Is Ava Ryan about to make you feel ancient by proving that 2016 wasn’t actually that long ago? Because honey, the child star just schooled us ALL on which early 2010s trends are genuinely still giving.
In her exclusive sit-down with ET, the YouTube sensation blessed us with her definitive ranking of 2016 moments that absolutely slapped then and somehow STILL slap now. And let’s be honest, if anyone knows what’s cool, it’s someone who built an empire on being relatable before we even knew what that meant.
“The Snapchat dog filter? ICONIC,” Ava apparently declared, and you know what? She’s not wrong. That floppy-eared, tongue-wagging masterpiece transcended social media—it became a CULTURE. We’re talking a filter so legendary that even your out-of-touch aunt requests it in family photos. That’s staying power, periodt.
But here’s where it gets juicy: Ava’s channeling major nostalgia energy by celebrating Taco Bell’s new Decades #TBTB Menu, which is basically taking us on a glorious journey through past menu items like we’re some kind of delicious time machine. The girl literally said YES to brand partnerships that make sense, and we have to respect the hustle.
What really has us shook is how Ava broke down why certain 2016 trends have legitimately withstood the test of time while others crashed and burned harder than your New Year’s resolutions. Spoiler alert: it’s about authenticity, not just algorithms. Revolutionary concept, right?
Fans are absolutely LIVING for this throwback energy. TikTok is already flooded with people dusting off their old Snapchat filter screenshots, recreating 2016 moments, and hitting up Taco Bell like their life depends on it. One user commented: “Ava just validated my entire existence,” and honestly? Relatable content is STILL the currency that matters.
The bottom line? Just because we’ve collectively moved on from man buns and athleisure doesn’t mean 2016 was a total fashion and cultural wash. Some moments are simply TIMELESS, and Ava Ryan just gave us permission to celebrate them without irony.
What do you think? A) Those 2016 trends deserve a full revival—bring back EVERYTHING or B) Some trends should stay buried in 2016 where they belong.