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The 1990s was an amazing decade to grow up in. We had the golden era of Disney Channel Original Movies, the release of the Nintendo 64, Crystal Pepsi, AOL instant messenger and some amazing music. And if you’re looking to reminisce on the days of watching Rugrats and slurping up milk through a Froot Loops cereal straw, we’ve got the perfect list for you down below.

We took a trip to the Throwback Machine Instagram page, which will instantly transport you pandas back to the 90s, so enjoy scrolling through these pics that might remind you of your childhood if you're a 90s kid. Keep reading to also find a conversation with Dave Fife of Retro Injection, and be sure to upvote the pics that make you long for that simpler time back.

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    The Throwback Machine Instagram page, also known as ‘90s Kids,’ notes in their bio that their goal is sharing “posts that make you go ‘holy [crap], I remember that!’” And clearly they’re doing a great job of evoking nostalgia, because the account has amassed over 95k followers through sharing only 716 posts. The page reminds visitors of their favorite childhood video games, television shows, snacks and more, and today, all of you pandas get to take a trip down memory lane too.

    To learn more about what life was like during the 90s, we reached out to nostalgia expert and creator of Retro Injection, Dave Fife. Retro Injection is a FeedSpot-ranked "Best 25 '80s Blog/Website,” and the perfect place to visit if you’d like to reminisce on the past few decades. And according to Dave, the 90s were the “last great decade.”

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    Dave shared with Bored Panda that some of the best video games were released during the 90s. “The console wars raged between Sega and Nintendo on every school playground, while arcades were experiencing a resurgence with games such as Street Fighter II: Champion Edition and Mortal Kombat,” he explained. “You'd see Neo-Geo ads in magazines and wish you could afford the $650 console. The '90s were a great time to be a gamer!”

    Dave also noted that “the internet was around, but hadn't yet become an invasive datamining mill. When you found something interesting online, you felt like Indiana Jones unearthing some hidden treasure. And dialing into AOL to chat with your friends on Instant Messenger was always a blast, until someone needed the phone. In my opinion, the '90s were special because there was enough connectivity to be fun, instead of an obligation.”  

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    We also asked Dave if there’s anything from the 90s that he wishes we still used today. “Physical media was king back then in the '90s, and I miss the PlayStation demo discs that you used to be able to pick up at Toys ‘R’ Us,” he shared. “At one point, even Pizza Hut gave them away! I would play the limited levels for hours. And yes, I still have the discs.”

    “Even though they weren't specific to the '90s, I also miss video stores, which of course rented games,” Dave added. “My mom would sometimes check out Fatal Fury 2 and Primal Rage for my Genesis.”

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    And if Dave could go back in time and tell his 90s self something now, he says, “I would tell myself to cherish every moment, and to brace for a barrage of largely-manufactured crises. I'd also advise myself to start earning money right out of high school, and not waste time and money on college. And if I could go back in time, I wouldn't return.”

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    CPooh
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mostly excellent songs, some of which are STILL in my playlist. So there.

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    Michal Pifko
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally every single one of these was released in the 2000s. And the player isn't from the 90s either.

    Lakota Wolf (she/her)
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You might want to look up the definition of "literally". Californication was released in 1999.

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    Robert T
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember being amazed at how much more music you could get on a standard CD when you used MP3 to compress music.

    Tucker Cahooter
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have the habit of making sure there are no spaces in my filenames

    The Original Bruno
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Evanescence came out in the 2000s. My humps came out in 2005. I Miss You came out in 2004. Toxic came out in 2003.

    Kira Okah
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    90s? Old? Aside from mp3 players not existing in the 90s, I still use my Walkman mp3 player regularly.

    Karolína T.
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesus... and discman... and walkman for tape cassetes. In 90s Ace of Base and 2 Unlimited

    Marco
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy c**p. I still have this exact mp3 player in the basement lol

    Headless Horseman
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my grandfather, a techie, bought me one for my 10th birthday. I had no idea what it was, didn't know how to play it, didn't know you had to download music onto it and certainly didnt know how to download the music. then I found out it costs money like REAL money to buy the songs and my mom got pissed at him for buying me such an expensive gadget that was practically useless to me. I hadn't even heard of headphones at that time either.

    Blue Mar
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was always moment of hard decision which song replace for new one.

    MellonCollie
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a thing like that in the 2000s! It contained all of 2 albums, Seal and I can't remember what else.

    Jayne
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had one of those "pebble" MP3 players that looked like a pendant. No screen, everything was mixed, but it looked so cool!

    Thomas Biorogue
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should've had an image of a CD with the songs written in sharpie on it, ie I got it off of Napster, Limewire, Pirate Bay, ICQ etc.

    Ian Webling
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one next to my keyboard. Hasn't been used in thirty years but I'm keeping it just in case I need 128K flash drive to put an MP3 on.

    just.a.loser
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i still have an mp3 player that had all those songs before it corrupted and everything got wiped

    xolitaire
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This list is missing Cotton Eye Joe before we knew what the lyrics meant

    Pie
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spending HOURS standardizing all your mp3s so its easier to find them... and really whip that Llamas a*s.

    Johnnynatfan
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only two of those songs are worth listening to. The rest are garbage

    FantasianMind
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine was silver and I had to plug in a cable... didn't have the fancy ones with the intigrated USB XD

    Demented Nun
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    That's a vile list of songs except out of place evanescence ..... followed by britney

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    As far as why younger generations should keep looking back to learn more about the 80s and 90s, Dave says, “The cultural output of these decades was built to last, whereas today everything is disposable. There probably won't be a huge demand in ten years for today's auto-tuned songs or CGI-bloated movies. But even in fifty years, people will be jamming out to R.E.M, and quoting Ghostbusters. There's currently a 40th anniversary celebration for John Carpenter's Christine. Much like that '58 Fury, the '80s and '90s will never die.”

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    If you’d like to learn more about these magical decades, be sure to visit Dave’s site Retro Injection!

    Now, we can’t pay homage to the 90s without taking a moment to appreciate how wonderful the outfits of the era were. Bright colors, loud patterns, baggy jeans and sweaters, and layers upon layers upon layers. There are a few different subsets of 90s fashion, as some people were more likely to wear colorful windbreakers while others were more drawn to the grunge look with Dr. Martens and plaid flannels. But one thing’s for sure: everybody looked fly.  

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    Another lovely aspect of the 90s that Dave mentioned, that kids today don’t get to experience, is the fun of visiting a video store. A Friday evening trip to Blockbuster was the highlight of my week. I got to pick out whatever movie I wanted (that was appropriate for kids of course), find my preferred chocolate bar of the week and return home for the best night ever. There was always a risk that they wouldn’t have the film you wanted or that nothing would look appealing, but the excitement over the trip was enough to convince you to choose something. There was no going home empty handed from a video rental store.

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    Snack time during the 90s was also next level. It seemed like not as many parents were concerned about cavities and processed sugars, so the snack of the day could be Gushers, Dunkaroos, Oreos, GoGurt or a cup of Trix yogurt. And you couldn’t forget to wash it all down with a Capri-Sun or Yoo-hoo! While you might reach for hummus and carrots or an apple and peanut butter today, you’ll never forget those delicious days of 90s treats.  

    We hope these photos have filled you with nostalgia for the 90s, pandas. We may never be able to get that time back, but thanks to the technology we now have, it’s able to live forever virtually. Keep upvoting the pics that bring back memories for you, and then if you’re interested in reading another Bored Panda article, we recommend this one that will give you major nostalgia for the past few decades!

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