Retro

A term derived from the Latin for "backwards," retro denotes a nostalgic recreation of past fashions, fads and styles; often it specifically refers to trends of the 1940s-1980s, i.e. the fairly recent past. Retro is an affectionate and positive term. Retro-inspired blogs often celebrate the world of nostalgia in a humorous way. Retro is in one sense an entertaining form of pop history.

Items and fads designated as retro can either be original to the past, or else modern reproductions. For example, items such as the manual typewriter and dial telephones are collected either as vintage items or as new items that can help recreate the lifestyle of an earlier time. Retro art and music can refer to the original or to modern tributes to the original.

There are many retro-inspired blogs. Some are overviews of style and vintage items from the so-called postmodern (recent) past, encompassing anything from fashion and music to architecture and art. Others have a focus such as retro clothes and style, or the visual style of a particular era, such as the 1950s.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Retro”

• Mafia Wars is the Greatest Massive Multiplayer Online Game

  
  Games For Sail — Authority: 142
  Even if you have ever just spent some time online, even if it was not playing these sorts of games, chances are that you have heard of the term massive multiplayer online game before and wondered what it means. If you’re wanting to know what a massive multiplayer online game is or just any massive multiplayer game ...
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• Christmas Sweets- Gift In A Rush

  
  Make Money Online with the Big J — Authority: 130
  During the holidays, people always seem to be in a hurry to go somewhere or to buy some things. Everywhere, they can be seen rushing to the malls and trying to drive past heavy traffic just to be home in time for a special dinner. Some would even still attempt to travel in other cities to be with loved ones such as ...
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• Saturday Matinee – Butterstick, Us, Stand Up and Shout, Jerry’s Breakdown, After You’ve Gone

  
  Tacky Raccoons — Authority: 131
  I axed Bunkarina to pick out a video or two for this week’s video trainwreck, and she chose this. From Drew Carey’s “ Whose Line Is It Anyway ,” here’s “Butterstick.” Bunkarina likes this video by Regina Spektor , and so do I. The Tubes were the late 70’s equivalent to FZ’s Mothers ...
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• Your Weekend Justice #45: The Euphemism Parade

  
  Needcoffee.com — Authority: 479
  And were back. Please note: this podcast, if you havent figured it out, is profane and not safe for consumption by children or animals. Or sentient creatures of any sort. You cant say we didnt warn you. Download audio file (wjustice112009.mp3) Agenda: Technical difficulties A voyage with a distinct lack of ...
  10 hours ago

• Cheesy 1980s’ mini-series

  
  Jack Yan on Vox — Authority: 131
  Now that Vox seems to be letting me in within minutes rather than hours, my mind turned to cheesy 1980s’ mini-series. Remember when this was cool? Maurice Binder did the titles to this Sidney Sheldon-based mini-series, If Tomorrow Comes, starri... Read and post comments | Send to a friend
  11 hours ago

• Norma Jean

  
  horklog — Authority: 429
  ( carlovely ) [IMG: http://14.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kt68gfPtIn1qz9dz7o1_400.jpg]
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• Contentment (1927)

  
  horklog — Authority: 429
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• Bette Davis was the life of the party

  
  horklog — Authority: 429
  ( extranuance ) [IMG: http://15.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kte0xwah2H1qa7rmho1_400.gif]
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• Melons and Sweetcheeks... New swimsuit designer!

  
  Canned Tan Chic — Authority: 100
  Check out our new designer: Melons and Sweetcheeks (adorable company name dontcha think?) Babys got sass! This sweet and sassy bathing suit could be yours, custom made to fit your form like no... Sun. Sand. Out of a Can... Sometimes its all about the tan.
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• New Rockabilly Swimwear Courtesy of Melons and Sweetcheeks

  
  "Get the Style When You Go Retro!" — Authority: 118
  Check out our new designer: Melons and Sweetcheeks (adorable company name dontcha think?) Babys got sass !  This sweet and sassy bathing suit could be yours, custom made to fit your form like no other courtesy of Melons and Sweetcheeks. A modern twist on a vintage inspired design made with yellow spandex ...
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• Spotted: ’69 Mustang

  
  Jack Yan on Vox — Authority: 131
  Wow. Six minutes to load the compose screen. That’s definitely this week’s record. This is the other photo I wanted to show: A beautiful 1969 Ford Mustang Sportsroof with a 351 in³ V8 under the hood. I asked the owner for permission to photo... Read and post comments | Send to a friend
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• Angry Video Game Nerd – Castlevania Part IV

  
  fasthack — Authority: 140
  The Nerd concludes his Castlevania retrospective.(NSFW)
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• Mixel Pixel – Monster Manual

  
  fasthack — Authority: 140
  Mixel Pixel – Monster ManualThis Dungeon & Dragons inspired video was animated by Dan Meth.
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• Launch Trailer: 3D DGH

  
  The Awesomer — Authority: 634
  We’re mostly looking forward to the updated retro gameplay, but this 3D Dot Game Heroes Launch trailer shows there is at least a plot; think stolen orbs, 2D evil, and 3D heroes. Link: http://www.theawesomer.com/c/click.php?id=7912 Hat Tip: ...
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• Sesame Street – Typewriter Guy – N for Nose

  
  fasthack — Authority: 140
  
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• Parker Brothers Atari Spider-Man Commercial

  
  fasthack — Authority: 140
  Spider-Man and Green Goblin used to duke it out on the Atari 2600 back in the day.
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• Nike WMNS Terminator Hi Perf PRM QS + Terminator Hi Belt PRM QS

  
  Sneaker News - Air Jordan, Air Force 1, Air Max, Nike SB, Release Dates & more — Authority: 643
  Needless to say that Nike has pushed the  Terminator to forefront of Nike’s arsenal, making quite a bit of noise in the sneaker realm.  But plethora of crack-designs isn’t strictly for us dudes.  These two WMNS Terms definitely size up to some of the releases we’ve seen recently.  Based on a Day & ...
  17 hours ago

• The Art of Retropolis – all in one place!

  
  Webomator Blog — Authority: 100
  So… when last we saw our hero, who at that time was me, I was working on the second half of my illustrations for Thrilling Tales of the Downright Unusual . Then, to all appearances, I vanished. Here’s why: In the annual ramp up to the holiday season – that happy, carefree and yet spiritual time when I turn ...
  18 hours ago

• Urban Retro 10% Off Voucher Code Until 31st December 2009

  
  UK Voucher Code — Authority: 453
  Urban Retro UK Voucher Code – 10% Off Save 10 percent off online purchases until the 31st December from Urban Retro Voucher Code UrbanXmas Discount expiry: 31/12/2009
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• Nintendo DS: Sonic Collection Coming To Nintendo DS

  
  Sickr — Authority: 425
  Sonic will be gracing the Nintendo DS with a collection of his older critically acclaimed smash hits. Australia’s Office of Film and Literature Classification has recently rated an unannounced DS Sonic game titled Sonic’s Classic Collection. Undoubtedly this collection will feature many of the hedgehogs ...
  18 hours ago

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