TikTok user @thecorporatemama offered the internet a fun challenge: "Tell me that you're a millennial without telling me that you're a millennial."
And there were so many responses my little millennial heart loved! So here are all my faves:
1. @justme.rod offered a real blast from the past when he drew the Superman S that was inescapable growing up.
2. @yoleendadong picked up some old Christmas bags and exclaimed, "You never know when it's somebody's birthday!" – channelling my own thrifty spirit.
3. @tamrakelly0 quickly whipped up a cootie catcher, also called a fortune teller or chatterbox depending on where you grew up, that brought back so many recess memories.
4. Firefighter @amberc0910 used bobby pins to push her hair up into a poof in the middle of her head like WE ALL used to do for school.
5. @chrxstopherhall asked his mom for the time he was born, which, as we all know, is crucial to figuring out your rising sign.
6. @brandytheleo27 reminded us about our emo stage — eyeliner, straightened bangs, and all.
7. @andrealizcan opened up her wallet, and it was COMPLETELY EMPTY.
8. @brooklynyellowdiamond got EXTREMELY excited over an organized spice shelf – complete with labels! – which, fair.
9. @deebekksta showed off a sliding phone that was all the rage back in the day.
10. TikToker and YouTuber @davidmfergy acted out the EXACT reaction I have when someone tries to call instead of text.
11. @threateningshellfish shared a cute visual of himself next to his plant, because we all know how important they are to our generation!
12. @jaszsutton pulled out this ancient fossil from the dinosaur age (also known as a VHS).
13. @scotchandchamoy shared all his saved houses on Zillow since, you know, we won't be able to afford homes until we're like, 90.
14. @arah.sith.com blew into her video game cartridge before shoving it into her Nintendo 64, reminding me how lucky the kids are today with their digital downloads.
15. @peacelovelex reminded us of the COMPLETE NIGHTMARE that was dial-up internet.
