Someone somewhere came up with a saying that great troubles are followed by great celebrations (and vice versa). It's probably especially relevant nowadays as we see more struggles and less parties—Christmas being the most recent downfall—and our eyes are inadvertently turning towards a better tomorrow. And what could be a more high-key way to commemorate the end of a (quite frankly) distressing time than hosting a brilliant, wild, and untamed celebration!
And it's not just wishful thinking: the idea to chase away the blues after a prolonged pandemic stems from history itself. Back in the 1920s, there was a decade-long twofold celebration—people were happy to have survived the great war and the following illness, and were ready show off their joy by embracing culture like never before. And as this Twitter post that went viral shows, there's a lot of pent-up energy just waiting to be released.
This woman on Twitter recently ended up starting a debate about the modern possibility of the Roaring 20s happening after the pandemic
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A century ago, a pandemic swept through the world and what followed was a period of great dynamism
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Here's a little history lesson for you all: in 1918, right after WWI, the Spanish Flu swept through the world, causing devastation and taking countless lives. It took two years to curb the illness, and in 1920, the recovery began. The coming decade brought modernity with it, with plenty of cultural and artistic progress. It's not called the Roaring '20s for nothing! This was a time of celebration, of enjoying the freedom after a long period of despair and loss.
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In America, the Roaring '20s kick-started jazz and saw an increase of wealth and economy growth. Women could enjoy being less restricted than they were in previous periods and the overall mood between the people was that of liberation (as long as you didn't drink, because Prohibition was also a thing). Granted, it only lasted until 1929 when the Great Depression hit (but that's a story for another time).
The coming years might become a replica of the Roaring '20s due to the societal impact of both pandemics
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Similar to the Spanish Flu, the current pandemic that has taken away the simple act of going outside and enjoying time with other people will likely bring about another version of the Roaring '20s. Granted, it won't be as extensive or as impactful, but it'll still be filled with the same hope.
All the parties we missed, family celebrations that had to be delayed, the hugs we have to give out! It will all happen one way or another, and some are suggesting that this might start a new version of the celebratory decade, more in tune with the current age, but just as fun.
127.9K People on Twitter are ready to start their own version of the Roaring '20s
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People were eager to comment their agreement beneath the original post. There were those who said their ordinary celebration had already started, and there were those who cautioned against jumping into things without a thought.
With thousands of comments and more than 1m likes, it's clear that the post inspired countless people. Here are some of the more prominent opinions.
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Some are excited to bring back the flashy attire and unapologetic culture that accompanied the Roaring 20s
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Others delved a bit deeper into the historic roots that started the jubilant decade
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And of course there were those who simply wanted to express their impatience to see the world return to pre-pandemic levels
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