24 Things That Used to Be Lame, but Now are Cool

figgyPudding Published 07/18/2022 in ftw

As time goes on, things change, and we evolve as people. The things that were all the rage when we were younger just aren't anymore and vice versa. Here are 24 things from AskReddit that were super lame as youths, but now completely rock as adults.

Be sure to also check out 25 Undeniable Signs That You've Gotten Old.

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1. Actually sitting down and relaxing.
2. Receiving socks for Christmas.
3. Staying in on Friday / weekend nights.
4. Going to bed before 10pm.
5. Insoles.
6. Stapling all your papers together.
7. Buying new household appliances.
8. Getting excited about cooking.
9. Taking time to learn new things.
10. Going to Home Depot or other big department stores.
11. Hanging out with your parents.
12. Reading for fun.
13. Cutting yourself off from drugs / alcohol later in the night.
14. Comfy shoes over stylish ones.
15. Taking naps.
16. House plants.
17. The party ending at 9-10pm, and not getting pressured into staying later for saying “I have to get up early for work.”
18. Canceling plans.
19. Diving into your hobbies instead of down playing them.
20. Wearing your backpack on both shoulders, and tightening the straps appropriately.
21. Yard work.
22. Going for walks.
23. Eating healthy. A few pieces of broccoli and I feel like a superhero nowadays.
24. Going to museums.

1. Actually sitting down and relaxing.
2. Receiving socks for Christmas.
3. Staying in on Friday / weekend nights.
4. Going to bed before 10pm.
5. Insoles.
6. Stapling all your papers together.
7. Buying new household appliances.
8. Getting excited about cooking.
9. Taking time to learn new things.
10. Going to Home Depot or other big department stores.
11. Hanging out with your parents.
12. Reading for fun.
13. Cutting yourself off from drugs / alcohol later in the night.
14. Comfy shoes over stylish ones.
15. Taking naps.
16. House plants.
17. The party ending at 9-10pm, and not getting pressured into staying later for saying “I have to get up early for work.”
18. Canceling plans.
19. Diving into your hobbies instead of down playing them.
20. Wearing your backpack on both shoulders, and tightening the straps appropriately.
21. Yard work.
22. Going for walks.
23. Eating healthy. A few pieces of broccoli and I feel like a superhero nowadays.
24. Going to museums.