Gen Z yearns for the 1960s after discovering high school photos on TikTok.

A viral TikTok video featuring high school photos from 1969 has sparked nostalgia among Gen Z TikTokers, who are yearning for a life before technology and social media. The video, posted by @historyvintage, has garnered over 8.9 million views and 1.3 million likes. Many young people are expressing a desire to have been born in a different era, with some even wishing to have experienced life in the 1960s, 80s, or 90s. While the internet may not have the same analog charm, it does allow for a glimpse into the past with just a swipe of a thumb.