The 5 Most Bodacious ‘80s Makeup Trends
A look back at the bold and unapologetic ’80s makeup trends.
Jen Brown
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Mortal Kombat: The Most Controversial Fighting Game from the ’90s
Whether you played it in the arcade or at home, Mortal Kombat was everyone’s favorite fighting gorefest. Were you a Liu Kang or a Sonya Blade? A Scorpion or a Sub-Zero? No matter what, you kicked butt.
Jen Brown
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’90s Teen Dream Girl: Christina Ricci Edition
It’s time to talk about one of our favorite ’90s teen dream girls: Christina Ricci. Let’s look back at some of her most memorable roles!
Jen Brown
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Movies
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!
Jen Brown
July 26, 2021
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‘90s Teen Dreamboat: Brad Renfro Edition
It’s time to talk about the bad boy of our favorite ’90s teen dreamboats: Brad Renfro!
Jen Brown
May 25, 2021
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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?
Jen Brown
February 18, 2022
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Hugh Grant’s 10 Best Romantic Comedies – Ranked
We’ve looked at some RomCom Queens, but now it’s time to look at a RomCom King — none other than Hugh Grant. We’re here to rank his top 10 romantic comedies — did your favorite make it to the top?
Jen Brown
February 9, 2021
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TELEVISION
All 6 Boy Meets World Christmas Episodes – Ranked
A look back (and ranking) of all of the Boy Meets World Christmas episodes.
Jen Brown
December 12, 2023
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The Top 5 ‘90s Nickelodeon Game Shows – Ranked
Did you dream of meeting Marc Summers and getting a pie to the face in the ’90s? You weren’t alone! Today we’re ranking the top 5 ’90s Nickelodeon game shows. Did your favorite make it to the top?
Jen Brown
February 22, 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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Sliders: The ’90s SciFi Show with the Most Wasted Potential
Same planet, different dimension. Today we dive into Sliders, the ’90s SciFi show with the most wasted potential.
Jen Brown
May 10, 2021
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Music
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 10 Best ‘80s Sitcom Theme Songs – Ranked
It’s time to celebrate sitcom theme songs by counting down the top 10 from the 1980s.
Jen Brown
January 11, 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
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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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
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Simon: The Lasting Electronic Memory Game That Every ‘80s Kid Tried to Master
Ever wonder where the ultimate electronic memory game that was Simon came from? Wonder no more!
Jen Brown
August 2, 2021
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Prince of Persia: The Lasting ’80s Adventure Video Game
If you loved video games in the ’80s but thought they were all sort of same-y and boring, then the introduction of Prince of Persia probably blew your mind — and you weren’t alone!
Jen Brown
May 14, 2021
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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
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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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Jen Brown
November 13, 2023
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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
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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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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 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
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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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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Simon: The Lasting Electronic Memory Game That Every ‘80s Kid Tried to Master
Ever wonder where the ultimate electronic memory game that was Simon came from? Wonder no more!
Jen Brown
August 2, 2021
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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
June 29, 2021
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The Top 10 ‘80s Teen Romance Movies to Remember – Ranked
15 Tubular ‘80s Fashion Trends
SimCity: It’s My City and I’ll Destroy it if I Want to
Don Bluth’s 10 Animated Theatrical Films – Ranked
The Top 13 ‘80s Spooky Movies You Loved as a Kid
The Lost Art of the Mixtape
2021 Retropond ’80s Toys Gift Guide
2023 Gift Guide
Get Retro with these ’80s & ’90s Halloween Costume Ideas
The 10 Most Influential ‘90s Technology Innovations
Pogs: The ‘90s Craze That Fizzled Just as Fast as it Rose to Popularity
’90s Teen Dream Girl: Tiffani-Amber Thiessen Edition
Eat My Vids: Paula Abdul’s ‘80s and ‘90s Music Videos – Ranked
The 10 Most Memorable ‘90s Movie Franchises
’90s Lunchbox Staple: Fruit by the Foot
