Tae Bo: The Most Popular and Effective ’90s Workout Videos
A look back at Billy Blanks’ Tae Bo workout videos.
Drew Caswell
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Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Everywhere!
Carmen Sandiego was everywhere in the ’90s — video games, board games, game shows, animated series — the edutainment franchise took the world by storm.
Jen Brown
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‘90s Lunchbox Staple: Clearly Canadian
If you wanted to be, like, ultra cool in the school cafeteria, there was nothing more impressive you could pull out of your lunchbox than the carbonated classic Clearly Canadian.
Jen Brown
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Movies
Jen Brown
December 21, 2020
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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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’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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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
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TELEVISION
Saved by the Bell’s Very Special Episodes – Ranked
The Very Special Episode was a common trope of ’90s sitcoms, and Saved by the Bell was no exception. Read on to see our ranking of the 5 best Very Special SBTB episodes!
Jen Brown
February 1, 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 Top 5 ‘90s Nickelodeon Game Shows – Ranked
Did you dream of meeting Marc Summers and getting a pie to the face in the ’90s? You weren’t alone! Today we’re ranking the top 5 ’90s Nickelodeon game shows. Did your favorite make it to the top?
Jen Brown
February 22, 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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Music
Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1993 – RANKED
We can’t help falling in love with these Billboard Hot 100 singles from 1993 — check out our ranking of the number one singles and see if you agree!
Bianca Paris
April 8, 2021
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The 10 Best ‘90s Animated TV Show Theme Songs – Ranked
Sometimes, the most memorable part of a TV show you loved from your childhood is the theme song. Today, we’re ranking the 10 best animated TV show theme songs from the 1990s.
Jen Brown
January 4, 2021
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Eat My Vids: Madonna’s Top 10 ‘80s Music Videos – Ranked
Madonna has way too many amazing videos to rank them all, so today we’re focusing on just her top 10 music videos of the 1980s.
Bianca Paris
July 23, 2021
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The 10 Best Original Christmas Songs Released in the ’90s
Our totally subjective list of the 10 best holiday hits released in the 1990s, ’cause don’t you get sick of the same old classics over and over again?
Bianca Paris
December 17, 2020
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Technology
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
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Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Everywhere!
Carmen Sandiego was everywhere in the ’90s — video games, board games, game shows, animated series — the edutainment franchise took the world by storm.
Jen Brown
January 27, 2021
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The Zip Drive: Or, An Article to Read If You Want to Fill Your Head With Numbers
Do you want to know all about Zip drives and disks? Sure you do! It’s SUPER fascinating.
Drew Caswell
July 14, 2021
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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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Food
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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’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
June 2, 2021
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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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’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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Beauty / Fashion
Caboodles: The Ultimate ‘90s Makeup (and Random Stuff) Organizer of Our Dreams
Time to bust out that Caboodle, ’90s girls! Remember everything you used to keep in yours? Let’s take a look…
Jen Brown
December 3, 2020
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12 Essential ‘90s Clothing Brands
Remember Bum Equipment and Limited Too? Of course you do! Take a look back at 12 of the most essential ’90s clothing brands.
Jen Brown
March 7, 2022
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15 Hella Fly ‘90s Fashion Trends
Grunge, fanny packs, overalls — we’re all about the ’90s fashion trends!
Jen Brown
June 23, 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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Games / Toys
Ask Zandar: A Fancy Magic 8 Ball Masquerading as a ‘90s Board Game
If you liked MASH, Magic 8 Balls, and homemade fortune tellers, then the ’90s game Ask Zandar was made for you. Let’s take a look back at this talking electronic fortune-telling game!
Jen Brown
February 10, 2021
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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?
Jen Brown
June 3, 2021
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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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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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The Magic School Bus: The Best ‘80s & ‘90s Scientific Book Series
Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1982 – RANKED
’80s Childhood Toy Wonder: Teddy Ruxpin
Eat My Vids: Paula Abdul’s ‘80s and ‘90s Music Videos – Ranked
Get Retro with these ’80s & ’90s Halloween Costume Ideas
Hot Pockets: An ‘80s Frozen Food Phenomenon
Simon: The Lasting Electronic Memory Game That Every ‘80s Kid Tried to Master
Prince of Persia: The Lasting ’80s Adventure Video Game
10 Defunct ‘90s Toy and Hobby Stores You Loved as a Kid
How America Online Got Me My First Boyfriend
Every Friends Thanksgiving Episode – Ranked
Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1999 – RANKED
Nickelodeon’s Gak: Fun, Gross, and So Totally ’90s
15 ’90s Shoes That You Had at Least One of in Your Closet
‘90s Lunchbox Staple: Clearly Canadian
