The 90s were a really important decade due to all the technological innovations, and pop culture moments we still remember with love and nostalgia. Let’s discover 20 reasons why it was the best time to be alive.
Boy Bands
The Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, 98 Degrees, and NKOTB were only some of the boy bands people listened to in the ‘90s.
Fashion
Some of the trends might never make a comeback, but layering all those clothes was super fun back then.
Nickelodeon Shows
Hey Arnold!, Rugrats, Kennan and Kel where only some of all the amazing shows we’d watch back in the day.
MSN
Everyone would love to bring MSN back. Changing your status to online and offline several times so your crush could see you were there was a feeling that teenagers will never understand nowadays.
Pixar Movies
You were there when Pixar was born, and grew up alongside their heartwarming movies.
Going to The Mall
You just knew someone was going to be there; you didn’t know who or where, but that was what made it so exciting.
African American Representation on TV
Half & Half, Sister, Sister, and Fresh Prince are some of the sitcoms that showcased the African American culture on TV.
Supermodels
During the ‘90s, supermodels started doing more than just posing for pictures or walking down the runway. They became celebrities with their own clothing brands and entries in gossip magazines.
Movies
Movies from the 90s just hit different. From Titanic to The Silence of the Lambs, and even Jurassic Park, this decade brought us a lot of iconic films.
Saddle Shoes
Yes, they look like bowling shoes, and no, we didn’t wear them to go bowling.
The Grunge Movement
Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden, among others, were more than music. Teenagers felt seen with this spirit, and it was also represented in clothing, makeup, and even hairstyles.
Pogs
This is what gambling looked like back in the day.
Waiting in Line
No Ticketmaster wars or prices changing due to high demand. You just had to stand in line and you’d get your ticket.
Teen Magazines
You’d get a magazine with the latest makeup and fashion trends, gossip, and even posters for you to hang on your walls. And of course you’d read them with your friends at a sleepover.
Disney
This was a golden era for Disney. A lot of movies came out like Beauty And The Beast, Pocahontas, and Hercules. With these, all the iconic Disney music came with them.
Blockbuster
Gen Z kids will never understand how exciting it was to rent movies and get snacks at a Blockbuster. Some people even remember the scent the stores had.
Letters
If you had friends or family living abroad, waiting for their letters was super exciting.
Clear Phones
They were the coolest phones for you to be yelled at by your dad for spending too much time on it, talking to your bestie.
Space Jam
Having Michael Jordan, NBA players, and The Looney Toons in one movie was one of the coolest things ever.
Developing Photos
The excitement you felt while opening those envelopes and seeing if the pictures were good was thrilling!
