ICYMI Everyone Online Is Going Analog
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Nov 29, 2025 Carmen Vicente, a savvy social media manager and creator, dives into the fascinating return to offline hobbies as acts of rebellion against our digital overload. She discusses the rise of trends like the 'analog bag' on TikTok, showcasing how physical items and activities—crafts, DVDs, and nature walks—encourage real-world connections. Carmen also predicts a shift in social media apps towards supporting these offline pursuits, hinting at a future where apps focus more on community and less on constant connectivity.
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Analog Means More Than DVDs
- Physical media includes DVDs, books, CDs and crafts as a pushback against cloud dominance.
- The term "analog" now broadly means non-digital activities and objects.
Raised In A Home Library
- Carmen grew up surrounded by her dad's library and remembers other houses lacking one.
- That upbringing shaped her appreciation for physical books and home spaces.
Collectors Drive A Quiet Physical Comeback
- Physical media sales have declined overall but niche communities around DVDs and ownership have grown.
- Reddit groups and eBay activity show renewed collector interest despite low industry totals.