The illusion of remembering things from earlier in life in a favorable manner, despite how awful or crappy it really was. Often times, it is the lack of appreciation for quality as a young child to cause this. We grow better taste and judgment as adults, changing our perception of things once liked.
Frequently used to reference older video games, sometimes movies or other media.
Frequently used to reference older video games, sometimes movies or other media.
Guy: Dude, I LOVED Phantasy Star III as a kid! I remember having so much fun with it!
Dude: Yea, it may have been good at the time, but that is the dud of the series. Just try playing it NOW, it's just the retro goggles fooling you.
Dude: Yea, it may have been good at the time, but that is the dud of the series. Just try playing it NOW, it's just the retro goggles fooling you.
by elekin May 4, 2008
Jim couldn't resist buying that 2001 Harley as soon as he saw it. After a little retro shopping, he was thrilled to realize he also got a great deal on it.
by Mydaho January 19, 2007
by Person July 31, 2004
by Husbandmaterial03 May 10, 2023
an abundance of pubic hair in the general vicinity of a woman's sex organs. "retro" refers to the fact that clean shaven puss is the current dominant grooming style
by The Master January 23, 2004
by Norm F. February 8, 2019
When you re watch an old tv episode or film and recognise someone who you now know as a famous person/character.
Oh my God it's Oberyn Martell in Buffy the vampire slayer, and he looks so young!
Retro recognition can also be pretty much guaranteed by watchingt any old episode of tales from the crypt.
Retro recognition can also be pretty much guaranteed by watchingt any old episode of tales from the crypt.
by jm1984 July 16, 2014