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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.

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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!

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‘90s TV Character Catchphrases: A Celebration in Gifs

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

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Oh! I remember that!

The Top 10 ‘90s SciFi Movies – Ranked

Don Bluth’s 10 Animated Theatrical Films – Ranked

Pogs: The ‘90s Craze That Fizzled Just as Fast as it Rose to Popularity

Movies

The Top 10 ‘90s Kids Sports Feature Films – Ranked

If you wanted a feel good sports film in the ’90s, there were plenty of options to choose from. Today we’re ranking the top 10 ’90s kids sports feature films.

Jen Brown June 30, 2021 No Comments

’90s Christmas Movies – Ranked

A ranking of Christmas movies released in the 1990s.

Jen Brown December 21, 2020 No Comments

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!

Jen Brown May 17, 2021 2 Comments

‘90s Teen Dreamboat: Leonardo DiCaprio Edition

It’s time to talk about another of our favorite ’90s teen dreamboats: Leonardo DiCaprio!

Jen Brown July 20, 2021 No Comments

TELEVISION

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.

Jen Brown March 8, 2021 No Comments

Brotherly Love: The Underappreciated ’90s Sitcom that Should’ve Been on TGIF

If you loved the Lawrence brothers in the ’90s, then no doubt you loved their short-lived sitcom that should’ve been on TGIF, Brotherly Love.

Jen Brown June 14, 2021 No Comments

‘80s Levi’s Commercials: Full of Future Stars

When you’ve been around as long as Levi’s jeans have, you’re bound to have had a future celebrity or two pop up in your commercials over the years. But the ’80s in particular were chock full of them!

Jen Brown May 4, 2021 1 Comment

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.

Jen Brown May 26, 2021 No Comments

Music

The 10 Best Original Christmas Songs Released in the ’90s

Our totally subjective list of the 10 best holiday hits released in the 1990s, ’cause don’t you get sick of the same old classics over and over again?

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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 No Comments

Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1982 – RANKED

We’re heading back to the ’80s with our ranked list of Billboard’s “The Hot 100” number one singles of 1982.

Bianca Paris January 21, 2021 No Comments

Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1999 – RANKED

We believe that things were so smooth in 1999 unless you were a scrub — we’ve ranked Billboard’s Hot 100 singles of 1999!

Bianca Paris May 20, 2021 No Comments

Technology

The 10 Most Influential ‘90s Technology Innovations

Technology of the ’90s really paved the way for life today — the modern web and smartphones wouldn’t exist if not for the inventions of the ’90s!

Jen Brown April 2, 2021 No Comments

2023 Gift Guide

A 2023 gift guide for the ’80s and ’90s fans in your life.

Jen Brown November 13, 2023 No Comments

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Everywhere!

Carmen Sandiego was everywhere in the ’90s — video games, board games, game shows, animated series — the edutainment franchise took the world by storm.

Jen Brown January 27, 2021 No Comments

Barbie: Game Girl – A ’90s Attempt to Make a Game Boy Game for Girls

A look back at Barbie: Game Girl, a ’90s attempt to market a Game Boy game specifically to girls, since they made up 46% of Game Boy players.

Jen Brown January 13, 2021 No Comments

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 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

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

Beauty / Fashion

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!

Jen Brown April 14, 2021 No Comments

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.

Jen Brown March 7, 2022 1 Comment

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