Pac-Man: A Look Back at the Influential ‘80s Arcade Video Game
One of the most influential arcade video games in history has got to be Pac-Man! Today we take a look at how it came to be.
All Boy Meets World Christmas Episodes – Ranked
A look back (and ranking) of all of the Boy Meets World Christmas episodes.
Movies
The Baby-Sitters Club: A Super Special ’80s & ’90s Book Series
The Baby-Sitters Club was every late ’80s and early ’90s girl’s favorite starter book series thanks to memorable characters like Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne and more.
FernGully: The Last Rainforest – The Little ’90s Eco Film That Could (That Disney Tried to Crush)
Ever wonder why Millennials care so much about the environment (other than the obvious)? Look no further than one of the most eco-conscious movies of our childhoods: FernGully!
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.
‘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.
TELEVISION
The Baby-Sitters Club: A Super Special ’80s & ’90s Book Series
The Baby-Sitters Club was every late ’80s and early ’90s girl’s favorite starter book series thanks to memorable characters like Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne and more.
The 10 Best ‘80s Commercial Jingles To Get Stuck In Your Head – Ranked
Warning: You WILL get these ’80s commercial jingles stuck in your head. But we think you’ll secretly love it! We’re ranking the top 10 best commercial jingles from the ’80s.
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?
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!
Music
The Boy Band Craze of the Late ‘90s – Early ‘00s
It’s time to bask in the saccharine tunes and cringey fashion of the boy band explosion circa late ‘90s – early ‘00s with our look at the most memorable singing and dancing dudes.
Eat My Vids: Michael Jackson’s Top 10 ‘80s Music Videos – Ranked
Michael Jackson has way too many iconic videos to rank them all, so today we’re focusing on just his top 10 music videos of the 1980s.
Napster: The Meteoric Rise and Fall of the Disruptive MP3 Giant
The modern music industry might look a whole lot different if not for the disruptive peer-to-peer MP3 file-sharing service Napster. Let’s take a look at it’s spectacular rise and subsequent mighty fall.
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!
Technology
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!
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.
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!
Food
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?
’90s Lunchbox Staple: Lunchables
Was there anything more fun than pulling Lunchables out in the cafeteria in elementary school? We think not.
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?
Beauty / Fashion
2022 ’80s Gift Guide
Need gift ideas for ’80s lovers? Look no further than our ’80s gift guide!
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.
10 Totally Memorable ‘80s Mens Hairstyles
A look back at some of the most popular ’80s mens hairstyles, from the mullet, to punk, to feathered, and everything in between!
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!
Games / Toys
Diddy Kong Racing: The Best ’90s Racing Game for the Nintendo 64
Diddy Kong Racing definitely can battle Mario Kart for the best racing game for the Nintendo 64 — but how did it come to be in the first place?
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.
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.
Fireball Island: You’re Only As Cool As What Owns You
What do you call a board game that blends the Barbies, action figures, doll houses, and He-Man playsets into a candy-spiked hyper childhood fantasy? Fireball Island.