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
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Chia Pet: The Perfect Terracotta Pet with an Even Better Jingle
Ch-ch-ch-chia! Oh yes, it’s time to talk about that most memorable of terracotta “pets” — the Chia Pet.
Jen Brown
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Dream Phone: The Best ‘90s Slumber Party Board Game
A staple of ’90s girl’s slumber parties was the board game Dream Phone, a game all about what guy had a crush on you.
Jen Brown
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Movies
The 13 Scariest Horror Movie Villains
Delve into the world of terror as we go over the scariest, most iconic horror movie villains, from Freddy Krueger to Pennywise, to Jigsaw…
Bianca Paris
October 23, 2023
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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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Don Bluth’s 10 Animated Theatrical Films – Ranked
An alternative to Disney’s Renaissance were the animated films directed by Don Bluth. That’s right, we’re ranking the top 10 Don Bluth animated movies!
Jen Brown
April 13, 2021
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The Top 10 ‘90s Disaster Movies – Ranked
Thrilling, heart-pounding, and sometimes silly, disaster movies really rose to popularity in the ’90s, so let’s count down the top 10 ’90s disaster movies.
Jen Brown
June 8, 2021
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TELEVISION
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
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The 10 Most Memorable ’90s Sitcom Dads
90s sitcom dads were all about teaching us some life lessons amidst all of comedy.
Jen Brown
June 13, 2022
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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!
Jen Brown
November 16, 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
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: Paula Abdul’s ‘80s and ‘90s Music Videos – Ranked
Paula Abdul was forever everyone’s girl in the late ’80s and early ’90s — but what about her music videos? We’re ranking all of her music videos from her heyday.
Bianca Paris
May 28, 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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Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1996 – RANKED
We’ve got some real California love for the Billboard Hot 100 Singles of 1996 — we’ve ranked them all!
Bianca Paris
April 29, 2021
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Technology
ReBoot: A Look Back at the First Fully CGI Animated Half Hour Television Show
Though some version of CGI animation had been around since the ’80s, it was the ’90s that saw some real impact on the entertainment world. Let’s take a look back at ReBoot, the first half hour television show to be fully computer animated.
Jen Brown
April 12, 2021
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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
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Jen Brown
November 13, 2023
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Tamagotchi: The Most Awesomely Addictive ‘90s Digital Pet
Tamagotchi, the pocket-sized digital pet from the ’90s was so addictive that it was banned from schools! But how did it come to be? Read on!
Jen Brown
May 18, 2021
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Food
’90s Lunchbox Staple: Capri-Sun
No packed lunch was complete without a drink to accompany your food, and no drink was more ubiquitous in the ’90s than the Capri-Sun.
Jen Brown
March 3, 2021
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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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Hot Pockets: An ‘80s Frozen Food Phenomenon
All about Hot Pockets, everyone’s favorite microwave snack that debuted in the ’80s.
Bianca Paris
February 22, 2023
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Beauty / Fashion
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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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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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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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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Games / Toys
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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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
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Glo Worms: The Best ‘80s Plush/Night Light Combo
There was no need to be scared of the dark as an ’80s kid thanks to the huggable light up Glo Worm!
Jen Brown
August 9, 2021
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Trash Bag Bunch: Toys Your Parents Bought to Shut You Up
The greatest joy you can give a child is a mystery toy in a bag that’s probably not the toy they want, or may be one they already have. Trash Bag Bunch – capitalism at its finest!
Drew Caswell
December 22, 2020
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Simon: The Lasting Electronic Memory Game That Every ‘80s Kid Tried to Master
2021 Retropond ’80s Toys Gift Guide
The Top 10 Christmas Commercials of the ‘80s and ‘90s
The 10 Most Influential ’80s Technology Innovations
The Oregon Trail: You Have Died of Dysentery
‘80s Levi’s Commercials: Full of Future Stars
Ranking The Christmas Movies of the ‘80s
Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1985 – RANKED
Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1993 – RANKED
Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1995 – RANKED
’90s Lunchbox Staple: Fruit by the Foot
Eat My Vids: All of *NSYNC’s Music Videos – Ranked
Ranking The Christmas Movies of the ‘90s
The 3 Best ’90s Ninja Movies/Franchises for Kids – Ranked
Reese’s Seasonal Shapes: Better than the Original
