Would you go back to 1995 if you could?

hairysasquatch · 07-08-2025, 06:15 AM

No social media, no A.I., etc. Would you do it?

Boo · 07-08-2025, 06:20 AM

Would I be the age I am now or the age I was then?

JosieD · 07-08-2025, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Would I be the age I am now or the age I was then?

Your maturity level would be the same so why does age matter?

Bosoxfan5990 · 07-08-2025, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JosieD

Your maturity level would be the same so why does age matter?

Boo · 07-08-2025, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JosieD

Your maturity level would be the same so why does age matter?

Recovery time is much longer these days. Plus I want to know if I'm in college or working.

patchgenie · 07-08-2025, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

No social media, no A.I., etc. Would you do it?

no AI is always a plus

jmarascojr · 07-08-2025, 07:05 AM

I'd be 14/15 in 1995, I'd definitely go back, especially if I could bring back the knowledge I have today.

Not in some "Back to the Future II" making money type way, but just the realization that what you wear isn't important and the kids in high school don't matter and that there will be other girls after your high school sweetheart breaks your heart type stuff

Twalk1975 · 07-08-2025, 07:07 AM

Music was pretty good in 1995, but other than that, no. Blowout looks alot like social media in 1995.

TheHeel · 07-08-2025, 07:08 AM

Absolutely. Bring back youth!

oldgoldy97 · 07-08-2025, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Would I be the age I am now or the age I was then?

I didn’t think you were even born then.

I’ve always assumed we’ve been dealing with some punk kid.

fulltritty · 07-08-2025, 07:19 AM

Sure. I was still young and fit and in the military stationed in Scotland.

ssbledsoe · 07-08-2025, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JosieD

Your maturity level would be the same so why does age matter?

Bosoxfan5990 · 07-08-2025, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

I didn’t think you were even born then.

I’ve always assumed we’ve been dealing with some punk kid.

BostonNut · 07-08-2025, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JosieD

Your maturity level would be the same so why does age matter?

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

I didn’t think you were even born then.

I’ve always assumed we’ve been dealing with some punk kid.

Boo should just log off for the day after this.

Boo · 07-08-2025, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Boo should just log off for the day after this.

Nope, being young at heart, mind and body is awesome! It could be worse, I could be milling around with bad hips and knees.

fulltritty · 07-08-2025, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Boo should just log off for the day after this.

Or forever.

BostonNut · 07-08-2025, 08:22 AM

Says the tub who mows his lawn sitting down.

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Originally Posted by Boo

Nope, being young at heart, mind and body is awesome! It could be worse, I could be milling around with bad hips and knees.

Blazed · 07-08-2025, 08:33 AM

I wasn't born yet

But I hear the 80's and 90's were the best years

Can't imagine going to card shows before jerseys/autos/serial numbered inserts and grading though

auctionjmm · 07-08-2025, 08:56 AM

90s were a great time to be a kid. It was the last generation of bike anywhere, walk anywhere, stay outside from sunrise to sunset, and nobody worried if you were going to make it home okay. You could catch a ride to baseball practice with your coach or have a lemonade with your teacher who lived in the neighborhood without them getting fired or looked at with suspicion.

Contrary to the OP, social media did exist in 1995 but it was a dumbed down version that provided just enough entertainment during the 60-minute window your parents let you clog up the phone line with dial-up internet. I was definitely playing fantasy baseball and had an AOL profile, but it was more about chatting with new people than a 24/7 news cycle with memes and videos.

coltsnsox07 · 07-08-2025, 09:32 AM

Hell yeah, life on the road in a hardcore band.

asujbl · 07-08-2025, 10:19 AM

1999? Yes
1995? No

I’d go back to College but have no interest in going back to before I could even drive

I assume this is a 30 year thing though

ssbledsoe · 07-08-2025, 10:44 AM

Do I get to invest with the knowledge I currently possess???

asujbl · 07-08-2025, 10:58 AM

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Do I get to invest with the knowledge I currently possess???

That’s too Back to the Future

Sure I’ll go back and invest in Nvidia in 1995

So it’s kind it a garbage poll as it should just say you to back to the way you were

Or at minimum you can’t use any knowledge for monetary gain… and if so what’s the point?

BostonNut · 07-08-2025, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by asujbl

what’s the point?

Are you too rich to get the nostalgia emotion?

asujbl · 07-08-2025, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Are you too rich to get the nostalgia emotion?

Why are you confused?

That’s the confusing part

View Poll Results: Return to 1995?
Yes	34	80.95%
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Not sure	1	2.38%
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07-08-2025, 06:15 AM	#1
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07-08-2025, 07:08 AM	#9
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07-08-2025, 07:07 AM	#8
Twalk1975 Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Phoenix Posts: 867	Music was pretty good in 1995, but other than that, no. Blowout looks alot like social media in 1995.

07-08-2025, 07:19 AM	#11
fulltritty Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: King George, VA Posts: 75,994	Sure. I was still young and fit and in the military stationed in Scotland.

07-08-2025, 08:33 AM	#18
Blazed Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,069 Blazed Blazed	I wasn't born yet But I hear the 80's and 90's were the best years Can't imagine going to card shows before jerseys/autos/serial numbered inserts and grading though __________________ Everyday you wake up you’re guaranteed a chance and a choice. What you do with them is up to you. Make it a great day, or not. The choice is yours 🫡

07-08-2025, 08:56 AM	#19
auctionjmm Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 9,860 auctionjmm	90s were a great time to be a kid. It was the last generation of bike anywhere, walk anywhere, stay outside from sunrise to sunset, and nobody worried if you were going to make it home okay. You could catch a ride to baseball practice with your coach or have a lemonade with your teacher who lived in the neighborhood without them getting fired or looked at with suspicion. Contrary to the OP, social media did exist in 1995 but it was a dumbed down version that provided just enough entertainment during the 60-minute window your parents let you clog up the phone line with dial-up internet. I was definitely playing fantasy baseball and had an AOL profile, but it was more about chatting with new people than a 24/7 news cycle with memes and videos.

07-08-2025, 09:32 AM	#20
coltsnsox07 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 21,938	Hell yeah, life on the road in a hardcore band.

07-08-2025, 10:19 AM	#21
asujbl Temporarily Suspended Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 62,196 ohiosundevils	1999? Yes 1995? No I’d go back to College but have no interest in going back to before I could even drive I assume this is a 30 year thing though __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

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