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‘80s Childhood Toy Wonder: Cabbage Patch Kids

In the early ’80s, no toy caused more of a sensation than Cabbage Patch Kids. Let’s take a look back at their history.

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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.

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Diddy Kong Racing: The Best ’90s Racing Game for the Nintendo 64

Diddy Kong Racing definitely can battle Mario Kart for the best racing game for the Nintendo 64 — but how did it come to be in the first place?

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Oh! I remember that!

The Top 10 ‘90s Teen Horror Movies – Ranked

The Top 10 ‘90s Teen Romance Movies to Remember – Ranked

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

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

Talkboy: The Coolest ‘90s Toy Inspired by a Movie Prop

No one was as cool as Home Alone’s Kevin McAllister in the ’90s. But, you could at least try by getting yourself a Talkboy.

Jen Brown March 5, 2021 2 Comments

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

TELEVISION

’90s Teen Dreamboat: Mark-Paul Gosselaar Edition

It’s time to talk about another of our favorite ’90s teen dreamboats: Mark-Paul Gosselaar!

Jen Brown March 1, 2024 No Comments

‘90s TV Character Catchphrases: A Celebration in Gifs

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

Jen Brown March 15, 2021 No Comments

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 No Comments

Miss Cleo: The Most Infamous Late ‘90s “Psychic”

Did you ever want to call a psychic in the ’90s thanks to Miss Cleo’s many infomercials? You sure weren’t alone!

Jen Brown May 11, 2021 No Comments

Music

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 No Comments

Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1986 – RANKED

Did you Walk Like an Egyptian in 1986? In today’s countdown, we’re ranking Billboard’s The Hot 100 #1 Singles from the year 1986.

Bianca Paris February 18, 2021 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

Technology

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 No Comments

Prince of Persia: The Lasting ’80s Adventure Video Game

If you loved video games in the ’80s but thought they were all sort of same-y and boring, then the introduction of Prince of Persia probably blew your mind — and you weren’t alone!

Jen Brown May 14, 2021 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

Food

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

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