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Post by y2kbaby on May 21, 2022 7:20:56 GMT 10
I can’t be the only one that feels this way about the last half of the year. Around the start of the Summer of 2005 (June 2005 to be exact),there was a slight shift.
- MySpace became big (especially when it was purchased by News Corporation in July).
- YouTube became public (though it was in its primitive stage. The “classic” era didn’t start until the fall of the following year).
- EMO Culture during this time had officially became a popular subculture than the Fall 2004-Early 2005, thanks to MCR, Fall Out Boy, All American Rejects.
- Batman Begins was the turning point for more serious style/tone for movies.
- Snap Music made its mainstream debut near the end of that summer.
- The Weather Channel changed its logo
- Speaking of weather, Hurricane Katrina and it’s aftermath sparked a decline of neo-conservatism America. Many Americans did not respected George W Bush and his administration.
- AJ and Free left 106 and Park
- The debut of XBOX 360
To me the second half of 2005 felt a little bit different from Fall 2004-Early 2005. If anything I divide the Mid 00s into two parts.
Mid 00s pt.1: September/October 2004-March 2005
Hybrid of both: April and May/June 2005
Mid 00s pt.2: June/July 2005-June 2006
Rather you agree or disagree with me, I like to see your thoughts about it below.
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Post by astropoug on May 21, 2022 7:45:41 GMT 10
2005 is not as split a year as some 2000s years, but I see your point.
One major thing I'd like to add is that the second half of 2005 really saw excitement over next-gen systems start, such as the Xbox 360 and PS3. The Xbox 360 was released at the end of the year. Whilst it was not as popular as it would later become, it certainly marked a change in the console landscape. This is also when the DS and PSP really started to catch on, with games like Liberty City Stories and Mario Kart DS releasing.
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Post by mc98 on May 21, 2022 8:12:49 GMT 10
2005 is not as split a year as some 2000s years, but I see your point. One major thing I'd like to add is that the second half of 2005 really saw excitement over next-gen systems start, such as the Xbox 360 and PS3. The Xbox 360 was released at the end of the year. Whilst it was not as popular as it would later become, it certainly marked a change in the console landscape. This is also when the DS and PSP really started to catch on, with games like Liberty City Stories and Mario Kart DS releasing. I think the Xbox 360 truly became popular around the 2007-2008 school year.
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Post by astropoug on May 21, 2022 8:16:14 GMT 10
2005 is not as split a year as some 2000s years, but I see your point. One major thing I'd like to add is that the second half of 2005 really saw excitement over next-gen systems start, such as the Xbox 360 and PS3. The Xbox 360 was released at the end of the year. Whilst it was not as popular as it would later become, it certainly marked a change in the console landscape. This is also when the DS and PSP really started to catch on, with games like Liberty City Stories and Mario Kart DS releasing. I think the Xbox 360 truly became popular around the 2007-2008 school year. I mean, it was already starting to catch on with the release of Gears of War in late 2006. But by 2007-2008, yeah, it became established by that point. Especially with titles like Halo 3 and Modern Warfare.
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Post by astropoug on May 21, 2022 8:42:41 GMT 10
Here's another shift, the iPod Nano came out in the second half of 2005, and became very popular.
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Post by slashpop on May 21, 2022 17:46:52 GMT 10
I can’t be the only one that feels this way about the last half of the year. Around the start of the Summer of 2005 (June 2005 to be exact),there was a slight shift. - MySpace became big (especially when it was purchased by News Corporation in July). - YouTube became public (though it was in its primitive stage. The “classic” era didn’t start until the fall of the following year). - EMO Culture during this time had officially became a popular subculture than the Fall 2004-Early 2005, thanks to MCR, Fall Out Boy, All American Rejects. - Batman Begins was the turning point for more serious style/tone for movies. - Snap Music made its mainstream debut near the end of that summer. - The Weather Channel changed its logo - Speaking of weather, Hurricane Katrina and it’s aftermath sparked a decline of neo-conservatism America. Many Americans did not respected George W Bush and his administration. - AJ and Free left 106 and Park - The debut of XBOX 360 To me the second half of 2005 felt a little bit different from Fall 2004-Early 2005. If anything I divide the Mid 00s into two parts. Mid 00s pt.1: September/October 2004-March 2005 Hybrid of both: April and May/June 2005 Mid 00s pt.2: June/July 2005-June 2006 Rather you agree or disagree with me, I like to see your thoughts about it below. Mid 2000s Emo was already popular in mid 2004-early 2005 but it was more stereotypical in 2005-06 and also in a way overpowering other subcultures and influencing popular style a bit more (emo aesthetics were more of a thing in 05-06, haircuts more of a trend outside of the people into the music) whereas in mid 2004-2005 although emo was very big there was a bit more diversity with music and subcultural representation (punk, goth etc) although 2005-2006 still had some of that and both periods weren't that different from each other. Although Batman begins was groundbreaking not sure if it started any new film trends. I remember hearing and visiting YouTube in 2005 and it wasn't this totally obscure place even if it was far from being a popular go-to site for video content. I think you should add this : Mid 00s Part 0: May-August 2004 (preview/transition)
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Post by John Titor on May 22, 2022 1:34:50 GMT 10
I can’t be the only one that feels this way about the last half of the year. Around the start of the Summer of 2005 (June 2005 to be exact),there was a slight shift. - MySpace became big (especially when it was purchased by News Corporation in July). - YouTube became public (though it was in its primitive stage. The “classic” era didn’t start until the fall of the following year). - EMO Culture during this time had officially became a popular subculture than the Fall 2004-Early 2005, thanks to MCR, Fall Out Boy, All American Rejects. - Batman Begins was the turning point for more serious style/tone for movies. - Snap Music made its mainstream debut near the end of that summer. - The Weather Channel changed its logo - Speaking of weather, Hurricane Katrina and it’s aftermath sparked a decline of neo-conservatism America. Many Americans did not respected George W Bush and his administration. - AJ and Free left 106 and Park - The debut of XBOX 360 To me the second half of 2005 felt a little bit different from Fall 2004-Early 2005. If anything I divide the Mid 00s into two parts. Mid 00s pt.1: September/October 2004-March 2005 Hybrid of both: April and May/June 2005 Mid 00s pt.2: June/July 2005-June 2006 Rather you agree or disagree with me, I like to see your thoughts about it below. Myspace blew up several months before Summer 2005, Q4 2004 to be exact.
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Post by John Titor on May 22, 2022 1:36:10 GMT 10
2005 is not as split a year as some 2000s years, but I see your point. One major thing I'd like to add is that the second half of 2005 really saw excitement over next-gen systems start, such as the Xbox 360 and PS3. The Xbox 360 was released at the end of the year. Whilst it was not as popular as it would later become, it certainly marked a change in the console landscape. This is also when the DS and PSP really started to catch on, with games like Liberty City Stories and Mario Kart DS releasing. I think the Xbox 360 truly became popular around the 2007-2008 school year. it was Summer 2006 when it got really hot, esp when Gears Of wars ads were everywhere Q4 2006
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Post by John Titor on Jun 21, 2022 8:40:20 GMT 10
kind of
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2022 11:47:50 GMT 10
I agree but I don't know how biased I am. I think 2006 is when it really changed. The reason I view 2005 as changeful is because of my personal bias in moving to another city and province in November of that year.
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Post by John Titor on Aug 19, 2022 4:12:08 GMT 10
eh kind of but not really, xbox 360 yes
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Post by pumpkin14 on Aug 19, 2022 8:15:26 GMT 10
yeah 2005 was kinda like a transition from classic to modern 2000s. i remember it felt different by the end too. in the early part of that year, i remember still using vhs. by the end of the year, i had a portable dvd player
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Post by mc98 on Aug 19, 2022 8:47:05 GMT 10
Maybe but I still think 2005 as a whole was very consistent.
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Post by astropoug on Aug 19, 2022 9:31:00 GMT 10
As far as 2000s years are considered, I'd say 2005 is middle of the road as far as being consistent. I wouldn't call it entirely inconsistent, but compared to say, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008, or 2009, it definitely feels more consistent.
IMO, I'd rank it like this
Most inconsistent
1. 2001
2. 2004
3. 2008
4. 2009
5. 2006
6. 2007
7. 2005
8. 2003
9. 2000
10. 2002
Most consistent
You can disagree if you like. Might make a more elaborate thread on this later on.
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Post by John Titor on Sept 15, 2022 4:37:33 GMT 10
Astro I agree
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