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The 8 Films Directed by John Hughes – Ranked

Though he wrote many movies over the years, John Hughes only directed eight of them. How do they rank among each other?

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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.

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Eat My Vids: All of *NSYNC’s Music Videos – Ranked

It’s tearin’ up our hearts that there are so few *NSYNC music videos. But, we’re going to spend a little more time ranking them anyway, because they’re just that awesome (and kinda ridiculous).

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Oh! I remember that!

River Phoenix: A Look Back at His 14 Films

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

Mortal Kombat: The Most Controversial Fighting Game from the ’90s

Movies

The Top 10 ‘80s Teen Romance Movies to Remember – Ranked

The ’80s were a heyday of teen romance movies thanks to teen master John Hughes. But he’s not the only one who gave us iconic ’80s teen romance movies! Today we rank the top 10.

Jen Brown March 30, 2021 No Comments

Talkboy: The Coolest ‘90s Toy Inspired by a Movie Prop

No one was as cool as Home Alone’s Kevin McAllister in the ’90s. But, you could at least try by getting yourself a Talkboy.

Jen Brown March 5, 2021 2 Comments

The 8 Films Directed by John Hughes – Ranked

Though he wrote many movies over the years, John Hughes only directed eight of them. How do they rank among each other?

Jen Brown February 18, 2022 No Comments

The 10 Most Memorable ‘90s Movie Franchises

Take a look back at the best ’90s movie franchises, from Jurassic Park, to Mission: Impossible, to Toy Story, and more.

Jen Brown September 5, 2023 No Comments

TELEVISION

’90s Teen Dreamboat: Mark-Paul Gosselaar Edition

It’s time to talk about another of our favorite ’90s teen dreamboats: Mark-Paul Gosselaar!

Jen Brown March 1, 2024 No Comments

A Very Special Post: ‘90s Sitcom Episodes About Drinking – Ranked

In the ’90s, everyone was very concerned about kids getting drunk. How do we know? Because almost every ’90s sitcom featured very special episodes about drinking. How do they compare? Let’s dive in.

Jen Brown March 8, 2021 No Comments

The 10 Best ‘90s Commercial Jingles To Get Stuck In Your Head – Ranked

Singing slogans have been around for a long time, but the ’90s served up some of the most memorable commercial jingles that we had to rank the top 10!

Jen Brown May 12, 2021 No Comments

The Best of ‘90s Live Action Nickelodeon – Ranked

We’re going to rank the best and most memorable of the live action shows that aired in the ‘90s on Nickelodeon.

Jen Brown January 25, 2021 No Comments

Music

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 No Comments

The 10 Best ‘90s Animated TV Show Theme Songs – Ranked

Sometimes, the most memorable part of a TV show you loved from your childhood is the theme song. Today, we’re ranking the 10 best animated TV show theme songs from the 1990s.

Jen Brown January 4, 2021 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 February 11, 2021 No Comments

Technology

Bop It: The Enduring ‘90s Electronic Toy That You Love to Hate

Twist it! Pull it! Bop it! The ’90s electronic toy that you love to hate has become a lasting sensation — let’s take a look at how it came to be!

Jen Brown May 27, 2021 No Comments

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

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 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

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

’90s Lunchbox Staple: Lunchables

Was there anything more fun than pulling Lunchables out in the cafeteria in elementary school? We think not.

Jen Brown February 3, 2021 1 Comment

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

‘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 No Comments

Beauty / Fashion

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

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