"The 2000s were a time of low-rise jeans, flip phones, and a pop culture landscape that somehow managed to be both iconic and deeply problematic."
"What passed as "normal" back then often makes us cringe now, and it's wild to look back and realize just how much things have changed."
"Share your story in the comments below, or if you'd prefer to remain anonymous, you can use the form at the bottom of this post."
"Your response could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community story."
The early 2000s combined low-rise jeans, flip phones, and a pop culture landscape that feels both iconic and deeply problematic today. Social norms and mainstream trends from that era often provoke embarrassment or disbelief when revisited. People are invited to share personal stories about those experiences, with an option to submit anonymously via a provided form. Selected responses may be featured in a community story. The prompt encourages reflection on cultural changes, highlighting how fashion, technology, and entertainment choices that once seemed ordinary can clash with contemporary values and awareness.
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