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Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1995 – RANKED

Don’t go chasing waterfalls, instead read our article ranking Billboard’s Hot 100 Top Singles of 1995!

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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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’80s Burger King Commercials: Full of Future Stars

In the ’80s, Burger King had an eye for talent with multiple future stars featured in their commercials. Today we’re taking a look at these future stars and their BK commercials.

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Oh! I remember that!

15 Key ’90s Fashion Accessories in Every Girl’s Mini Backpack

Sliders: The ’90s SciFi Show with the Most Wasted Potential

Simon: The Lasting Electronic Memory Game That Every ‘80s Kid Tried to Master

Movies

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 1 Comment

The Fast & The Furious is just Point Break with Cars (and far inferior)

If you’ve seen both The Fast and The Furious and Point Break, it’s near impossible not to notice how Fast & Furious is basically just a complete rip off. Don’t believe us? Read on.

Bianca Paris February 23, 2021 No Comments

The ’90s Rollerblading Phenomenon in Movies

Today we’re going to take a look at some of the films that featured rollerblading in the ‘90s.

Jen Brown July 5, 2021 No Comments

The Top 10 ‘90s Movies About American Presidents – Ranked

In honor of Presidents’ Day, we bring you the top 10 ’90s movies about American presidents!

Bianca Paris February 21, 2022 No Comments

TELEVISION

The Top 10 ‘90s Teen TV Dramas – Ranked

If you were a teen growing up in the ’90s, you witnessed an explosion of TV dramas. But what were the best ones? We’re ranking the top 10 ’90s teen TV dramas!

Jen Brown May 3, 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

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 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 No Comments

Music

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

Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1997 – RANKED

We wannabe back in in the ’90s having mo money and mo problems while we rank these Billboard hot 100 singles of 1997!

Bianca Paris May 6, 2021 No Comments

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 No Comments

Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1990 – RANKED

Hold on, we’re about to count down the top #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 from 1990.

Bianca Paris March 18, 2021 No Comments

Technology

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 No Comments

Nintendo’s Zapper: The Coolest ’80s Video Game Peripheral

If you played Duck Hunt on your Nintendo in the ’80s, then you definitely became one with the Zapper, the best of the many different ’80s video game peripherals.

Jen Brown June 10, 2021 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

Food

2023 Gift Guide

A 2023 gift guide for the ’80s and ’90s fans in your life.

Jen Brown November 13, 2023 No Comments

’90s Lunchbox Staple: Fruit by the Foot

Was there anything more fun than unrolling a Fruit by the Foot in the ’90s? Doubtful.

Jen Brown June 2, 2021 No Comments

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 No Comments

Got Milk? The Ad Campaign that Launched a Gazillion Celebrity Milk Mustaches

Were you even a celebrity if you didn’t have a milk mustache ad in the ‘90s? Today we’re looking back at the iconic “got milk?” campaign that had everyone reaching for a glass of milk (or did it?).

Jen Brown January 15, 2021 1 Comment

Beauty / Fashion

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 1 Comment

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

The 5 Most Bodacious ‘80s Makeup Trends

A look back at the bold and unapologetic ’80s makeup trends.

Jen Brown November 6, 2023 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