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Some would argue that the ‘90s was the best decade ever. Indeed, it was a unique period in history when the internet was just developing, the phones were for the rich and famous, and the equivalent of social media was meeting up with your friends at the mall or the local theater. Perhaps many people long for this decade because people were free from all-consuming technology and an online networking society.

If you’re one of those who often feels nostalgic for the good old ‘90s, boy do we have a treat for you today. Below, you’ll find a list full of posts from the “I was born in the 1990s” Facebook page featuring many experiences and artifacts that only kids from that decade know all too well. Scroll down to embark on a nostalgia-filled journey, and don’t forget to upvote the ones that made your inner kid happy.

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When you really think about it, the ‘90s seem to be never-ending. Largely because the decade’s trends are always finding a way to sneak into our current lives.

The plethora of articles naming what 1990s trends are already popular in 2024 and what will be all the rage in 2025 are just proof of that.

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At work all the pens I keep in my lab coat pocket do this by themselves all the time

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For example, Sincerely Elise, an online community for women, foresees the comeback of the ‘90s grunge aesthetic next year. 

“Oversized flannel shirts, band tees, and combat boots will once again be staples in wardrobes, effortlessly mixing comfort with rebellious flair,” it writes. “As sustainability gains traction, thrifted vintage pieces will play a pivotal role in the fashion scene, encouraging eco-friendly practices while embracing nostalgia. Layering will be key, pairing classic staples with contemporary pieces for a balance between edgy and refined.

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or the anxiety of whether or not the home-recorded VHS tape is in fact what the label says...

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A Modern Guy’s lifestyle blog also urges anyone who believes that the 1990s were just a brief phase to rethink it. According to them, men’s fashion will be enriched with oversized clothing, colorful windbreakers, graphic tees, and bold jewelry.

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was real happy when mp3 player were released.. I was a real hard breather. ( But the short aera of mp4 player were weird, tiny vids on kinda big usb Stick)

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can still feel the pain of the bruises I got when myself and 3 siblings did this every time our parents weren't home

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Straight-leg jeans, baguette bags, slip dresses and mules were the ‘90s trends that people embraced this year. Quite currently, Gen Z was seen wearing bras on top of their shirt—reviving the “risqué" trend of the ‘90s. 

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Obviously OP is not Australian. There's no fairy bread. Are you even having a birthday party if there's no fairy bread?

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The year before that, it was cargo pants, flared jeans, biker shorts, and overalls. And the year before that, the emphasis was on the ‘90s leather, long socks and the grunge aesthetic. And the year before that... Alright, I think you get the gist. It's quite obvious that the '90s are constantly coming back and being recycled in new ways.

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"Every generation looks back at past trends," says Dr. Renée Middlemost, senior lecturer in Communication and Media. "I believe it has something to do with the way people are watching media these days. With platforms like Netflix around, people recommend shows to each other, and there are less people seeking out new things. Our tastes seem to have narrowed. And with the sharing of videos and content, the online world has made the pop culture loops come around much more quickly than before."

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Marjorie Ingall and Mark Oppenheimer in their article Were the 90s the Best Decade Ever? The ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ Debate Continues even argues that we haven’t really evolved since the ‘90s. “Yes, there has been social and political progress since—or rather, there has been some, but we have lately slid backward in some obvious ways,” they write.

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I still have AIM installed on my computer. It hasn't worked in decades, but I leave it installed (and the icon on my desktop) for nostalgia reasons.

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

TV TODAY: Do not imitate what you're about to see! KIDS TODAY: Awwww, I'm about to blow up on Tik Tok!

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This begs the question, “Are we stuck in the ‘90s?” just because it’s an era that is nice to think about, before smartphones took over the world. This will probably be answered by future generations who will be able to observe our behaviors in a wider context. But it’s still interesting to think about. So what are your thoughts on this, dear Pandas? Make sure to leave your insights in the comments below!

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had one, too! At about 14, as a little goth-in-training, I upcycled it into a haunted house by painting it all black an glueing moss on it and hid condoms, loveletters and cigarettes in it.

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

furbies r the things of nightmares. id rather b chased by every horror movie icon then b in a room with a furbie

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But those days were ended in fire and blood when the mighty Steam nation began its war of attrition.

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will never forget the video of the little girl at Christmas who received one of these. First try and it ends up flying into the lit fireplace. I feel bad for her, but I still laughed at it.

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol Heather Brooke, definitely got her vids off of line wire back in the day.

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every machine I get on...still fighting to get back to windows 95 look. Leave me alone!! And let me compute 😎.... Open-shell still works, even on 11

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this one is more 70s or 80s? Judging by the handle.

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i miss the 90s my littlest pet shop. the newer version looks so stupid

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did OP fall asleep right after the start of the movie or how did they miss this?

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jaffa cakes are either smaller than they used to be or my eyes have got bigger

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'I want an extra large bed and one of those little refrigerators you have to open with a key' IYKYK

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was never a very girly girl but Belle's yellow dress was just amaaaaazing, imo. Totally my fav disney dress evaaaar

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3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm too old for this as when I was a kid there was only one version available of a crunchie

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With nectar? (I've never seen them this price, but that because we brought in dollars and cents when I was about 2)

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never seen this before. Looks spooky and a waste of money.

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We have a great lolly shop (Pennyworth of lollies) about 25mins from where I live that still has a great range of boiled lollies. They charge more than I would like though. There is a lot of nostalgia for me, because it was around when I was a kid too, and there were so many 'old fashioned' lollies and we would stop there every time we went to stay at a holiday home. About 10 years later an Asian company bought it and mostly sold imported lollies, but 5-10 years later it was sold again to someone who restored it to the older style, though there are still a number of US imports, like Nerds etc.

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My sister claiming the title of '90s kid' even though she only lived in the 90s for a few months, unlike my brother and I, who were born at the other end of the 90s!

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This only just makes it into the 90s, just like my sister (born in 99). She was more the age group to watch it than me and she liked it. She still complains because somehow her 'Bella' doll got lost/broken which devastated her.

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3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are cheer shoes. I know no one that wore those unless they cheered. But that may just be me.

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