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Say what you want, but it is a fact that '90s kids memes often tap into a deep well of nostalgia, often offering a humorous and heartwarming reminder of much simpler times. These memes frequently feature iconic imagery and references that only those who grew up in the 1990s could really truly appreciate. Images of floppy disks, dial-up internet sounds, the struggles of rewinding VHS tapes, or the colorful, plastic choker necklaces girls would wear often make appearances.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh yes, I'd watch that. Even Joe Pesci could return. He can be funny and intimidating.

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Bored Panda reached out to Alex, the page owner of the page "90s Kids Only" on Instagram, to get an insider scoop on the nostalgic memes that take us back to a beloved era!

When asked, about the meme selection process for the page, Alex shared, "Oh, it’s a fun process! I usually dig through the goldmine of the 90s, picking up stuff that instantly takes you back, you know? I love things that are universally relatable to all 90s kids – like the pain of dial-up Internet or the joy of Saturday morning cartoons. Sometimes followers send in their own nostalgic finds too, and if it gives me a good laugh or hits me right in the feels, it goes up!"

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's official. The song will stay in my head for a while (two posts about Mambo No. 5)

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

$10 Chinese food still exists, though $15 is more common. Petrol price jumped from $40 to $100 a full tank in the year 2022.

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In response to the question about the uniqueness of the 90s nostalgia, Alex explained to Bored Panda, “The 90s were just a magical time, man! We had the best of both worlds – awesome cartoons, epic toys, and we were the last generation to enjoy a childhood without being glued to smartphones. It was a simpler, carefree time, and who wouldn’t feel nostalgic about that?”

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had something called a ''phone tree'', the one whom had to leave home earliest was on top, and so on.. and they had to call the next one on the list to tell school was cancelled.

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Discussing the connection followers have with the content, the page owner mentioned, "People absolutely love a trip down memory lane! I get DMs all the time from followers sharing how a meme made their day or reminded them of a precious childhood moment. It's all about spreading those good vibes and shared experiences that make us smile, you know."

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m even older as I think about the old film projector being wheeled into the class room.

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When it comes to keeping the 90s spirit alive for younger generations to enjoy as well, Alex shared with us, "It's a bit tricky but also fun! I try to choose memes that are funny on their own, even if you might not catch the reference right away. And it's super cool to see younger folks getting curious and learning about the 90s culture through the page."

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can confirm XD I’m 41 and my bedroom at my childhood home still has them on the ceiling.

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When commenting on the romanticization of the past, the page owner humorously reflected, “Haha, well, not everything in the 90s was perfect – I mean, those dial-up sounds still haunt me! But seriously, I think every era has its highs and lows. Perhaps we do romanticize it a bit, but that’s the fun of nostalgia, right? And hey, I think the 90s snack game was seriously underrated – bring back all those discontinued treats!”

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had MTV Europe when I missed half a term of school due to a glandular fever type virus. It was never properly diagnosed as the doctors and specialist didn't know what it was.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oooooh these made the tub so dangerously slippery! But smelled sooooo good!!

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That hits hard. ::goes back to playing Baldur’s Gate III with NPCs she wishes were her friends::

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always Rocky Horror. Then Home Alone and Fern Gully. He was the sexy oil slick in the cartoon.

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7 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HE'S JUST A SWEET TRANSVESTITE~ FROM TRANSEXUAL, TRANSILVANIAAAAA~ (ps, hope this doesn't offend any trans friends, but its such a catchy song from the movie ;-;)

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you don't know Tim Curry then something is wrong with you, and you shall be subject to A Clockwork Orange style marathon of his movies

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's just a little put out...because, when you knocked....he thought you were the...Candyman

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Richard Branson, the early years, whilst he was still a virgin. ;-)

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My first time seeing him in a movie was at the midnight showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show. We would throw this gs during it like toast, water, and yell different things! Such a great memory! My bestie and I were just talking about this the other day!

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I kept scrolling down to see if anyone put “Three Men in a Boat”, one of my favorite movies. I’ve watched the tinned pineapple scene over and over again

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fern Gully, rocky horror, IT, color of magic, and labyrinth. Love them all!

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No one wore fishnets and a garter better. Miss you Tim Curry!

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Literally can hear Nigel Thornberrys voice just by looking at his face

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I fall asleep listening to stories and the one I listen to basically every night is 'Crouch End'. It's a short by Stephen King read by the legendary Mr Curry.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The worst Witch starring Fairuza Balk. It's a children's show and I'm obsessed with it to this day. I think it's on YouTube. It's from 1986.

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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember going to parties and all the drama student kids would put that on, and do that crazy “in-between” script to it!

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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Legend, rocky horror, the organ in beauty and the beast Xmas...

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is this "off of" s**t? You know who this is based ON from where you know this person, or not. Please try to speak proper English!

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can also guess someone’s age when they say, I have seen that face. I know that face. I’ve seen it. I know I have. But from where…….???? Memory is going. But I know the face. I do!

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can also tell how old someone is when they say, I know that face!!! I know it!! But from where…………

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rocky Horror and IT; I honestly can't remember which of these I saw first.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Legend, Rocky Horror Picture Show, It, Annie, Clue, Fern Gully... a lot of movies come to mind, most of which most people don't actually realize it's him without seeing the credits...

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I first saw him in Rocky Horror, but felt his best performance was in Hunt for Red October. He was truly vile in the TV version of Titanic, which helped when he played It. Very versatile actor.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I'm just a sweet transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania"

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Man do I love me some Tim Curry. I remember him from all of it!

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone finally mentioned The Shadow. That's also when Alex Baldwin was actually hot.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First saw him in Oscar from 1991 with Marisa Tomei. Really good movie. Super entertaining.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rocky Horror! I have an almost 23 year old and she wouldn't know him from anything but Rocky Horror.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My earliest memories of him are Fern Gully (Hexxus), The Pebble and the Penguin (Drake) and Muppet Treasure Island (Long John Silver)

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

FINALLY!!!!!! I mean, yes to Fern Gully, IT, and Annie, but I loved loved loved The Shadow! That was when Alex Baldwin was hot!

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

CLUE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🕵️‍♂️

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hunt for Red October but the correct answer is Clue.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

RHPS, of course, but I haven't found any mentions of King Chicken from Duckman.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone watched Oscar? A nice comedy of him and Slyvester Stallone.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He creeps me out 😂😂! Don’t forget Home Alone Lost in New York

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So many things, but Muppet Treasure Island is always the first I think of.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He has not aged well, but Rocky Horror and Home Alone 2 are my favorites he was in.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He was just so good in Rocky Horror Picture Show. You've never seen Rocky Horror Show until you've seen a LIVE PRODUCTION. So awesome!! They let you bring in everything but squirt guns. And passed out toilet paper to the audience.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rocky horror, Clue, Home Alone 2 and most importantly Ferngully 🥰

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Darkness from LEGEND. "We are all animals, m'lady."

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Except my kid knows him from Rocky Horror and he's 21, so....

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congo. I was about 10 at the time & had no idea who he was. Then I saw a movie he was in prior called Oscar. Tbh, I saw him in more of his subdued roles before I finally saw RHPS for the first time about 5 years later. Completely blew my mind it was the same guy lol Now that I'm older & have seen more of his films and how incredibly versatile an actor he is, it makes perfect sense.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or, what kind of person they are roflmao.,. Oh, my Hexxus!

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Saw him on stage in London in The Pirates of Penzance in the early 1980's.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Annie 1982, The Worst Witch 1986, Home Alone 2, 1992. My childhood experience of Tim Curry in 3 films. And then I discovered Rocky Horror and It as an adult.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Clue. But I love him in the episode of Psych he did as Nigel St. Nigel.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Appointment with Death, Agatha Christie Hercule Poirot story

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First thing I saw him in was Muppet Treasure Island. But he's amazing in everything. Everything.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Three Musketeers, as a girl I found him absolutely creepy as the Cardinal Richelieu!

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not my immediate thought, but one that was missed -- Pebble and the Penguin...also with Martin Short and Jim Belushi

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The demon, Darkness, from the movie Legend. IMHO one of his best performances.

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7 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rocky Horror, obviously, but my favorite was seeing him star as Mozart in the Tony award winning play "Amadeus" at National Theater (DC). Shortly before that, also saw the stage adaptation of Rocky Horror (without Mr. Curry); made for an interesting month of theater! The thing about the Rocky Horror reference is that it was released in 1975, though I didn't see it until the early 80's.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't recognize him. I have apparently seen stuff with him in it though, so I think I broke that scale?

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those aren't 90's icons. Except Robin Williams, he's an icon over decades.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Christina Applegate is totally unrecognizable. Just googled it and she went through breast cancer, ovarian cancer and is suffering from MS. My god what a crappy hand. Totally wish her the best. Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

McDonalds designers are astonishingly clever. Whatever design they come up with for the seating, it's ALWAYS a design which is so uncomfortable that it's impossible to stay seated in it for more than fifteen minutes.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Incredible Journey! Depending on whether you saw the movie or read the book, that’s Luath, Bodger, and Tao (book), or it’s Shadow, Chance, and Sassy (movie)!

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so glad my girls have a different life to me at the same age.

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7 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pfff snakes. Our biology teacher was a falconer, he regularly brought hawks, weasels and a gaggle of hunting dogs to work. When our class trip had to be cancelled because of terrible weather, he just said "no problem, meet me in the biology room" and then he brought this gigantic hawk that he let fly in the room. "Don't worry he's very old, he just wants pets." We spent our rainy "class trip" watching comedy movies while an old hawk flew from desk to desk.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really wish I learn about this brand as a kid and not an older teen lol, I love the style. Think I still have a sticker pack somewhere

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It had extra table bits that you could slide apart and slip in to make it bigger for big dinners.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More than once I spent all my "holiday money" on these.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One fine day with a woof and a purr A baby was born and it caused a little stir ...

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's no bigger power move than smirking for you mugshot. Trump wishes he could pull this off

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of the early 2000's pipes screen saver, anyone else agree ?

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