r/TwentyYearsAgo

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On this day, May 11th 2026, "They're taking the Hobbits to Isengard" turns 20 years old.

R.I.P. Erwin Beekveld, thank you for the meme.

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David Blaine fails attempt to break the world record for holding breath under water [20YA - May 9]

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The Office - Jim and Pam share their first kiss [20YA - May 11]

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Bush's approval slips under 30% [20YA - May 13]

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u/OnMyShield — 12 days ago

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How I Met Your Mother - Ted turns 28 [20YA - May 8]

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Stephen Colbert gives his take on An Inconvenient Truth [20YA - May 9]

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The Mad Men pilot is filmed [20YA - May 1]

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The Nintendo Wii was formally unveiled at E3 2006 [20YA- May 9th]

This photo originates from the reveal trailer shown at the event. The actual name of the console was revealed two weeks prior.

u/Legitimate_Board4406 — 4 days ago

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Guy Goma is mistakenly interviewed as an expert on the BBC, believing it to be a job interview [20YA - May 8]

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u/MonsieurA — 9 days ago