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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!

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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?!

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Every Friends Thanksgiving Episode – Ranked

Would it be Thanksgiving without everyone’s favorite Friends episodes? We think not. But how do they rank against each other? Read on to find out!

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Oh! I remember that!

Chia Pet: The Perfect Terracotta Pet with an Even Better Jingle

The 10 Best ‘70s Commercial Jingles To Get Stuck In Your Head – Ranked

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Everywhere!

Movies

The Top 10 ‘80s Teen Romance Movies to Remember – Ranked

The ’80s were a heyday of teen romance movies thanks to teen master John Hughes. But he’s not the only one who gave us iconic ’80s teen romance movies! Today we rank the top 10.

Jen Brown March 30, 2021 No Comments

The 10 Most Memorable ‘90s Movie Franchises

Take a look back at the best ’90s movie franchises, from Jurassic Park, to Mission: Impossible, to Toy Story, and more.

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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!

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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 May 17, 2021 2 Comments

TELEVISION

‘90s Teen Dreamboat: Jonathan Jackson Edition

It’s time to talk about another our favorite ’90s teen dreamboats: Jonathan Jackson!

Jen Brown June 22, 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.

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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 No Comments

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 No Comments

Music

Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1981 – Ranked

We’re heading back to the ’80s with our ranked list of Billboard’s “The Hot 100” number one singles of 1981.

Bianca Paris January 14, 2021 No Comments

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 No Comments

Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1992 – RANKED

We will always love these singles from 1992 — check out our ranking of the top songs that made it to the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 list.

Bianca Paris April 1, 2021 No Comments

Eat My Vids: Michael Jackson’s Top 10 ‘80s Music Videos – Ranked

Michael Jackson has way too many iconic videos to rank them all, so today we’re focusing on just his top 10 music videos of the 1980s.

Bianca Paris July 30, 2021 No Comments

Technology

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 1 Comment

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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!

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Food

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: Lunchables

Was there anything more fun than pulling Lunchables out in the cafeteria in elementary school? We think not.

Jen Brown February 3, 2021 1 Comment

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 1 Comment

’90s Lunchbox Staple: Dunkaroos

It’s time to talk about one of the most coveted of school lunchbox snacks: Dunkaroos!

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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

The 5 Most Bodacious ‘80s Makeup Trends

A look back at the bold and unapologetic ’80s makeup trends.

Jen Brown November 6, 2023 No Comments

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 No Comments