Think about neon jackets, Tamagotchis, Spice Girls, and Backstreet Boys—they were the coolest things in the '90s. It was a time when your mood ring understood you better than anyone!
If you're a '90s kid, this is for you! Buckle up for a wild ride through time as we delve into images and memories collected from the Instagram account 'only90sthings'.
As a kid, the most important things were usually the lunch menu and planning sleepovers with your best friend. But if you were a '90s kid, you had an extra dose of awesome. You grew up with incredible movies and TV shows like The Lion King, Full House, and Rugrats. Plus, you had some seriously cool and weird toys that were all the rage.
#3 Hands Down One Of The Best Days Of School - The Scholastic Book Fair!
Back then, there was no social media or super-fast internet, making the '90s the last era of pure innocence. With all the fantastic pop culture and good vibes, it's tough to argue that it wasn't the best time to be a kid. If you need convincing, here are some reasons to change your mind. And if you already agree, get ready for a nostalgia trip!
#4 You Know You Were Going To Have A Good Time When This Bad Boy Rolled Into Class
#6 Does Anyone Remember Getting Ice Cream Cups And Eating It With A Wooden Spoon? One Of My Absolute Faves Growing Up
If you thought the best Disney movies were from your childhood, you're absolutely right! The '90s marked a special Disney era known as the Disney Renaissance, starting with The Little Mermaid in 1989 and ending with Tarzan in 1999. During those years, Disney treated us to fantastic animated musicals like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, and Mulan.
#7 The Viewmaster Would Take You Places Where You’d Never Been Before Without Leaving Your Home. Did You Have One? I Kind Of Miss Mine
#9 Looking Back, The Designs On Vhs Packaging Was Actually Pretty Awesome
But wait, there's more to add to your nostalgia trip! Disney also gifted us with some amazing non-musical movies in the '90s, including The Mighty Ducks, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Cool Runnings, Hocus Pocus, A Goofy Movie, James and the Giant Peach, and The Parent Trap. As if that wasn't enough, the '90s also marked the beginning of Disney's incredible collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios, bringing us Toy Story and A Bug's Life.
#11 Remember The Duracell Power Check Batteries? The War Wounds We Had From Pressing Either Ends Until Our Fingers Were Red Just To Check How Much Power Was Left
#12 There Was A Time Where Kit Kat’s Had Foil Packaging. I’d Run My Finger Through Each Gap Just Like What They Did In The Commercials
In the '90s, many popular shoes were designed for a younger crowd, like jelly shoes, light-up sneakers, platform sandals, Floaties, and Heelys, just to mention a few. While most of these styles might seem a bit outlandish today, back then, your shoes turned school hallways into fashion runways.
#13 To Me, This Is The Og Mcdonalds Packaging. They Need To Bring This Back!
#14 I Love Disposable Cameras. Especially The Sound When You Have To Wind It To Use The Next Piece Of Film
#15 You Know If It Got Serious In The Classroom Whenever They Brought Out The Overhead Projector
Pop music had a blast in the late '90s and early 2000s, thanks to an avalanche of boy bands and girl groups who caused utter chaos with their good looks and catchy songs. Were most of them carefully put together to make you swoon? You bet. And did it work like a charm? Absolutely! Their songs stood the test of time, their dance moves were flawless, and their fashion choices became iconic.
#17 The Greatest Art Set Of All Time!!! Did You Have One Of These Growing Up?
#18 I First Got My Polly Pocket When I Was 8 Years Old And I Loved Playing With It Every Single Day
It wasn't just groups like *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls, and Destiny's Child that adorned your bedroom walls—the '90s also introduced us to Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
#20 There's One Friend I Wish I Could Reach Out To Virtually Right Now - Clippy
