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30 Of The Best Posts And Memes To Celebrate The Wild ’90s (New Pics)
Interview With Expert
As much as we try to make it stop, time continues to march on. Yet, the '90s always seem to pull us back. Of course, I'm biased since I lived through that decade myself, but the internet is full of nostalgic content that proves I'm not alone in feeling this way.
Take the subreddit r/90s, for example. It has 266K members and they regularly reminisce about the era. Whether it's memes of classic video games, old-school commercials, or forgotten snacks, this online community is dedicated to keeping its memory alive.
Continue scrolling to check out the pictures and the chat we had with sociologist Dr. Anthony Synnott — it's spread out in between the images.
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#1
Unplugged With Nirvana, My Oil Painting
I'm.Just.A.Girl 1 year ago (edited)
Such an epic time in 90s grunge rock history. Edit- that's an amazing piece of art too
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Why Did This Usually Work 🤨
BewilderedBanana 1 year ago
Which has been upgraded to "Have you tried turning it off and on again?"
Dr. Anthony Synnott, author of The Body Social, says we're mostly afraid of aging because we are worried about death and the fact that we don't know what comes after.
"We may believe we do, but people have such widely divergent beliefs in reincarnation, the Islamic Paradise, the Christian hell or heaven with the Beatific Vision, or just nothing — and it is hard to imagine one's nothingness!" Synnott tells Bored Panda.
Of course, there's also "the aging prior to that" and the image of "a long, drawn out, painful illness, with medical staff reluctant to give you enough morphine in case you get addicted."
#3
Those Were The Days Of Abundance
#4
I Made A 90s Room Diorama. What Do You Think?
#5
Kids Today Will Never Understand The Struggle
Thoughts about accelerating physicaland cognitive decline (which Synnott talks about on his Psychology Today blog), dementia, and Alzheimer's give us "plenty to fear and worry about, quite apart from medical expenses in the US leading many to leave the hospital to go home and die so that they can leave something to their families or charities rather than to for-profit hospitals."
But what about the positives? Well, "one might say [it gives us] more experience and therefore greater wisdom, but for whom?" the sociologist asks.
"My sons know more than me about modern life, and my five grandsons are generally not interested in the rare advice I might give and more in their friends, sports, and machines — as I was at their age and, unfortunately, later."
#6
And Again, That’s 841-0275 Thank You 🙃
#7
Anyone Remember Viennetta Ice Cream Dessert?
#8
This Was My Experience, Was It Yours?
Patrick Linnen 1 year ago
All the money was spent on the football field, the coach, and then the team. Even the cheerleaders had to resort to bake sales to raise funds for uniforms and trips to the away games. The only competitive salaries went to the administration officials that could market football.
#9
Who's Cutting Onions?
Marcos Valencia 1 year ago
I have much better memories from 1998. At the time I was 25, I just got my PhD, signed for my first "full paid" job, and my girlfriend just arrived from Germany to live with me, in an apartment with no other roommates. And I was playing Grim Fandango, Commandos and Half Life. 1998 was a great year.
In practical terms, Synnott believes there are some gains to be made with aging "in terms of pensions and reduced fares, etc., but [they're] not enough, in my experience, to balance the negatives."
So what does a person have to do with all of this? Well, we have to accept that some things are simply out of our control. Synnott says one has to learn to be a bit philosophical and use the "It is what it is" mindset more than grumbling.
#11
The Fifth Element (1997)
#12
Who Else Loved Finding “Hidden Tracks” At The End Of A New Cd?
#13
Remember When You Could Afford Concert Tickets?
Bill 1 year ago
Lets see, I am 58, my first concert was Molly Hatchet when I was 14 and my Dad took me. Then Quiet Riot at 16 also Bark at the Moon came out that year so Ozzy and Motley Crue opened for him on thier shout at the devil tour.. Moved to Nashville for college and went every weekend. Dio, Ozzy, Def Leppard, ZZ Top, You name it. Everytime Ozzfest was in St. Louis I was there. Saw Metallica and Neil Diamond together in St Louis in about 1994 or so (look it up). The tickets were never ever an issue. I never thought that a music concert of all things would become unobtainable.
All of this might sound (a little) grim, especially while scrolling through some '90s memes, but refusing to think and talk about what awaits us can hurt us even more. Plus, we '90s kids have largely entered the age of hair loss and back problems, so there's no reason to fool ourselves.
We humans have found ways to extend life but often at the cost of personal autonomy. Ignoring the problems leaves us unprepared for the realities of aging and dying.
#14
Anyone Remember These Bad Boys?
#15
My Oil Painting Of Bagel Bites
#16
When You’d Walk Into Your Classroom And See This…
#17
Your Car In The 90’s. Don’t Forget To Take Your Radio And Secure The Steering Wheel!
BewilderedBanana 1 year ago
I still use a sun shield in summer, the sun is still there and feels even hotter :)
As for nostalgia, it can serve a number of purposes. Psychologist Dr. Krystine Batcho, who has been extensively studying it, argues that the thing that ties them all together is that nostalgia is an emotional experience that unifies — it helps to unite our sense of who we are, our self, our identity over time. Collective and individual.
We change constantly, sometimes in incredible ways, too. We're not anywhere near the same as we were when we were three years old, for example. Nostalgia, by motivating us to remember the past in our own life, helps us to connect to our authentic selves and remind us of who we have been and then compare that to who we feel we are today.
#18
Back When There Was No “Recalculating Route…”
#19
If You’re An ’80s Or ’90s Kid, Or Hell Just Over The Age Of 30, You’ll Understand These Memes Alllll Too Well. Sorry…
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Start Me Up
#21
I Can Hear This Picture
"Nostalgia could hold us back if it consumed us, but as a memory of the past, ... I doubt if it is worth worrying about," Synnott adds. "One can enjoy some of our memories!"
So if you want to continue your trip down memory lane, fire up our older publications on the subreddit r/90s: 40 Jokes And Memes About The 1990s Shared In This Online Group That Today's Kids Won't Understand and 50 Posts About The '90s That Are Full Of Nostalgia.
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Rude
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
Wasn't he one of the sexy vampires in "Interview with the Vampire...."
#23
You Never Know What You Have Until It's Gone
#24
Cleaning The Old Promo Closet At Work And I Found This Tucked In The Back!
#25
Movie Theater Signs From The 90s And Cinemark Theaters Interior And Design
#26
The First Villain I Ever Knew... Shredder ('90)
#27
Who Else Misses The Malls From The 90s?
Disgruntled Pelican 1 year ago
Honestly, I am all for bringing malls back. Is it nice ordering something and having it delivered to my door? Yes. Do I still prefer going to a physical store to buy clothing, shoes, bedding, etc? Abso-freaking-lutely.
#28
What Were Some Places That Were Prevalent In The Late 90s/Early 2000s, But Are Rarely Seen Nowadays?
#29
Why Don't Kids Of Today Enjoy Toys As Much As Kids In The 90s
#30
Christmas Morning 1997
#31
Legit Every Boy
#32
TV
Lost Panda 1 year ago
I remember the lineup being flipped. Simpsons at 5CST, then King of the Hill, then Futurama
#33
I Want To Play And Go Back To The 90s!
#34
Finding Out Who Was Rich In The Neighborhood
#35
Who Had One Of These???
#36
Anyone Else Remember The Yo-Yo Craze In The Early 90's Where You Had To Have The Best Yo-Yo And Learn All The Tricks?
#37
90s Bubblegum
#38
90s Fast Food Photos
#39
'got Milk?' Appreciation Post
DennyS (denzoren) 1 year ago
Steve man, glad he's okay. That video he posted a while back really got me in the feels.
#40
Librarians Were Really Like "These Are Perfectly Not Scary For Elementary Age Children To Read" In The 90s
#41
I Wanted My Basement To Be Violently 90s Kid
#42
I Definitely Took This Super Seriously And Felt Personally Responsible If My Class Didn't Win
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
Is field day like athletics? We still have interschool athletics competition days in Australia as well as cross country, where these are handed out.
#43
Which One Was Your Favorite?
#44
When Friday Night Felt Like This
#45
What PC Game Of The 1990s Meant The Most To You?
#46
Nothing Better Than Drinking Out Of This On A Summer Day When It’s Full Of Ice Water
#47
Just Found This Little Gem 💗
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago
A pink cassette. That's kinda cool. I was still doing cassettes well into the 2000s.
#48
Yikes Pencils In The 90s, Who Else Had Em?
#49
What Was Your Favorite "Source" For Music?
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago
Napster to Bearshare to Limewire to Kazaa. That was the 2000s.
#50
My Son Wearing My Old Jacket And Glasses To A 90s Party
#51
On This Day In 1996, Kenan And Kel Premiered On Nickelodeon
Becky Scherer 1 year ago
Welcome to Goodburger, home of the goodberger. Can I take your order?
#52
I Spotted This While Browsing An Auction Site. McDonald's Merch Was Soo Good Back In The Day
#53
Childhood Was Good 😂
#54
Remember When You Could Actually Afford Food 😀🔥
#55
McDonald's "Monopoly" Promotion Craze. The Mcmillions Documentary Explained How Rigged It Was Sadly
Charlie the Cat 1 year ago
Went to McDonalds this Sunday. Still doing the Monopoly promotion here in the UK. I won a Mcflurry ice cream.
#56
Summer Camp
#57
We Were Spoiled
Martins Kronis 1 year ago
I still remember how excited I was when I got one of these for x-mas, still remember the game it came with "Tom and Jerry: Frantic Antics!"
#58
Jnco Clothing Ad (1990s)
#61
I'm Glad I Thought To Take A Picture Of My Room Back Then
#63
Yall Remember These??
#64
I Remember Eating These All The Time At School
#65
You’ve Got Mail. Aim Came Out 27 Years Ago This Month And Forever Changed The Way Communicate
#66
Only The Real Ones Know 😏
#67
I Didn’t Realize They Still Sold Clearly Canadian. 🍁
#68
Remember The “Target Smell”? If You Know You Know… None Of Them Really Have It Anymore. Why?
#69
Found This Unopened In My Mom’s Basement
#70
My Bag Of 90’s Mostly Fast Food Toys
#71
Who’s This Guy? It’s From 1998
#72
90s Mall Photos
#73
25 Years Ago Today, Woodstock '99 Officially Began
detective miller's hat 1 year ago
I was there, one of the worst and most terrifying experiences of my life. We were sensible enough to leave Sunday morning.
#74
Do You Recognize This Scene
#75
My Bedroom In 1991 The Day I Got My Gateway 2000 PC
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Corvus 1 year ago
Many of these are America-centric. We need to make a similar thread, but about 90's in SE Europe (the Slavic world).
Ivona 1 year ago
Good idea! I don't think the Slavic world was so goods-centric, though.
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Nimitz 1 year ago
How is it Pepsi Points didn't make the list? I remember one time we were on a 9 hr car ride and we had enough for me and my sister to split ONE small bottle of pop for the ride. We flipped the lid, won a free pop, flipped the new pop lid, won a free pop. We won 8 free bottles of pop that day! Truly a gift when you were dirt poor
Cee Cee 1 year ago
The wild 90's? Pretty tame compared to the '60's early '70's. And we got to see all the great bands too!
Yort 1 year ago
I can't imagine being able to see THE Disco Duck live for the first time in the 70s.
Load More Replies... Corvus 1 year ago
Many of these are America-centric. We need to make a similar thread, but about 90's in SE Europe (the Slavic world).
Ivona 1 year ago
Good idea! I don't think the Slavic world was so goods-centric, though.
Load More Replies... Nimitz 1 year ago
How is it Pepsi Points didn't make the list? I remember one time we were on a 9 hr car ride and we had enough for me and my sister to split ONE small bottle of pop for the ride. We flipped the lid, won a free pop, flipped the new pop lid, won a free pop. We won 8 free bottles of pop that day! Truly a gift when you were dirt poor
Cee Cee 1 year ago
The wild 90's? Pretty tame compared to the '60's early '70's. And we got to see all the great bands too!
Yort 1 year ago
I can't imagine being able to see THE Disco Duck live for the first time in the 70s.
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