Trends come and go! But who would have thought that recalling certain trends would also turn out be a trend? That is exactly what’s happening in 2026. We know that the music, films and life aren’t hitting the same for some people the way they did in 2016. That’s why many are looking back at how significant the said year was and sharing throwback pictures captured at the time. But it’s worth noting that this era marked a significant pop culture shift! Let’s dive deep into why people are posting throwbacks from 2016.
Why Are Netizens Reminiscing About 2016?
From Snapchat’s tiara filter to recreating the mannequin challenges, social media users can’t help but post throwback pictures and videos on their social media handles. The reason for this mainly lies in the major pop culture shifts! 2016 was a huge one in terms of music. Bangers like Chainsmokers’ ‘Closer,’ Drake’s ‘One Dance,’ Rihanna’s Work,’ ‘Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’, ‘Channa Mereya’ from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and more took over our playlists. Many netizens also pointed out shifts in politics, including the end of Barack Obama’s presidency and demonetization in India that happened in 2016.
It’s worth mentioning that around this time, many Gen Zs were in their formative teen years. Everything felt grand like seeing all the stars slay in their Snapchat dog filters and gush over Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid’s relationship. This year was filled with many trends and people religiously tried out everything. Honestly, we get it because we miss Kylie Jenner’s ‘King Kylie era, and how black chokers and winged eyeliners made us feel like a diva!
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Celebrities Share Throwback Pics
Since 2026 started, many celebrities and influencers have been flooding our timelines with their 2016 throwbacks. The list includes Selena Gomez, Ananya Panday, Charlie Puth, Lily Collins, Khushi Kapoor and more. Check them out below!
So, are you also missing 2016 or do you think this is just a normal trend that will be forgotten soon? Let us know!
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