Sometimes we look in the mirror and think, "Oh god, I've got to lay off the crisps and go outside more often," and pine for our lost youth. But sometimes, just sometimes, we get to look back on an old photo of ourselves and think, "Wow, that guy looks absolutely rubbish. You know what? I'm actually looking ok, and I'm proud of myself for aging gracefully." The end of a tumultuous decade is as good a time as any to pat ourselves on the back for transforming from awkward little caterpillars into beautiful butterflies, so here are 30 of the best decade transformations shared on social media as the 2010s draw to a close.
[post_page_title]Roisin Ditches The Hair Dye[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying In 2009 - "Oh no, looks like I brought an umbrella to a sunshine fight, clumsy me!"
Typical Saying In 2019 - "Welcome, adventurer. I make ore into magical items and stat-boosting potions. You can trade any ore you have found on your adventures for a random magical item here, or you can trade it in for Experience points."
[post_page_title]Andrew Gets A Better Camera[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying In 2009 - "So happy I brought my bib, should avoid any embarrassment if I dribble, plus it distracts from the fact that I'm flicking the cameraman the Vs because I hate him for owning such a rubbish camera."
Typical Saying in 2019 - "With Andy's 'The Power of Positive Thinking' course, you can turn your life around in just six weeks and become the man of tomorrow, today!"
[post_page_title]Dawnn Doesn't Move Her Hand For 10 Years[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Help, my hand is attached to my face and I cannot move it and even this Capri Sun cannot save me."
Typical Saying in 2019 - "I have a nice kitchen these days, but my hand is still stuck to my face and none of you did anything to help and I will have my vengeance, in this or the next world."
[post_page_title]Chris Gets A Hat[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Errr, hey bro, that's not how you play Pogs, you're playing Pogs all wrong, here, lemme teach you how to play Pogs."
Typical Saying in 2019 - "Haha, I dunno, I guess that was the day my kids taught me the true meaning of Christmas or something."
[post_page_title]This Guy Becomes An Angel[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey, you can't say that to me! That's really mean! That's bullying!"
Typical Saying in 2019 - "Shhh. Be at peace now. Your time has come to walk into the light. Take my hand. Today is the first day of the rest of your life, and I am with you. I will comfort you."
[post_page_title]Emma Hatches A Plan[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey, so that client meeting sounds really interesting, tell me more about that."
Typical Saying in 2019 - "We've got to hatch a plan to split up Mom and her trashy new boyfriend, but she can't know we're plotting against her!"
[post_page_title]Kyle Gets Into Prog Rock[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Oh you gotta come round for dinner sometime, I do the best homemade chili and we throw the best parties, we put out chips and dips and stuff, just let me know when you're free."
Typical Saying in 2019 - "Oh man, did you hear that King Crimson retrospective best-of that just came out? That live version of 21st Century Schizoid Man is off the charts!"
[post_page_title]Shane Just Becomes Ridiculous[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2013 - "The thing you need to know about me is that I just love Nike's products. I like the comfortable feel against my skin, and I love the inspiring feeling I get when I wear their iconic tick logo. It's just something people need to know about me."
Typical Saying in 2019 - "Sup."
[post_page_title]Cal Gets Bigger Glasses[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey guys, the party starts at 8 but feel free to turn up any time from 7, it's gonna be pretty wild and I'm getting loads of snacks, can't wait to see you all there!"
Typical Saying in 2019 - "My friend Max is doing this great vegan pasta pop-up after the cafe closes tonight, does anyone wanna join me, it's BYOB?"
[post_page_title]Josie Maintains a Fondness for Shades[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Oh, me? I closed a deal just this morning. Made a cool mill before I'd even picked up my breakfast roll. It's just one of those days, I guess."
Typical Saying in 2019 - "I wear my sunglasses at night, so I can, so I can watch you weave then breathe your storylines."
[post_page_title]Anna Gets Into Power Suits[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hi, I'm Anna and it's my first day here and I may have only just met you but I love you and can tell we're going to be best friends forever and always stay in touch."
Typical Saying in 2019 - "Hi, I'm Anna and I'll be your point-of-contact for this trip. Any questions about the itinerary or concerns about the destinations we'll be stopping off at, just let me know!"
[post_page_title]Cath Becomes Less Disapproving[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey, you can't bring that in here! This is a library and that is an airhorn! No airhorns in the library!"
Typical Saying in 2019 - "I'm so proud of you. Look at everything you've achieved. I will always be your proud mum."
[post_page_title]Tiv Stops Seeking Approval And Starts Withholding It[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2011 - "Umm, excuse me, but I think you're awful nice and I wondered if I could have this dance, maybe, if it's alright with you, if that's something you'd be ok with?"
Typical Saying in 2019 - "You have disappointed me one too many times. You will not hear from me again. Good luck with your life. I have no more time for this."
[post_page_title]Josh Becomes A Nicer Guy[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey, dude, do you lift? I just came back from doing some great lifts, I lifted, like, 1000 pounds, and I also benched and pressed a whole bunch."
Typical Saying in 2019 - "Oh, boy, how did these birds get on me, oh boy, oh wow, how did I get into this silly situation, oh no, I'm a big silly!"
[post_page_title]This Lady's Hair Just Goes Crazy[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "This face-paint shows that I am a creature of the wind. I blow in on the breeze and I exit on the gale. I am mysterious."
Typical Saying in 2019 - "Because there may be more to life than hair, but it's a damn good place to start!"
[post_page_title]Faith Becomes More Sassy[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey, come on in. Just give me a minute cos I have to feed my tarantula, but I've got some pancakes on the go so I'll be with you in just two minutes."
Typical Saying in 2019 - "Excuse me? What did you just say? You did NOT just say that."
[post_page_title]Erin Becomes An Apprentice Candidate[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "AAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!! Let me off let me off!"
Typical Saying in 2019 - "I'm Erin and I should win the Apprentice because I'm not just a one-trick pony and I'm not someone who thinks inside the box. I'm a showjumping thoroughbred and I think so far outside the box that the box is like Australia to me, in that it's very far away. I won't let you down as this week's Project Manager."
[post_page_title]Caleb Still Struggles To Find The Lens[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Umm, which button do I press to take it? Is it this one? Do you reckon the lighting's ok? Is it good?"
Typical Saying in 2019 - "I guess I just have a lot of quite complicated stuff going on, and I don't want you to get hurt."
[post_page_title]Mina Becomes A Bit Less Intense[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey, what are you guys doing? Are you playing? Can I play? Can I play with you guys? Will you let me play? Can I? Can I?"
Typical Saying in 2019 - "I just don't know how I feel about him, but I've only got three days left to end the curse and grant my Christmas wish, so I guess I'll have to go on the date."
[post_page_title]Ben Gets Into Jazz[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Haha, yeah, that was a great night, wasn't it, lads? Haha, absolutely brilliant, yeah, oh my God, so embarrassing, I got so drunk, haha, we have the best nights out."
Typical Saying in 2019 - "Look, if we're talking about Mingus, then it's all about The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady, ok? I'm at a point in my life now where I just won't accept inferior jazz, and that's the watermark for me."
[post_page_title]Merika Becomes The Villain In A Rom-Com[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "It's my birthday!"
Typical Saying in 2019 - "Omg, sister, you think he's gonna fall in love with YOU when you're still working on the checkout? Well, good luck with that!"
[post_page_title]Luigi Gets Real Classy[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Dear Grandma, we had a lovely time at the beach. We went on the boats and it was a lot of fun. I even fell in! I liked the sand and the water."
Typical Saying in 2019 - "It was here that perhaps one of Fellini's most famous scenes was filmed. Join me, Luigi, in this retrospective look at the great man's career."
[post_page_title]Jose Becomes Way More Deadpan[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey, do you mind if I sit here? Hey, cool packed lunch! I like Cheestrings too!"
Typical Saying in 2019 - "Whoa, man. I can't believe that. I'm, like, totally shocked right now at what you just told me. Whoa."
[post_page_title]This Guy Becomes The Joker[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "It's interesting you should say that. Why do you think you feel that way?"
Typical Saying in 2019 - "I used to think my life was a tragedy. But now I realize... it's a comedy."
[post_page_title]This Guy Remains Taller Than Most Photographers[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Hey, don't you say that about my friend! If you make fun of my friend I'm gonna knock your block off!"
Typical Saying in 2019 - "Don't do that. That's disgusting."
[post_page_title]Keeks Goes Purple[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "This Republican government is, like, totally whack, man. We gotta get involved in direct action, maaaan!"
Typical Saying in 2019 - "The lecture notes are available on the server, but I'll be in my office between the hours of 12 and 4 if anyone needs to make an appointment to discuss the assignment."
[post_page_title]Siobhan Learns How To Reduce Red-Eye[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "My Pokémon are ready to battle. Get ready for a fight!"
Typical Saying in 2019 - "Oh my God that's hilarious!" [Inner monologue - "That was not very funny at all."]
[post_page_title]Tom Gets A Very Strong Jaw[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Oh, yes, VERY impressive - NOT! In Opposite Land! Err, hello? Is that the Impressive Helpline? We've got a bad case of Not Very Impressive to report, I'm afraid!"
Typical Saying in 2019 - "You seem to be struggling to crack that walnut. Might I suggest... my jawline?"
[post_page_title]Niall Becomes A Norse God[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Shut UP! Nine shots over par is NOT that bad! It's a really tricky hole, ok?"
Typical Saying in 2019 - "With the power of my mighty hammer, and with assistance from my friend, this mighty crow, I will make my father proud."
[post_page_title]This Lady Is Still Being Followed[/post_page_title]
Typical Saying in 2009 - "Please stop following me. Put the camera away. I am not comfortable with being followed."
Typical Saying in 2019 - "Seriously. This has been going on for a decade. Please go away."