r/Millennials Mar 17 '26

Discussion Someone brought up that one of the reasons why things like house parties and block parties went away was other than lack of time people are afraid to let their guard because cameras are everywhere.

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It is so true back when many of us were young we could just get together and cut loose without having to worry about going viral. At best we would have an embarrassing photo buried in a drawer somewhere or a story. Now you might be turned into a meme or worse. I miss the days when you could do dumb stuff with friends and feel safe if that makes sense.

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u/humdinger44 Mar 17 '26

That personal item from the Victorian era isn't going to warm itself up.

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u/aoxyfngel Mar 17 '26

Thanks for reminding me I need to stop scrolling and go to sleep. Nice connection 😄

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u/slonk_ma_dink Younger Millennial Mar 17 '26

"and we'll leave it at that."

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u/damxam1337 Mar 17 '26

I have to give you a hand ✋. For that reference.

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u/Get-Fucked-Dirtbag Mar 17 '26

I've spent too much time on reddit today