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Pictures taken with old digital cameras: Typically point-and-shoot models with the flash turned on.

Rooms with posters, CRT TVs, and game shelves: spaces often filled with nostalgia-inducing 2000s items.

Video games with a masculine aesthetic: titles like Grand Theft Auto, Guitar Hero, and Call of Duty represent this era.

Cluttered rooms: posters on walls, trash on surfaces, and furniture reminiscent of the 2000s.

House parties: scenes involving drinking and smoking marijuana.

Urban exploration and graffiti: reflecting rebellion and an adventurous spirit.

2000s-era teenage hangouts: Locations like video rental stores, arcades, and game shops, many of which have declined or disappeared.

Energy drinks and sodas: Brands like Mountain Dew, Rockstar, Monster Energy, and Faygo are iconic.

Junk food for gamers and teenagers: pizza, chips, and convenience store slushies dominate this aesthetic.

Influences from other 2000s subcultures: visuals inspired by skaters, mall ninjas, and Emo music aesthetics.

(Usually) baggy jeans: a staple item that embodies the relaxed, rebellious vibe (like JNCO).

T-shirts with logos and/or detailed designs: bold, graphic-heavy shirts are a key feature.

Fur-trim hoodies: adding a touch of rugged style to the outfit.

Skater shoes: comfortable and iconic footwear, perfect for the aesthetic.

Unique belt buckles: statement pieces that add personality to the look.

Beanies: a classic accessory for a laid-back, cool vibe.

Layered shirts (long-sleeve under short-sleeve): a signature layering style for the era.

Fingerless gloves: edgy and functional, these complete the look.

Supreme

Adidas

Nike SB

Puma

Champion

Levi's

Hurley

Reebok

Russell Athletic

Obphoria

Old Navy

Lee

A Bathing Ape (BAPE)

Tommy Hilfiger

Dickies

DC Shoes

Vans

Carhartt

Stüssy

Kappa

Starter

GAP

OBEY

Phat Farm

Billabong

True Religion

Volcom

Quiksilver

DGK (Dirty Ghetto Kids)

Karl Kani

Thrasher

Akademiks

Rocawear

Ecko Unltd.

Polo Ralph Lauren

Converse

Tapout

Element

Santa Cruz Skateboards

Timberland

Southpole

Ben Davis

Mecca USA

Osiris Shoes

Etnies

Enyce

Circa Footwear

Affliction Clothing

Monster Energy

Wu Wear

Coogi

Sean John

Lot29

Globe International

MMA Elite

Linkin Park: One of the most iconic nu metal bands of the 2000s, known for their fusion of rock, rap, and electronic elements with hits like In the End and Numb.

Green Day: Pop punk legends who defined a generation with albums like American Idiot and Dookie.

Blink-182: A quintessential pop punk band, famous for hits like All the Small Things and What’s My Age Again?.

Slipknot: Pioneers of heavy nu metal with their chaotic energy and aggressive sound, known for tracks like Duality and Psychosocial.

System of a Down: Known for their politically charged lyrics and unique sound, with hits like Chop Suey! and Toxicity.

Three Days Grace: A staple of post-grunge and alternative rock, with songs like I Hate Everything About You and Animal I Have Become.

Limp Bizkit: Blended rap and metal with an attitude, delivering hits like Break Stuff and My Way.

Nickelback: A polarizing but massively successful rock band, famous for tracks like How You Remind Me.

Korn: Early pioneers of nu metal, known for their dark, experimental sound and tracks like Freak on a Leash.

Staind: A post-grunge favorite with emotional ballads like It’s Been Awhile.

Sum 41: Pop punk with a harder edge, known for tracks like Fat Lip and In Too Deep.

Breaking Benjamin: Alternative rock band with a brooding style, featuring hits like The Diary of Jane.

The Offspring: Known for their energetic punk rock sound and hits like The Kids Aren’t Alright.

Creed: Defined the post-grunge era with emotional tracks like With Arms Wide Open.

Seether: A staple of 2000s rock with hits like Remedy and Broken.

Hoobastank: Known for their hit ballad The Reason.

Puddle of Mudd: Delivered grungy rock anthems like Blurry and She Hates Me.

Chevelle: Heavy alternative rock with tracks like Send the Pain Below.

Adema: A lesser-known nu metal act with tracks like Giving In.

Jimmy Eat World: Emo-infused pop punk, known for The Middle.

Stone Sour: Side project of Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, blending heavy rock and melody with tracks like Through Glass.

Trapt: Known for their aggressive anthem Headstrong.

Taking Back Sunday: Emo and post-hardcore staples with tracks like MakeDamnSure.

Sugar Ray: Pop rock with a lighter, beachy sound, famous for Fly.

Theory of a Deadman: Known for their post-grunge and country-influenced rock with tracks like Bad Girlfriend.

Sevendust: Heavy alt-metal with strong melodies, featuring songs like Black.

CKY: Skater punk vibes with tracks like 96 Quite Bitter Beings.

Social Distortion: Punk rock with a nostalgic, heartfelt edge.

Mudvayne: Known for their progressive take on nu metal with tracks like Dig.

Static-X: Industrial-inspired nu metal with hits like Push It.

Alien Ant Farm: Famous for their cover of Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal.

Drowning Pool: Best known for their breakout hit Bodies.

Primer 55: Nu metal with strong rap influences.

Dry Cell: Up-and-coming nu metal act from the early 2000s.

Senses Fail: Emo and post-hardcore favorites.

Blindspott: Nu metal from New Zealand, featuring heavy riffs and emotional vocals.

Skillet: Christian rock with a symphonic edge, known for tracks like Monster.

Garbage: Alternative rock with electronic elements, led by the charismatic Shirley Manson.

Trust Company: A lesser-known gem of alternative metal.

Beavis & Butt-Head Do America: A cult classic animated comedy that captures the rebellious, laid-back humor associated with the aesthetic.

Clerks: A low-budget indie film depicting the sarcastic, slacker lifestyle of the 1990s and 2000s.

Jackass: The Movie: A chaotic and unapologetically daring film that embodies reckless humor and rebellion.

South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut: A satirical, boundary-pushing animated film with irreverent humor central to the aesthetic's attitude.

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: A cultural phenomenon of the early 2000s, showcasing epic fantasy storytelling.

The Matrix Trilogy: Defined the sci-fi aesthetic of the late 1990s and early 2000s with groundbreaking visuals and philosophical themes.

Adult Swim: A late-night block known for its edgy, experimental animated shows and irreverent humor.

Aqua Teen Hunger Force: A surreal and absurd animated series that became a cult favorite.

Beavis and Butthead: An iconic show featuring sarcastic, slacker humor central to the aesthetic.

Clerks: The Animated Series: A short-lived but memorable series capturing the sarcastic humor of the 2000s.

Family Guy: Known for its satirical, often controversial humor and pop culture references.

G4: A network dedicated to video games and tech culture, emblematic of 2000s teenage interests.

Jackass: A TV show that epitomized reckless humor and physical stunts, embodying the rebellious spirit of the aesthetic.

MTV: A cultural staple showcasing music videos, reality TV, and shows that defined the 2000s.

Regular Show: A surreal animated series with nostalgic undertones that appeal to the aesthetic.

The Simpsons: A long-running series with sharp humor and satirical takes on everyday life.

South Park: A boundary-pushing animated series with bold social commentary and irreverent humor.

Call of Duty: A defining first-person shooter series known for its intense multiplayer and cinematic campaigns.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive: A tactical shooter that became a cultural phenomenon in competitive gaming.

Grand Theft Auto Series: Open-world games centered around crime and chaos, perfectly matching the rebellious vibe of the aesthetic.

Guitar Hero: A rhythm game that brought rock music into the hands of gamers, defining a generation.

Halo: A sci-fi shooter that became a flagship for Xbox and a staple of LAN parties in the 2000s.

Resident Evil: A survival horror franchise that combined action and scares, iconic in 2000s gaming.

Rock Band: Similar to Guitar Hero, it expanded the experience to include full band gameplay.

RuneScape: A massively multiplayer online game that was a cornerstone of 2000s internet culture.

Slayerz X: A nostalgic indie game heavily inspired by late 90s and early 2000s gaming aesthetics.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater: A skateboarding game series that embodied 2000s skate culture.

Saints Row 2: An open-world crime game with an irreverent tone and over-the-top gameplay.

Silent Hill: A horror series known for its atmospheric storytelling and psychological depth.

Skate: A skateboarding game with a realistic approach to tricks and movement.

Need For Speed: Most Wanted: A racing game that combined illegal street racing with cinematic police chases.

Zane (Hypnospace Outlaw): A rebellious and edgy character who embodies the chaotic, creative energy of the aesthetic.

Reese Wilkerson (Malcolm In the Middle): The quintessential mischievous and trouble-making older brother.

Rodrick Heffley (Diary of a Wimpy Kid): A sarcastic and lazy yet oddly charismatic older sibling who became an internet icon.

Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad): A flawed yet relatable character with a rebellious edge and complex emotional depth.

Max Goofy (An Extremely Goofy Movie, A Goofy Movie): A classic "cool kid" archetype with a love for skating and independence.

Brad Buttowski (Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil): A fearless and adrenaline-seeking older brother figure.

Hero (OMORI): A caring and responsible older sibling, contrasting with the more rebellious archetypes.

Barley Lightfoot (Onward): A nostalgic, adventurous older brother with a passion for fantasy and a heart of gold.