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17 Nostalgic Childhood Photos We Can Absolutely Smell

Smell ya later!

By Carly Tennes

Published 5 months ago in Wow

Though science has shown that our memories are deeply interwoven with our sense of smell, you don't need to take it from a team of lab coat-clad researchers. Just ask any '70s, '80s, or '90s kid - they can be transported back to their childhood at the mere whiff of hairspray, erasers, and even a gym closet. 


From Shrinky toys to gun cap ammo, here are 17 nostalgic childhood photos we can absolutely smell. 

  • 1

    Shrinky Toys

    In four magical minutes, they bake and shrink … and make your entire kitchen smell of melted plastic!

    Shrinky Toys

  • 2

    MadBalls

    “MadBalls! Loved the smell and feel of the foam rubber these things were made of. I had the eyeball, and the mummy.”

    MadBalls

  • 3

    The Gym Closet

    We remember the plastic smells of these basketballs, hula hoops, and big, rolling buckets better than some of our dodgeball teammates.

    The Gym Closet

  • 4

    Scratch n’ Sniff Stickers

    Scratch. Sniff. Remember. Repeat.

    Scratch n’ Sniff Stickers

  • 5

    Play-Doh

    The official scent of our kindergarten classrooms.

    Play-Doh

  • 6

    Ring Caps

    “Who remembers the smell of Cap Gun ammo as a child?”

    Ring Caps

  • 7

    Liquid Paper

    Nothing could white out the smell of these iconic school supplies.

    Liquid Paper

  • 8

    Bonne Bell Lip Balms

    They may have done nothing to moisturize our lips, but they sure left an imprint on our smell psyche.

    Bonne Bell Lip Balms

  • 9

    Fruit Corners Fruit Roll-Ups

    We can still smell the artificial strawberry from these iconic ‘80s snacks.

    Fruit Corners Fruit Roll-Ups

  • 10

    Glade’s Potpourri Spray

    “Country Garden?” More like Grandma’s bathroom!

    Glade’s Potpourri Spray

  • 11

    Aqua Net

    Spray for spray, ounce for ounce, and scent for scent, Aqua Net gives you more of what you spray for.

    Aqua Net

  • 12

    Plastic Bubbles

    “If you're a child of the 80's; you can smell this pic.”

    Plastic Bubbles

  • 13

    Scented Markers

    “Surprised I don’t have a drug addiction from all the classroom huffing I did of these. Education baby!!!”

    Scented Markers

  • 14

    Mimeograph Machines

    While they may mime papers, nothing can mimic the scent of this iconic ‘90s gadget.

    Mimeograph Machines

  • 15

    Fancy Car Seats

    Famed for their softness, we could recognize these velvet-y car seats by scent and scent alone.

    Fancy Car Seats

  • 16

    Target in the ‘90s

    The store’s ‘90s slogan should have gone “expect more … linoleum-twinged scents.”

    Target in the ‘90s

  • 17

    Fruit-Shaped School Erasers

    Great for smelling, terrible for keeping your homework rip-free.

    Fruit-Shaped School Erasers

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