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India Today
2 hours ago
- India Today
Decoding Fauxstalgia : Why Gen-Z is longing for the 2000s they never lived
Nowadays, nostalgia is turned into an aesthetic by Gen-Z and not just for the times they remember. Flip phones, low-rise jeans, grainy sitcoms, and 2000s rom-coms have found new life on TikTok, Instagram edits and Pinterest most of Gen Z were either too young to remember or not even born during the early 2000s. This emotional connection to a second-hand era has a name: fauxstalgia -a longing for a past never personally why does Gen Z like the 2000s so much, even though they didn't actually live through it?WHAT IS FAUXSTALGIA, REALLY? Fauxstalgia is feeling nostalgic for a time or experience you never actually lived. It's when people feel connected to another time through the media, music and fashion or old Gen Z, the early 2000s are like a mood board: full of cosy vibes, cool style, and slower life. Even though Gen-z didn't experience this time, the visuals and sounds feel strangely familiar. It's not remembering, it's TV SHOWS, NEW COMFORTGen Z didn't grow up with shows like Gilmore Girls, How I Met Your Mother or F.R.I.E.N.D.S, but many now watch them for comfort. These shows feel calm, funny, and less stressful than today's fast like a cosy escape from the noise of modern life. After a hectic day at work, one may watch these shows to wind down. This fauxstalgia shapes their media choices. ( Photo: Generative AI) Echoing what many others feel, Arima, a college graduate from Lucknow said, 'These shows offer light-hearted comedy, something much-needed after a tiring day. Also, they just feel very homely, which makes binge-watching them very comforting."ROM-COMS AND SOFT ESCAPESEarly 2000s rom-coms like The Princess Diaries, Mean Girls, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and 13 Going on 30 are super popular again. Gen Z shares clips of them on TikTok and Instagram with dreamy music and soft movies feel warm, simple, and full of hope, the opposite of today's complicated stories are light, the outfits are fun, and there's majority of times a happy ending. It's feel-good escapism. That playful and easy-going feel is exactly what draws many Gen Z fans in.'There's something about 2000s movies and shows that I enjoy more. They have this simple charm and real nostalgia. Movies like Harry Potter, Mean Girls, and The Devil Wears Prada had such iconic characters and unforgettable vibes that still stay with you. They're just fun to watch, even now,' says Nimeesha, a college student from New Delhi.Y2K FASHION IS BACK, WITH A TWIST A mix of 2000s fashion and Gen-Z personalities. (Photo: Generative AI) Gen Z is bringing back 2000s fashion, but with their own spin. Think: baby tees, baggy jeans, shiny lip gloss. It's not about dressing exactly like in the past, but about turning it into a fun, stylish part fashion, part feeling. It's a mix of 2000s fashion and Gen-Z's MEDIA: THE FAUXTALGIA MACHINEOn TikTok, Instagram and other social platforms, fauxstalgia is everywhere. Edits of old movie scenes, playlists called '2000s IT GIRL', and videos pretending it's Z creates their own version of the past -- dreamy, soft, and full of feelings. It's a made-up memory, shared by millions. These edits make it easy to 'feel' like you were there-even if you weren' NOW? WHY THE 2000s?Life today is fast, digital, and overwhelming. The early 2000s, as compared to today's life, feel like a simpler, safer time-even if that wasn't fully true. The early 2000s, as compared to today's life, feel like a simpler, safer time. advertisementFauxstalgia gives Gen Z a way to slow down and feel grounded, even if it's just through old songs or shows. The 2000s feel like the last moment before everything went fully digital, and that offline feeling is appealing IS ALSO A TRENDBrands have noticed. They're selling 2000s-inspired clothes, re-releasing old tech, and using retro designs to sell new Gen Z, it works, not because it's 'vintage,' but because it feels good. It's not just a vibe, it's a market. And Gen-z knows how to shop ABOUT EMOTION, NOT ACCURACYFauxstalgia isn't about history, it's about the heart. Gen Z isn't trying to go back in time. They're building something new, using the past as inspiration. It doesn't have to be real to matter, it just has to make sense lets Gen Z turn borrowed memories into something that feels real. In a world that's constantly changing, it's a way to hold on to something that feels steady, even if it never truly existed.-Article by Yashika Pawar- Ends
News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Dylan Marlowe Escorted Out Of Country Jam Festival After His Performance
Last Updated: Country singer Dylan Marlowe was escorted out of the Country Jam festival in Wisconsin after his set. Country music singer Dylan Marlowe has found himself at the centre of a viral controversy after being removed by security from the Country Jam festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The incident, which unfolded shortly after Marlowe completed his set on Saturday, was caught on camera and widely circulated across social media platforms. The video shows Marlowe being forcibly escorted out of the venue, with security grabbing him by his shirt. What drew further attention was fellow artist Jake Owen, who was performing at the time, acknowledging the situation mid-song with the words, 'That's Dylan Marlowe." The incident left fans confused. Marlowe later clarified his side of the story on Sunday via a four-minute TikTok video. The singer explained that he had been watching Owen's performance from a front-of-house tower alongside a friend. Both were wearing 'All Access" and 'Artist Credentials" wristbands provided by their tour manager, granting them backstage mobility. 'We were like, 'Hey, we have All Access wristbands given to our tour manager for us to wear to be anywhere we want to be,'" Marlowe said, describing their initial conversation with security. Despite showing credentials, the guard reportedly dismissed them, saying, 'No. I don't care. So and so said you can't be up here." The duo then moved to another area but were again approached, this time by the same security guard accompanied by police officers. Marlowe recalled being told, 'This security is our boss and he's telling us to get y'all out of here." Talking about the encounter, Marlowe admitted, 'I'm not going to paint it like I was this perfectly great dude… There were definitely a few heated words exchanged… I feel like he was rude to me, and I was rude back. And I shouldn't have been." Despite this, the singer says he holds no grudges. 'I forgive the guy," he said. Marlowe is known for songs like 'Boys Back Home,' 'You See Mine,' and 'All About It.' First Published: July 23, 2025, 15:19 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
5 hours ago
- India Today
Singer Dylan Marlowe kicked out of country jam festival, reacts to viral clip
Country artist Dylan Marlowe was escorted out of the Country Jam festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on Saturday, shortly after wrapping up his performance. A video of the incident has since gone viral across social media per Parade, Marlowe was removed from the festival grounds by security just minutes after his set. In the now-viral clip, guards are seen grabbing the singer by his shirt while Jake Owen, performing onstage at the time, is heard reacting mid-song: 'That's Dylan Marlowe.'advertisementOn Sunday, Marlowe addressed the controversy in a four-minute TikTok video. He shared that he and a friend had been watching Owen's set from a front-of-house tower, wearing 'All Access' and 'Artist Credentials' wristbands provided by their tour manager, when they were first approached by security. 'We were like, 'Hey, we have All Access wristbands given to our tour manager for us to wear to be anywhere we want to be,'' Marlowe said in the the guard allegedly replied, 'No. I don't care. So and so said you can't be up here.'After moving to a different spot, the pair were confronted again, this time by the same guard accompanied by police officers. Marlowe claimed the officers told him, 'This security is our boss and he's telling us to get y'all out of here.'The exchange reportedly escalated. 'I'm not going to paint it like I was this perfectly great dude,' Marlowe admitted. 'There were definitely a few heated words exchanged... I feel like he was rude to me, and I was rude back. And I shouldn't have been.'Since the incident, the country star has spoken of letting go of any bitterness, saying he forgives the security guard and is focused on moving forward with his music and loyal fan base. Dylan Marlowe is best known for hits such as 'Boys Back Home', 'You See Mine', and 'All About It'.- Ends
