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'.
#21 Remember The Golden Sound Story Books? You’d Press The Buttons During The Story And Sounds Come Out. Which One Did You Have Growing Up?
In the '90s, if you rocked bright colors and loud patterns, you were totally on point. But if you were a kid or preteen sporting Limited Too or dELiA*s fashion, you were a certified fashion guru. It always felt like these stores had the inside scoop, leading the way with trends like the tee-under-the-tank combo and those nifty convertible pants that could magically become capris or shorts.
#22 Please Tell Me I Wasn’t The Only One Using These Crayola Stamp Markers On My Hands To Make “Tattoos”? Anyone?
#23 Huge Shoutout To Microsoft Encarta For Helping Us All With Our Assignments
#24 Let’s Face It, All Of Us Went Fishing For The First Time Because Of This Toy. Am I Right?
Champion also dished out some seriously cool athletic wear back in the day, and Tommy Hilfiger jeans were all the rage. And if you just wanted to blend in, there were plenty of windbreakers and baggy jeans to go around.
#27 It's Not The 90s Without Having At Least One Nokia Phone To Be In Your Life. Which One Did You Have?⠀
Before the era of one-click streaming, family movie nights required some serious planning. You'd hop into your mom's minivan, head to Blockbuster, and wander through the aisles until something caught your eye. But renting a movie back then wasn't a chore—it was an adventure. For many, a visit to Blockbuster was a treat, and the excitement of discovering if they had your desired movie was a thrill. And if they didn't, choosing an alternative meant taking a chance based on a plot description rather than watching a trailer.
#30 We Blew Into These When They Weren’t Working. Don’t You Think This Is Our First Musical Instrument?
Keep scrolling and let the nostalgia be alive with our favorite posts from the vibrant Instagram account 'only90sthings.' Upvote the ones that make you wish you could hop in a time machine!
#32 Did Anyone Own Hypercolour Shirts?! The Colour On Your Shirt Would Change Due To Heat
#33 That Thing You Do! Was One Of The Best Things To Ever Happened To Fictional Bands And Music Movies Ever. Thank You Tom Hanks For Directing This Masterpiece
#34 The Time I Spent Fiddling With The Hair On These Troll Doll Toppers While I Was In Listening To The Teacher In Class
#35 I Miss Collecting Pogs And Organising Them Into Plastic Sheets For My Binder
#37 I Wish A Pop Up Blocker Was Created In The 90s To Stop The Influx Of Pop Up Ads When You Went On Any Website
#38 Remember Realplayer? I Played All My Audio, Video And Any .rm Files On This Thing! It Was My Number One Software Back In The Day
#40 Remember The Gameboy Camera And Printer? I Totally Forgot About This! Did You Have One?
