Nostalgia

[Bat Vader]

What do members of the Escapist think of nostalgia? Also, what do you get nostalgic about?

I usually get nostalgia when I see a cartoon from when I was younger or seeing a book from when I was younger.

 

[Insert Comedy Here]

Listening to music that was good/popular when I was a wee lad.

 

[TheNumber1Zero]

When I see something that has a sufficent connection to my past, such as watching a tv show or seeing an old toy and so on.

 

[Internet Kraken]

I get nostalgic whenever I hear music from an old video game. For example;


That brings back many memories. Memories of both fun and frustration. It's a very distinct tune, so whenever I hear I immediately think of Super Mario 64 and the time I spent on that game. And once I start recalling nostalgic memories, it's hard for me to stop. Nostalgia can be very powerful. However because it is so powerful, it can cloud one's judgments. I believe everyone who says that "games used to be better" is wallowing in the memories of a time long gone. Nostalgia makes something seem much more favorable than it actually was. Hence why I have mixed feelings about nostalgia; It always involves good memories, but soemtimes it makes people say foolish things, me included.

I mean I believe my love of the Pikmin franchise is almost completley because of nostalgia. It's hard for me to see the flaws in those games, and even when I do I just ignore them because of nostalgia's ability to have us focus on the good aspects of our memories rather than the bad ones.

 

[SnowCub]

I get nostalgic whenever I hear music from an old video game. It instantly bring back many memories that were

This. =)
Or whenever I see Rocket Knight!! I loved that game so much.

 

[DuplicateValue]

Slightly off topic but: I've learned to NEVER go back and watch things you remember from your past.
It usually ruins them for you completely.

 

[cuddly_tomato]

This.


I'll bet a fair few Escapists remember that.

 

[Kortney]

My sense of smell makes me more nostalgic than anything else.

 

[Nex-Falx]

I hate nostalgia... It makes people think that "old is good".

Kill it with fire.

 

[Go Fighting In The War Room]

Sonic. Only because of Knuckles The Echidna. Before he became all "LOLDARKPAST"

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I can't believe I quoted ED on that...

 

[Gardenclaw]

Oh i remember the days when i used to post comments on a site called the escapist.. We wont see days like those again..

On a more serious note. renault 5's. Had one as my first car and now when i see one it takes me back to those crazy days. Certain albums have connections to them too. Such as Less than Jake, hello Rockview/Losing streak reminds me of my last year of college. Fun times...

 

[Timotei]

Whenever I see some shows I used to watch as a kid. Things like Gundam Wing, Mobile Suit Gundam, Courage the Cowardly Dog (I always found it to be a surprisingly mature, yet childish show), Animaniacs, Earthworm Jim, Pinky and the Brain, etc.

 

[ribonuge]

I get nostalgic whenever I hear music from an old video game. For example;
-shnip-

That brings back many memories. Memories of both fun and frustration. It's a very distinct tune, so whenever I hear I immediately think of Super Mario 64 and the time I spent on that game. And once I start recalling nostalgic memories, it's hard for me to stop. Nostalgia can be very powerful. However because it is so powerful, it can cloud one's judgments. I believe everyone who says that "games used to be better" is wallowing in the memories of a time long gone. Nostalgia makes something seem much more favorable than it actually was. Hence why I have mixed feelings about nostalgia; It always involves good memories, but soemtimes it makes people say foolish things, me included.

I mean I believe my love of the Pikmin franchise is almost completley because of nostalgia. It's hard for me to see the flaws in those games, and even when I do I just ignore them because of nostalgia's ability to have us focus on the good aspects of our memories rather than the bad ones.

Yeah that music had such a distinct sound. Nintendo really do have nostalgia on their side with their video games. However, if nostalgia makes you love something (regardless of whether it's crap or not) isn't that a good thing ?

 

[Sexual Harassment Panda]

I get a bit nostalgiac when I hold my first guitar. It's a piece of crap, the pickups suck, it has dirty great scratches through the paintwork where I thrashed it around, and where it hit the wall. My mother bought it from an old hippy for £50, he threw in an amp with it, and a few old guitar magazines, a great deal!

 

[Internet Kraken]

I get nostalgic whenever I hear music from an old video game. For example;
-shnip-

That brings back many memories. Memories of both fun and frustration. It's a very distinct tune, so whenever I hear I immediately think of Super Mario 64 and the time I spent on that game. And once I start recalling nostalgic memories, it's hard for me to stop. Nostalgia can be very powerful. However because it is so powerful, it can cloud one's judgments. I believe everyone who says that "games used to be better" is wallowing in the memories of a time long gone. Nostalgia makes something seem much more favorable than it actually was. Hence why I have mixed feelings about nostalgia; It always involves good memories, but soemtimes it makes people say foolish things, me included.

I mean I believe my love of the Pikmin franchise is almost completley because of nostalgia. It's hard for me to see the flaws in those games, and even when I do I just ignore them because of nostalgia's ability to have us focus on the good aspects of our memories rather than the bad ones.

Yeah that music had such a distinct sound. Nintendo really do have nostalgia on their side with their video games. However, if nostalgia makes you love something (regardless of whether it's crap or not) isn't that a good thing ?

It's both a good and bad thing. Remembering only the good bits means that you are only left with pleasant memories. Because of this one can mistakenly think that they only have good memories because the games were nearly flawless. So when they compare old games to new games, they think that the old games are better as they have forgotten about their negative qualities. Basically, nostalgia is bad when you let it heavily influence your opinions.

 

[Random Argument Man]

This.


I'll bet a fair few Escapists remember that.

Oh man... I remember that. I liked it very much.

 

[Kuchinawa212]

Cartoon from younger days or toys

Yeah remember toys? You used to play with action figures before video games were around.