r/Pretend2010Internet • u/CantaloupeTop3397 • 11h ago
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/Rehpot_Sirhc_ • Jan 10 '26
meta [MOD] Welcome to r/pretend2010internet!
Welcome to all new and existing members!
This subreddit is a little time machine where we all pretend it’s the internet era of 2008–2012. Old memes, old websites, old tech hype, old drama, old vibes.
Whether you’re here to post, comment, or just lurk: we’re happy to have you!
Wiki, Rules & Inspiration
- Please check out our Wiki and our cover image! Both are meant to give you inspiration for posts, themes, jokes, and roleplay. 👉 If you feel like something important from 2008–2012 is missing on the cover image or in the wiki, let us know!
- In the Wiki you will also find:
- All rules
- A small FAQ
- And a general overview of important events from 2008–2012
- Here you will find our rules.
Planned: Yearly Mega Threads
We are planning to introduce yearly recurring mega threads, for example:
- What you got for Christmas
- New Year’s posts
- Celebrity deaths
- Big releases (games, tech, consoles, phones, etc.)
These should help structure recurring events and keep things fun and organized.
Ideas, Feedback & Improvements
We’re always happy to hear your ideas on how to expand and improve the subreddit:
- Do we need more or better user flairs / post flairs?
- Are there new recurring threads we should add?
- Any rule tweaks, wiki additions, or general ideas?
A Quick Look Back
In the last year, you posted 3700 posts and 51000 comments, that’s a huge amount! ❤️
That said: thanks to your help, the spirit of the sub stays alive.
We got a lot of reports to the mods, and we could usually react pretty quickly. Thank you for that!
Thank You!
Thank you for all the kind comments and feedback. They really motivate us to keep this place special and cozy.

We’ll do our best to make sure this subreddit stays the way you like it.

A Small Side Project
In the background, I’m tinkering with a small Reddit game app. Basically a quiz game around the 2008-2012 internet era.
No promises it will ever be finished 😅, but if you have game dev experience and want to help: feel free to reach out!
Check Out the Other Time Machines
If you like this concept, also check out:
They follow the same idea, just for different time periods.
Off-Topic & Spoilers
For off-topic comments, please use Reddit’s spoiler function.
You can test it right here in the comments:
>.! Your text here !.<
(Without the dots)
Contact the Mods
For important or non-public feedback, please use Modmail
Thanks for being part of this little internet time capsule.
Now please update your MSN status, open Winamp, and argue about iPhone vs Android like it’s 2010 again. 😄
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/szulovszkym • 1d ago
Games Anyone tried this weird game called Flappy Bird?
I was incredibly bored in class and found this at the top of the App Store free charts. It only has around 1,900 ratings right now, but the retro art style looks interesting. Has anyone here actually played it yet, or is it just garbage?
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/gagah_dragon • 18h ago
Tech I just got this samsung galaxy note. It's SO HUGE!
It feels so big in my hands, everyone thought i was holding an ipad or something. iPhones feel so tiny now.
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/Less_Buy8438 • 6h ago
2009 LeBron James has just been announced the 08-09 MVP!
He just took the Cavaliers to a 66-16 record in the East! Averages of 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists!
His first MVP after bad seasons with the Cavaliers!
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/nonamefrome • 11h ago
2012 Microsoft just announced the new Office lol
Hi guys, today I found out that Microsoft announced their new Office suite.
They called it "Microsoft Office 2013". Some of the new features they mentioned are:
- SkyDrive integration;
- better support for Windows 8 (and touchscreens);
- a new interface;
- new features in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
I'm still using Office 2007, so I'm not sure if I will upgrade yet. The new interface looks pretty interesting though.
What do you guys think about the new Office?

r/Pretend2010Internet • u/par4paa • 1d ago
Tech Rate the new iphone guys?!?
Purchased brand new off the apple store
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/bradmagic095720 • 1d ago
Games What do yall think the new nintendo consoles gonna be i think the Wii+ or Wii Pro is a cool name
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/JD_Bance • 1d ago
Games Yo dudes I've just picked up this brand new 360E with the Kinect and it's totally insane. I think it's the future of gaming for sure, how about you?
Can't wait to play Modern Warfare 3 on it next year. Playstation 3 can go fuck itself rn, Xbox is the new king.
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/Nut-LoCT • 21h ago
Games found a very funny video of a guy encountering herobrine XD
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/Osmaniozz • 1d ago
2009 The Boys comic books
Reading through herogasm from the boys comics by Garth ennis,anyone a fan of his works or the boys?
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/Motor-Structure1344 • 1d ago
2012 love this live wallpaper
does everybody like this live wallpaper? made by kittehfaces software
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/Motor-Structure1344 • 1d ago
2008 Install Windows XP in VMware
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/Aetheron_3613 • 1d ago
2010 Voyageur temporel
Je suis un voyageur temporel posez moi n'importe qu'elle question sur l'avenir
MAIS ATTENTION vous n'avez le droit qu'a une question par personne
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/Why-good-name-taken • 1d ago
2010 TIL Optimus Prime and Eeyore has the same voice actor. Mindblown. o_O
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/ActivityCharacter152 • 1d ago
Music caramelldansen :o
when I heard this song for first time, its good :D
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/xanderboom22 • 2d ago
2011 Gonna get these fort my birthday!!! Do you guys think they can do it...?
Do you guys think it'll be possible?
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/CantaloupeTop3397 • 2d ago
2009 Do yuo guys think ps4 come in future?1?1?1?1?1?
For me I think it comes in 2010/2011 or something
r/Pretend2010Internet • u/GrouchyAlgae9248 • 2d ago
2008 Should I send this to Emily?
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