Hello, I'm The Nostalgia Critic. I Remember It So You Don't Have To.

1.) What is nostalgia?

Nostalgia is fondly remembering the past in such a way that sort of disregards any negative aspects of the memory. It's also a yearning to go back and relive days gone by because you miss how things were back then. What you remember is sort of glorified as being better than how things are today.

2.) What images come to mind when you hear this music?

Rock Around The Clock - I get images of boys and girls having a good time, dancing, and having a party in the gym of their school, with couples dancing together.

3.) What images pop in your head when you think of your childhood? What smells, sounds, and feelings are associated with these images?

I remember playing on the playground at Maxwell, smelling the gross smell of mulch, hearing other kids screaming and yelling, and feeling rather elated that I had a break from school. I also remember having Easy Mac for lunch during preschool, with it smelling like pasta and cheese, and hearing the sound of me stirring the mac and cheese and the spoon hitting the edge of the bowl, and feeling hungry and happy that one of my favorite foods was on the menu.