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The 1990s… ‘Home Alone’, Harry Potter Books, Tamagochis, ‘Friends’, brick-like mobile phones, the dawn of the internet, the freedom to play outside. What a time to be alive. I really do feel the kids of today are missing out on so much that millennials got to experience during their childhood. Although some would argue that they much prefer the digital age.

Either way, there are certain things that might only resonate with you if you were lucky enough to have grown up during the '90s. And many can be found on an Instagram account aptly called OnlyNinetiesKidsKnow. It’s run by a guy called Jonathan Miller and has clocked up an impressive 1.1 million followers. The page is a wall of nostalgic memes to transport you right back to what many believe was the best decade. Bored Panda has put together a list of our favorite, and most hilariously relatable posts to see you through yet another week of excessive screen time.

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    #9

    90s Chuck E. Cheese vs. modern version, side-by-side comparison with a humorous caption.

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    Lsai Aeon
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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had Pistol Pete's in my area of North Texas. I only got to go to Chuckie Cheese twice in my lifetime, once to take my son to a birthday party. I miss Pistol Pete's it was soooo much better

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    #14

    Two '90s nostalgic 101 Dalmatians themed glasses beside Oreo cookies.

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    Hawkmoon
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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I remember correctly, these glasses came with mustard and a plastic lid. Once emptied, you had your decorated glass for the children.

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    #19

    90s nostalgia post about The Offspring's singer, who has a PhD and is a licensed pilot, on stage during a concert.

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    Forrest Hobbs
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    2 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brian May, guitarist with Queen, gave up doing his PhD for rock stardom - but completed it several decades later and is now a fully qualified astrophysicist (if you count an investigation into the zodiacal light, that is). Bruce Dickenson, lead singer with Iron Maiden, is another one: fully qualified airline pilot.

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    #22

    Cartoon character from a popular '90s show with text: "When this intro came on, you knew the next 30 minutes were epic."

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    Amy
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    2 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This. Earthworm Jim, Courage and Ren and Stimpy always made me really uncomfortable as a kid. Certain gross bits of SpongeBob did too, but I grew to absolutely love that show and will happily watch it now… but I know to look away for close ups of chum 🤢

    #24

    Mike Tyson confronted by police after infamous 1996 boxing match incident, capturing iconic '90s nostalgia.

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    Forrest Hobbs
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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂 Time to speak slowly and calmly and definitely don't make any sort of sudden moves - I'm talking to the cops, in case you're wondering.

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    #30

    Quiznos Sub commercial parody with quirky character and text bubble saying "We love the subs" in a nostalgic '90s style.

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    Jrog
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    2 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's keep in mind that at the same timespan of this ad, 90% of Quiznos locations closed, they were being sued by their franchisee for financial fraud, were eaten alive by Subway and filed for bankruptcy with almost $900M in debts.

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    #31

    '90s nostalgia: colorful frog peeking in a jungle-themed clothing store.

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    Forrest Hobbs
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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Say what? A monster sized tree frog in a strangely decorated and very foreign looking clothing shop? Can anyone explain/translate/decode? 😁

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    Angela Anaconda scene with characters playing on a seesaw, evoking '90s nostalgia.

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    Forrest Hobbs
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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it me, or does that look like an advert for a seriously ill-advised remake of an Ealing Comedy aimed at a pre-teen audience?

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    '90s nostalgia: cartoon camels hang out on a fire escape, smoking and drinking, with humor about AIM messaging.

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    Jrog
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    2 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The american design for Joe Camel (there was an older French version) was designed specifically to cater to the "young male" audience. This led to Camel being the #1 brand in the "young smoker" demographics, with potentially 30% of Camel's users being underage (before the ad campaign it was less than 1%). During the initial run of this campaign, the rate of tobacco a*******n among high-schoolers increased 26,5%, and further 10% in the last couple of years after the early regulatory intervention. Since the campaign was ended, the rate started decreasing at a steady 2% per year, before settling at 5,8% in 2019.

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    Pixelated '90s video game with skiers, trees, and a dog on a snowy slope, evoking childhood nostalgia.

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    Jallamedalla
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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I spent way too many hours trying to beat two, unbeknownst to me, unbeatable games. This on PC and "My Hero" on Sega Megadrive.

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    #52

    Purple Talkgirl cassette player, a nostalgic '90s gadget, on a table with a lamp in the background.

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    Jrog
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    2 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Created as a prop for Home Alone 2, it later became a real toy. Possibly the second stupidest thing in the movie, after the Donald Trump cameo.

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