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Interesting video explains why people looked a lot older in the past than they do today

Were people unhealthy? Did they spend too much time in the sun?

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Norm was only in his 30s?

Ever look at your parents' high school yearbooks and think people looked so much older back then? All of the teenagers look like they’re in their mid-30s and the teachers who are 50 look like they’re 80. When we watch older movies, even those from the 1980s, the teenagers appear to be a lot older as well. Why is it that they looked so much older? Was life harder? Did people act more mature? Did they spend more time outdoors and less time playing video games? Is it their sense of fashion? Were they all smokers?

Educator Michael Stevens, who runs the super-popular Vsauce YouTube channel, explains the phenomenon in a new video called, “Did people used to look older?” In the video, he explains that people in the past appear a lot older due to a phenomenon known as retrospective aging.

When we see people in the past, they are wearing outdated styles that we associate with older people; therefore, we think they have aged rapidly. For example, a teenager in the 1950s may have been in fashion while wearing thick Buddy Holly-style glasses.

But as people age, they tend to cling to the fashion of their youth. So many people of that generation continued to wear the Buddy Holly-style glasses into their 50s. So when younger people see those glasses they see them as old people's glasses and not a hip kid from the '50s.

So in the photo from the '50s, the teen appears to look a lot older because our perspective has been tainted by time.

But it isn’t all just an illusion. Stevens also points out that people did age faster back in the day due to differences in nutrition, lifestyle and medicine.

This article originally appeared three years ago.

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All In: 5 Ways This Week

From the silly to the sentimental, there are so many ways people like to go “all in” on something. Here are our five favorite examples we found this week across the internet.

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5 ways people are going "All In" this week

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When you hear the words “all in,” what do you think? You might picture a Dancing with the Stars trend gone viral or maybe bridesmaids who fully supportive of the bride's favorite movie (and recreates an iconic scene). Whatever you picture, the idea is the same: Someone who does something with 100 percent total commitment. Going “all in” means giving your all—going completely over the top, no second guessing, no holding back. Just full-throttle enthusiasm, with some flair and creativity thrown in. And when people go “all in,” something truly special usually happens as a result.

The internet abounds with examples of people giving it their all—whatever it is. In this roundup, we’ve found the very best examples of people going “all in”—moments where passion, creativity, and commitment take center stage. Some are sentimental, some are silly, but all of them are a reminder that giving 100 percent is truly the only way to leave a mark on this world. Get ready: These folks didn’t just show up, they went all in.

1. An Iconic "snow-coaster"

One thing about going all in - it can be crazy and childish at times. That’s something that makes going all in special, connecting with that side of you that takes things less seriously in order to have some fun. Shira Goldstone and her husband took to that mindset when it started snowing in their backyard. Shira’s husband picked up planks of wood (and whatever other tools are required) and within the same night, in the falling snow, built a “snow-coaster” for the two of them to play on.

2. A Truck That's Feeding It's Community

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You already know our friends at All In—they’ve got some seriously tasty snacks that are not only healthy and affordable (scroll to the bottom of this article to see how you can snag a free bar), they help fund food banks, gardens, community fridges, meal programs, and other amazing things

For Giving Tuesday, All In teamed up with Fresh Truck, a weekly mobile market that brings fresh and affordable produce to neighborhoods in the Boston area. Fresh truck hosts weekly markets, pop-up events, and an online storefront, all to help strengthen communities who need it the most. They’re going all in on local nutrition and food access, and we’re here for it.

3. All In on Madam Morrible

I’m always all in on a good TikTok trend. This week, I’m going to share with you a classic that has come out of the Wicked franchise and the incredible actress Michelle Yeoh.

Michelle, who plays Madame Morrible in the Wicked movies, is an outstanding actress. She’s known for iconic films like Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, as well as Crazy Rich Asians and Star Trek. But her legacy might be this one quote, which she’s said in interviews countless times, and now people can’t stop making videos with the phrase “Madame Morrible, M.M…flip it around, W.W. Wicked Witch!”

You might have to take a look at how people are going all in yourself, the sound has taken off with already 14.3K videos, and the variations are unstoppable...defying all odds and maybe even...defying gravity?

4. Spotify Wrapped: All in on "Coconut Mall"

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There’s nothing better than finding a song that hits just right and gets you feeling productive. For some people, it’s lofi beats. For others, it’s orchestra music. For TikTok user @aleinmotion, it was the “coconut mall” song from the Mario Kart racing soundtrack. Ale never realized how much she listened to the song until it became #1 on her Spotify Wrapped. Sometimes you’ll be surprised by what you love most, and I’m thinking this is one of those moments for Ale.

5. A Family Prank Everyone Enjoys

This girl said her boyfriend had an ugly hat, so her family decided to go all in on supporting him instead. This is when love and humor come together, a perfect prank that actually made the boyfriends day…and taught his girlfriend that nothing is really that serious! They even got the daughter her very own hat as well, and she looked happy to wear it!

As someone who grew up with a dad who always wore floppy hats to protect him from the sun, I understand the embarrassment. Maybe it’s time I go all in and show my support with a matching hat and white long sleeve sun shirt!

Snag your free (!!) snack bar here while this deal lasts. Simply sign up with your phone number, pick up your favorite flavor of an All In bar at Sprouts, and then text a picture of your receipt through Aisle. They’ll Venmo or PayPal you back for the cost of one bar. Enjoy!

Art prodigy sold $7 million worth of paintings before she was even 14-years-old

You can see her talent in her very first painting.

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When Autumn de Forest was five years old, she picked up a paintbrush for the first time. It wasn't long before she was ready to show the world what she could do.

After a year of practice, the then-six-year-old asked her father if he could get her a booth at a local art-in-the-park program. "People would come up to the booth, and they would talk to my father, and they'd say, 'This is great!'" she said. "Apparently they thought it was Take Your Daughter to Work Day."

Almost everyone thought the artwork was her father's. When they found out that tiny Autumn was the artist, people couldn't believe their eyes.

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Soon, Autumn rose to national fame

When Autumn was eight, she was featured on the Discovery Health Channel. There was a slew of media attention in the years that followed. There was Disney. There was The Today Show. There was Wendy Williams. She was called a child genius, a prodigy, and an expert painter.

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Suddenly, Autumn de Forest was everywhere.

But not everyone was so accepting of the young artist and her work. Some people in the art world had...questions. Sure, she was good for a kid. But was her art actually good? Others wondered if the whole thing might be an elaborate hoax.

Autumn ignored her critics and kept painting.

By age 14, she developed a startlingly organized daily routine that went far beyond a 9 to 5

Somehow, as the focus on her age began to wear off, Autumn's work ethic and art only grow stronger. She said that most days, she'd wake up in her parents' Las Vegas home at 7:30 a.m. After breakfast, she'd break out her supplies for a one- or two-hour painting session. From there, she dove into her school work. Most brick-and-mortar schools can't accommodate her travel schedule, so she did the majority of her schooling online.

Before dinner, it was back into the studio.

"That session can last much longer, that can be three or four hours when I really get into it," she said. "Then I probably have dinner and go to bed."

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The results speak for themselves

Her work has been displayed in galleries and exhibitions all over the world.

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Autumn held a public demonstration before a showing at The Butler Institute of American Art.

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In 2015, Autumn received the International Giuseppe Sciacca Award in Painting and Art.

The award took her to the Vatican for a private showing of her artwork with Pope Francis.

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At 16, she also worked with the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, headed up by former First Lady Michelle Obama.

As part of the program, de Forest traveled to underprivileged schools around the country and led painting workshops. Oh, and if you're looking for some hard numbers to attach to Autumn's talent, she's got those, too.

Her paintings raked in over $7 million at auctions by the time she was a teenager—fetching as much as $25,000 each—much of which has gone directly to charities and disaster relief funds.

Now 24, Autumn continues to be represented by Park West Gallery, the world's largest art dealer, and is keeping busy with her craft and philanthropy.

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The transition from child prodigy to respected artist has certainly kept her busy. In 2017, the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center in Hendersonville, Tennessee hosted a major solo exhibition for de Forest titled "Her White Room: The Art of Autumn de Forest."

That same year, de Forest was listed as one of Teen Vogue's "21 Under 21." In her profile she was praised for her talent as well as her commitment to art education.

"In disadvantaged schools, they consider the arts an extracurricular activity," she told Teen Vogue. "It's devastating, as there could be child prodigies in these schools, but they don't know that they have this God-given gift because they're not given the opportunity because there's nearly no art programs in schools."

In 2018, de Forest was featured in the music video for the song "Youth" by best-selling recording artists Shawn Mendes and Khalid. The video highlights exceptional young people working to change the world, including de Forest, Emma González, and Elias and Zion Phoenix.

The video has over 88 million views on YouTube.

And of course, de Forest continues to share her absolutely incredible artwork on Instagram and in shows and exhibitions around the globe.

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The Autumn de Forest Foundation helps her keep track of the kids she's met throughout the years and to continue to help them with their art careers

A portion of the foundation's money goes to a 529 account set up for the students while 10% goes to them directly.

"A lot of these kids that I work with, they're not very old, they're in second grade, third grade, fourth grade. Maybe in 10 years, they may only have four or five thousand dollars but that could be the difference between them going to college or not," Autumn told Teen Vogue.

Autumn's incredible rise in the art world is an astonishing feat for someone so young, but that accomplishment is easily matched by her generosity and commitment to helping develop tomorrow's prodigies as well.

De Forest's latest solo exhibition debuted in late August of this year, and ran through mi September at the Park West Soho Gallery. She now resides in Los Angeles according to her profile on the networking site, dot.cards.

For more information, visit her website.

This article originally appeared nine years ago. It has been updated.

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75-yr-old woman jams with a young street drummer in delightful viral moment

Musical chemistry knows no age.

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Dorothea Taylor went viral for her delightful video of jamming with a young bucket drummer.

Dorothea Taylor, the 75-year-old "Godmother of Drumming," has been playing for over six decades. She first went viral in 2020 with her thoughtful drum lessons and rock-solid covers, including Disturbed’s 2000 nu-metal hit "Down With the Sickness." She’s since become a social media legend: racking up over a million followers on both Instagram and TikTok, and even playing in a "drum-off" against The Roots’ Questlove on The Tonight Show.

Now Taylor’s reached the national news with another incredible video after playing with a young bucket drummer in downtown Nashville. People are really responding to the footage, charmed by its musicality and intimate vibe. As one commenter replied, "Different generations, completely different lives. But in this moment, they spoke the same language. Just without words."

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"The Godmother of Drumming" sits down with a drum-bucket prodigy

The clip opens with Taylor sitting behind a bucket, armed with her drum sticks and soaking in her counterpart’s funky, complex beat. (While the footage doesn’t mention the other musician by name, Taylor tagged the account @Kk on TikTok.) After a bit of a false start, she locks in and the young drummer looks impressed by her skills, shouting to someone out of view, "She’s better than you!"

"This young bucket drummer is great and let me sit down and play before he even knew if I could," Taylor wrote in a TikTok caption. "Broadway in Nashville is an awesome place to find great drummers." When asked about their interaction in the Instagram comments, she added, "He def had a great groove going on. I wish I had time to figure it out before someone started recording."

The TikTok and Instagram reactions are excellent:

"That young kid has no idea who he’s sitting next to"

"bro is in the presence of absolute greatness"

"This is what drumming is all about 🤘🏻"

"So when is the album dropping"

"I love the obvious respect she has for him! 🥰"

"The way he stopped immediately to watch her was so cute. Real recognize real"

"Yh she’s a legend, no doubt. But look at how she respected the drumming of that little boy. She was testing him, and she saw something in him. A new legend was standing right there, but everyone keeps focusing only on the already-made legend. It’s funny how we forget to appreciate the new ones coming up ⭐ That boy played with confidence, even telling his friends how good she is. But no one sees him. And if he doesn’t get support now, he might lose that spark as he grows older. Let’s start supporting the new generation of legends too 🙏🔥"

Responding to the latter comment, Taylor noted that she ended up talking to the young drummer on FaceTime. "He has been playing for 3 yrs and going to play in school band next yr," she said. "I told him to keep learning and playing. He is a great little drummer full of rhythm. 👍😁"

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"I told him to keep learning and playing"

Good Morning America shared the video and explored Taylor’s musical background. As journalist Will Ganss explains, "She wanted to play the drums back in high school. But back then, they didn’t even want girls playing drums, so she just joined the local drum and bugle corps as a kid." On the website of cymbal company Paiste, one of her sponsors, Taylor wrote further about her journey—from selling drums and teaching music to playing professionally in musical theater productions and even adding auxiliary percussion on stage with Ray Charles.

Taylor ended the segment with a pre-filmed message to her Nashville acquaintance. "I want you to continue enjoying playing the drums and maybe take some classes on drum set if you haven’t already," she said. "But continue the good work and spread the sunshine for all of the tourists that are traveling though Nashville…If you are born to be a drummer and you’re a real drummer, you can’t stop. My husband thought that when we got married, I would never play drums again. He was fooled. And here I am—I’m [75]."

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Frugal people share 15 "fancy" home hacks that feel bougie while still saving them money

"It feels fancy and Greek-goddess-y, while also using less hot water!"

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Frugal people share money saving home tips.

Being frugal can sometimes feel anything but luxurious. Saving money usually means cutting back or giving up on the "finer" things.

But frugal people have found ways to still cut back on household spending while making their homes feel like five-star hotels. And bonus: their frugal "little luxuries" can have even bigger payoffs than saving money—they have big mental health benefits.

“Little luxuries can trigger the release of feel-good neurotransmitters, improving overall mood,” Robert Cuyler, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer at Freespira, explained to VeryWell Mind. "Physically, little luxuries that promote relaxation and well-being can lead to lower blood pressure, improved sleep quality, reduced muscle tension, and a strengthened immune system due to decreased stress levels."

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To save money around the house while still feeling fancy, these are 15 frugal home hacks.

"My grandfather in law has motion sensor lights in every room in his home. He got me some for my apartment back in the day, and man oh man. I felt like a KING every time I walked in and the lights just popped on. My energy bill was also noticeably smaller. Still not sure why they changed to walled sized bills... Also, as an eco conscious human, I was glad to be saving energy. Finally, I found it to be more hygienic and less stressful when not having to worry about touching lights when cooking or whatever. Still swear by automated illumination to this day." - KVNTRY

"Wait til you hear about pressure-based light switches. I put one in the door jamb of my pantry so when you open the door, the light immediately kicks on. Close it again, and it shuts off. It’s glorious." - Stone_The_Rock

"Cloth napkins. We haven’t bought paper napkins in years, and the cloth ones are so much nicer anyway." - SmileFirstThenSpeak

"Carrying everything on trays. I might be overdosing on Downton Abbey, but having trays of various sizes readily available is nicer and easier." - Heel_Worker982

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"Changing my toilet seats out to the easy to slide off versions so you clean everything more thoroughly without fighting crevices is a game changer." - mycofirsttime

"An led bulb that I programmed to do sunrise/sunset wakeup and sleep routines. Silicone trays to put skincare products on." - Okiedonutdokie

"Auto sensor soap and water dispenser for the kitchen so I don't have to clean the faucets when I might have gotten raw meat juices on them." - SilentRaindrops

"I bought a big pack of white washcloths for general use and I keep a stack neatly folded in half on the bathroom counter. Feels hotel-core and 'prepared' for little effort." - infieldmitt

"Having indoor plants - especially the ones that have low light needs and are easy to propagate. My pothos plant is the gift that keeps on giving since its cuttings have allowed me to have greenery in every room of my place. I’ve gotten all my plants frugally - cuttings from friends, inherited plants from moving neighbors, rescued plants from work, and occasional purchases from places like Aldi or Trader Joe’s. I’m lucky to have a southeast facing room and all of my plants thrive in there. I feel so freaking fancy sitting among my plants, reading a book with my dog by my side." - onlythegoodstuff44

"Bathroom fan switch with choice of how many minutes you want it to run. No more worrying about it running when we're asleep or outside the house." - fishfishbirdbirdcat

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"I put a pretty vintage pitcher in my shower that I fill up with hot water to use while I have the water turned off. It feels fancy and Greek-goddess-y, while also using less hot water!" - laurasaurus5

"My door catchers and door stops. For the room doors that are almost always open, I installed magnetic door catchers on the baseboard. This holds the doors in place, creating clean lines in the rooms and predictably large openings. I also had two 5 lbs kettle bells which I spray painted chrome and use as door stops at my front and back doors. They are easy to place, look good, and securely hold heavy exterior doors open. I love them." - AvivaStrom

"We got a robot vacuum mop. For the price of one month of having a cleaner come in to do my floors, I can have someone other than me vacuum and mop daily! Yay for Mr. Clean! Such a cheerful helper! It feels a little like having staff. 🧐" - mystery_biscotti

"Purchased a French door from Lowes and replaced my sliding glass door. It made the room 'pop'. They have doors in every price range via their catalog from a modest expense to very expensive. I absolutely hate sliding glass doors." - texasusa

"Get one of those shower curtain rods that's curved outward. Total game changer." - CurnanBarbarian

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People from Gen X dearly miss their Swanson frozen dinners. Here's why they disappeared.

"Pure processed bliss."

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Gen X reminisces about eating Swanson frozen dinners.

Gen Xers grew up eating a number of staple dishes: sloppy joes, tuna casserole, and Fluffernutter sandwiches. But one meal that was loved by latchkey kids was the Swanson frozen dinner, also known as the "TV dinner."

According to Smithsonian Magazine, Swanson invented the TV dinner in 1953. By 1954, the product hit the market and sold over 10 million meals. In 1972, Swanson launched its Hungry-Man line with bigger meals for hungrier customers. And by 1987, 150 million Swanson frozen dinners were sold each year. By the late 90s, it rose to 160 million sold each year, per Daily Meal.

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Swanson went through a number of different owners over the years, the first it was sold to being Campbell Soup Company in 1955. With sales dipping, the company created a new company where Swanson frozen dinners would live called Vlasic Foods International.

However, the company went bankrupt in 2001 and was sold to Pinnacle Foods Corporation. Frozen TV dinners began to fall out of favor with American consumers, and Pinnacle Foods Corporation stopped selling Swanson frozen dinners in 2010. According to Chowhound, ConAgra acquired Pinnacle Foods in 2018, and continues to carry on Hungry-Man meals.

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However, many Gen Xers miss the original Swanson meals they grew up eating during their childhoods. They discussed their TV dinner memories on Reddit. "As a Latchkey Kid this delight from Swanson fed me, many a times after school, while watching reruns of The Little Rascals, waiting for my parents to come home from work. Did you have a freezer full of these teachers of independent cooking? Fried Chicken was the favorite. What was yours?" one Gen Xer asked.

"I didn’t eat them after school but they were my dinner when my parents went out for the evening (had a sitter when I was really little and then on my own when I was an adolescent). Mom would let me pick which one I wanted when we had our grocery trip, and the whole thing felt like SUCH a treat!" one commented.

Another added, "Teachers of independent cooking! Pre microwave even! Took like 40 minutes to make my Hungry Man for dinner while my parents were out doing god knows what. I still buy a Hungry Man now and then. Like once a year. Just because. :)"

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Other Gen Xers discussed their favorite meals. "We got those twice a year...Salisbury Steak was my go to," one shared, while another added, "Always the Salisbury steak one with the chocolate cake that would always somehow have a couple kernels of corn in there."

Some preferred meatloaf or turkey. "I liked the meatloaf version - there was something so good about that tomato sauce it was in - plus the tater tots, green beans and that brownie. The turkey and dressing one could also always be counted on," one Gen Xer wrote. Another shared, "Mmm late 70s era Swanson Turkey TV dinner was so bomb. They even had an 'entree' version without the vegetables with extra mashed potatoes that my mom would get me. So starchy and unhealthy but so yummy."

And dessert was always a highlight.

"I ate everything as fast as possible to get to the apple cobbler," another commented, while a fellow Gen Xer added, "Pretty sure I still have scars in my mouth from scalding it with those cobblers. Hottest substance on earth."

And one Gen Xer commented, "Made my choice based solely on the dessert offering."

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Duffer bros share beautiful message about casting their favorite teacher in 'Stranger Things'

"Shoutout to all the teachers out there making a difference."

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Miss Harris from Stranger Things Season 5.

In the final season of Stranger Things, we are introduced to a warm, compassionate teacher named Miss Harris.

Turns out, the woman playing Miss Harris, Hope Hynes Love, is an actual teacher. Not just any teacher, either, but series creators Matt and Ross Duffer’s high school drama teacher.

In a touching Instagram post, Ross Duffer shared how Hynes helped both brothers get through a “rough time” in high school by acting as their creative champion. Without her kindness, Netflix might have never received its greatest hit.

“Hope saw something in us we didn’t see in ourselves — and she helped give us the confidence to not only survive those four years, but to move to LA and chase our dreams.”

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Ross ended the post by saying, “Shoutout to all the teachers out there making a difference. And please… let’s prioritize the arts in schools.”

The heartfelt casting decision left fans moved, calling it a “beautiful full circle moment,” and agreeing on the importance of arts programs.

“Talk about planting seeds of genius … Harris saw the spark and the Duffer brothers have turned it into a phenomenon,” one person wrote.

“Imagine inspiring two kids in school and accidentally launching a global Netflix empire. Teachers really don’t get paid enough,” quipped another.

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Still another said, “ Perfect reminder why cutting arts programs is so short-sighted.”

And in case you were wondering, Hynes still teaches, and is still just as amazing.

“I currently have Ms Hynes as a teacher at East Chapel Hill High. She is such a ray of light in the community and I know she is still guiding and loving all of her students no matter what. Love you Ms Hynes ❤️”

“Hope is still a teacher, and I take her class currently. She is a very engaging person, amazing to be around. She helped me through something I went through last year, no questions asked, and this was her first impression of me. I asked her a few weeks ago how she was able to do that and not have her perspective of me changed. She said ‘Because you are an amazing person.’ That sums up my view of Ms. Hope Hynes Love. She is one of the sweetest teachers I have ever met.”

Speaking with Netflix directly, Hynes shared that biggest hope for all teachers is to know their work served their students long after they left the classroom.

“You always want your students to look back on their time with you as a valuable use of their youth. That the things that they invested in you and your program have served them well. It’s lovely when they reach back and go, “I’m doing this cool thing. Do you want to come see if you think it’s cool?”…Yes, I want to come see your cool thing. Isn’t that the deal between us?”

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For many of us, there is that one teacher who changed the way we see the world, and ourselves, for the better. We might not all be able to repay them just like this, but we carry them in our hearts nonetheless.

Vol. 2 of Stranger Things season 5 drops Dec. 25 with three episodes, and the epic finale drops Dec. 31 on Netflix and in select theaters. If we end up seeing more of Miss Harris, we’ll now have that extra layer of joy while watching.

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