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
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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
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The 5 Most Bodacious ‘80s Makeup Trends
A look back at the bold and unapologetic ’80s makeup trends.
Jen Brown
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Movies
’90s Teen Dream Girl: Christina Ricci Edition
It’s time to talk about one of our favorite ’90s teen dream girls: Christina Ricci. Let’s look back at some of her most memorable roles!
Jen Brown
February 11, 2022
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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!
Jen Brown
June 21, 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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River Phoenix: A Look Back at His 14 Films
When you think of an acting career cut too short, you no doubt think of River Phoenix. Let’s take a look at his films, from the most memorable to the most obscure.
Jen Brown
March 16, 2021
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TELEVISION
One of These 10 TV Couples Was Your First One True Pairing (OTP) if you Grew Up in the ‘90s
Calling all romantics — if you grew up in the ’90s, one of these 10 TV couples was surely your first One True Pairing (OTP)!
Jen Brown
March 29, 2021
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The Ren and Stimpy Show: The Absolute Craziest ’90s Nicktoon to Ever Exist
One of the original ’90s Nicktoons was The Ren and Stimpy Show, a dark, shocking, and innuendo-laden animated series that influenced the animation industry for years to come.
Jen Brown
April 19, 2021
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The 8 Best ‘80s Animated TV Show Theme Songs – Ranked
Life is like a hurricane, here where we rank the best ’80s animated TV show theme songs. Who made it to the top spot?
Jen Brown
December 28, 2020
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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 Original Christmas Songs Released in the ’80s
Do you know it’s Christmas time at all? Head back to the ‘80s for some original holiday jams.
Bianca Paris
December 10, 2020
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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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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!
Bianca Paris
June 18, 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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Technology
Nintendo’s Zapper: The Coolest ’80s Video Game Peripheral
If you played Duck Hunt on your Nintendo in the ’80s, then you definitely became one with the Zapper, the best of the many different ’80s video game peripherals.
Jen Brown
June 10, 2021
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2022 ’80s Gift Guide
Need gift ideas for ’80s lovers? Look no further than our ’80s gift guide!
Jen Brown
November 14, 2022
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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.
Drew Caswell
July 1, 2021
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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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Food
The Everlasting Easy-Bake Oven
As a child wanting to bake up mini masterpieces of delicious delight, the Easy-Bake Oven was a stepping stone to the real thing. Let’s take a look at the history of this enduring toy oven.
Jen Brown
January 29, 2021
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Jen Brown
November 13, 2023
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Got Milk? The Ad Campaign that Launched a Gazillion Celebrity Milk Mustaches
Were you even a celebrity if you didn’t have a milk mustache ad in the ‘90s? Today we’re looking back at the iconic “got milk?” campaign that had everyone reaching for a glass of milk (or did it?).
Jen Brown
January 15, 2021
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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?
Bianca Paris
March 16, 2023
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Beauty / Fashion
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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2022 ’80s Gift Guide
Need gift ideas for ’80s lovers? Look no further than our ’80s gift guide!
Jen Brown
November 14, 2022
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2022 ’90s Gift Guide
Need gift ideas for ’90s lovers? Look no further than our ’90s gift guide!
Jen Brown
November 7, 2022
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15 ’90s Shoes That You Had at Least One of in Your Closet
Whether your stomping grounds were the school hallways, the playground, or the mall, your shoe choices in the ‘90s were always super important — let’s take a look at 15 pairs of awesome ’90s shoes!
Jen Brown
January 22, 2021
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Games / Toys
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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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.
Jen Brown
May 7, 2021
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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!
Jen Brown
December 16, 2020
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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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Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Everywhere!
The Top 10 ‘80s Teen Romance Movies to Remember – Ranked
Tetris: The Global Addictive Video Game From the ’80s
The 8 Films Directed by John Hughes – Ranked
10 Hella Bodacious ‘80s Female Hairstyles
The Most Popular Christmas Toys from 1980-2000
Glo Worms: The Best ‘80s Plush/Night Light Combo
‘80s Levi’s Commercials: Full of Future Stars
‘90s Teen Dream Girl: Rachael Leigh Cook Edition
2023 Gift Guide
Eat My Vids: Paula Abdul’s ‘80s and ‘90s Music Videos – Ranked
Game Genie: It’s My ’90s Game and I Can Cheat if I Wanna
The 10 Most Memorable ’90s Sitcom Dads
Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1995 – RANKED
The 15 Most Memorable ’90s Scents
