If you grew up in the '90s, you've probably seen a lot of stories about that magical period in your life pop up on your Facebook Newsfeed.
In all likelihood, at least some of them (if not all) were among these 11 popular HuffPost stories about things that every '90s kids will understand. Get ready for a trip down memory lane.
Ah, the Nineties. A decade where Tevas and feathered bangs ran supreme. Your biggest worry was feeding your Tamagotchi and rearranging your butterfly clips. But don’t get us wrong, it was still a full-time job to stay in style. If your sneakers weren’t Skechers it was the end of the world, and if your skirt wasn’t actually a skort, you could forget about playing Pogs at recess.
In celebration of our most favorite decade, we’ve come up the 12 biggest trends of the ‘90s — and if you partook in any these amazing fads, you were definitely one cool cat.
“Friends” may have wrapped over 11 years ago, but you don’t need to be a diehard fan to know what Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), Monica (Courteney Cox), Joey (Matt LeBlanc) and the rest of the gang has been up to since. They’re all still huge stars! The supporting cast ... well, that varies.
Last year, the Internet threw a collective gushing party after seeing Baby Emma Geller-Green all grown up. In honor of Emma and all those who’ve been in less than 236 episodes, we took a look at what the supporting cast of "Friends" looks like now.
The almighty decade that was the ‘90s was jam packed with many awesomely questionable fads, from tiny buns to Crystal Pepsi, that the future did not take kindly to. The world of toys was no different.
From the demonic creatures affectionately known as Furbies to the irrationally terrifying board game that is “Don’t Wake Daddy!,” the popular toys of the ‘90s were their own particular brand of creepy. Whether they’re unsafe, dated, bo-ring or just plain bizarre now, most of these gems would never fly in Toys “R” Us labs today. But don’t worry, we’re resurrecting them here. Behold, 20 toys sold in the ‘90s that just don’t make sense in the 21st century.
Even though the teens of today were not even embryos in the ‘90s, their lack of knowledge about music from that decade is seriously unacceptable.
As part of the Fine Bros’ “React” series, a group of teens were asked to listen to some of the biggest radio hits from the ‘90s, which elicited blank stares and confusion.
“I’m so off my ‘90s game right now,” said one teen after listening to Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise,” admitting she’d never heard of the song before.
“I like the ‘Pitch Perfect’ version better,” said another, upon hearing Ace of Base’s “The Sign.”
*Goes and cries in a corner.*
It’s been more than a decade since the 1990s ended, yet the Internet can’t seem to go a day without a reminder of the neon slap bracelets that may have been banned from your school.
Yes, we get it. Times are tough and there’s comfort in reflection, but enough is enough.
Here, a final goodbye to the 90s to end the nostalgia once and for all. (We’re not kidding. There are 1990 items listed.)
Here is a collection of some of the hottest teen stars of their day — some left teen stardom for real fame and continue to impress us, while other have fizzled and are better remember fondly for the work they did in their youth.
If you are shocked at how some of them have changed, you might want to grab your high school yearbook and take a good look, you’ve changed too.
If you were born between 1977 and 1988, these photos should speak to you.
Whether it’s shouting the lyrics to “Baby Got Back” for the millionth time at a party or recalling the somberness of “Bitter Sweet Symphony” with fond nostalgia, everyone has a cadre of ‘90s one-hit wonders at the ready. Upon the recent passing of Chrissy Amphlett, whose band Divinyls are a frequent staple on ‘90s best-of lists with their major hit “I Touch Myself,” we are reminded of the wonderful repository of one-off dance jams and rock anthems that populated the decade.
In honor of Amphlett, we salute the artists who were fortunate enough to strike gold once when so many never do — and who left us with an indelible collection of songs that only seem to get better as time passes. Let the nostalgia begin.
Because the Internet remains perennially hungry for ‘90s nostalgia and because there’s no better way to recall the time period than through its movies, here’s a look at the decade’s quintessential depictions in film.
You probably shouldn’t do it like they do on the Discovery Channel.
If you happen to be a millennial, you probably realize that the ways you communicate with your peers are a little... strange. Language has gotten to be pretty confusing and nonsensical — after all, what the heck do “wrecking balls” have to do with emotions, and why does it smell like sex and candy?
Here are 15 metaphors from classic millennial songs, which more broadly include some classic “like” or “as” similes, along with our best guesses of an interpretation. Don’t pretend you haven’t used some of these before, and be sure to leave us your favorites in the comments.
It’s time to put your ‘90s knowledge to the test. Can you guess these tunes?
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