2022 ’80s Gift Guide
Need gift ideas for ’80s lovers? Look no further than our ’80s gift guide!
Jen Brown
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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
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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
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Movies
Brink! vs. Airborne: Which ’90s Rollerblading Movie Is Totally Da Bomb?
It’s time for a ’90s rollerblading showdown: Brink! vs. Airborne. Which movie is better? To be honest, if you like one you probably will like the other, but we’re here to break them down and decide which reigns supreme.
Jen Brown
January 12, 2021
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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
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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
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The Top 10 ‘90s SciFi Movies – Ranked
In the ’90s, SciFi movies really hit their stride thanks to advancements in CGI and effects. We’re counting down the top 10 ’90s SciFi movies — did your favorite make it?
Jen Brown
May 31, 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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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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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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‘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
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Music
Eat My Vids: All of Wham!’s ‘80s Music Videos – Ranked
Wham! wasn’t together for very long, but they sure produced a lot of pop hits during their heydey! Today, we’re ranking all of the duo’s music videos.
Bianca Paris
June 11, 2021
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Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1984 – Ranked
Time after time, we’ve been looking at the Billboard Hot 100 best singles of the ’80s, and today is no exception! Let’s rank the #1 singles from 1984.
Bianca Paris
February 4, 2021
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Eat My Vids: Blind Melon’s ‘90s Music Videos – Ranked
Blind Melon had one of the most iconic and memorable music videos of the ’90s, but where do their other videos stack up? We’re ranking them all!
Bianca Paris
July 16, 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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Technology
The Most Popular Christmas Toys from 1980-2000
What was the toy you most wanted at Christmas growing up? If it was one of these, you were one of the masses! Check out the most popular toy at Christmas each year from 1980-2000.
Jen Brown
December 7, 2020
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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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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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The Clapper: Cheer Yourself To Sleep
Clap on! Clap off! Okay, now that we have your attention, it’s time to talk about The Clapper.
Drew Caswell
December 4, 2020
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Food
’90s Lunchbox Staple: Gushers
Your lunchtime bartering power rose to the top when you had a packet of Gushers in your lunchbox. What made them so special?
Jen Brown
December 29, 2020
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Jen Brown
November 13, 2023
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’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
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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
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Beauty / Fashion
Caboodles: The Ultimate ‘90s Makeup (and Random Stuff) Organizer of Our Dreams
Time to bust out that Caboodle, ’90s girls! Remember everything you used to keep in yours? Let’s take a look…
Jen Brown
December 3, 2020
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Jen Brown
May 7, 2024
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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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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
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Games / Toys
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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Glo Worms: The Best ‘80s Plush/Night Light Combo
There was no need to be scared of the dark as an ’80s kid thanks to the huggable light up Glo Worm!
Jen Brown
August 9, 2021
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2021 Retropond ’80s Toys Gift Guide
Share the love of your own childhood by getting a kid in your life a toy you loved at their age — it’s our ’80s toy gift guide!
Jen Brown
December 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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The Magic School Bus: The Best ‘80s & ‘90s Scientific Book Series
The Top 13 ‘80s Spooky Movies You Loved as a Kid
Pac-Man: A Look Back at the Influential ‘80s Arcade Video Game
Meg Ryan’s Romantic Comedies – Ranked
The 5 Most Bodacious ‘80s Makeup Trends
Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1983 – RANKED
The Top 10 ‘80s Teen Romance Movies to Remember – Ranked
Choose Your Own Adventure: You’re (Still) the Star of the Story
The Top 10 ‘90s Movies About American Presidents – Ranked
Diddy Kong Racing: The Best ’90s Racing Game for the Nintendo 64
Crossfire: The Shoot-Out Game with the Most Amazing ’90s Commercial
Talkboy: The Coolest ‘90s Toy Inspired by a Movie Prop
The Lost Art of the Mixtape
Get Retro with these ’80s & ’90s Halloween Costume Ideas
The 10 Most Memorable ‘90s Movie Franchises
