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.
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.
Movies
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?
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.
The Renaissance of Animated Disney Movies (1989-1999) – Ranked
If you grew up in the ‘90s, you may not have known it, but you were living in a golden age of Walt Disney Animation Studios movies. And now it’s time to rank those movies!
The 3 Best ’90s Ninja Movies/Franchises for Kids – Ranked
If you didn’t think ninjas were cool in the ’90s, we’re not sure you really lived through the ’90s. We’re ranking the top 3 ’90s ninja movies!
TELEVISION
Rainbow Brite: An ‘80s Manufactured Masterpiece
Was any character more representative of the colorful ’80s decade than Rainbow Brite? Doubtful.
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.
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?
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.
Music
The 10 Best ‘90s Sitcom Theme Songs – Ranked
Now this is a story all about how we’re counting down the top 10 sitcom theme songs from the ’90s.
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!
Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1988 – RANKED
We’ve got our minds set on 1988 — it’s time to take a look at the top singles from Billboard’s Hot 100 list. Will you agree with our ranking?
Eat My Vids: All of the (Complete) ‘90s Spice Girls Music Videos – Ranked
The Spice Girls were an iconic part of the ’90s, even though they weren’t together for very long. Today we’re ranking all of their music videos!
Technology
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?
Talkboy: The Coolest ‘90s Toy Inspired by a Movie Prop
No one was as cool as Home Alone’s Kevin McAllister in the ’90s. But, you could at least try by getting yourself a Talkboy.
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.
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.
Food
’90s Lunchbox Staple: Fruit by the Foot
Was there anything more fun than unrolling a Fruit by the Foot in the ’90s? Doubtful.
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?
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!
‘90s Lunchbox Staple: Sunny Delight
If you had one of your own individual-sized Sunny Delight’s in your lunchbox in the ’90s, you were super hip.
Beauty / Fashion
The 5 Most Bodacious ‘80s Makeup Trends
A look back at the bold and unapologetic ’80s makeup trends.
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.
15 Tubular ‘80s Fashion Trends
From mullets to music, the ’80s were iconic. But it wasn’t just the hair and the tunes — oh no — it was also the FASHION!
2022 ’90s Gift Guide
Need gift ideas for ’90s lovers? Look no further than our ’90s gift guide!
Games / Toys
Trash Bag Bunch: Toys Your Parents Bought to Shut You Up
The greatest joy you can give a child is a mystery toy in a bag that’s probably not the toy they want, or may be one they already have. Trash Bag Bunch – capitalism at its finest!
Tickle Me Elmo: The ‘90s Toy Mania That Drove Parents to Madness
A look back at the sensation that was the Tickle Me Elmo.
Chia Pet: The Perfect Terracotta Pet with an Even Better Jingle
Ch-ch-ch-chia! Oh yes, it’s time to talk about that most memorable of terracotta “pets” — the Chia Pet.
Tetris: The Global Addictive Video Game From the ’80s
One of the most enduring and addictive video games has got to be Tetris. But where did it get its start?