The 00's Aren't That Horrible - When Nostalgia Reaches a Whole New Level

Overview

RanterInShades (“Shades”) responds to a commenter calling themselves “The 90s Purist,” who claims the 1990s were perfect, the 2000s were terrible, and only “true” 90s kids appreciate the era’s cartoons. Shades is unsure whether the commenter was serious, but criticizes the attitude as nostalgia taken too far and compares it to other forms of elitism.

Who Counts as a 90s Kid?

Shades defines a 90s kid as someone born during the decade or who spent a substantial part of childhood in it. Born in 1993, he considers himself a 90s kid, while acknowledging that the label is subjective and can lead to pointless arguments about who qualifies.

Looking Beyond the 1990s

Shades argues that the 2000s—and the present—are not wholly bad. Although he dislikes some contemporary entertainment, he enjoys plenty of music, shows, and films from outside the 1990s, including The Office, The Big Bang Theory, Wedding Crashers, and Mastodon.

He also points to advances since the 1990s, particularly in technology and internet access, and says people can take modern conveniences for granted.

Main Message

It is fine to enjoy childhood favorites, but not to insist that everything current is worthless or demand the return of an entire decade. People can revisit old shows and memories while accepting change and moving forward.

People Mentioned

• Presenter: RanterInShades (“Shades”)
• Official GATG, also referred to as Stoutmeister, is thanked for promoting the presenter in an earlier video.