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50 Memes From The ’90s That Might Take You On A Wild Nostalgia Ride
InterviewSay what you want, but it is a fact that '90s kids memes often tap into a deep well of nostalgia, often offering a humorous and heartwarming reminder of much simpler times. These memes frequently feature iconic imagery and references that only those who grew up in the 1990s could really truly appreciate. Images of floppy disks, dial-up internet sounds, the struggles of rewinding VHS tapes, or the colorful, plastic choker necklaces girls would wear often make appearances.
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Bored Panda reached out to Alex, the page owner of the page "90s Kids Only" on Instagram, to get an insider scoop on the nostalgic memes that take us back to a beloved era!
When asked, about the meme selection process for the page, Alex shared, "Oh, it’s a fun process! I usually dig through the goldmine of the 90s, picking up stuff that instantly takes you back, you know? I love things that are universally relatable to all 90s kids – like the pain of dial-up Internet or the joy of Saturday morning cartoons. Sometimes followers send in their own nostalgic finds too, and if it gives me a good laugh or hits me right in the feels, it goes up!"
It's official. The song will stay in my head for a while (two posts about Mambo No. 5)
$10 Chinese food still exists, though $15 is more common. Petrol price jumped from $40 to $100 a full tank in the year 2022.
In response to the question about the uniqueness of the 90s nostalgia, Alex explained to Bored Panda, “The 90s were just a magical time, man! We had the best of both worlds – awesome cartoons, epic toys, and we were the last generation to enjoy a childhood without being glued to smartphones. It was a simpler, carefree time, and who wouldn’t feel nostalgic about that?”
We had something called a ''phone tree'', the one whom had to leave home earliest was on top, and so on.. and they had to call the next one on the list to tell school was cancelled.
Discussing the connection followers have with the content, the page owner mentioned, "People absolutely love a trip down memory lane! I get DMs all the time from followers sharing how a meme made their day or reminded them of a precious childhood moment. It's all about spreading those good vibes and shared experiences that make us smile, you know."
When it comes to keeping the 90s spirit alive for younger generations to enjoy as well, Alex shared with us, "It's a bit tricky but also fun! I try to choose memes that are funny on their own, even if you might not catch the reference right away. And it's super cool to see younger folks getting curious and learning about the 90s culture through the page."
Back when a batman movie was sill in colour, not just shades of black.
Can confirm XD I’m 41 and my bedroom at my childhood home still has them on the ceiling.
When commenting on the romanticization of the past, the page owner humorously reflected, “Haha, well, not everything in the 90s was perfect – I mean, those dial-up sounds still haunt me! But seriously, I think every era has its highs and lows. Perhaps we do romanticize it a bit, but that’s the fun of nostalgia, right? And hey, I think the 90s snack game was seriously underrated – bring back all those discontinued treats!”
Oooooh these made the tub so dangerously slippery! But smelled sooooo good!!
That hits hard. ::goes back to playing Baldur’s Gate III with NPCs she wishes were her friends::
Clue, Muppet Treasure Island. Legend. He's been brilliant in it all.
Load More Replies...I didn't recognize him under all the make-up and prosthetics until he smiled. That smile is iconic
Load More Replies...Oh my god I had no idea he voiced Nigel Thornberry but thinking back of COURSE he did!!
Load More Replies...Always Rocky Horror. Then Home Alone and Fern Gully. He was the sexy oil slick in the cartoon.
HE'S JUST A SWEET TRANSVESTITE~ FROM TRANSEXUAL, TRANSILVANIAAAAA~ (ps, hope this doesn't offend any trans friends, but its such a catchy song from the movie ;-;)
If you don't know Tim Curry then something is wrong with you, and you shall be subject to A Clockwork Orange style marathon of his movies
I know who he is, but may I still receive the punishment?
Load More Replies...He's just a little put out...because, when you knocked....he thought you were the...Candyman
Load More Replies...I won't say where I first saw him - leaving you all in an-ti-ci-pa-tion!
I'm always so happy when people mention this movie. It is such a fun movie and it seems like so few people know of it.
Load More Replies...My first time seeing him in a movie was at the midnight showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show. We would throw this gs during it like toast, water, and yell different things! Such a great memory! My bestie and I were just talking about this the other day!
I kept scrolling down to see if anyone put “Three Men in a Boat”, one of my favorite movies. I’ve watched the tinned pineapple scene over and over again
Fern Gully, rocky horror, IT, color of magic, and labyrinth. Love them all!
Literally can hear Nigel Thornberrys voice just by looking at his face
Thank you!!! The Worst Witch! Anything can happen on Halloween!
Load More Replies...Tim curry...first time I saw him..Home Alone 2 was a fresh rental
The worst Witch starring Fairuza Balk. It's a children's show and I'm obsessed with it to this day. I think it's on YouTube. It's from 1986.
What is this "off of" s**t? You know who this is based ON from where you know this person, or not. Please try to speak proper English!
Rocky Horror and IT; I honestly can't remember which of these I saw first.
Legend, Rocky Horror Picture Show, It, Annie, Clue, Fern Gully... a lot of movies come to mind, most of which most people don't actually realize it's him without seeing the credits...
I first saw him in Rocky Horror, but felt his best performance was in Hunt for Red October. He was truly vile in the TV version of Titanic, which helped when he played It. Very versatile actor.
He's the reason why I'm scared of clowns! He nailed that role
Man do I love me some Tim Curry. I remember him from all of it!
Oh so many things: Annie, Clue, Rocky Horror, Legend, take your pick.
Someone finally mentioned The Shadow. That's also when Alex Baldwin was actually hot.
Rocky Horror! I have an almost 23 year old and she wouldn't know him from anything but Rocky Horror.
My earliest memories of him are Fern Gully (Hexxus), The Pebble and the Penguin (Drake) and Muppet Treasure Island (Long John Silver)
FINALLY!!!!!! I mean, yes to Fern Gully, IT, and Annie, but I loved loved loved The Shadow! That was when Alex Baldwin was hot!
Load More Replies...RHPS, of course, but I haven't found any mentions of King Chicken from Duckman.
He was just so good in Rocky Horror Picture Show. You've never seen Rocky Horror Show until you've seen a LIVE PRODUCTION. So awesome!! They let you bring in everything but squirt guns. And passed out toilet paper to the audience.
Congo. I was about 10 at the time & had no idea who he was. Then I saw a movie he was in prior called Oscar. Tbh, I saw him in more of his subdued roles before I finally saw RHPS for the first time about 5 years later. Completely blew my mind it was the same guy lol Now that I'm older & have seen more of his films and how incredibly versatile an actor he is, it makes perfect sense.
Annie 1982, The Worst Witch 1986, Home Alone 2, 1992. My childhood experience of Tim Curry in 3 films. And then I discovered Rocky Horror and It as an adult.
Clue. But I love him in the episode of Psych he did as Nigel St. Nigel.
First thing I saw him in was Muppet Treasure Island. But he's amazing in everything. Everything.
The Three Musketeers, as a girl I found him absolutely creepy as the Cardinal Richelieu!
Not my immediate thought, but one that was missed -- Pebble and the Penguin...also with Martin Short and Jim Belushi
Rocky Horror, obviously, but my favorite was seeing him star as Mozart in the Tony award winning play "Amadeus" at National Theater (DC). Shortly before that, also saw the stage adaptation of Rocky Horror (without Mr. Curry); made for an interesting month of theater! The thing about the Rocky Horror reference is that it was released in 1975, though I didn't see it until the early 80's.
I don't recognize him. I have apparently seen stuff with him in it though, so I think I broke that scale?
Christina Applegate is totally unrecognizable. Just googled it and she went through breast cancer, ovarian cancer and is suffering from MS. My god what a crappy hand. Totally wish her the best. Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead.
McDonalds designers are astonishingly clever. Whatever design they come up with for the seating, it's ALWAYS a design which is so uncomfortable that it's impossible to stay seated in it for more than fifteen minutes.
The Incredible Journey! Depending on whether you saw the movie or read the book, that’s Luath, Bodger, and Tao (book), or it’s Shadow, Chance, and Sassy (movie)!
That's because she used to pin the phone between her ear and shoulder.
Pfff snakes. Our biology teacher was a falconer, he regularly brought hawks, weasels and a gaggle of hunting dogs to work. When our class trip had to be cancelled because of terrible weather, he just said "no problem, meet me in the biology room" and then he brought this gigantic hawk that he let fly in the room. "Don't worry he's very old, he just wants pets." We spent our rainy "class trip" watching comedy movies while an old hawk flew from desk to desk.
I really wish I learn about this brand as a kid and not an older teen lol, I love the style. Think I still have a sticker pack somewhere
It had extra table bits that you could slide apart and slip in to make it bigger for big dinners.
yeah that only ended September 29 of 2023. Its only been just over a week!
Mac is doing so well these days. He's living his best live and has no Fs to give.
There's no bigger power move than smirking for you mugshot. Trump wishes he could pull this off
Can we stop this ReAL OnEs and if YoU Get it YoU GEt iT because it’s so stupid it gave me a headache.
Ah "90s kids only", as if 70s and 80s kids didn't live through those moments, and 50s and 60s kids didn't have kids/grandkids who lived through those bits so absorbed them. I do love gatekeeping nostalgia, particularly with blinkers on as if anyone older wouldn't be aware of your secret language. "Only 50s kids remember The Beatles!" is how this list sounds.
A lot of these work for us early 2000s kids as well! Especially the portage DVD players, God I loved mine
Why am I the only one who loved the Carmen Sandiego series of computer games? :-(
I'm in the UK and enjoy 'nostalgia' now I'm in my 60s but most of this I didn't get because I'd never seen it before. One or two exceptions but most of it lost on me.
I was a 90 kids even if I didnt have half this list. Elitist gatekeeping, negative and insecure c**p titles
Have fun with the list! It's a nostalgia trip. Some could be better done. There's enough negative energy out there already peeps. Just move on and look for a better thing to do. And smile! Learn to enjoy the silliness of stuff. We don't have time to be upset. Wishing all who happen on this peace in your heart.
I was literally born in 2002 and have seen/used/heard of 90% of this "90s" stuff
What are the girls in the beginning before the article actually starts?! Such a flashback but I cannot remember the name!
Can we stop this ReAL OnEs and if YoU Get it YoU GEt iT because it’s so stupid it gave me a headache.
Ah "90s kids only", as if 70s and 80s kids didn't live through those moments, and 50s and 60s kids didn't have kids/grandkids who lived through those bits so absorbed them. I do love gatekeeping nostalgia, particularly with blinkers on as if anyone older wouldn't be aware of your secret language. "Only 50s kids remember The Beatles!" is how this list sounds.
A lot of these work for us early 2000s kids as well! Especially the portage DVD players, God I loved mine
Why am I the only one who loved the Carmen Sandiego series of computer games? :-(
I'm in the UK and enjoy 'nostalgia' now I'm in my 60s but most of this I didn't get because I'd never seen it before. One or two exceptions but most of it lost on me.
I was a 90 kids even if I didnt have half this list. Elitist gatekeeping, negative and insecure c**p titles
Have fun with the list! It's a nostalgia trip. Some could be better done. There's enough negative energy out there already peeps. Just move on and look for a better thing to do. And smile! Learn to enjoy the silliness of stuff. We don't have time to be upset. Wishing all who happen on this peace in your heart.
I was literally born in 2002 and have seen/used/heard of 90% of this "90s" stuff
What are the girls in the beginning before the article actually starts?! Such a flashback but I cannot remember the name!