Remember MySpace? The social network where glittery backgrounds, auto-playing songs, and “Top 8” friends ruled the internet? Well, it looks like the nostalgia wave might finally reach a peak.
On January 28, MySpace co-founder Tom Anderson — lovingly known as “MySpace Tom” — responded to fan pleas with a playful challenge on Threads:
“Ok – take me to 1 million Threads followers. Show me you care and we will talk MySpace.”
He even shared a throwback sparkly image reading, “thanks for the add!” — a wink to the early 2000s internet vibe.
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The post went viral fast. In less than a day, it racked up thousands of likes and hundreds of comments, with fans begging for the return of glittery profiles, music playlists, and the old-school timeline experience. One user promised, “If MySpace makes a comeback, I’ll delete Instagram and Threads.” Another pleaded, “Give us old MySpace — wallpapers, glitter, and music. No algorithms!”
Why Millennials Want It Back
The call for revival isn’t just nostalgia. Modern social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook are often criticized for algorithms, ads, and privacy issues. MySpace, by contrast, was simple: you logged in, customized your profile, and connected with friends — no tracking, no endless scroll, just personality.
From Social Media King to World Traveler
Tom Anderson, now 55, sold MySpace and its parent company Intermix to News Corp in 2005 for $580 million, according to Yahoo Finance. He retired from MySpace in 2009 but hasn’t slowed down. Today, he’s a tech investor, a globe-trotter, and a drone photography enthusiast. His Threads bio lists interests like AI, SpaceX, and life extension projects — proving he’s living his best post-social-media life.
Despite stepping away from the platform nearly two decades ago, Anderson’s playful tease shows one thing: MySpace still lives in the hearts of internet users. Whether it will return remains uncertain, but the buzz proves the world hasn’t forgotten the site that once defined social media.
