There was a period in time in the early 2000s where things were simpler. Smartphones didn’t exist. Social media wasn’t constantly being pummeled into our brains. The Charlotte Hornets were actually competitive, making the playoffs quite a few times in that era.
The world of video games was also doing great. We had some of the greatest games of all time coming out back then. Bangers like Grand Theft Auto III, Silent Hill 2, Metal Gear Solid 2, and many more were pushing the medium forward in ways that are still evident today.
Electronic Arts were killing it as well.