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Here's Proof That 2009 And 2019 Were Basically Complete Opposites

Emo girls walked so VSCO girls could run.

1. In 2009, it was cool to be an emo or scene girl.

In 2019, it was all about VSCO girls.

2. In 2009, everybody wore a studded belt.

In 2019, Gucci belts were the coolest accessory you could buy.

3. In 2009, we had to carry both our cell phone and our iPod Touch wherever we went.

In 2019, we were introduced to the iPhone 11 and people had lots of opinions.

iPhone 11 Pro, aka we put a fidget spinner on the camera lens #AppleEvent

4. In 2009, everybody was fascinated with Lady Gaga.

In 2019, it was all about Billie Eilish.

5. In 2009, everyone you knew watched Jersey shore.

In 2019, everyone you knew watched and cried as the Fab Five changed lives on Queer Eye.

6. In 2009, we wore silly bandz around our wrists.

In 2019, we wore scrunchies around our wrists.

7. In 2009, we loved wearing band tees.

In 2019, we loved wearing crop tops.

8. In 2009, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez had just begun their budding romance.

@selenagomez good seeing u. Until next time. Maybe new years ;)

In 2009, Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber celebrated their wedding in France.

9. In 2009, everybody wanted to go to Vans Warped Tour.

In 2019, everybody wanted to go to Coachella.

10. In 2009, "Tik Tok" was the party anthem by Kesha all the youths were jamming out to.

In 2019, TikTok was the app all the youths were obsessed with.

11. In 2009, thick, smudged eyeliner was a MUST.

In 2019, makeup basically had no rules.

12. In 2009, we edited all of our photos with Picnik.

In 2019, we made sure all our photos were taken with Portrait Mode.

13. In 2009, everybody loved wearing bright and colorful skinny jeans.

In 2019, everybody loved wearing mom jeans.

14. In 2009, we couldn't stop singing "Party In the USA" by Miley Cyrus.

In 2019, you couldn't go anywhere without hearing "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X.

15. In 2009, it was cool to wear shutter sunglasses even though you couldn't really see out of them.

In 2019, it was cool to wear tiny sunglasses even though they really didn't protect your eyes.

16. In 2009, the craziest moment at the VMAs was Kanye West interrupting Taylor Swift.

In 2019, the craziest moment at the VMAs was Camila Cabello and Sean Mendes nearly kissing.

17. In 2009, our purses just got bigger and bigger.

In 2019, our purses just got smaller and smaller.

18. In 2009, we couldn't stop doing flash mobs.

19. In 2019, we couldn't stop doing vibe checks.

20. In 2009, we loved wearing gladiator sandals.

In 2019, we loved wearing dad sneakers.

21. In 2009, celebrity tweets looked like this:

In 2019, celebrity tweets looked like this:

So grateful for the commitment and passion of everyone who voiced their support, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles for their recommendation to issue a 120 day reprieve, and the courts for issuing a stay!

22. In 2009, we were all obsessed with Twilight.

And in 2019, we're all still talking about Twilight.

bella: i know what you are edward: say it out loud bella: vampire me watching twilight for the 500th time:

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