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retrolution 

A "revolution", usually led by elderly conservatives, aimed backwards in time toward the restoration of some idealized period in the past, often the 1950s.

Retrolution (retro-revolution) is a right wing reaction against modern society and politics. Retrolutionists often scream about "Taking the country back" from the liberal, progressive left wing of politics. What they mean is both "taking the country back" physically, as well as "taking the country back" in time, usually to the time of their own youth.

The underlying causes of the retrolutionary spirit are the fear of old age and death, moral disapproval based on resentment, and hatred and envy towards "immoral" young people.
"The Tea Party movement is part of the exciting GOP Retrolution."

"Some would argue that the Bush administration was even more retrolutionary than the Reagan administration."

"Beck and Palin are powerful retrolutionary leaders."
retrolution by supermagic8ball March 4, 2010

Retrofuturism

The future as it was envisioned by people from past eras.
The tv show The Jetsons is an example of retrofuturism from the 1950s era: flying cars, pill food, and robot servants are what people from that time thought would be commonplace in the year 2000.
Retrofuturism by Retrofuture June 15, 2007

Retrobution 

I rather believe it's more 'retrobution' than 'retribution' . . .
Retrobution by Dib Dob April 16, 2017

Retrolete 

Someone who is not typically physically active, but enjoys sporting modern athletic apparel to give a fit and engaged appearance.
Did Tammy just get back from working out, she's been in spandex for the last half hour," Jon inquires. To which Jason responds, "No, Tammy is quite the retrolete and just likes that look.
Retrolete by Swissmister June 15, 2010

retronaut 

one who travels back in time, stuck in a time period, does not change with the times
that dude is retronaut man, he needs to get some new clothes
retronaut by nypeet December 12, 2006

retrovolutionary 

Re(tro)volutionary - a portmanteau, of sorts, of 'retro' and 'revolutionary': something that is meant to be new, shiny and earth-shattering but is actually just a rehash of something that already exists.
So, you spent a whole year creating something that looks like an Amazon.com clone? That is so retrovolutionary! Why don't you go and develop a Facebook while you're at it?!
retrovolutionary by protodigi December 17, 2013