’90s Lunchbox Staple: Fruit by the Foot
Was there anything more fun than unrolling a Fruit by the Foot in the ’90s? Doubtful.
Jen Brown
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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
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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
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Movies
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.
Bianca Paris
September 26, 2023
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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 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
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The 8 Films Directed by John Hughes – Ranked
Though he wrote many movies over the years, John Hughes only directed eight of them. How do they rank among each other?
Jen Brown
February 18, 2022
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TELEVISION
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.
Jen Brown
April 26, 2021
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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
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Before They Were Stars: A Collection of Amazing ’80s & ’90s Commercials
A collection of commercials featuring some of our favorite ’80s & ’90s celebrities before they were stars.
Jen Brown
February 28, 2022
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Kids Incorporated: What Even Was This Show?
Did you want to be part of the singing, dancing group that made up Kids Incorporated? But wait, was there more than just singing and dancing? What was this show even about?!
Jen Brown
March 1, 2021
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Music
Eat My Vids: Savage Garden’s Music Videos – Ranked
In the latest Eat My Vids post, we look back at the music videos of the short-lived Australian duo Savage Garden.
Bianca Paris
July 9, 2021
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Eat My Vids: All of the Gin Blossoms Music Videos – Ranked
Our next band featured in the “Eat My Vids” series is the Gin Blossoms, a band whose ’90s sound still resonates today.
Drew Caswell
July 2, 2021
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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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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.
Jen Brown
January 18, 2021
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Technology
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.
Jen Brown
January 6, 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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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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Game Genie: It’s My ’90s Game and I Can Cheat if I Wanna
If you played video games in the ’80s and ’90s, you didn’t have the internet to look up cheat codes. Instead, you turned to the Game Genie, a device that helped you get through the toughest levels!
Drew Caswell
July 15, 2021
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Food
‘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.
Jen Brown
May 5, 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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Reese’s Seasonal Shapes: Better than the Original
That’s right, we said it: Reese’s seasonal shapes are better than the original peanut butter cup!
Jen Brown
October 25, 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
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!
Jen Brown
June 16, 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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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.
Jen Brown
December 18, 2020
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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
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.
Jen Brown
June 17, 2021
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Laser Tag: The Best ‘80s and ‘90s Birthday Party Extravaganza
If you were a cool kid in the ’80s or ’90s, then you most definitely had a birthday party at a laser tag arena.
Jen Brown
July 12, 2021
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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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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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The 10 Best Original Christmas Songs Released in the ’80s
Sweet Valley High: The Best Teen Soap Book Series of the ‘80s and ‘90s
Rainbow Brite: An ‘80s Manufactured Masterpiece
The Magic School Bus: The Best ‘80s & ‘90s Scientific Book Series
The Top 10 Christmas Commercials of the ‘80s and ‘90s
Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1981 – Ranked
Meg Ryan’s Romantic Comedies – Ranked
Simon: The Lasting Electronic Memory Game That Every ‘80s Kid Tried to Master
The 11 Most Awesomely Memorable ’90s Bubblegums
’90s Lunchbox Staple: Gushers
The Most Popular Christmas Toys from 1980-2000
‘90s Teen Dreamboat: Jonathan Jackson Edition
The 13 Scariest Horror Movie Villains
Eat My Vids: All of Nirvana’s Music Videos – Ranked
The Top 5 ‘90s Live Action Creepy Kids Shows – Ranked
