Time moves fast and it can sometimes be tough to keep up with how quickly things seem to be moving and developing in the modern world. Whether it's new technologies, medical breakthroughs or even developments in nuclear weaponry and arsenals, the world is an ever-changing landscape.
However, when you're living through these times, it can be difficult to notice how much things have changed. Such is the nature of the modern lifestyle, it's rare that we sit back and take stock of just how far we have come and how drastically things have developed.
So, in light of this, we compiled a list of things that are turning 20 in 2018 and in all honesty, you're about to feel very old.
1. Google
Imagine a world without Google, it seems pretty incomprehensible, right? Well, 20 years ago this was the horrific reality people were living in. Lord knows what they did when they wanted to convince themselves that they had cancer when really they had a common cold.
2. The iMac
Once upon a time, people weren't obsessed with Apple. In our current climate, Apple can release literally anything and people will buy it. However, 20 years ago, the company released the first iMac and changed the tech game forever.
Dawson's Creek, the teen drama that stole the heart of millions of people, is now 20 years old. While some of our younger readers may not see the importance of the show, put it this way; if it wasn't for Dawson's Creek, there would be no The OC, Gossip Girl or even One Tree Hill.
The US always has to do things there own way, right? They don't speak English, instead, they opt for American English. It turns out they're just as particular when it comes to Harry Potter books as well. Not just content with changing the name from Harry Potter and Philosopher's Stone, they were also a year late to the party, only getting their hands on the iconic book in 1998. SAD!
5. Furby
Some people think Furbys are cute, I think they're f**king terrifying. Whatever your view on these creepy little owl-like monsters, they're twenty-years-old this year. Happy birthday, Furby - you weird little freak.
6. 'Baby One More Time'
I'm not sure which stat is weirder: the fact that 'Baby One More Time' is 20 years-old, or that Britney is only 36!? I mean, seriously, it feels like she should be at least 45 by now, right? But yes, this absolute classic karaoke tune is now 20-years-old, but still fills dancefloors even to this day.
This romantic comedy made us all laugh and wince in 1998. Arguably the two most iconic scenes feature low-level humour, with Ben Stiller trapping his foreskin and Cameron Diaz having Semen in her hair being the most memorable. However, it was one of the highest grossing comedies that year and will go down as some of Stiller's finest work.
If you're in your early or mid-twenties, it's likely that Holes was the book that got you into reading. I personally remember sitting down to read Holes and not putting it down until I had finished it. While the movie adaption feature actor-cum-motivational speaker Shia Lebouf wasn't great, Louis Sachar's novel will go down as a cult classic.
9. Sex and the City
20 years ago we were all introduced to, well, sex and the city. The show was like anything else in the sense that it celebrated female empowerment, sexuality and friendship. Be honest gals (and even guys), we all want a clique like this lot.
While The Game Boy was revolutionary in its own right, The Game Boy Color was one of the most iconic pieces of technology to come out of the 1990's. The handheld console turns 20 this year and if you ask me, it walks all over the PSP and Nintendo Switch.
Before the days of everyone being health-obsessed, we had candy that really should've been illegal. Baby Bottle Pop was essentially just sugar in a bottle that would send you completely mental. While the drinkers of this sensational beverage have gone on to take recreational drugs on a night out, they could undoubtedly get the same rush out of one of these bad boys.
This movie had it all: Astronauts, explosions, Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and the best soundtrack of all time (lol, one song really). Armageddon will go down as one of the greatest blockbusters of all time, and in 'I don't want to miss a thing', it had one of the best title tracks ever recorded. Do not try and argue with me about that.
WELCOME TO THE FUTURE. In 1998, the MPMan arrived like a spaceship and offered up the first mass-produced portable solid state digital audio player. Basically, this was the first MP3 player and paved the way for what was to come.
14. "I did not have sexual relations with that woman"
1998 saw one of the most iconic and hilarious Presidential speeches of all time. In December, Bill Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives for perjury and the obstruction of justice. While he initially denied his affair with Monica Lewinsky, he later admitted that he had partaken in an inappropriate relationship with his intern. What followed was Clinton becoming to butt of a lot of jokes and also being impeached.
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So there we have it, 20 things that are turning 20 in 2018. Feel old yet?
A lot can happen in ten years. One of the weirdest moments as you get older is when you talk to a friend about something that feels only a couple of years back, only to find that a decade has passed.
However, now that we've got the likes of Facebook, it's easy to scroll back and see what we were doing exactly 10 years ago, which lead to many people comparing their 2019 looks to their 2009 ones, with some staggering changes being shared.
As you must've anticipated, it didn't take long for the internet to derail the wholesome meme into something far more silly - but it's well worth going back and finding your own photo from 2009. You might be surprised by how much progress you've made!
Are you excited about the new year? Maybe you're looking forward to an exotic vacation, or starting a new exercise routine, or planning to pop the question to the person you love. Well, you better stop that nonsense right now. A new year is nothing to be happy about. You are 365 days closer to death.
Let's face it - you're not young anymore. You have more wrinkles, you can't stay up as late as you used to, and you don't understand who anyone is in pop culture. Do you even know the words to Lil' Pump's "Gucci Gang"? No, you don't. And that's pathetic, because I'm pretty sure there are only two words. But don't worry; we're all riding the wheel of time, getting dragged into the future, kicking and screaming. It happened to our grandparents; it happened to our parents; it happened to Han, Luke and Leia; and now it's happening to you. Happy New Year!
Here are 11 facts about 2018 that will make you feel super old:
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1. It will be 20 years since Titanic won 11 Oscars
Look how young Leonardo DiCaprio is in the trailer. Hanging out on a fancy ship with Kate Winslet - he truly was "the king of the world." And now he's in The Revenant, all grizzled, on the worst camping trip ever, sleeping inside dead horses for warmth. So much for being king.
4. It will be 20 years since Brandy & Monica's "The Boy Is Mine"
By now, that "boy" is a grown man with a receding hairline and a beer belly, and they probably don't want him anymore.
5. Haley Joel Osment will be 30 years old
In The Sixth Sense, Haley cried because he saw dead people. Now he cries because he sees how many candles are on his birthday cake. (He was really funny on Silicon Valley, though.)
6. It will be 20 years since we got 'Jiggy With It'
Will Smith's still a huge movie star, but remember when he used to make bangers? Now his teenage kids, Jaden and Willow, make bangers. In 2018, Will Smith will turn 50. The last song he made was last year's "Get Lit," a cringeworthy attempt at EDM. Parents just don't understand.
7. It will be 10 years since Katy Perry "kissed a girl and liked it"
In 2015, gay marriage was legalized in the U.S., so now Katy Perry can marry that girl, if she still likes kissing her.
8. The last episode of Seinfeld will be 20 years old
Remember the series finale, where the gang gets sentenced to jail for one year? Yeah, it wasn't great. But every episode before that was hilarious, and the "Seinfeld reunion" on the seventh season of Curb Your Enthusiasm was prettay, prettay good.
'Member when legendary soul singer Isaac Hayes played Chef on South Park? And 'member when he sang "Chocolate Salty Balls," and it was released as a single, and topped the charts? I 'member! But I doubt today's generation does. Enjoy your PC Principal!
10. It will be ten years since we elected Barack Obama
That's right, only twenty years ago, we elected our first black president. Wait, what? This photograph is only from ten years ago? Are you sure it's not twenty? And really, Donald Trump has only been president for ONE year? That's it? Oh, dear. Pass the whiskey.
11. Google will be 20 years old
This means there are some dabbing Snapchatting 20-year-olds out there who have never known a world without Google. If you tell them stories about how you used to do research in a library, they'll start googling nursing homes to drop you off at.
Right now you probably feel bad, because you know you're super old. But guess what? Being old isn't all bad. You know what you like, you're more confident in yourself, and you don't care what other people think. Also, you can brag about how much better everything was in the past. I mean, come on, would you rather have grown up watching Seinfeld, or grow up watching a bunch of cornballs on YouTube? Embrace your age! You're not as lame as your mom and dad...yet.
You might not realise this, but modern technology has come on in leaps and bounds over the last decade. Oh sure, we might not have flying cars yet, but our tech really is something that science fiction writers could never have predicted years ago. Now, 2008 might not seem that long ago to you, and to me it feels like it was only yesterday. But the fact of the matter is, a lot can change in the space of ten years.
Indeed, many things have changed, or have been gradually innovated, until they're unrecognisable from their original incarnations. Furthermore, the websites and social media we use has also regenerated many times over in that time, and also look unrecognisable. If you don't believe me, then scroll down to take a quick trip down memory lane, and see what our old tech used to look like back in the day.
1. What emojis used to look like
2. Direct messaging in 2008
3. YouTube's homepage in 2008
4. Twitter's homepage circa 2008
5. Facebook's homepage in 2008
6. All phones used to have keypads
7. How we listened to music in 2008
8. All selfies used to look like this
Pretty cool right? I sure think so. However, unfortunately not all technological advances have been as impressive as this, and in some respects, it seems as though we might actually be going backwards. What am I talking about? Well, mainly the fact that greedy tech companies have apparently started deliberately slowing down phones with terrible software updates.
For those of us of a certain age, it's difficult to remember a time when the Kardashians weren't a part of everyday life. But - as hard as it may be to believe - there was actually a brief (and blissful) part of the 21st century that didn't consist of shoddy photoshops, cheating scandals or public feuds.
But then 2007 rolled around, and the world changed forever.
Keeping Up With The Kardashians aired its first season in that fateful year, and it was an instant success. Since then, the Kardashian-Jenner family have somehow managed to keep the drama and tension at a constant high - but not everything else has remained the same.
Check out the dramatic trailer for the upcoming 16th season:
It just goes to show: a lot can change in 12 years... especially if you have millions of dollars to spend on your appearance.
Come on, though - let's be real; we may complain about them a lot, but we secretly love the Kardashians (or, at least, we love to hate them), and so we really hope they stick around for at least another 12 years. Roll on the next season of KUWTK!
As 2019 crawls to its end, the world is burning, hatred and division tear our societies apart, and now as Christmas approaches, we have to put up with the tedium of hanging out with our relatives for days on end while feeling uncomfortably full. But we're on hand to remind you that the passing of time isn't all bad. Sometimes we look in the mirror and think, "Oh god, I've got to lay off the crisps and go outside more often," and pine for our lost youth.
But sometimes, just sometimes, we get to look back on an old photo of ourselves and think, "Wow, that guy looks absolutely rubbish. You know what? I'm actually looking ok, and I'm proud of myself for aging gracefully." The end of a tumultuous decade is as good a time as any to pat ourselves on the back for transforming from awkward little caterpillars into beautiful butterflies, so here are 30 of the best decade transformations shared on social media as the 2010s draw to a close.
[post_page_title]Roisin Ditches The Hair Dye[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying In 2009 - "Oh no, looks like I brought an umbrella to a sunshine fight, clumsy me!"
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Typical Saying In 2019 - "Welcome, adventurer. I make ore into magical items and stat-boosting potions. You can trade any ore you have found on your adventures for a random magical item here, or you can trade it in for Experience points."
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[post_page_title]Andrew Gets A Better Camera[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying In 2009 - "So happy I brought my bib, should avoid any embarrassment if I dribble, plus it distracts from the fact that I'm flicking the cameraman the Vs because I hate him for owning such a rubbish camera."
Typical Saying in 2019 - "With Andy's 'The Power of Positive Thinking' course, you can turn your life around in just six weeks and become the man of tomorrow, today!"
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[post_page_title]Dawnn Doesn't Move Her Hand For 10 Years[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Help, my hand is attached to my face and I cannot move it and even this Capri Sun cannot save me."
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "I have a nice kitchen these days, but my hand is still stuck to my face and none of you did anything to help and I will have my vengeance, in this or the next world."
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[post_page_title]Chris Gets A Hat[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Errr, hey bro, that's not how you play Pogs, you're playing Pogs all wrong, here, lemme teach you how to play Pogs."
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "Haha, I dunno, I guess that was the day my kids taught me the true meaning of Christmas or something."
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[post_page_title]This Guy Becomes An Angel[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey, you can't say that to me! That's really mean! That's bullying!"
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "Shhh. Be at peace now. Your time has come to walk into the light. Take my hand. Today is the first day of the rest of your life, and I am with you. I will comfort you."
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[post_page_title]Emma Hatches A Plan[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey, so that client meeting sounds really interesting, tell me more about that."
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "We've got to hatch a plan to split up Mom and her trashy new boyfriend, but she can't know we're plotting against her!"
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[post_page_title]Kyle Gets Into Prog Rock[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Oh you gotta come round for dinner sometime, I do the best homemade chili and we throw the best parties, we put out chips and dips and stuff, just let me know when you're free."
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "Oh man, did you hear that King Crimson retrospective best-of that just came out? That live version of 21st Century Schizoid Man is off the charts!"
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[post_page_title]Shane Just Becomes Ridiculous[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2013 - "The thing you need to know about me is that I just love Nike's products. I like the comfortable feel against my skin, and I love the inspiring feeling I get when I wear their iconic tick logo. It's just something people need to know about me."
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey guys, the party starts at 8 but feel free to turn up any time from 7, it's gonna be pretty wild and I'm getting loads of snacks, can't wait to see you all there!"
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "My friend Max is doing this great vegan pasta pop-up after the cafe closes tonight, does anyone wanna join me, it's BYOB?"
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[post_page_title]Josie Maintains a Fondness for Shades[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Oh, me? I closed a deal just this morning. Made a cool mill before I'd even picked up my breakfast roll. It's just one of those days, I guess."
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "I wear my sunglasses at night, so I can, so I can watch you weave then breathe your storylines."
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[post_page_title]Anna Gets Into Power Suits[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hi, I'm Anna and it's my first day here and I may have only just met you but I love you and can tell we're going to be best friends forever and always stay in touch."
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "Hi, I'm Anna and I'll be your point-of-contact for this trip. Any questions about the itinerary or concerns about the destinations we'll be stopping off at, just let me know!"
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[post_page_title]Cath Becomes Less Disapproving[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey, you can't bring that in here! This is a library and that is an airhorn! No airhorns in the library!"
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "I'm so proud of you. Look at everything you've achieved. I will always be your proud mum."
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[post_page_title]Tiv Stops Seeking Approval And Starts Withholding It[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2011 - "Umm, excuse me, but I think you're awful nice and I wondered if I could have this dance, maybe, if it's alright with you, if that's something you'd be ok with?"
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "You have disappointed me one too many times. You will not hear from me again. Good luck with your life. I have no more time for this."
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[post_page_title]Josh Becomes A Nicer Guy[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey, dude, do you lift? I just came back from doing some great lifts, I lifted, like, 1000 pounds, and I also benched and pressed a whole bunch."
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "Oh, boy, how did these birds get on me, oh boy, oh wow, how did I get into this silly situation, oh no, I'm a big silly!"
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[post_page_title]This Lady's Hair Just Goes Crazy[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "This face-paint shows that I am a creature of the wind. I blow in on the breeze and I exit on the gale. I am mysterious."
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "Because there may be more to life than hair, but it's a damn good place to start!"
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[post_page_title]Faith Becomes More Sassy[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey, come on in. Just give me a minute cos I have to feed my tarantula, but I've got some pancakes on the go so I'll be with you in just two minutes."
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "Excuse me? What did you just say? You did NOT just say that."
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[post_page_title]Erin Becomes An Apprentice Candidate[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "AAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!! Let me off let me off!"
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "I'm Erin and I should win the Apprentice because I'm not just a one-trick pony and I'm not someone who thinks inside the box. I'm a showjumping thoroughbred and I think so far outside the box that the box is like Australia to me, in that it's very far away. I won't let you down as this week's Project Manager."
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[post_page_title]Caleb Still Struggles To Find The Lens[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Umm, which button do I press to take it? Is it this one? Do you reckon the lighting's ok? Is it good?"
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "I guess I just have a lot of quite complicated stuff going on, and I don't want you to get hurt."
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[post_page_title]Mina Becomes A Bit Less Intense[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey, what are you guys doing? Are you playing? Can I play? Can I play with you guys? Will you let me play? Can I? Can I?"
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "I just don't know how I feel about him, but I've only got three days left to end the curse and grant my Christmas wish, so I guess I'll have to go on the date."
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[post_page_title]Ben Gets Into Jazz[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Haha, yeah, that was a great night, wasn't it, lads? Haha, absolutely brilliant, yeah, oh my God, so embarrassing, I got so drunk, haha, we have the best nights out."
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "Look, if we're talking about Mingus, then it's all about The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady, ok? I'm at a point in my life now where I just won't accept inferior jazz, and that's the watermark for me."
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[post_page_title]Merika Becomes The Villain In A Rom-Com[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2019 - "Omg, sister, you think he's gonna fall in love with YOU when you're still working on the checkout? Well, good luck with that!"
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[post_page_title]Luigi Gets Real Classy[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Dear Grandma, we had a lovely time at the beach. We went on the boats and it was a lot of fun. I even fell in! I liked the sand and the water."
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "It was here that perhaps one of Fellini's most famous scenes was filmed. Join me, Luigi, in this retrospective look at the great man's career."
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[post_page_title]Jose Becomes Way More Deadpan[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey, do you mind if I sit here? Hey, cool packed lunch! I like Cheestrings too!"
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "Whoa, man. I can't believe that. I'm, like, totally shocked right now at what you just told me. Whoa."
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[post_page_title]This Guy Becomes The Joker[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "It's interesting you should say that. Why do you think you feel that way?"
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "I used to think my life was a tragedy. But now I realize... it's a comedy."
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[post_page_title]This Guy Remains Taller Than Most Photographers[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey, don't you say that about my friend! If you make fun of my friend I'm gonna knock your block off!"
Typical Saying in 2009 - "This Republican government is, like, totally whack, man. We gotta get involved in direct action, maaaan!"
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "The lecture notes are available on the server, but I'll be in my office between the hours of 12 and 4 if anyone needs to make an appointment to discuss the assignment."
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[post_page_title]Siobhan Learns How To Reduce Red-Eye[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "My Pokémon are ready to battle. Get ready for a fight!"
Typical Saying in 2019 - "Oh my God that's hilarious!" [Inner monologue - "That was not very funny at all."]
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[post_page_title]Tom Gets A Very Strong Jaw[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Oh, yes, VERY impressive - NOT! In Opposite Land! Err, hello? Is that the Impressive Helpline? We've got a bad case of Not Very Impressive to report, I'm afraid!"
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "You seem to be struggling to crack that walnut. Might I suggest... my jawline?"
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[post_page_title]Niall Becomes A Norse God[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Shut UP! Nine shots over par is NOT that bad! It's a really tricky hole, ok?"
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "With the power of my mighty hammer, and with assistance from my friend, this mighty crow, I will make my father proud."
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[post_page_title]This Lady Is Still Being Followed[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Please stop following me. Put the camera away. I am not comfortable with being followed."
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Typical Saying in 2019 - "Seriously. This has been going on for a decade. Please go away."
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