Rare aesthetic: romanticizing childhood memories you thought were unique, only to realize they’re universal.

A new TikTok trend has users posting nostalgia-laced memories of mundane but oddly specific childhood moments, ironically tagged as “rare aesthetic.” The clips are often set to the track “Gorof (Elixir) (feat. Sahra Dawho)” by Somali disco legends Dur-Dur Band.

One example: “Rare aesthetic: going to swimming lessons and being jealous of your mum sitting in the cafe,” a TikTok user posted, alongside stock images of a swimming pool and its adjoining cafe.

Hope this don’t flop😭 #fyp #rareaesthetic #foryou #trend

If that stirs something in you, you’re not alone. The post has racked up more than two million likes and over 10 million views. “Why is it so specific and why do I also ha

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