Staying up to date with the products and technologies we consume daily is a daunting task for many, let alone tracking the ones we've lost to time.

Yet, a recent post on social media sparked a wave of nostalgia as people remembered popular items that disappeared unannounced, leaving only memories behind.

In response to the post asking, 'What quietly disappeared without anyone realising it?', thousands poured their heart out, sharing things they’ve missed and are yearning for.

'Ronald McDonald. He was plastered all over every bit of advertising for McDonald's for decades, but now you only see him in old locations needing renovations,' one replied.

People shared about things that have quietly disappeared without anyone realising. Image source: X/@historyinmemes.

'The entire Starburst confectionery line. They whisked them all away in the dead of night without any announcement they were discontinuing in Australia…it was a travesty,' a second shared.

The dominance of touchscreen interfaces was lamented, too. One participant voiced displeasure about the loss of physical buttons, saying: 'As cool as touch screens are, they do not belong on most things.'

'Microwaves, stoves and other appliances do not need it.'

Some shared the lack of free toys or giveaways in cereal boxes for years, while others talked about the disappearance of phone books, 24-hour photo stores, iPods, and songs that finish by fading out.

Another user added: 'Red eyes in photos—people rarely use the flash function anymore.'

Others reminisced about fleeting trends such as fidget spinners, planking, and the Harlem Shake dance.

People also talked about how the change in technology has caused some devices and features to become out of date.

Some items have disappeared without a trace. Image source: Freepik.

'A 3.5mm headphone jack,' one replied.

While another added: 'I can't even remember when dial-up disappeared. It was here, and then it was gone.'

'Your laptop/desktop comes with MS Word, and you only had to pay more if you wanted to upgrade,' a third replied.

'Car cigarette lighters. When and where did they go?' A fourth asked.

Some also shared they would now rarely see 3D or curved TVs in store and disc drives on computers and laptops.

'Having a separate GPS in your car,' another added.

While another user replied: 'Really, separate everything—cell phone, MP3 player, camera.'

Throughout the nostalgia trip, it was clear that many missed the bygone era of courtesy and sociability. The decline of thank you notes and paper invitations handwritten in cursive was keenly observed by many, linking loss with the rise of digital social interaction.

'I've been to four weddings and various baby showers in the past few years. Not one “Thank You” note for the presents. No idea if they got them,' one shared.

'Baby showers and wedding showers were all invites on Facebook that I would have missed if I had not noticed the invite by accident.'

Gone are the days too where kids would sit in front of the TV on Saturday morning watching cartoons.

'I’m still bitter about that,' one said.

Key Takeaways

• People shared on social media products and traditions that have quietly disappeared, such as Starburst lollies, iPods, and writing in cursive.
  
• Technology advancements have made many products obsolete, including headphone jacks, cigarette lighters in cars, and standalone GPS units.
  
• Some noted the loss of physical buttons on appliances and the disappearance of free toys in cereal boxes.
  
• There was also mention of the absence of traditional practices like writing thank-you notes and paper invitations.
  

Members, which of these items do you miss? Do you have other items in your mind that have quietly disappeared without anyone noticing? Share them with us in the comments below!

 

[Toni Wrinkles]

Staying up to date with the products and technologies we consume daily is a daunting task for many, let alone tracking the ones we've lost to time.

Yet, a recent post on social media sparked a wave of nostalgia as people remembered popular items that disappeared unannounced, leaving only memories behind.

In response to the post asking, 'What quietly disappeared without anyone realising it?', thousands poured their heart out, sharing things they’ve missed and are yearning for.

'Ronald McDonald. He was plastered all over every bit of advertising for McDonald's for decades, but now you only see him in old locations needing renovations,' one replied.

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People shared about things that have quietly disappeared without anyone realising. Image source: X/@historyinmemes.

'The entire Starburst confectionery line. They whisked them all away in the dead of night without any announcement they were discontinuing in Australia…it was a travesty,' a second shared.

The dominance of touchscreen interfaces was lamented, too. One participant voiced displeasure about the loss of physical buttons, saying: 'As cool as touch screens are, they do not belong on most things.'

'Microwaves, stoves and other appliances do not need it.'

Some shared the lack of free toys or giveaways in cereal boxes for years, while others talked about the disappearance of phone books, 24-hour photo stores, iPods, and songs that finish by fading out.

Another user added: 'Red eyes in photos—people rarely use the flash function anymore.'

Others reminisced about fleeting trends such as fidget spinners, planking, and the Harlem Shake dance.

People also talked about how the change in technology has caused some devices and features to become out of date.

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Some items have disappeared without a trace. Image source: Freepik.

'A 3.5mm headphone jack,' one replied.

While another added: 'I can't even remember when dial-up disappeared. It was here, and then it was gone.'

'Your laptop/desktop comes with MS Word, and you only had to pay more if you wanted to upgrade,' a third replied.

'Car cigarette lighters. When and where did they go?' A fourth asked.

Some also shared they would now rarely see 3D or curved TVs in store and disc drives on computers and laptops.

'Having a separate GPS in your car,' another added.

While another user replied: 'Really, separate everything—cell phone, MP3 player, camera.'

Throughout the nostalgia trip, it was clear that many missed the bygone era of courtesy and sociability. The decline of thank you notes and paper invitations handwritten in cursive was keenly observed by many, linking loss with the rise of digital social interaction.

'I've been to four weddings and various baby showers in the past few years. Not one “Thank You” note for the presents. No idea if they got them,' one shared.

'Baby showers and wedding showers were all invites on Facebook that I would have missed if I had not noticed the invite by accident.'

Gone are the days too where kids would sit in front of the TV on Saturday morning watching cartoons.

'I’m still bitter about that,' one said.

Key Takeaways

• People shared on social media products and traditions that have quietly disappeared, such as Starburst lollies, iPods, and writing in cursive.
• Technology advancements have made many products obsolete, including headphone jacks, cigarette lighters in cars, and standalone GPS units.
• Some noted the loss of physical buttons on appliances and the disappearance of free toys in cereal boxes.
• There was also mention of the absence of traditional practices like writing thank-you notes and paper invitations.

Members, which of these items do you miss? Do you have other items in your mind that have quietly disappeared without anyone noticing? Share them with us in the comments below!

one of the things I miss like some others are just simple push buttons, when the store I worked for introduced finger recognition sign in rather than signature sign ins I ran into some trouble, I do not have the usual finger prints, years of cleaning bathrooms with bleach and no gloves we presumed was the cause, I still have trouble with some touch screens even though I am retired (not from housework though hahah) sometimes the old ways are better ways me thinks

 

[Observer]

Ronald has gone in to a retirement home

 

[bluetang]

Now the DVD burner/ player has gone from the laptops. have to buy a separate unit.

 

[bluetang]

Staying up to date with the products and technologies we consume daily is a daunting task for many, let alone tracking the ones we've lost to time.

Yet, a recent post on social media sparked a wave of nostalgia as people remembered popular items that disappeared unannounced, leaving only memories behind.

In response to the post asking, 'What quietly disappeared without anyone realising it?', thousands poured their heart out, sharing things they’ve missed and are yearning for.

'Ronald McDonald. He was plastered all over every bit of advertising for McDonald's for decades, but now you only see him in old locations needing renovations,' one replied.

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People shared about things that have quietly disappeared without anyone realising. Image source: X/@historyinmemes.

'The entire Starburst confectionery line. They whisked them all away in the dead of night without any announcement they were discontinuing in Australia…it was a travesty,' a second shared.

The dominance of touchscreen interfaces was lamented, too. One participant voiced displeasure about the loss of physical buttons, saying: 'As cool as touch screens are, they do not belong on most things.'

'Microwaves, stoves and other appliances do not need it.'

Some shared the lack of free toys or giveaways in cereal boxes for years, while others talked about the disappearance of phone books, 24-hour photo stores, iPods, and songs that finish by fading out.

Another user added: 'Red eyes in photos—people rarely use the flash function anymore.'

Others reminisced about fleeting trends such as fidget spinners, planking, and the Harlem Shake dance.

People also talked about how the change in technology has caused some devices and features to become out of date.

View attachment 33205

Some items have disappeared without a trace. Image source: Freepik.

'A 3.5mm headphone jack,' one replied.

While another added: 'I can't even remember when dial-up disappeared. It was here, and then it was gone.'

'Your laptop/desktop comes with MS Word, and you only had to pay more if you wanted to upgrade,' a third replied.

'Car cigarette lighters. When and where did they go?' A fourth asked.

Some also shared they would now rarely see 3D or curved TVs in store and disc drives on computers and laptops.

'Having a separate GPS in your car,' another added.

While another user replied: 'Really, separate everything—cell phone, MP3 player, camera.'

Throughout the nostalgia trip, it was clear that many missed the bygone era of courtesy and sociability. The decline of thank you notes and paper invitations handwritten in cursive was keenly observed by many, linking loss with the rise of digital social interaction.

'I've been to four weddings and various baby showers in the past few years. Not one “Thank You” note for the presents. No idea if they got them,' one shared.

'Baby showers and wedding showers were all invites on Facebook that I would have missed if I had not noticed the invite by accident.'

Gone are the days too where kids would sit in front of the TV on Saturday morning watching cartoons.

'I’m still bitter about that,' one said.

Key Takeaways

• People shared on social media products and traditions that have quietly disappeared, such as Starburst lollies, iPods, and writing in cursive.
• Technology advancements have made many products obsolete, including headphone jacks, cigarette lighters in cars, and standalone GPS units.
• Some noted the loss of physical buttons on appliances and the disappearance of free toys in cereal boxes.
• There was also mention of the absence of traditional practices like writing thank-you notes and paper invitations.

Members, which of these items do you miss? Do you have other items in your mind that have quietly disappeared without anyone noticing? Share them with us in the comments below!

I really miss Lawrey''s beef marinade. The steak was always tender. Also salt free Masterfoods stock blisters. Did I hear Fantails are going too?

 

[nannajan]

We miss cd players in cars. Still have lots of cds and used to play them on road trips especially when you couldn't get a decent radio signal.

 

[NotNats]

Staying up to date with the products and technologies we consume daily is a daunting task for many, let alone tracking the ones we've lost to time.

Yet, a recent post on social media sparked a wave of nostalgia as people remembered popular items that disappeared unannounced, leaving only memories behind.

In response to the post asking, 'What quietly disappeared without anyone realising it?', thousands poured their heart out, sharing things they’ve missed and are yearning for.

'Ronald McDonald. He was plastered all over every bit of advertising for McDonald's for decades, but now you only see him in old locations needing renovations,' one replied.

View attachment 33204

People shared about things that have quietly disappeared without anyone realising. Image source: X/@historyinmemes.

'The entire Starburst confectionery line. They whisked them all away in the dead of night without any announcement they were discontinuing in Australia…it was a travesty,' a second shared.

The dominance of touchscreen interfaces was lamented, too. One participant voiced displeasure about the loss of physical buttons, saying: 'As cool as touch screens are, they do not belong on most things.'

'Microwaves, stoves and other appliances do not need it.'

Some shared the lack of free toys or giveaways in cereal boxes for years, while others talked about the disappearance of phone books, 24-hour photo stores, iPods, and songs that finish by fading out.

Another user added: 'Red eyes in photos—people rarely use the flash function anymore.'

Others reminisced about fleeting trends such as fidget spinners, planking, and the Harlem Shake dance.

People also talked about how the change in technology has caused some devices and features to become out of date.

View attachment 33205

Some items have disappeared without a trace. Image source: Freepik.

'A 3.5mm headphone jack,' one replied.

While another added: 'I can't even remember when dial-up disappeared. It was here, and then it was gone.'

'Your laptop/desktop comes with MS Word, and you only had to pay more if you wanted to upgrade,' a third replied.

'Car cigarette lighters. When and where did they go?' A fourth asked.

Some also shared they would now rarely see 3D or curved TVs in store and disc drives on computers and laptops.

'Having a separate GPS in your car,' another added.

While another user replied: 'Really, separate everything—cell phone, MP3 player, camera.'

Throughout the nostalgia trip, it was clear that many missed the bygone era of courtesy and sociability. The decline of thank you notes and paper invitations handwritten in cursive was keenly observed by many, linking loss with the rise of digital social interaction.

'I've been to four weddings and various baby showers in the past few years. Not one “Thank You” note for the presents. No idea if they got them,' one shared.

'Baby showers and wedding showers were all invites on Facebook that I would have missed if I had not noticed the invite by accident.'

Gone are the days too where kids would sit in front of the TV on Saturday morning watching cartoons.

'I’m still bitter about that,' one said.

Key Takeaways

• People shared on social media products and traditions that have quietly disappeared, such as Starburst lollies, iPods, and writing in cursive.
• Technology advancements have made many products obsolete, including headphone jacks, cigarette lighters in cars, and standalone GPS units.
• Some noted the loss of physical buttons on appliances and the disappearance of free toys in cereal boxes.
• There was also mention of the absence of traditional practices like writing thank-you notes and paper invitations.

Members, which of these items do you miss? Do you have other items in your mind that have quietly disappeared without anyone noticing? Share them with us in the comments below!

I really miss having a CD player in my car - so hate the so called "FREE" streaming music. It's full of ads and music I DON"T want to listen too. But if I pay/subscribe then I can get to hear the music I want and without adds. Yes, there is the good old radio but when you live out in the country all I seem to do is hit the search button trying to find a station that HAS music and not some dumb idiot talking "BullSh8t" and trying to sound funny when they're not. So now I am getting used to not having music in my car.

 

[PattiB]

I really miss the 6 CD player that my old car had. It was great for longer trips. Present car has a single CD player next one will have none. The salesman said I could put my music onto a stick thingy! I replied that I don’t do music on plug in stick things so I won’t be happy. The radio tends to annoy me. Even my soon to be installed new cooktop has touch controls, suppose it will be easier to clean.

 

[Ronloby]

A decent-sized backyard. Oh! and front yard. How do the kids go to play cricket or other things in the backyard these days? They don't, they go out on the street and get into trouble at the shopping centre. Some backyards are so small that there isn't enough room for a veggie patch.

 

[Observer]

A decent-sized backyard. Oh! and front yard. How do the kids go to play cricket or other things in the backyard these days? They don't, they go out on the street and get into trouble at the shopping centre. Some backyards are so small that there isn't enough room for a veggie patch.

Did you read that veggiepatch? Not enough room for you

 

[Gsr]

I really miss the 6 CD player that my old car had. It was great for longer trips. Present car has a single CD player next one will have none. The salesman said I could put my music onto a stick thingy! I replied that I don’t do music on plug in stick things so I won’t be happy. The radio tends to annoy me. Even my soon to be installed new cooktop has touch controls, suppose it will be easier to clean.

So good to hear you say sticky thingy, I use it all the time, my grandkids always crack up when I say it but I know what I mean.

 

[Observer]

So good to hear you say sticky thingy, I use it all the time, my grandkids always crack up when I say it but I know what I mean.

My kids also know when I refer to it as the dipstick LMAO

 

[Val]

We miss cd players in cars. Still have lots of cds and used to play them on road trips especially when you couldn't get a decent radio signal.

I have a cd player in my car, but my car just had it’s 36 birthday

 

[Veggiepatch]

We miss cd players in cars. Still have lots of cds and used to play them on road trips especially when you couldn't get a decent radio signal.

What's a car???

 

[Veggiepatch]

Did you read that veggiepatch? Not enough room for you

I just did. Sorry I'm late. I've got a late note from Mum. I'll just get it up on my phone....

 

[Veggiepatch]

So good to hear you say sticky thingy, I use it all the time, my grandkids always crack up when I say it but I know what I mean.

Sticky things remind me of chewing gum on your shoe.....or some lewd activity.

 

[Wandiwa]

I really miss Lawrey''s beef marinade. The steak was always tender. Also salt free Masterfoods stock blisters. Did I hear Fantails are going too?

You are correct, Fantails disappeared mid 2023.

 

[Loubeauxarts]

one of the things I miss like some others are just simple push buttons, when the store I worked for introduced finger recognition sign in rather than signature sign ins I ran into some trouble, I do not have the usual finger prints, years of cleaning bathrooms with bleach and no gloves we presumed was the cause, I still have trouble with some touch screens even though I am retired (not from housework though hahah) sometimes the old ways are better ways me thinks

I know what you mean. My fingerprints disappeared for some reason about 8 years ago. I only found out when the fingerprint scanner on my laptop stopped working. A couple of years later I had my fingerprints taken as an component for an Immi-card application. Neither fingers not thumbs would scan. They ended up using an Iris scanner or something similar for the biometric .
Thought it could have been tied in with the many medications that I was started on at that time but my Doctors discounted that possibility.
I often joke that, during lockdown, I would have made a great bank robber. No fingerprints and legally masked up, just wear sunglasses and a cap

 

[Staffordshire Whippet]

I miss TV that actually was entertaining.

 

[magpie1]

GOOD MANNERS and the use of phrases like PLEASE and THANK YOU .......sadly missing in todays younger generations' vocabulary.