Im Guten wie im Schlechten ist es im Internet wieder 2016

The year 2016 is making a comeback in 2026 as people flood Instagram with throwback posts reminiscing about what they viewed as an iconic year for popular culture and the internet.

The trend has become the latest example of people online romanticizing a different time as a form of escapism. Last year, Gen Zers, typically defined as those ages 14-29, posted videos expressing love for the charm and „cringe“ of millennials. There has also been a recent surge in millennial-focused pop culture, which has been celebrated online.