"Through throwback posts, people have been traveling back to the year when dog and flower crown Snapchat filters, Instagram eyebrows, the mannequin challenge and the Chainsmokers were everywhere. But why, you may ask? On social media, 2016 is remembered as the last carefree era, a time when people posted whatever they wanted without overthinking it, when folks actually danced at parties instead of pointing their phones at the DJ booth to "capture content.""
"If you were on Instagram in 2016, the odds of you spotting this bubble gum pink wall on your timeline was extremely high. Around this time, the bright wall, a mural on the Paul Smith flagship store on Melrose Avenue, became a top tourist attraction for visitors and it topped several lists as one of L.A.'s most Instagram-worthy walls. Visiting the wall today feels like stepping into a time capsule when posting on social media felt fun and low-stakes."
Social media users are nostalgically returning to 2016 as a perceived last carefree era defined by viral filters, challenges, and music acts. The year featured the rise of selfie culture, iconic L.A. moments like Kobe Bryant's final game, and cultural figures such as Issa Rae. Landmark trends included dog and flower crown Snapchat filters, exaggerated Instagram eyebrows, the mannequin challenge, and widespread Chainsmokers popularity. Visual landmarks like the Paul Smith pink wall and Colette Miller's angel wings became top selfie destinations. Culinary and cultural shifts also arrived, including Shake Shack's 2016 Los Angeles debut and renewed debates over burger rankings.
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