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Whenever a new year arrives, people are led to believe that we should look ahead to what comes next. Ironically, people do the opposite and instead look back on years past. You see it all the time on Instagram, where people are prompted to upload pictures from a certain time or event, and this year, people are going back a decade

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This prompt has really struck a chord with people, and Maitlynn suspects it's because 2016 was such a unique time for social media. Filters really took off on Snapchat, and the way people dress was also just so of the time. 

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Every girl was rocking winged eyeliner, and The Chainsmokers' "Closer" was inescapable. It was one of the last years when things felt unique, before the homogenization of social media platforms and trends became less organic.

Free Beer and Hot Wings 2016

These were also some pretty big years for our show members. Kelly wasn't even on the show yet; Maitlynn was still in her Intern era; Tommy was a junior in high school; Free Beer had just his twins; Steve got engaged; and Hot Wings was, well, vibing. Just a ton going on.

Here's what each show member looked like in 2016, for your viewing pleasure.

Free Beer and Hot Wings Decade Flashback (2016)

Everyone on Instagram is looking back a decade to start 2026, so we're doing it too.

The Many Faces Of Free Beer Over The Years

Since Free Beer and Hot Wings started in 1997 to now, Free Beer has seen more style changes than anyone.

Gallery Credit: Tommy McNeill

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