2003 vs 2025: How Much Has Really Changed?

It’s wild to think that Seeing Double came out in 2003 — which is now twenty-two years ago. That’s the same gap between Grease (1978) and the year 2000. Basically, the early 2000s are officially “vintage.” Here’s a side-by-side reminder of just how far we’ve come:

🎶 Music

2003:

• S Club were still together, with Seeing Double on the big screen.
• Beyoncé dropped Crazy in Love.
• Busted and Black Eyed Peas ruled the charts.
• Singles were bought on CD at Woolworths.

2025:

• S Club are nostalgia heroes on reunion tours.
• Beyoncé is still unstoppable, with 20+ years of hits.
• CDs are relics — playlists on Spotify are everything.

📺 TV & Movies

2003:

• That’s So Raven premiered on Disney Channel.
• Finding Nemo was brand new in cinemas.
• VHS tapes were still in houses, but DVDs felt futuristic.

2025:

• Every Disney show streams instantly on Disney+.
• Pixar has a massive catalogue beyond Nemo.
• DVDs are niche — most people don’t even own a player.

📱 Tech

2003:

• Flip phones, Snake, and maybe a grainy camera.
• MSN Messenger was life.
• Dial-up internet was still a thing.

2025:

• Smartphones run alarms, maps, banking, even wedding planning.
• Social media dominates.
• AI tools are now part of everyday conversation.

👗 Fashion

2003:

• Low-rise jeans, frosted lip gloss, chunky highlights.
• Von Dutch caps and spiky hair gel.

2025:

• Y2K fashion is back, but now it’s “retro.”
• Athleisure and comfy vibes win.
• Thankfully, frosted tips have not made a comeback (yet).

💿 Everyday Life

2003:

• Miss a show? Wait for a rerun or tape it on VHS.
• Meet a friend? Pick a time and hope they show up.
• Cash and cheques ruled.

2025:

• Everything’s on-demand.
• Friends tracked by location sharing.
• Tap-to-pay, no one carries change.

⭐ The Takeaway

2003 feels like yesterday, but it’s officially a time capsule now. Watching Seeing Double today is like looking back at a world just before smartphones and streaming changed everything.

🎉 Daisy’s Corner

2003 fashion crimes should be classified under international law. Low-rise jeans? Spiky hair gel? Von Dutch caps? Darling, you looked like you got dressed in the dark at Claire’s Accessories. At least in 2025 we’ve evolved to joggers, hoodies, and looking like a tired raccoon — which, frankly, is iconic.

Real talk: What’s the most 2003 thing you remember? Bonus points if it involves MSN or a cursed ringtone.