‘90s Teen Dreamboat: JTT Edition
A look back on the most iconic ’90s teen dreamboat – Jonathan Taylor Thomas, or as you might better remember him as – JTT.
Jen Brown
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The Top 10 ‘90s Teen Horror Movies – Ranked
It’s time to give yourself a scare or two with our list of the best ’90s teen horror movies. Did your favorite make it to number one?
Jen Brown
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The Renaissance of Animated Disney Movies (1989-1999) – Ranked
If you grew up in the ‘90s, you may not have known it, but you were living in a golden age of Walt Disney Animation Studios movies. And now it’s time to rank those movies!
Jen Brown
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Movies
The Baby-Sitters Club: A Super Special ’80s & ’90s Book Series
The Baby-Sitters Club was every late ’80s and early ’90s girl’s favorite starter book series thanks to memorable characters like Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne and more.
Jen Brown
September 6, 2021
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The Top 10 ‘90s Kids Sports Feature Films – Ranked
If you wanted a feel good sports film in the ’90s, there were plenty of options to choose from. Today we’re ranking the top 10 ’90s kids sports feature films.
Jen Brown
June 30, 2021
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The 3 Best ’90s Ninja Movies/Franchises for Kids – Ranked
If you didn’t think ninjas were cool in the ’90s, we’re not sure you really lived through the ’90s. We’re ranking the top 3 ’90s ninja movies!
Jen Brown
May 17, 2021
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River Phoenix: A Look Back at His 14 Films
When you think of an acting career cut too short, you no doubt think of River Phoenix. Let’s take a look at his films, from the most memorable to the most obscure.
Jen Brown
March 16, 2021
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TELEVISION
Get Retro with these ’80s & ’90s Halloween Costume Ideas
Want to honor your favorite ’80s and ’90s pop culture characters? Check out our Halloween costume ideas to find some awesome options!
Jen Brown
October 7, 2021
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The Ren and Stimpy Show: The Absolute Craziest ’90s Nicktoon to Ever Exist
One of the original ’90s Nicktoons was The Ren and Stimpy Show, a dark, shocking, and innuendo-laden animated series that influenced the animation industry for years to come.
Jen Brown
April 19, 2021
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The 10 Best ‘70s Commercial Jingles To Get Stuck In Your Head – Ranked
A look back at some of the most memorable 1970s commercial jingles.
Jen Brown
April 4, 2022
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The 10 Best ‘80s Commercial Jingles To Get Stuck In Your Head – Ranked
Warning: You WILL get these ’80s commercial jingles stuck in your head. But we think you’ll secretly love it! We’re ranking the top 10 best commercial jingles from the ’80s.
Jen Brown
May 26, 2021
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Music
The 10 Best ‘90s Sitcom Theme Songs – Ranked
Now this is a story all about how we’re counting down the top 10 sitcom theme songs from the ’90s.
Jen Brown
January 18, 2021
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Eat My Vids: All of the Gin Blossoms Music Videos – Ranked
Our next band featured in the “Eat My Vids” series is the Gin Blossoms, a band whose ’90s sound still resonates today.
Drew Caswell
July 2, 2021
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The 10 Best Original Christmas Songs Released in the ’80s
Do you know it’s Christmas time at all? Head back to the ‘80s for some original holiday jams.
Bianca Paris
December 10, 2020
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Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1998 – RANKED
We’re gettin’ jiggy with these ’90s hits! Check out our ranking of the Billboard Hot 100 singles of 1998.
Bianca Paris
May 13, 2021
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Technology
Jen Brown
November 13, 2023
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Tickle Me Elmo: The ‘90s Toy Mania That Drove Parents to Madness
A look back at the sensation that was the Tickle Me Elmo.
Jen Brown
June 24, 2021
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Barbie: Game Girl – A ’90s Attempt to Make a Game Boy Game for Girls
A look back at Barbie: Game Girl, a ’90s attempt to market a Game Boy game specifically to girls, since they made up 46% of Game Boy players.
Jen Brown
January 13, 2021
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Laser Tag: The Best ‘80s and ‘90s Birthday Party Extravaganza
If you were a cool kid in the ’80s or ’90s, then you most definitely had a birthday party at a laser tag arena.
Jen Brown
July 12, 2021
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Food
The Everlasting Easy-Bake Oven
As a child wanting to bake up mini masterpieces of delicious delight, the Easy-Bake Oven was a stepping stone to the real thing. Let’s take a look at the history of this enduring toy oven.
Jen Brown
January 29, 2021
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The Shamrock Shake: A Beloved McDonald’s Menu Item with a Heartwarming Origin Story
The Shamrock Shake may be a beloved limited treat, but did you know it also helped build the first Ronald McDonald House?
Bianca Paris
March 16, 2023
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Hot Pockets: An ‘80s Frozen Food Phenomenon
All about Hot Pockets, everyone’s favorite microwave snack that debuted in the ’80s.
Bianca Paris
February 22, 2023
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’90s Lunchbox Staple: Capri-Sun
No packed lunch was complete without a drink to accompany your food, and no drink was more ubiquitous in the ’90s than the Capri-Sun.
Jen Brown
March 3, 2021
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Beauty / Fashion
10 Hella Bodacious ‘80s Female Hairstyles
Were you one with the crimper or one with the Aqua Net? No matter what, you were surely stylin’ in the ’80s. Today we’re looking back at 10 of the most memorable ’80s female hairstyles.
Jen Brown
April 21, 2021
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12 Essential ‘90s Clothing Brands
Remember Bum Equipment and Limited Too? Of course you do! Take a look back at 12 of the most essential ’90s clothing brands.
Jen Brown
March 7, 2022
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10 Popular ‘90s Hairstyles You Totally Rocked (At Least One Of) If You Were a ‘90s Girl
We take a look back at 10 of the most popular ’90s hairstyles, and if your ‘do didn’t match any of these, then did you even really live in the ‘90s?
Jen Brown
February 26, 2021
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15 Key ’90s Fashion Accessories in Every Girl’s Mini Backpack
To be in the cool girl crowd in the ’90s, you had to have a mini backpack — today we’re taking a look at 15 of the ’90s fashion accessories you carried in your coveted backpack.
Jen Brown
January 8, 2021
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Games / Toys
2021 Retropond ’80s Toys Gift Guide
Share the love of your own childhood by getting a kid in your life a toy you loved at their age — it’s our ’80s toy gift guide!
Jen Brown
December 13, 2021
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Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Everywhere!
Carmen Sandiego was everywhere in the ’90s — video games, board games, game shows, animated series — the edutainment franchise took the world by storm.
Jen Brown
January 27, 2021
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The Simpsons Arcade Game: An Innovative ’90s Side-Scrolling Brawler That Made Friends Become Family
A look back at the 4-player arcade game based on everyone’s favorite animated family, The Simpsons.
Drew Caswell
July 8, 2021
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’80s Childhood Toy Wonder: Teddy Ruxpin
Did you ever have a toy that defined your childhood so much that it created a lasting nickname? For me, it was the Teddy Ruxpin, the animatronic, story-telling bear.
Jen Brown
December 30, 2020
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Sweet Valley High: The Best Teen Soap Book Series of the ‘80s and ‘90s
Pac-Man: A Look Back at the Influential ‘80s Arcade Video Game
The 8 Best ‘80s Animated TV Show Theme Songs – Ranked
2021 Retropond ’80s Toys Gift Guide
The Top 10 Christmas Commercials of the ‘80s and ‘90s
Glo Worms: The Best ‘80s Plush/Night Light Combo
Hot Pockets: An ‘80s Frozen Food Phenomenon
‘80s Childhood Toy Wonder: Cabbage Patch Kids
‘90s TV Character Catchphrases: A Celebration in Gifs
Daria: A Female Icon Who Was Too Cool to Be Cool
’90s Teen Dream Girl: Tiffani-Amber Thiessen Edition
Trash Bag Bunch: Toys Your Parents Bought to Shut You Up
Girl Talk: The ‘90s Board Game Version of Truth or Dare
Dream Phone: The Best ‘90s Slumber Party Board Game
’90s Lunchbox Staple: Dunkaroos
