The Top 13 ‘80s Spooky Movies You Loved as a Kid
Did your love of spooky season start when you were a kid growing up in the ’80s? Then you probably watched one of these movies!
Jen Brown
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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
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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
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Movies
Meg Ryan’s Romantic Comedies – Ranked
Take a look back at Meg Ryan’s iconic romantic comedies and see where your favorites ranked!
Jen Brown
January 26, 2021
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Julia Roberts’ 5 Best Romantic Comedies – Ranked
A ranked look at Julia Roberts’ five best romantic comedies from 1990-2001.
Jen Brown
February 2, 2021
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The Top 10 ‘90s Teen Romance Movies to Remember – Ranked
If you were feeling romantic as a teenager in the ’90s, then you definitely loved all of these movies. We’re ranking the top 10 ’90s teen romance movies!
Jen Brown
April 6, 2021
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The ’90s Rollerblading Phenomenon in Movies
Today we’re going to take a look at some of the films that featured rollerblading in the ‘90s.
Jen Brown
July 5, 2021
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TELEVISION
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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The 10 Best ‘80s Sitcom Theme Songs – Ranked
It’s time to celebrate sitcom theme songs by counting down the top 10 from the 1980s.
Jen Brown
January 11, 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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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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Music
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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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.
Jen Brown
April 16, 2021
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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?
Bianca Paris
March 4, 2021
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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
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Technology
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
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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
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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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The 10 Most Influential ’80s Technology Innovations
The ’80s featured the ultimate in a combination of technology and culture. Let’s take a look back at the 10 most influential ’80s technology innovations.
Jen Brown
March 26, 2021
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Food
’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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‘90s Lunchbox Staple: Clearly Canadian
If you wanted to be, like, ultra cool in the school cafeteria, there was nothing more impressive you could pull out of your lunchbox than the carbonated classic Clearly Canadian.
Jen Brown
April 7, 2021
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’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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Beauty / Fashion
Jen Brown
May 7, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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‘80s Childhood Toy Wonder: Cabbage Patch Kids
In the early ’80s, no toy caused more of a sensation than Cabbage Patch Kids. Let’s take a look back at their history.
Jen Brown
April 23, 2021
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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.
Drew Caswell
December 15, 2020
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Nickelodeon’s Gak: Fun, Gross, and So Totally ’90s
If you loved the idea of being slimed on Nickelodeon in the ’90s, then no doubt you played with the fart-noise-making wonder that was Gak.
Jen Brown
June 29, 2021
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The Shamrock Shake: A Beloved McDonald’s Menu Item with a Heartwarming Origin Story
‘80s Levi’s Commercials: Full of Future Stars
Choose Your Own Adventure: You’re (Still) the Star of the Story
Prince of Persia: The Lasting ’80s Adventure Video Game
Before They Were Stars: A Collection of Amazing ’80s & ’90s Commercials
’80s Burger King Commercials: Full of Future Stars
2021 Retropond ’80s Toys Gift Guide
Eat My Vids: Paula Abdul’s ‘80s and ‘90s Music Videos – Ranked
Eat My Vids: Savage Garden’s Music Videos – Ranked
Brink! vs. Airborne: Which ’90s Rollerblading Movie Is Totally Da Bomb?
Talkboy: The Coolest ‘90s Toy Inspired by a Movie Prop
Before They Were Stars: A Collection of Amazing ’80s & ’90s Commercials
‘90s Teen Dream Girl: Rachael Leigh Cook Edition
The 3 Best ’90s Ninja Movies/Franchises for Kids – Ranked
’90s Teen Dreamboat: Jonathan Brandis Edition
