, some of our most loved video games/consoles!:

SEGA Genesis (called the Mega Drive outside of the US)
SEGA Dreamcast
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Nintendo 64
Nintendo GameCube
Nintendo Game Boy Color/Advance
Nintendo DS (most notably Nintendogs & Animal Crossing: Wild World)
Nintendo Wii (most notably Wii Sports)
Sony PlayStation
Sony PlayStation 2
Sony PlayStation 3
Sony PlayStation Portable
Microsoft Xbox 360
Pac-Man series (1980-present)
Space Invaders (1978)
Frogger (1981)
Street Fighter series (1987-present)
Crash Bandicoot series (1996-present)
Spyro the Dragon series (1998-present)
Banjo-Kazooie duology (1998-2000)
Rayman series (1995-present)
Final Fantasy series (from the first one through XII) (1987-2006)
Super Monkey Ball (2001)
Super Mario platformers (most notably Super Mario World, 64, and Sunshine) (1985-present)
Mario Kart series (most notably 64 through Wii) (1992-present)
Sonic the Hedgehog series (most notably S1-Mania, both Sonic Adventure games, Sonic Advance 1-3, and the Sonic Rush games ) (1991-present)
Pokémon series (from Red/Blue/Yellow up until Black 2/White 2) (1996-2012)
Mega Man series (most notably the Mega Man X subseries, the Mega Man Battle Network subseries, and Mega Man Legends) (1987-present)
Minecraft (2011)
Roblox (2006)
Blockland (2004)
Tamagotchi Connection virtual pets (2004)
Various Flash games
Animal Jam (2010)
Neopets (1999)
Webkinz (2005)
Club Penguin (2005-2017)
Space Invaders (1978)
Super Mario Bros. (1985)
The Legend of Zelda series (1986-present)
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Super Mario 64 (1996)
Donkey Kong (1981)
Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Pokémon series (1996-present)
Final Fantasy series (1987-present)
Mega Man series (1987-present)
Contra (1987)
Battletoads (1991)
Mortal Kombat series (1992-present)
My Singing Monsters (2012-present)
Galaga (1981)
Kingdom Hearts series (2002-present)
Kirby series (1992-present)
Five Nights at Freddy's series (specifically the first 5 games) (2014-present)
Happy Wars (2012)
Happy Dungeons (2016)
Undertale (2015)
Animal Crossing series (2001-present)
LittleBigPlanet series (2008-2020)
Angry Birds series (2009-present)
Plants vs Zombies series (2009-present)
Bad Piggies (2012)
I Spy Spooky Mansion (1999, 2005)

Film[]

In this list you will see movies that people as children or teenagers (mostly from the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s) saw and grew up with those movies whether on television, in the cinema, on the internet or on DVDs, an example of Nostalgiacore movies, they would be these:

All Barbie Direct-to-DVD movies
Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Aladdin (1992)
Cars (2006)
Cars 2 (2011)
Cinderella (1950)
Coraline (2009)
Despicable Me (2010)
Despicable Me 2 (2013)
Deadpool (2016)
The Fabelmans (2022)
Frozen (2013)
Harry Potter series (2001-2011)
Kung Fu Panda (2008)
Lady Bird (2017)
Licorice Pizza (2021)
Madagascar trilogy (2005-2014)
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
Moana (2016)
Pixels (2015)
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Space Jam (1996)
Shrek series (2001-2010)
Spy Kids 1-4 (2001, 2002, 2003, and 2011 respectively)
Sausage Party (2016)
Super Mario Bros. (1993)
The Wizard (1989)
The Lion King (1994)
The Little Mermaid (1989)
Tron (1982)
Toy Story (1995)
Tangled (2010)
The LEGO Movie (2014)
The Angry Birds Movie (2016)
Up (2009)
Wargames (1983)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988)
Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Alvin and the Chipmunks trilogy (2007-2011)
Zootopia (2016)

Music[]

Hey Kids by Molina
I'd Rather Sleep by Kero Kero Bonito
Two Time by Jack Stauber

Technology[]

Windows XP (2003-2013)
Windows 2000 (2000-2003?)
Windows Codename Longhorn (2009-2010)

Food[]

Whether you're a '90s kid about to plop down for the After-School programs or a 2000s baby gearing up for a marathon with Hawaiian punch and pizza, snacks play an enormous part in Nostalgiacore. If you're already into Nostalgiacore, you may consume many popular snacks depending on what generation you're in. Here are a couple of snacks that steal our little hearts.

This is for you, '90s and 2000s kids![]

Fun Dip
Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape
Dunkaroos
McDonald's
Trader Joe's Fruit Wraps
Instant Oatmeal with Dinosaur Eggs
Eggo Waffles
Danimals
Push Pop
Ring Pop
Handi-Snacks Breadsticks and Cheese Dip
Gushers
Pop Rocks
Laffy Taffy
GoGurt
Hi-C
Nerds
Fla-Vor-Ice
Warheads
Sixlets
CapriSun
Hawaiian Punch
Juice Barrels
Chuck E. Cheese
Juicy Juice
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Dinner (Spider-Man)
Jujubes
Razzles
Candy Jewelry Necklaces/Bracelets
Dots
Cosmic Brownies
Kid Cuisine
Nik n' Nip Mini Drinks
Lunchables
Trolli
Tyson Lightning McQueen Chicken Nuggets
Chef Boyardee
Pop-Tarts
Bagel Bites
Totino's Pizza Rolls
Hot Pockets
Popsicle
Oreo

Subgenres[]

Saturationcore[]

Saturationcore is an aesthetic found mostly on TikTok. It includes, but is not limited to saturated colors, fisheye lenses, and '90s inspired fashions. This aesthetic tries to mimic the look of a lot of Hype Williams music videos from the '90s.