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11 things you thought were really attractive in the noughties, but make you cringe now

God be with the days.

HOW FAR WE’VE come.

Hair that resembled curtains.

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Hair that resembled Koka Noodles. (Sorry, Justin.)

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Groups of adult men wearing all white and no shoes.

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Men wearing ‘statement jackets’ and patched trousers.

Look at the get up on Nicky Byrne. LOOK.

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These ‘cool’ sunglasses

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Lads wearing elaborate/vaguely hippyish jewellery. The kind of jewellery that says, “I have a dreamcatcher in every room in my house.”

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Grown men dressed like damn children.

Ill-fitting pants? Check. Cheeky tie and shirt that’s reminiscent of a school uniform? You betcha.

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‘Spiked’ hair absolutely lathered in hair gel

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Lads wearing literal vests on nights out.

Complimented by a chain, of course.

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Men making spiritual gestures.

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Lads wearing these unfortunate trousers.

What says, “I’ve been in combat but, like, in a chill way”? These monstrosities.

God be with the days.

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