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Michael J. Fox ‘80s and ‘90s Comedies – Ranked

It’s time to take a look back at Michael J. Fox’s comedies of the ’80s and ’90s — and rank them, of course!

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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.

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‘90s TV Character Catchphrases: A Celebration in Gifs

You wanna remember some iconic ’90s TV character catchphrases? You got it, dude!

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Oh! I remember that!

All 6 Boy Meets World Christmas Episodes – Ranked

The 10 Most Memorable ‘90s Sitcom Moms

The 10 Best ‘90s Sitcom Theme Songs – Ranked

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 No Comments

FernGully: The Last Rainforest – The Little ’90s Eco Film That Could (That Disney Tried to Crush)

Ever wonder why Millennials care so much about the environment (other than the obvious)? Look no further than one of the most eco-conscious movies of our childhoods: FernGully!

Jen Brown June 21, 2021 No Comments

‘90s Teen Dream Girl: Jennifer Love Hewitt Edition

A look back at some of the most memorable roles of Jennifer Love Hewitt during her ’90s era.

Jen Brown February 21, 2024 1 Comment

Julia Roberts’ 5 Best Romantic Comedies – Ranked

A ranked look at Julia Roberts’ five best romantic comedies from 1990-2001.

Jen Brown February 2, 2021 No Comments

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 No Comments

All of the Friends Christmas Episodes – Ranked

Get pumped for the holiday season by looking back at all of the Friends Christmas episodes. Vote for your favorite!

Jen Brown December 6, 2021 No Comments

The Top 10 Christmas Commercials of the ‘80s and ‘90s

Gather ’round, grab yourself a hot cocoa, and take a look at our (very subjective) ranking of the top 10 best Christmas commercials that first debuted in the ’80s and ’90s.

Jen Brown December 2, 2020 No Comments

The Most Awesome-est Episodes of Saved by the Bell

It’s time to celebrate the best episodes of one of the quintessential early ’90s teen shows – Saved by the Bell!

Jen Brown December 1, 2020 No Comments

Music

Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1981 – Ranked

We’re heading back to the ’80s with our ranked list of Billboard’s “The Hot 100” number one singles of 1981.

Bianca Paris January 14, 2021 No Comments

Napster: The Meteoric Rise and Fall of the Disruptive MP3 Giant

The modern music industry might look a whole lot different if not for the disruptive peer-to-peer MP3 file-sharing service Napster. Let’s take a look at it’s spectacular rise and subsequent mighty fall.

Jen Brown April 16, 2021 No Comments

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 No Comments

Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1992 – RANKED

We will always love these singles from 1992 — check out our ranking of the top songs that made it to the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 list.

Bianca Paris April 1, 2021 No Comments

Technology

The Lost Art of the Mixtape

Mixtapes were a labor of love, from picking the songs, to decorating the tape, to writing out handwritten liner notes, if you wanted to show your crush that you cared (but not be TOO obvious about it), then the mixtape was the way to go.

Jen Brown February 8, 2021 No Comments

The Clapper: Cheer Yourself To Sleep

Clap on! Clap off! Okay, now that we have your attention, it’s time to talk about The Clapper.

Drew Caswell December 4, 2020 No Comments

Geocities: The Best Web Neighborhood of the ‘90s

If you wanted to build your own website in the late ’90s, there was no cooler place to do so than Geocities. Let’s take a look back at the history and heinous design choices.

Jen Brown March 12, 2021 No Comments

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 No Comments

Food

Reese’s Seasonal Shapes: Better than the Original

That’s right, we said it: Reese’s seasonal shapes are better than the original peanut butter cup!

Jen Brown October 25, 2021 1 Comment

The Top 10 Best Cartoon Cereal Mascots – Ranked

These cartoon cereal mascots still make us want to pour milk over a bowl of our most treasured childhood cereals. To put it simply, they are grrrrreat!

Jen Brown May 19, 2021 1 Comment

The 11 Most Awesomely Memorable ’90s Bubblegums

Were you an Ouch fan or all about that Bubble Beeper? Whatever the case, you surely enjoyed some gum in the ’90s. Today we’re taking a look back at the best ’90s bubblegum!

Jen Brown April 28, 2021 No Comments

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 No Comments

Beauty / Fashion

Charm Bracelets: The Lasting Jewelry Sensation

One of the most enduring pieces of jewelry are charm bracelets — it’s been around in some form since ancient times. We’re taking a look back at their history.

Jen Brown March 9, 2021 2 Comments

10 Totally Memorable ‘80s Mens Hairstyles

A look back at some of the most popular ’80s mens hairstyles, from the mullet, to punk, to feathered, and everything in between!

Jen Brown April 14, 2021 No Comments

10 Awesome (or Awesomely Bad) ’90s Mens Hairstyles

A look back at some of the most popular ’90s mens hairstyles, from the bowl cut, to grunge, and everything in between!

Jen Brown March 19, 2021 No Comments

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 No Comments