25 reasons why being a child in the 1990s totally judged

Revisiting all your favorites from your childhood with this trip in the way of memory.


When you are a child, nothing really counts, but what is in the lunch menu and when you can have a wake with your best friend. But if you were young in the 90s, you had particularly well. You have grown up with some of the most emblematic movies and television series to date (The Lion King,Full house,Rugles, oh my!) And downright bizarre toys that were the coolest things from the sliced ​​bread. And without social media or broadband Internet, the 90s were the last decade of pure innocence. Between the flourishing pop culture and good vibrations all around it is difficult to discuss that there was a better time to be a child. If you do not think it's true, you will find below 25 things to convince you otherwise. And if you already agree, get ready to be struck in the direction. And for no more nostalgia, check the100 photos that children born after 2000 will never understand.

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You thought that the most obscure toys were all this and a bag of chips.

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For those who do not very much remember the pogs, Gak, Floam, Furbies, Tamagotchis, Beanie Babies or Sky dancers, here is a quick summary: a strip of milk plugs, a super extensible spoon, a foam filled with pearls , speaking Gremlin -The robots, digital domestic animals, stuffed animals that you thought worth of millions and fairies that you could shoot in the air. Our parents probably thought we were so weird. And for more memories of return, check the25 things that only parents in the 1990s will remember.

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You have been the first to see the best Disney movies ever made.

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If that felt like theBest Disney movies Went out when you were a child, you were not wrong. The 90s were considered the Disney Renaissance, which started withThe little Mermaid In November 1989 and ended withTarzanIn 1999. Disney posted a lively musical almost every year between the two, we bless withThe beauty and the Beast,Aladdin,The Lion King,Pocahontas,The Hunchback of Notre Dame,Hercules, andHuman. As if you do not already prepare with nostalgia, Disney also published these big (non-musical) in the decade:The powerful ducks,The nightmare before Christmas,Cool Runnings,Hocus Pocus,A GOBINE FILM,James and the giant fishing, andThe parent trap. The cherry on the top? It was the beginning of Disney's incredible race with animated studios Pixar, who first producedToy story followed byThe life of an insect. And see what Disney movie beat them all, we areRanking each animated film of Disney, worse at best.

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Your school pencil box was a treasure.

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While you have worn your sweet shoes and styling 'outfits at school, your writing utensils corresponded to how you felt. Your two-color spacemaker was essentially a sanctuary, holding gel pens, Crackans de Crayola, gums to be erased in the shape of fruits, pencil handles and these scented markers of Mr. Sketch who made you high before even knowing. What it meant what it meant. The best part? All matched yourLisa Frank Trapper Keepers.

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You called yourself a keypad (even if you were not).

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After revitalizing the game industry with the Nintendo entertainment system andSuper Mario Bros In the 1980s, Nintendo took its success at the next level with two creations that made everyone a hardcore player: the Game Boy and the N64. Who does not remember crushing your friends inSuper Mario Kart or getting worked on an intense game ofDonkey Kong? And who could forget the characteristics of the spirit-blowing of the color of the game boy once arrived in 1998? Needless to say, Nintendo could not make any bad back in the day. And for more amusing trivia, check theseFacts that will overwhelm you with the nostalgia of the 1990s.

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Your motto was "it must catch them all."

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Just when everyone thought that Nintendo already directed the world, he struck gold in 1996, when he created Pokémon. Which started as a game of game boy has become a cultural phenomenon that still lives today (you know you could not withstand Pokémon Go). But Pokémon was particularly awesome to those who were part of the first generation because it was different from everything that had been seen before. With the epic duels (and even tournaments, if you have quite well), there were holographic maps, evolving monsters, endless goods options and a television series that brought Pikachu and his Pals to life. Even if you managed to catch everything, Pokémon will always hold a special place in your heart.

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You loved Sitcom families as much as yours.

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Among all the fantastic shows and the films of the 90s, there was nothing but the sitcoms. It was the golden era of family shows, with programs likeFull house,Fresh Bel-Air Prince,Boy meets the world,Family questions,Home improvement,Step by step,Everyone loves Raymond, andSister, sister. Everyone had a character that you might have could understand and grow, serving valuable life lessons along the way. As if you do not have enough to tune, there was alsoSaved by the gong,The most funny house of America,All that,Sabrina teen girl witch, andFriendsReply to all audiences. It does not matter what you are looking at or who with whom, with you have been guaranteed well, fun. And for more beloved series, consult theThe television shows of the 90s that you have completely forgotten.

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Your kicks were sick.

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Many shoes that have become popular in the 90s are taken in the 90's to a younger young demographic: jelly shoes, bright sneakers, platform sandals, floats and heelys, to name a handle . Most of these styles are totally wack now, but at the time, your shoes have made your school corridors look like podiums.

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You could drink in the dark.

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For many children, Bowling felt like a sport that older people played - that is, until the lights are off and the tracks began to shine. In 1997, Bowling Alles became the coolest places around the city with cosmic bowling. The fluorescent balls, the black lights, the strong music and the disco balls made felt as if you were in a friendly club for children, especially if you rolled a sugar from the dew mountain.

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You were obsessed with groups of boys and groups of girls.

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Pop music has quite the climax at the end of the 1990s in the early 2000s, as an abundance of groups of boys and girls' groups created absolute pandemonium with their good looks and catchy hooks. Were most of them completely made and designed to make you fall in love? Absoutely. Did it work totally? You're crazy, it's just it did it. The songs were timeless, the dance moves flawless and fashion was positively emblematic. In addition, it was not just groups like * Nsync, Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls and Child of Fate that you had plastered on all the walls of your room - the 90s have also given usBritney Spears andChristina Aguilera. And for more popular groups, consult the13 great concerts every 90s were dying to see.

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You thought that reading wasActually amusing.

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Before needed, reading you crazy, there were tons of children's book series that you could not deposit. You prospered adventures ofJunie B. Jones andChildren at Bailey School, wished to have your own version of the magic of the house of magic, felt the reading of Heebie-JeebiesGoose bumps, found your mind withAnimorphsAnd sang your tights and virgants claiming to be captain underwear.

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Your clothes were totally tubular.

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As long as you wear bright colors and odious patterns in the 90s, you looked at the game. But if you were a child or a preteen wearing a limited limit or delights, you were atrueFashionista. He still felt as if these stores knew what was standing, showing us the way with the tee-sub-class look and the convertible pants closing in Capris or shorts. Champion has also served as a nice flight of athletics on the fly in the day and Tommy Hilfiger Jean was all rage. And if you just wanted to integrate, there was a lot of windbreaks and Baggy jeans to go around.

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You drank gallons from Capri Sun.

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Although this product has been distributed in the United States since 1981, one travels a dining room from the 90s proved that it was the preferred drink of children everywhere. Lucky children of the 90s, sweet goodness prevailed in their daisors: according to Thrillist, he serves as ablender For Tequila, Vodka, Gin, Jack Daniel, and even the fireball.

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You have ruled the road in your Barbie car.

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Children these days can lead to Mini BMW and Lamborghinis, but the children of the 90s were the first generation to get the driving experience well before the license is at your fingertips. In addition, who wants a pinty bentley when you could get into a hot pink barbie jeep? And for more nostalgia sent directly to your inbox,Sign up for our daily newsletter.

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You have learned from important life lessons while watching television.

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When live action showstoo much real for children, animated programs likeThe magic school bus,Arthur, andBlue indices Offered many entertaining teeth that helped you grow. (Who else was stoke for mail time?) Even educational series in live action, such asOut of the box andZoboomafoo, were focused on making you smile. Did you know little about, you had acquired a knowledge of everything, the manipulation of intimidators at school to properly care for animals.

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You have seen the rental of a movie like an adventure.

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Long before you can broadcast them with a button of a button, there was a lot more planning in your family movie parties. In fact, you had to enter the minivan of your mother, drive to Blockbuster and browse the racks until something has told you about it. But at the time, the rental of a film was not a chore - it was an experience. For many, a trip to Blockbuster was a reward and anticipation of determining whether their film had been thrilling. And if they did not do it, choose another option involved from betting on a parcel summary instead of a trailer.

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You could jump-itand BOP IT.

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Describe your friends on the play yard was taken to the extreme thanks to the jumper and bop. Although both toys were quite simple, they each required a level of agility that felt high stakes for a child. (You had to jump on Skip-it because he swung around your ankle;Bop it was a Simon pocket game, like a game similar to the torsion and traction of parts on the order.) Ask everyone 90s to play Skip-it and Bop It, and you get a reply filled with excitement or trauma - these timed battles were no kidding!

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You have found your magic with J.K. Ramer.

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Thought we forgot about Harry Potter? As if!J.K. Rowling's Saga Wizardly felt like a series of books virtually the second thatHarry Potter at Sorcerers School Was published in the United States in 1998. Harry's Wiarding World World Infatated Kids from around the world, dressed in their favorite character for Halloween (frankly, any day of the year) or rented his favorite house. As one of the most successful cinema franchises and the best series of history books, there is no Nie Harry Potter was a fantastic character to grow.

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Your snack time was epic.

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If you were a child in the 90s, your snacks had a swag. Whether you have treated your fruit by the foot like a yo-yo, choked your dunkaroos in colorful icing, or enjoy exploding your Jack, you want to play. Gogourt made exciting yogurt to eat, and Baby Bottle Pops created friendly competitions for whom could get the sweetest powder on their candies. And for fear that we forget linguists or Oreo O. There were probably more kids cavities than ever over this decade, but fills were a sign of good time.

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You had your favorite cartoons of all time.

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Whether you awaken early on Saturday mornings or sling from the school bus to light the television, there was always something of course, especially thanks to the nickelodeon and the network of cartoons. In the 90s, Nick createdRugles,Soft,Rocko's modern life,Hey Arnold!,Angry beavers,Cat dog,Wildlife,Rocket powerand even calmSponge Bob SquarePants, which was created in 1999. In the meantime, the network of cartoons deliveredDexter Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, PowerPluff Girls,Ed, Edd N Eddy,Dragon Ball Z, andMarine. On top of that, Disney brought usBreakand Fox gave us theMIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS.

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You had the hottest mixtures at your fingertips.

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Although pop may have been supremely reigned for young music lovers of the 90s, each genre had its fair share of bans. Fortunately, in 1998, a small compilation album of 17 tracks calledNow that's what I call music! Hit the United States to help us familiarize ourselves with the best songs of the year.Nowis always strong, recently releasing its 75th iteration in America (the brand also published several spin-offs, includingNow that's what I call the 1990s), but they simply do not have the same meaning for children in the digital age.Nowwasthe How to hear all your favorite hits like "Barbie Girl", "Closing time" and "all star" in the same place on your walk, of course.

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Your idols were Mary Kate and Ashley.

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It was difficult not to fall in love with Michelle Tanner onFull house, especially when she deposits her famous crate "you made it dude!" Fortunately for the fans of Michelle, the girls behind the character were as fun. InFull houseThe last years,Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen Started an illustrious career as adorable and amusing twins who love people who have hired people of all ages with their fraternal ancient. Their list of movies filled with adventure (You have to be two,Switching objectives... need to say that we say more?) The 90-year-olds want their lives to be so cool. But even if you were notmystery Or Jetsetting in Australia, Mary Kate and Ashley were pleased to pleaseing that you did it.

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You thought the internet was amazing (even if it took 20 minutes to load).

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Considering what is possible on the internet now, it is almost unimaginable that it started where it did. In 1991, however, getting real-time search results through the World Wide Web seemed like magic. Not to mention the introduction of Google in 1998, which would change our life in a major way. (And if we only knew how much the innocent goal was compared to today's social media, but we digress). We certainly do not miss the sound of remote access or "you have alerts" you have mail ", but ah, remember memories of a simpler time.

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You can search your sister's calls.

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Today, even 6-year-old children have their own iPhones and know how to send text or facetics. However, 30 years ago, the only way to get in touch with your friends called and asked their fathers if they were at home. The problem with the fixed lines was that sometimes you try to make a call when your sister spoke to his best friend of his crumpley, but as long as you did not take, it was the furthest way to receive gossip .

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You thought that a costume dinosaur was not scary.

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Barney was probably the largest supporter of fun learning, using songs and dances to teach viewers from all odds to friendship. Sure,Rue de sesame already did that, but there was something magic aboutBarney This made it feel instantly like your best friend (although he may have seemed a little strange towards your parents). You probably could not count the amount of Barney's birthday parties that you have assisted and you probably have a backpack, a shirt or a barney toy. At the very least, you spent your childhood singing "I love you" and can still recite every word to date.

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You have had great ways to accessorize.

Smiling girl with colorful clothes wearing sunglasses, yellow background.
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The accessories offer endless ways to express yourself in the 90's. You can bush your "do with butterfly clips, hair bobbles and wrapping hair, or just throwing a bandana if you had no good day of hair. You have constantly exchanged your Ying-Yang and Tattoo Coukers, and you could stay earrings, that your ears are pierced or not. Of course, slap bracelets whiten your wrists and mood rings turned green fingers, but you could worry about it. And for more than your favorite icons, checkThe biggest idols of teen television from the 90s, then and now.


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