Appendix:Snowclones/X called, they want their Y back

English

Alternative forms

• X called: they want their Y back

Phrase

X called, they want their Y back

1. (snowclone, derogatory) Said about something (Y) that is outdated and can be traced to a certain period in time, usually a decade (X).

   The German-American community from before the First World War called, they want their German language textbooks back. What the Haitch?

   • 2010, "Prank Callers", Regular Show episode

     The 1980s called, they want their cell phones back!