Why 2016 Still Feels Like the 'Last Good Year' in 2026

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A decade after 2016, celebrities and everyday fans reminisce about that year’s big moments in pop culture—Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Pokémon Go—while analysts argue nostalgia glosses over deep political divides (Brexit, Trump) and online hostility, suggesting the 2026 internet and political climate feel far more fractured than the monocultural vibe many miss.
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