As the semester is more than halfway through and some of us begin to anticipate graduation, it seems about the time where reminiscing is in order. Whether it’s taking pictures at a friend’s house for Senior Prom or Preview Day at The University of Scranton, memories rush through your head… mostly good, but some, not so great. Although these memories serve as important milestones that have shaped who we are, we mustn’t forget the things that served us before iPhones and Social Media. We, the Millennials, are the last generation to have a childhood without iPads and Instagram and I consider us to be incredibly lucky. Here’s why being a 90s kid is the best kind of kid.
1. ScrunchiesThose obnoxious hair ties you collected in every color that held your ponytail on top of your head.
2. Bell bottomsFlare jeans or flare overalls were the way to go. Light or dark wash… both were stylish.
3. Walk-manThe music players with the mid-sized headphones.
4. Bill NyeThe guy’s name you would chant in your science classes while watching his films… “BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY… BILL, BILL, BILL, BILL!”
5. Lip SmackersThe ultimate scented and flavorful Chap Stick.
6. GameboyYour distraction for every car ride and every long line you waited on at Disney World.
7. TamagotchiThe annoying device that would never shut up; usually lived under a bunch of sweatshirts in your closet. And your mom usually forgot to feed the Tamagotchi character when you were at school so it died.
8. AOLDial-up… Took you fifteen minutes to sign-in so you could Instant Message your friends… “You’ve Got Mail!”
9. BarbiesBarbie and Ken. Theresa was always the third wheel.
10. MASHThe game that told you your future.
11. JelliesColorful sandals that were glittery and waterproof!
12. Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys were way better than Christina Agularia and N’SyncThat is all.
13. Spice Girls.The ultimate best.
14. Choker necklacesBlack or rainbow… depends on the outfit.
15. Light-up sneakersThe white Velcro sneakers with colorful lights twinkling with every step.
16. Rugrats, Hey Arnold and Doug.The only shows that were important on Nickelodeon.
17. Skip-It and Super SoakersSummer fun activities with the neighbors.
18. Easy-Bake OvenThe present every parent regretted giving his or her daughter for Christmas. The food definitely wasn’t edible.
19. LunchablesThe cool kids’ lunch.
20. Lisa FrankThe colorful images on school supplies. You HAD to have a Lisa Frank folder, although you didn’t know who Lisa Frank was. The unicorn folder just looked awesome and bright!