17 Nostalgic Childhood Photos We Can Absolutely Smell
Carly Tennes
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12/11/2024
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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.
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1. Glade’s Potpourri Spray
Courtesy of XR3TroBeanieX on Reddit“Country Garden?” More like Grandma’s bathroom! -
2. Fruit-Shaped School Erasers
Courtesy of BlossomBright40 on RedditGreat for smelling, terrible for keeping your homework rip-free. -
3. Target in the ‘90s
Courtesy of Supremealexander on RedditThe store’s ‘90s slogan should have gone “expect more … linoleum-twinged scents.” -
4. Fancy Car Seats
Courtesy of Cautious_Target7432 on RedditFamed for their softness, we could recognize these velvet-y car seats by scent and scent alone. -
5. Mimeograph Machines
Courtesy of Quick_Presentation11 on RedditWhile they may mime papers, nothing can mimic the scent of this iconic ‘90s gadget. -
6. Scented Markers
Courtesy of Sapitos LLC on eBay“Surprised I don’t have a drug addiction from all the classroom huffing I did of these. Education baby!!!” -
7. Plastic Bubbles
Courtesy of Ihateeggs78 on Reddit“If you're a child of the 80's; you can smell this pic.” -
8. Aqua Net
Courtesy of halfmeasures611 on RedditSpray for spray, ounce for ounce, and scent for scent, Aqua Net gives you more of what you spray for. -
9. Shrinky Toys
Courtesy of spoons_43 on RedditIn four magical minutes, they bake and shrink … and make your entire kitchen smell of melted plastic! -
10. Fruit Corners Fruit Roll-Ups
Courtesy of halfmeasures611 on RedditWe can still smell the artificial strawberry from these iconic ‘80s snacks. -
11. Bonne Bell Lip Balms
Courtesy of halfmeasures611 on RedditThey may have done nothing to moisturize our lips, but they sure left an imprint on our smell psyche. -
12. Liquid Paper
Courtesy of halfmeasures611 on RedditNothing could white out the smell of these iconic school supplies. -
13. Ring Caps
Courtesy of Go_GoInspectorGadget“Who remembers the smell of Cap Gun ammo as a child?” -
14. Play-Doh
Courtesy of halfmeasures611 on RedditThe official scent of our kindergarten classrooms. -
15. Scratch n’ Sniff Stickers
Courtesy of sneakers4life520 on RedditScratch. Sniff. Remember. Repeat. -
16. The Gym Closet
Courtesy of sneakers4life520 on RedditWe remember the plastic smells of these basketballs, hula hoops, and big, rolling buckets better than some of our dodgeball teammates. -
17. MadBalls
Courtesy of Creative_Light_1954 on Reddit“MadBalls! Loved the smell and feel of the foam rubber these things were made of. I had the eyeball, and the mummy.”
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