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You Wake Up in Your Teen Years Again. What Is the First Thing You Would Do?

· 3 min read

Ever dream of hitting the reset button and slipping back into the glorious chaos of adolescence? No, we’re not talking about a time‑traveling DeLorean or a “Back to the Future” plot twist. We’re talking about the real kind of rewind: you wake up one morning, your body is still a teenager, your phone is still in the 2000s, and your Wi‑Fi password is “1234.” What do you do? Let’s break it down.

1. Re‑watch the Entire “Friends” Series on VHS​

You’ve already binge‑watched every episode on streaming services, but that’s not the same as watching the original 1994‑2004 episodes on a dusty, broken VCR. The nostalgia factor is off the charts. Plus, you’ll get to see the original “Ross is a mood” line—no Netflix subtitles needed.

2. Re‑discover Your Favorite 90s Cartoon​

Think Animaniacs, Hey Arnold!, or The Powerpuff Girls. The trick? The more obscure the show, the more laughs you’ll get when you remember how many times you’d stare at the screen for hours, convinced you’d find a hidden message that would change the world.

3. Re‑learn How to Use a Flip Phone​

You’ll have to dial numbers with actual rotary dials, and the only way to send a text is by tapping a tiny, black screen with your thumb. The thrill of “Did I actually text you?!” will keep you alive.

4. Re‑watch Your Favorite Music Videos with the Original DVD Menus​

Remember how those menus used to have hidden Easter eggs? It’s the ultimate trip down memory lane. Plus, you can finally see the original video for “N Sync’s Bye Bye Bye” without the “re‑upload” filters.

5. Re‑visit Your “Do‑Not‑Call” List of Friends​

You’ll realize that most of the people you tried to be friends with were just… people. It’s a good time to practice the art of ignoring the “friends” who were, let’s face it, less than friendly.

TL;DR​

If you wake up as a teen again: binge Friends on VHS, rewatch obscure cartoons, learn to dial numbers on a flip phone, hunt down hidden DVD menu Easter eggs, and finally give your “Do‑Not‑Call” list a well‑deserved break.

Comments​

  • Pet my dog. RIP.
  • I also choose to pet this guy's dead dog.
  • Find better friends.
  • I wasted so much time trying to be friends with people who weren't nice. Instead of having fun with better people.
  • Make a fuss until mom gets regular screenings. Tell dad what companies to invest in. Sabotage my sister getting with her emotionally abusive alcoholic husband. Find my spine earlier. Do what is best for me instead of everyone else when it comes to deciding what to do with my future.
    Any of these things. All of these things.