In the midst of all that has happened this past week, let's take the time to remember the good ole' days. The days where innocence was our best trait.
The days where you knocked on a friends door to play, rather than send a text. The days where clothes from Gap were the latest trend, and inexpensive too. We must remember where our entertainment, passion, and humor derived from.
Here are 10 signs that you're most definitely a 90's child:
1. The only way you could record something on TV was to put it on a VHS tape.
Before it was as easy as pressing a single button on the remote, recording shows or movies was truly a difficult task. Not to mention, you weren't able to record anything showing in the future. Finding a blank tape in time to not miss the beginning was the ultimate challenge, and most of the time, a failed challenge. I can't tell you how many times I would play a VHS thinking it was one movie but it ended up being bits and pieces of multiple showings. Thank God for DVR, that's all I can say.
2. "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Aire" theme song was your flip phone ringtone.
If you deny this, you're lying. It is nearly impossible to hear someone say "now this is the story all about
3. Your parents wouldn't let you get a dog, so you took care of your Tamagotchi as if it were your pet.
If your parents were anything like mine, you've heard the excuse "you're not getting a dog because I would end up taking care of it," many times before. Now, as much as we rejected that implication, we all knew it was true. Instead, we learned to cherish a more digital type of pet; THE TAMAGOTCHI. This electronic definitely tended to our caring needs by allowing us to feed, put to sleep, and play with a virtual pet. Beginning as an egg, it was up to us to grow our creature into an adult. Not to mention, its handy dandy keychain made it easier for us to never leave without it!
4. Your future was already planned by the hypothetical game of MASH.
As a kid, I put all of my trust into predicative games such as MASH. Now, as an adult, I can't help but wonder when the day will come where I marry my 4th grade grade lover, drive a Porsche and live in a mansion. The game of MASH is nothing but classic and continues to be played by upcoming generations. For your own personal enjoyment, I have included a link to an online version of the game. Give it a try, for old times sake!
5. Wonder Balls caused the greatest sugar rush of all time.
Through the grapevine, I have heard that this delicious treat is making a comeback in stores! Wonder Balls are hands down one of the greatest candy creations ever made. This mouthwatering chocolate ball contained a surprise of some kind inside, whether it was MORE candy, a toy, a tattoo, etc. What more could a kid ask for! As stores are slowly but surely getting these Nestle chocolates back on the shelves, my nostalgia is at an
6. Your biggest goal in life was to get slimed.
Nickelodeon was considered one of the most popular television networks during this time, especially the use of its iconic slime. There is nothing more entertaining than watching someone get a green and gooey liquid dumped on their head for various reasons. Whether they were slimed in celebration or humiliation, you always wondered what it would be like to be the one standing under the bucket.
7. Beanie Babies were your most common collectible.
If you're anything like me, you have a bag of Beanie Babies stuffed in the back of your storage closet, covered in dust bunnies. These collectibles were no doubt the latest trend, and one of the greatest pass downs for siblings. Play dates with your friends had to include comparing and sharing all of these stuffed animals. But overall, the best part of these toys was no less the fact that naming them was never an issue. Their names and personalities were imprinted on their tags, making them instant childhood friends to us.
8. NOW That's What I Call Music (insert number here) was your only source of music.
For many years now, these CD's have been sold in stores nationwide. The only thing I wonder is how in the hell they are STILL creating them? With the technology we have these days, it amazes me that they still have the funding to make these kid friendly sources of music. Most parents I know have already gotten their 7 year old son/daughter a smartphone (which that in itself is mind-blowing to me.) With that being said, why would they ever need to buy a CD consisting of child singing songs when they can just download the original version straight to their device? I swear we're up to NOW 95, I think it's time to call it quits.
9. If you didn't own Lisa Frank school supplies, you were considered uncool.
One of the most common trends in my childhood was the ownership of anything with the brand, Lisa Frank. Whether it was a school folder, or a backpack, the trend of Lisa Frank took over elementary
10. You're first form of instant messaging was AOL.
Before texting controlled our everyday lives, the use of instant messenger was the average way to communicate with others. Nothing was more exciting than seeing that little yellow man pop up on your massive desktop computer, indicating you had a message. Being glued to the screen, waiting for your crush to go online was an everyday occurrence, don't even try to deny it. It's crazy to think that this form of communication was such a privilege back then, considering many parents those days denied their children access of it. If that was the case, you would just use an older sibling's account and pretend to be them for the day!
