You weren't, is the issue.
The implication of growing up in the early 2000s means flash was in wide use. If you are 17 and saw a video at 16, it could no longer be even closely related to the 2000s- the view had to be in 2021. It is so far removed that Adobe Flash was no longer in circulation.
mf you would've been more believable if you decided not to lie this abhorrently and change the text to befit your "experiences"