I just wanna bake banana bread with Captain Tom rn x

Sometimes, it’s just impossible not to spend your time watching nostalgic videos on TikTok. Turning long forgotten times into * aesthetics * is what app users do best. From 70s disco to 2000 and beyond, it’s safe to say we’re obsessed with reliving the distant past. Now, two years after you thought we were all gone from Tiger King, there are some real TikTokers out there who wish we were stranded again. So what is the new TikTok 2020core trend?

While the entire internet was briefly consumed with banana bread, smoothies, and state-regulated exercise at the start of the pandemic – a little corner of TikTok is still going on about it. Content creators look back at last year’s shitshow through rose-tinted glasses, reminiscing about how much they missed the first lockdown.

Here is what it looks like :

@ wil.gos What did I miss? # lockdown1 # bettertimes ♬ Supalonely (feat. Gus Dapperton) – BENEE

What is 2020core?

According to the official tip of TikTokers, 18 (disclaimer: does not exist), 2020core is a rare aesthetic. This basically means it’s not as common as wearing vintage Juicy Couture or styling your hair like Princess Di. 2020core is a huge new trend on TikTok, but globally it’s probably a pretty big niche.

Naturally, not everyone had a moment of relaxation during the opening issue of the pandemic. But those who did are trying to re-invoke those feelings through short clips of everything that was popular during the lockdown.

Bleaching your hair while listening to Savage, taking the Don’t Rush challenge, or “reacting to TikTok 2020 sounds just to feel something” all meet the criteria.

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@ snoops.wife # goodolddays #fyp # ong ♬ original sound – women

But… what exactly are people missing about 2020?

Long summer days, sparse social interaction, and plenty of one-on-one moments are perfect for the ultimate “introverted vacation,” according to one user.

Social distancing walks, late sunsets, dinners in the backyard, and days spent learning TikTok dances are just a few of the things people admitted to missing during the first lockdown.

Even Clap For Carers has received a few cries, with some users romanticizing the temporary closeness within their communities.

@ebayscamlowkey miss it😭 #fyp #viral #rareaesthetic #nostalgia #throwbacks #throwback #nostalgic #relatable #quarantine #oldtiktok # 2020tiktok # 2020 ♬ Hommage – Mild High Club

Some people think the trend is problematic

While some people enjoyed being transported in 2020, others found it quite uncomfortable.

The lockdown wasn’t fun for everyone, and the creators were quickly reminded that a global catastrophe was actually the root cause of the extended hiatus.

Is it just about letting people enjoy things? Or is it wrong to feel nostalgic for the start of the pandemic? Either way, listening to Saweetie will always be missed by ordering Deliveroo every night.

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