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Erin Shetron's avatar

omg Kazaa 🥹

Christian Näthler's avatar

single-handedly created the antivirus industry (don’t quote me on that)

firefly mizera's avatar

I grew up in a somewhat similar time and place, but not exactly the same; a few years later and a little bit south, in the exurbs of Chicago. I relate to so much of this. Tearing up a little at reading it. Thank you.

Christian Näthler's avatar

Oddly enough I had a strong desire to live in Chicago after I watched a soccer game at Soldier Field in 2004. Is it still called that? Nostalgia is so intoxicating. Thanks for reading 🖤

firefly mizera's avatar

It is still called that! I no longer live in Chicago, but whenever I go back to visit, a strong wave of nostalgia washes over me. I agree that it's intoxicating. Last time I went I rode the train I used to take into the city as a kid, and it almost felt like being ten years old again.

Steven Thomas's avatar

Jerk it out on FIFA 2004 - life peaked then

Christian Näthler's avatar

Couldn’t agree more. I still listen to the soundtracks from 2003-2007.

Alyssa Patterson's avatar

What a time that was, thanks for all the memories.

Ben Clement's avatar

Some of these memories have been pulled right from my brain.

Venetia Anderson's avatar

Good to know the experience of the jizz trees stretched all the way from Canberra, Australia to Midland, Ontario.

Christian Näthler's avatar

A truly invasive species. And it’s almost jizz tree season in Berlin!