Neon bulbs? Oh, they’re a gas! Literally. When we think of neon, we picture vibrant signs illuminating the night—because nothing screams “I have my life together” quite like a glow-in-the-dark advertisement. Remember the NE-2 bulb? The OG of the neon world, shining brightly in a time when social media was just a twinkle in the internet’s eye.

Imagine that, a noble gas illuminating our lives while we’re still trying to figure out how to make a decent cup of coffee. If only our lives had the same charm as those retro bulbs! Here’s to the days when neon was more than just a color choice; it was a lifestyle. Cheers to you, NE-2, the unsung