Technology is moving so fast , it's almost impossible to keep up. Just when I finally get the hang of something, it's already outdated—replaced by a newer, shinier, more complicated version. Remember when you thought you'd finally mastered the VCR, only for DVDs to come along? Or when you figured out dial-up just in time for broadband to make it ancient history? That's pretty much been my experience for the last 30 years. This listicle is a nostalgic trip back to a simpler time in tech—a time w…

Let’s rewind the clock to the late 80s and early 90s —a time when everything felt a little simpler, a little rougher around the edges, but somehow just right. TVs were bulky, and the remote was practically another family member. The internet? It sounded like a robot trying to sing, and you'd hope no one picked up the phone mid-login. But honestly, we wouldn’t have had it any other way. Life tasted like sugary cereal on Saturday mornings and that weird powdered drink mix that somehow made everyt…

I still remember unwrapping my first PlayStation back in the ‘90s —it was gray, bulky, and everything I ever wanted. Fast forward 30 years, and I’m still here, surrounded by every PlayStation console that’s ever been released, from the classic PS1 to the sleek PS5, and yes, even the portable gems like the PSP and the Vita. PlayStation was more than just a gaming console; it was an entire era of excitement, a portal to unforgettable adventures (Get it? Portal? Still haven't bought that one), It…

32 Nostalgic Magic Eye Images from Our Childhood

Writing nostalgic listicles is always a blast, but I have to say, 2024 has been especially fun for diving headfirst into all those 80s and 90s throwbacks. There’s just something about looking back at our childhoods that makes the world seem a little more magical—or at least a little less complicated. From Blockbuster runs on Friday nights to that sweet 8-bit soundtrack of our favorite video games , this year, I spent a lot of time putting together lists that brought back the sights, sounds, and…

Listen, I might be GenX, but the ' 90s and early 2000s still hold a special place in my heart. I remember the days when we had to dial up to get on the internet, when slap bracelets were still all the rage, and you had to rewind the VHS before taking it back to Blockbuster. Sure, my nostalgia might lean a little more towards Atari and hair metal, but I still remember dancing to the Macarena and downloading songs from Napster (at speeds that took all night). Whether you’re a fellow GenXer who re…

We often say goodbye to things without even realizing it at the moment. Remember the last time you picked a movie from Blockbuster? It wasn’t a grand farewell; you just stopped going, and that chapter quietly closed. The same goes for our last LAN party, where we gathered with friends for a gaming night—little did we know it would be the final time we'd do that. We enjoyed certain snacks or drinks that disappeared off the shelves forever, or hopped on our bikes to ride over to a friend's place,…

Let's take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to our childhood. We might have grown up in a time when TVs were square and heavy, and the internet made a loud noise when you logged on. But we loved every minute of it. Life had a very specific taste back then, like powdered drinks and store-bought jello. We were a generation that still went outside to play, drank from the garden hose when we were thirsty, and called our moms on the payphone to ask if we could stay the night at our friend's house.…

47 Wicked 90s Throwbacks That Are So Fresh, You'll Be Like ‘Talk to the Hand!’

Help, my brain is melting into Fanta.

Is it just me, or does it feel like the early 2000s were just, like, yesterday? There’s no way we’re already 24 years into this millennium. It’s not possible. I still vividly remember the ritual of unplugging the landline to connect it to the back of my computer every time I wanted to go online. The sound of a dial-up modem trying to connect is practically burned into my brain forever. And let’s not forget the iconic CD cases we all had in our cars—those big, bulky ones filled with carefully cu…

The gum you like is going to come back in style.

There’s something magical about revisiting the things you loved as a kid—whether it’s a beloved TV show, a favorite movie, or that one viral video you totally forgot about (Mah spoon is too big!). Artist Kristina Edgar, known as @catlaserstudio, captures that magic in the most charming way possible: through her delightfully miniature paper creations. Kristina transforms everyday childhood nostalgia into tiny, intricate works of art . Her paper tributes include everything from vintage cartoons t…

Back in the day , Coca-Cola bottle caps held the promise of dreams. They hid tiny letters under those caps, and if you managed to spell out the right word, you could win incredible prizes—or at least, what seemed incredible to a kid. One summer, they unveiled the ultimate prize: a fridge shaped like a giant Coca-Cola can. It was glorious! The idea of having a mini-fridge all to myself, and shaped like a Coke can no less, was too much for my little brain to handle. I drank an absurd amount of Co…

Let's take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to our childhood. We might have grown up in a time when TVs were square and heavy, and the internet made a loud noise when you logged on. But we loved every minute of it. Life had a very specific taste back then, like powdered drinks and store-bought jello. We were a generation that still went outside to play, drank from the garden hose when we were thirsty, and called our moms on the payphone to ask if we could stay the night at our friend's house.…

My wife and I are unapologetic toy collectors. We've held onto our old childhood treasures , lugging them from one apartment to another like precious cargo, and we've amassed a whole new collection along the way. Passing a toy store without buying something? Impossible. Toys spark so much joy for us, and our home reflects that—our kids are practically swimming in action figures , board games, and every kind of toy you can imagine. Ironically, they don’t seem to appreciate the bounty at their fi…