OK Boomer: 32 Memes for a Nostalgic Blast from the 80s and 90s

John Summers • Contributor

Jul 26, 2023 9:00 PM EDT

Step into our meme time machine and let's take a radical journey back to the 80s and 90s! From the days of cassette mixtapes and Walkmans to the era of dial-up internet and AOL, these were the golden years when our biggest worry was not having enough minutes on our pager. Leg warmers, neon spandex, Furby, and Tamagotchi, the era where simplicity met the cusp of the digital age.

Ever find yourself longing for a time before smartphones and social media? A time when MTV still played music videos, and Saturday mornings were meant for cartoons, not chores? Well, you're in for a treat. We've compiled a list of 32 nostalgic memes that will transport you right back to your neon-colored, slap-bracelet-wearing, Gameboy-playing glory days. So pop in that 'Now That's What I Call Music' CD, pull on your parachute pants or tie that flannel around your waist, and prepare for some serious nostalgia.

Don't worry, we won't make you wait for the dial-up to connect, or blow on the cartridge to make these memes work. So get ready to ride this wave of nostalgia. And who knows? Maybe, just maybe, you'll get that Fresh Prince theme song stuck in your head all over again.