’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
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River Phoenix: A Look Back at His 14 Films
When you think of an acting career cut too short, you no doubt think of River Phoenix. Let’s take a look at his films, from the most memorable to the most obscure.
Jen Brown
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The Boxcar Children: An Elementary School Favorite
Did you secretly want to live in a boxcar after reading The Boxcar Children? Let’s take a look back at the iconic childhood book series.
Jen Brown
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Movies
The 10 Best ‘80s Horror Movie Franchises
A look back at the best ’80s horror movie franchises, from Friday the 13th, to A Nightmare on Elm Street, Poltergeist, and more.
Bianca Paris
September 26, 2023
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The Top 10 ‘90s Disaster Movies – Ranked
Thrilling, heart-pounding, and sometimes silly, disaster movies really rose to popularity in the ’90s, so let’s count down the top 10 ’90s disaster movies.
Jen Brown
June 8, 2021
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The 13 Scariest Horror Movie Villains
Delve into the world of terror as we go over the scariest, most iconic horror movie villains, from Freddy Krueger to Pennywise, to Jigsaw…
Bianca Paris
October 23, 2023
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River Phoenix: A Look Back at His 14 Films
When you think of an acting career cut too short, you no doubt think of River Phoenix. Let’s take a look at his films, from the most memorable to the most obscure.
Jen Brown
March 16, 2021
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TELEVISION
The Best of ABC’s TGIF (1989-2000) – Ranked
Thank Goodness It’s Friday — er, we mean Thank Goodness It’s Funny? Yes, that’s what ABC’s TGIF actually stood for. Let’s take a look back with our ranking of the best series featured in the iconic lineup.
Jen Brown
January 1, 2021
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The Ren and Stimpy Show: The Absolute Craziest ’90s Nicktoon to Ever Exist
One of the original ’90s Nicktoons was The Ren and Stimpy Show, a dark, shocking, and innuendo-laden animated series that influenced the animation industry for years to come.
Jen Brown
April 19, 2021
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All of the 6 Seinfeld Christmas Episodes – Ranked
Tis the season to celebrate Festivus, and what better way than to count down all of the Seinfeld Christmas-themed episodes?
Jen Brown
December 20, 2021
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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
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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
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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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The 10 Best ‘70s Commercial Jingles To Get Stuck In Your Head – Ranked
A look back at some of the most memorable 1970s commercial jingles.
Jen Brown
April 4, 2022
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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
February 11, 2021
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Technology
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
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Jen Brown
November 13, 2023
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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
February 17, 2021
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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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Food
’90s Lunchbox Staple: Capri-Sun
No packed lunch was complete without a drink to accompany your food, and no drink was more ubiquitous in the ’90s than the Capri-Sun.
Jen Brown
March 3, 2021
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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
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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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’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
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Beauty / Fashion
Herbal Essences: A Totally “Organic” Experience
If you were a teen girl growing up in the ‘90s, you best believe you had a bottle (or three) of Herbal Essences shampoo in your shower.
Jen Brown
December 18, 2020
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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
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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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Games / Toys
The Oregon Trail: You Have Died of Dysentery
Did you ever make it to the end of The Oregon Trail, the educational computer game popular in the ’80s and ’90s? They sure tried hard to make that impossible!
Jen Brown
December 16, 2020
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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
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Beanie Babies: The Biggest ‘90s Fad of All-Time
If you didn’t know about Beanie Babies in the ’90s, we’re not sure you lived through the ’90s! Beanie Babies were the hottest commodity around, until they weren’t.
Jen Brown
June 17, 2021
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2021 Retropond ’90s Toys Gift Guide
Relive your ’90s childhood with the kids of today by gifting them one of your favorite ’90s toys. Need an idea? Check out our ’90s toy gift guide!
Jen Brown
December 15, 2021
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Rainbow Brite: An ‘80s Manufactured Masterpiece
15 Tubular ‘80s Fashion Trends
The Top 10 Christmas Commercials of the ‘80s and ‘90s
The Most Popular Christmas Toys from 1980-2000
’80s Burger King Commercials: Full of Future Stars
‘80s Levi’s Commercials: Full of Future Stars
The Magic School Bus: The Best ‘80s & ‘90s Scientific Book Series
Nintendo’s Zapper: The Coolest ’80s Video Game Peripheral
’90s Christmas Movies – Ranked
’90s Teen Dreamboat: Andrew Keegan Edition
The Boy Band Craze of the Late ‘90s – Early ‘00s
The Ren and Stimpy Show: The Absolute Craziest ’90s Nicktoon to Ever Exist
‘90s Teen Dream Girl: Rachael Leigh Cook Edition
Miss Cleo: The Most Infamous Late ‘90s “Psychic”
15 ’90s Shoes That You Had at Least One of in Your Closet
