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’80s Childhood Toy Wonder: Teddy Ruxpin

Did you ever have a toy that defined your childhood so much that it created a lasting nickname? For me, it was the Teddy Ruxpin, the animatronic, story-telling bear.

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Don’t Wake Daddy: ‘90s Artistic Muse or Obesity Simulator?

Did the obesity epidemic in the US start thanks to the board game Don’t Wake Daddy? Anything is possible.

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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?

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Oh! I remember that!

Strawberry Shortcake: From Greeting Card Cutie to Cartoon Franchise Star

Daria: A Female Icon Who Was Too Cool to Be Cool

Tickle Me Elmo: The ‘90s Toy Mania That Drove Parents to Madness

Movies

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

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

‘90s Teen Dreamboat: Jonathan Jackson Edition

It’s time to talk about another our favorite ’90s teen dreamboats: Jonathan Jackson!

Jen Brown June 22, 2021 No Comments

TELEVISION

Saved by the Bell’s Very Special Episodes – Ranked

The Very Special Episode was a common trope of ’90s sitcoms, and Saved by the Bell was no exception. Read on to see our ranking of the 5 best Very Special SBTB episodes!

Jen Brown February 1, 2021 No Comments

Daria: A Female Icon Who Was Too Cool to Be Cool

If you were a millennial girl in high school in the late ’90s, no TV character was more iconic than Daria and her deadpan wit. Let’s dive in to her sick, sad, world.

Jen Brown April 26, 2021 No Comments

‘90s TV Character Catchphrases: A Celebration in Gifs

You wanna remember some iconic ’90s TV character catchphrases? You got it, dude!

Jen Brown March 15, 2021 No Comments

Miss Cleo: The Most Infamous Late ‘90s “Psychic”

Did you ever want to call a psychic in the ’90s thanks to Miss Cleo’s many infomercials? You sure weren’t alone!

Jen Brown May 11, 2021 No Comments

Music

Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1993 – RANKED

We can’t help falling in love with these Billboard Hot 100 singles from 1993 — check out our ranking of the number one singles and see if you agree!

Bianca Paris April 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

Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1987 – RANKED

Find what you’re looking for in our post ranking Billboard’s Hot 100 #1 singles of 1987. Sure, there may be a lot of cover songs, but you’ll still be jammin’.

Bianca Paris February 25, 2021 No Comments

Eat My Vids: Savage Garden’s Music Videos – Ranked

In the latest Eat My Vids post, we look back at the music videos of the short-lived Australian duo Savage Garden.

Bianca Paris July 9, 2021 No Comments

Technology

SimCity: It’s My City and I’ll Destroy it if I Want to

Whether you wanted to build a city to see it succeed, or just to watch it burn, SimCity was the ultimate in tyrannical computer game power.

Jen Brown January 6, 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

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 No Comments

Food

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

’90s Lunchbox Staple: Dunkaroos

It’s time to talk about one of the most coveted of school lunchbox snacks: Dunkaroos!

Jen Brown December 8, 2020 No Comments

Christmas Cereals of the ’90s: The Ultimate in Sugary Anticipation

Half the fun of Christmas was the month of anticipation leading up to it — and what better way to up the anticipation than by indulging in special holiday-themed versions of your favorite sugary cereals?

Jen Brown December 24, 2020 No Comments

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 No Comments

Beauty / Fashion

2022 ’90s Gift Guide

Need gift ideas for ’90s lovers? Look no further than our ’90s gift guide!

Jen Brown November 7, 2022 No Comments

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 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

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 No Comments