The ’90s gave us some serious nostalgia feels. I mean back then it was just Tamagotchis, bleached hair, and whatever Britney Spears song was on your Discman at the time. Back then we thought we had it all. Now looking back on some of those past ‘trends’, it’s hard to believe we thought they were cool. Those trends are gone but thankfully we still have the memories of that time period!
I’d like to take a trip down memory lane and recall 14 things we will always remember as popular in the ’90s and now do not exist anymore
Pagers
Once upon a time long before cell phones, there were pagers. Yes, pagers. Can you believe it? Pagers were commercially available in the ’50s and ’60s but it became a must-have accessory in the 90’s. Now they seem almost silly and definitely not needed.
Beanie Babies
Do you remember when everyone had their adorable little stuffed animals? Now, they look so strange, like things you tucked away in an attic to not be seen again.
Discmans
Portable CD players were once the peak of music technology, and if you had a Discman in the 90s, you were the coolest kid around because you could listen to any CD on the go. Now, thinking about a portable CD player in an age of streaming might make you think it’s impractical. Of course, they were small and portable but the awful experience of constantly changing the CDs is over. If you have a portable CD player today, you think that either you are broke or just impractical.
Furbies
These interactive toys were immensely popular in the ’90s (with chirping and blinking eyes that mesmerized children). Today, they are littered in nostalgia as creepy, obsolete toys that look like something out of a dystopian sci-fi film.
Tamagotchis
These digital pets were hugely popular in the ’90s, with kids giving them nearly fawning care and attention. It would be cool as a 30-year-old owner that the pet was still alive after all those years, but for those little toddlers, you couldn’t even fathom a glance at it with 30 different apps available on an iPad instead.
Pogs
These small pieces of cardboard weren’t simply toys; they were a form of currency amongst children in the 1990s. You would trade them, collect them, and stack them in assemblies to make a game. Today, they are largely forgotten and gathering dust in the back of a closet. This may be chalked up to waning interest, or possibly kids today have supported their own obsessions elsewhere.
Frosted Tips
Back in the 1990s, everyone wanted to look like their favorite boy band member and bleach the tips of their hair. It was the coolest thing to do. Some people today can still do this look, but think about showing up to the office with a hairstyle from the 90s. You would have to think about whether or not you are going to show up with that hairstyle to meet with your boss!
Blockbuster
In a time before Netflix and other forms of streaming online entertainment, going to Blockbuster on a Friday night to rent a movie was often a weekly tradition. But as advancements in technology diminished the necessity of having a hard copy DVD, Blockbuster passed into becoming a nostalgic memory and unpreserved artifact. The final remaining Blockbuster is a time capsule that reminds us of a much simpler time and the fun of walking down aisles to find the perfect movie.
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)
If you grew up in the 90s, you likely spent a lot of time chatting on AIM with your friends and crushes. Nowadays, there are many other messaging apps and social media sites, so AIM is basically a relic at this point. Nevertheless, the sound of the door opening and closing, the Away Messages, and the “ASL?” question will always be etched in our minds.
Rollerblades
In the 1990s, inline skates were very popular. People rode on them to get around and for fun. Now, they are a little cheesy, don’t you agree? However, the 90s gave us awesome music videos of people dancing on roller skates. Those will always be cool.
Snap Bracelets
These vibrant bracelets were popular in the 90s, since you could curl them around your wrist by snapping them on. We truly liked the way it snapped onto our wrists, so we just kept snapping it until we got bored and put it down.
Nintendo Gameboy
Having a Gameboy was a substantial deal in the 90s. At the time, it was one of the most popular portable gaming systems in existence, and possession of one was viewed as a status symbol among children and teenagers.
Starter Jackets
During the 1990s, these jackets – sometimes featuring large team logos – were a staple of fandom. Fans wore them to display their loyalty to their favorite teams. Now, they are too ostentatious and not needed. Perhaps this speaks to an aversion to the louder clothing trends of the past and a shift toward more minimalist styles. Or, perhaps, they are no longer nostalgic?
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