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About four years ago, an internet trend known as the “10 Year Challenge” took the digital world by storm. This challenge involved people sharing two photographs of themselves, showcasing their transformation over a decade.

Recently, a Twitter user by the name of ‘Wandering Hedonist’ took to the platform to share his own decade-long transformation from 2011 to 2023. His caption humorously invited others to flaunt their aging process akin to ‘fine wine’. This post rapidly gained traction, amassing nearly 800,000 views in just a matter of days. Moreover, the trend caught on as other users in the thread enthusiastically began sharing their own ‘before and after’ transformations too!

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#1 2011 vs. 2023

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Bored Panda recently had the opportunity to interview ‘Wandering Hedonist‘, who is known for his viral Twitter thread and for his gastronomy channel “Bars, Breakfasts & Flex”. As a global gastronomy enthusiast, his channel highlights the best breakfast spots and bars across the world.

When asked about his motivation to start this small challenge, he shared, “As someone who runs a gastronomy channel, ‘Bars, Breakfasts & Flex’, I’ve always been about sharing experiences and connecting with people. Creating this challenge felt like another opportunity to do just that – share a personal journey and potentially inspire others in the process.”

#2 The Thread Author, 2011 vs. 2023

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#3 2011 vs. 2023

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Edgar’s caption, ‘aging like fine wine’, captured the interest of many as some deemed it enough of a reason to join his challenge. In explaining the meaning behind this phrase, he stated, “Just like a good wine that improves with age, I believe we as individuals also gain depth, character, and complexity over time. In the context of my work, it also has a cheeky gastronomical touch to it!”

#4 2012 vs. 2023

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#5 2011 vs. 2023

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The thread initiated by ‘Wandering Hedonist’ drew numerous people across the world who were quickly starting to share their own transformations. In response to whether any transformations stood out, he revealed, “Each transformation shared in the thread was unique and inspiring in its own way. Seeing people embrace their journey and openly share their growth was truly moving.”

#6 2018 vs. 2023

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#7 2011 vs. 2023

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When queried about how the success and reach of his tweet had affected his perspective on social media, he responded, “Absolutely, this experience has underscored the power of social media as a platform for connection. It has the ability to unite people around shared experiences, bridging geographic, cultural, and personal divides.”

That being said, Pandas, we hope that this interview with Edgar shed some light on his passion for sharing unique culinary experiences and personal growth stories, as well as his belief in the power of social media to bring people together.