i'm trying not to let nostalgia cloud my eyes but imo early-mid 2000s were probably the best in terms of aesthetic and general pop culture, though i'd say i'd probably prefer the later 90s if we're counting that. as for the early/mid 2000s, i favor a lot of stuff like the designs of vehicles, technology, clothing trends and the vidya games scene of the time, and a lot more stuff but i'd rather just keep this post short and sweet than go into too much detail