29 Things That Have Disappeared Gradually Over The Last 20 Years Without People Noticing

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Here’s a prompt that got some interesting responses: @NostalgiaFolder asked, “What has gradually disappeared over the last 20 years without people really noticing?”

Here’s what people said:

1.Square TVs.

Tweet humorously notes TVs' shift from square to rectangular; responds to a question about unnoticed changes over 20 years

2.20+ episode sitcom seasons.

Tweet by @ImJoeDaly: "20+ episode sitcom seasons" in response to a question about what's gradually disappeared over the last 20 years

3.Dollar menus.

Retro fast food menu showing $1 items like a McDouble and sundaes, highlighting past affordability compared to today's prices

4.Physical ticket stubs.

Tweet stating, "Physical ticket stubs." from an account named Jennero Rossi, with a view count of 292.1K

5.Leelee Sobieski.

Screenshot of a tweet by Laurence, responding to a tweet asking what has disappeared over the last 20 years, with "leelee sobieski."
Person with long wavy hair poses in a velvet dress at an event, smiling slightly

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6.Ownership of actual things because everything is a subscription now.

Tweet by Carl Anthony Hines about the decline of ownership, citing a need to subscribe for diminishing quality

7.Greatest hits albums.

Tweet by Vanessa Clark responding to Nostalgia prompt, suggests "Greatest Hits albums" as something that has gradually disappeared

8.Real fruit in fast food.

Tweet humorously suggests real fruit in fast food has gradually disappeared over the last 20 years

9.Affordable housing.

Tweet by Eric Michael Garcia replying to NostalgiaFolder, stating "Affordable housing" in response to "What has gradually disappeared over the last 20 years?"

10.These:

Manual car window crank with inset showing a power window switch

11.Websites.

Tweet by Michelle Weekley: "The internet. 40% of <a href=websites created in the past ten years are now gone."” loading=”lazy” width=”960″ height=”223″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ class=”rounded-lg” style=”color:transparent” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/uytxqQ6s4q07p2QVXtE2vw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTIyMw–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/e7044d819d25c2516269c2c4317413bc”/>

12.Free mints at restaurants.

Tweet by Matt: "Complimentary breath mints at restaurants" in response to a NostalgiaFolder inquiry about gradual disappearances over 20 years

13.Translucent electronics.

Collection of vintage translucent electronics, including gaming consoles and controllers, a computer, and music player. Text: "Opaque electronics."

14.Prizes inside cereal boxes.

Tweet by Calvy J at 2:25 PM, Apr 4, 2025, saying "Prizes inside the cereal box," with 1 million views

15.Holiday episodes in sitcoms.

Tweet by user reminiscing about holiday sitcom episodes, movie blooper reels, and commercial break sweepstakes; ends with a nostalgic emoji

16.People being able to fix their own flat tires.

Tweet screenshot discussing how changing tires was a vital skill due to poorer quality tires and frequent potholes, citing it as a subtle change over 20 years

17.Lightning bugs.

Tweet response discussing nostalgia, mentioning the gradual disappearance of lightning bugs over 20 years

18.Playgrounds at fast food places.

Tweet listing nostalgic activities, including eating at fast food places, carrying cash, and using physical keys for cars

19.Pay phones and phone booths.

Tweet by @deans2beans reads: "Phone booths," posted on April 4, 2025, with 3,621 views

20.The little white tables on pizzas.

Tweet by Imtiaz Fizan reads: "The little white tables on pizzas", dated April 5, 2025, with 198.8K views

21.Remembering people’s phone numbers.

Tweet about how people historically remembered phone numbers and read maps

22.Frozen yogurt.

Twitter post by user @ballhater5000 with the <a href=name "raquel," featuring the text "frozen yogurt."” loading=”lazy” width=”486″ height=”186″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ class=”rounded-lg” style=”color:transparent” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.joRHQpqarM4sLVbEUDWbA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTM2Nw–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/4774ddff9f49b1c8530ebdae65f35017″/>

23.Public water fountains.

Tweet by user about public water fountains and access to free water in public places, mentioning a fast food joint

24.Home phones.

Tweet by Cullen Bohannon replying to a Nostalgia post. Topic: Disappearance of home phones over 20 years

25.DVD players in laptops.

Tweet from rose: "dvd players in laptops and i need them to come back." Response: "What has gradually disappeared over the last 20 years without people really noticing?"

26.Limos.

Tweet response discussing how limousines have gradually disappeared over 20 years

27.Public third spaces.

Tweet by user retweeting question: "What has gradually disappeared over the last 20 years without people really noticing?" with comment: "Third spaces that are free to the public."

28.Elevator music.

Tweet by Kim, responding to Nostalgia’s question about unnoticed disappearances over 20 years, answers with "Elevator Music."

29.And lastly, “THE LIGHT BEHIND MY EYES.”

Twitter post referencing a NostalgiaFolder tweet asking what's disappeared in 20 years without notice. Response: "THE LIGHT BEHIND MY EYES."

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