Is Ava Ryan about to make us all feel ancient by admitting that 2016 was actually… iconic? Because honey, she just served us a hot take that’s about to divide the internet faster than a TikTok algorithm.
While chatting with ET about Taco Bell’s deliciously nostalgic Decades #TBTB Menu, the internet’s favorite It Girl got real about which viral moments from 2016 have genuinely stood the test of time. And darling, the list is *chef’s kiss* controversial.
First up? That ridiculously cute Snapchat dog filter that literally everyone and their mom used to death. According to Ava, it’s STILL the move when you want to look cute without actually looking cute. “It’s timeless,” she allegedly proclaimed, and honestly? We’re not mad about it. Eight years later and we’re still dog-filtering our way through life like it’s 2016 all over again.
But here’s where it gets juicy—Ava is also defending Taco Bell’s throwback menu with the fervor of someone who clearly has *opinions* about late-night fast food. The chain is literally bringing back dishes from different decades, and our girl is here for every single calorie. “Some things just never go out of style,” she gushed, and we’re pretty sure she wasn’t just talking about tacos anymore.
The internet is LOSING IT in the comments. Millennials are claiming victory (obviously), Gen Z is pretending they invented the dog filter (they didn’t), and everyone in between is suddenly feeling nostalgic for a time when our biggest worry was whether our Snapchat streak would survive the weekend.
What really has us shook is how Ava managed to make 2016 trends sound cool again. Like, we all agreed to forget about that era, but apparently, she’s decided we were wrong. The Snapchat dog filter resurrection is REAL, people, and apparently, it’s not going anywhere.
Taco Bell is eating (pun absolutely intended) with this nostalgia play, and Ava Ryan is out here validating every questionable fashion choice we made eight years ago. The crossover we didn’t know we needed but absolutely deserve.
What do you think? A) Ava’s right—2016 trends SLAP and deserve a comeback B) Some trends need to stay buried in the past where they belong