Nickelodeon’s Gak: Fun, Gross, and So Totally ’90s
If you loved the idea of being slimed on Nickelodeon in the ’90s, then no doubt you played with the fart-noise-making wonder that was Gak.
Jen Brown
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Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1985 – RANKED
It’s time to head back to the mid-80s for a ranking of Billboard’s The Hot 100 #1 Singles of 1985!
Bianca Paris
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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
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Movies
The Top 10 ‘90s SciFi Movies – Ranked
In the ’90s, SciFi movies really hit their stride thanks to advancements in CGI and effects. We’re counting down the top 10 ’90s SciFi movies — did your favorite make it?
Jen Brown
May 31, 2021
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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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Ranking The Christmas Movies of the ‘80s
Bust out your VHS player – we’re ranking the Christmas movies of the ‘80s! Did your favorite make it to the top spot?
Jen Brown
December 14, 2020
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Cool World: How in the World Did this ‘90s Movie Get Made?
Was anything more cool than Cool World in the ’90s? Um, yes, lots of things. But nonetheless, Cool World does exist and it’s kinda amazing that it does, right?
Jen Brown
April 27, 2021
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TELEVISION
Rainbow Brite: An ‘80s Manufactured Masterpiece
Was any character more representative of the colorful ’80s decade than Rainbow Brite? Doubtful.
Jen Brown
February 24, 2021
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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
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Brotherly Love: The Underappreciated ’90s Sitcom that Should’ve Been on TGIF
If you loved the Lawrence brothers in the ’90s, then no doubt you loved their short-lived sitcom that should’ve been on TGIF, Brotherly Love.
Jen Brown
June 14, 2021
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‘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
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Music
Eat My Vids: All of Nirvana’s Music Videos – Ranked
Was there any band more iconic in the ’90s than Nirvana? That’s debatable. Today we rank all of their music videos.
Bianca Paris
June 25, 2021
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The 8 Best ‘80s Animated TV Show Theme Songs – Ranked
Life is like a hurricane, here where we rank the best ’80s animated TV show theme songs. Who made it to the top spot?
Jen Brown
December 28, 2020
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Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1982 – RANKED
We’re heading back to the ’80s with our ranked list of Billboard’s “The Hot 100” number one singles of 1982.
Bianca Paris
January 21, 2021
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Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1991 – RANKED
It’ll take more than words to tell you how we feel about our ranking of Billboard’s Hot 100 #1 singles of 1991.
Bianca Paris
March 25, 2021
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Technology
ReBoot: A Look Back at the First Fully CGI Animated Half Hour Television Show
Though some version of CGI animation had been around since the ’80s, it was the ’90s that saw some real impact on the entertainment world. Let’s take a look back at ReBoot, the first half hour television show to be fully computer animated.
Jen Brown
April 12, 2021
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Welcome to Retropond
Welcome to Retropond, a brand new website dedicated to everything you grew up loving, from Saved by the Bell, to Dunkaroos, to Teddy Ruxpin, to Gameboy, Oregon Trail, and everything in between.
Jen Brown
November 30, 2020
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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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Diddy Kong Racing: The Best ’90s Racing Game for the Nintendo 64
Diddy Kong Racing definitely can battle Mario Kart for the best racing game for the Nintendo 64 — but how did it come to be in the first place?
Jen Brown
June 3, 2021
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Food
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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Jen Brown
November 13, 2023
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’90s Lunchbox Staple: Snapple
Your drink choices at the school cafeteria were super important in the ’90s, and one of our favorite fancy options was Snapple.
Jen Brown
July 7, 2021
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‘90s Lunchbox Staple: Clearly Canadian
If you wanted to be, like, ultra cool in the school cafeteria, there was nothing more impressive you could pull out of your lunchbox than the carbonated classic Clearly Canadian.
Jen Brown
April 7, 2021
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Beauty / Fashion
15 ’90s Shoes That You Had at Least One of in Your Closet
Whether your stomping grounds were the school hallways, the playground, or the mall, your shoe choices in the ‘90s were always super important — let’s take a look at 15 pairs of awesome ’90s shoes!
Jen Brown
January 22, 2021
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15 Hella Fly ‘90s Fashion Trends
Grunge, fanny packs, overalls — we’re all about the ’90s fashion trends!
Jen Brown
June 23, 2021
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The 5 Most Bodacious ‘80s Makeup Trends
A look back at the bold and unapologetic ’80s makeup trends.
Jen Brown
November 6, 2023
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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
Pretty Pretty Princess: The Ultimate ‘90s Dress Up Game
If you were all about that princess life in the ’90s, then there was a board game just for you: Pretty Pretty Princess.
Jen Brown
May 24, 2021
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Tetris: The Global Addictive Video Game From the ’80s
One of the most enduring and addictive video games has got to be Tetris. But where did it get its start?
Jen Brown
April 9, 2021
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Sega Activator aka the ‘90s “Gaming” Device that Stands as a Symbol for all Parents Sacrificing Too Damn Much for their Bratty Kids
One of the most ridiculous gaming devices to come out of the ’90s was definitely the Sega Activator, a supposed full body controller that missed the mark.
Drew Caswell
July 1, 2021
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The Most Popular Christmas Toys from 1980-2000
What was the toy you most wanted at Christmas growing up? If it was one of these, you were one of the masses! Check out the most popular toy at Christmas each year from 1980-2000.
Jen Brown
December 7, 2020
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Eat My Vids: Madonna’s Top 10 ‘80s Music Videos – Ranked
Pac-Man: A Look Back at the Influential ‘80s Arcade Video Game
Where’s Waldo? All Over the World Since the ’80s!
2022 ’80s Gift Guide
The 10 Best ‘80s Sitcom Theme Songs – Ranked
Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1983 – RANKED
Tetris: The Global Addictive Video Game From the ’80s
The Magic School Bus: The Best ‘80s & ‘90s Scientific Book Series
The Top 5 ‘90s Nickelodeon Game Shows – Ranked
Tamagotchi: The Most Awesomely Addictive ‘90s Digital Pet
The Top 10 ‘90s Movies About American Presidents – Ranked
Choose Your Own Adventure: You’re (Still) the Star of the Story
‘90s Teen Dream Girl: Rachael Leigh Cook Edition
’90s Christmas Movies – Ranked
Eat My Vids: All of the (Complete) ‘90s Spice Girls Music Videos – Ranked
