30 Wild ’90s Posts And Memes That You May Be Too Young For

Growing up duringthe 90swas a wild ride. We had eliteentertainmentlikeHey Arnold,All ThatandBoy Meets World. The music scene was iconic with amazing artists for anyone’s taste. Posters of bands like Nirvana, The Cranberries and the Spice Girls were plastered over bedrooms all across the globe, and computer games like Oregon Trail were just starting to take over kids’ lives.And while I’m happy to be an adult today, I have to admit that I’d love the chance to transport myself back to 1997 and enjoy one more cotton candy Trix yogurt. If you’re a fellow 90s kid who’s in the mood for a blast of nostalgia, you’ve come to the right place, pandas. We took a trip to the90sKidz90sInstagram page and gathered some of their best memes below. Enjoy scrolling through, and keep reading to find conversations withChelsea Woodward and Jillian Diaz Cringle, hosts of theWorked For 90s Kids!podcast, and Kathy Kenzora, host of theHistory of the 90spodcast!This post may includeaffiliate links.

And while I’m happy to be an adult today, I have to admit that I’d love the chance to transport myself back to 1997 and enjoy one more cotton candy Trix yogurt. If you’re a fellow 90s kid who’s in the mood for a blast of nostalgia, you’ve come to the right place, pandas. We took a trip to the90sKidz90sInstagram page and gathered some of their best memes below. Enjoy scrolling through, and keep reading to find conversations withChelsea Woodward and Jillian Diaz Cringle, hosts of theWorked For 90s Kids!podcast, and Kathy Kenzora, host of theHistory of the 90spodcast!

This post may includeaffiliate links.

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In my mind, the 90s were super recent. But it pains me to admit that this time was actually 25+ years ago, and the world has changed an incredible amount since then. What we call cell phones today would be unrecognizable to people in the 90s, and the internet has had a larger impact on our world than anyone could have ever predicted. Fashion from that time looks retro today, and even the lingo that teens use now wouldn’t make any sense to young people 30 years ago.But no matter how much time has passed since the 90s, we still remember it like it was yesterday because that period is full of nostalgic memories. That’s why pages like90sKidz90son Instagram are such hits. This account, which has amassed an impressive 278k followers since its creation in 2015, can immediately flood visitors with memories from childhood. “From Johnny Tsunami to Britney and Justin’s joutfit, this page is for everyone who still dreams about being onLegends of the Hidden Temple,” the description states.

But no matter how much time has passed since the 90s, we still remember it like it was yesterday because that period is full of nostalgic memories. That’s why pages like90sKidz90son Instagram are such hits. This account, which has amassed an impressive 278k followers since its creation in 2015, can immediately flood visitors with memories from childhood. “From Johnny Tsunami to Britney and Justin’s joutfit, this page is for everyone who still dreams about being onLegends of the Hidden Temple,” the description states.

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To learn more about the wild world of the 1990s, we reached out to Chelsea Woodward and Jillian Diaz Cringle, hosts of theWorked For 90s Kids!podcast. First, we wanted to know what comes to mind for Chelsea and Jillian when they think of this iconic decade.“When we think ofthe 90s, we think of the beauty of being bored in an analog world. We were the last generation to not have the world at our fingertips, so we had to create our own,” Chelsea and Jillian shared. “A simple question such as, ‘Who was the main actor in that movie?’ could inspire a long debate amongst friends and maybe even a trip to Blockbuster, an adventure.”

“When we think ofthe 90s, we think of the beauty of being bored in an analog world. We were the last generation to not have the world at our fingertips, so we had to create our own,” Chelsea and Jillian shared. “A simple question such as, ‘Who was the main actor in that movie?’ could inspire a long debate amongst friends and maybe even a trip to Blockbuster, an adventure.”

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“Now, instead of tuning into an episode ofPop-Up Videoon VH1 to learn random facts about our favorite music and artists, we just pop out our phones and Google, the whole experience surrendered in 60 seconds or less,” Chelsea and Jillian continued.“We associate so much joy with the 90s. Pop culture had a major boom, the grunge music was amazing, playground equipment was still deadly, the fashion was ridiculous but somehow iconic, and forbidden food items lined the grocery store shelves and our stomachs,” the hosts added.

“We associate so much joy with the 90s. Pop culture had a major boom, the grunge music was amazing, playground equipment was still deadly, the fashion was ridiculous but somehow iconic, and forbidden food items lined the grocery store shelves and our stomachs,” the hosts added.

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We also got in touch with 90s expert and host of theHistory of the 90spodcast, Kathy Kenzora, to hear what she associates the decade with. “The 1990s was a time when peace seemed possible,” Kathy shared. “The decade began with the reunification of Germany following the collapse of the Berlin Wall. Thirteen months later, the USSR collapsed, and the Cold War was over.”

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“The 90s were a decade of incredible change,” Kathy added. “When I started working in a newsroom in 1989, we were still using typewriters, teletype machines to get news copy and reel to reel machines to record audio. By 1999, we had computers, the internet and email, and all audio was now digital. In 10 short years, everything completely changed. It was amazing to experience such a massive shift in technology.”

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We were also curious if the podcast hosts enjoyed living in the 90s. “Even though we had very different experiences growing up, one thing we have in common is we absolutely loved growing up in the 90s,” Chelsea and Jillian told Bored Panda. “Whether the world was safer or our parents were delusional, we as kids had so much freedom back then.”

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Chelsea and Jillian also shared what they don’t miss from the 90s. “Like every furthering decade, we as a society need to continue to learn better and do better,” they told Bored Panda. “The 90s started in the midst of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and the negativity surrounding the LGBTQ+ community was painful.”“Same sex marriage wasn’t even recognized! Diet culture was just starting its ‘thin is in’ movement, and body positivity was not a notion that would come around for years,” they added. “Sexual harassment in the workplace was tolerated, and girls were told ‘boys will be boys.’ These are just a few things we are glad have started to change since the 90s.”

“Same sex marriage wasn’t even recognized! Diet culture was just starting its ‘thin is in’ movement, and body positivity was not a notion that would come around for years,” they added. “Sexual harassment in the workplace was tolerated, and girls were told ‘boys will be boys.’ These are just a few things we are glad have started to change since the 90s.”

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If you’re interested in delving into 90s culture yourself, Kathy recommends starting with music and films. “For example, if you want to immerse yourself in the Seattle grunge scene, listen to some Nirvana and then watch the movieSingles. Also, the movieReality Bitesis a pretty good snapshot of what it was like to be in your 20s in the 90s. The soundtrack is pretty great too.”And of course, you can always check out Kathy’s podcast, History of the 90s, onSpotifyorApple Podcasts!

And of course, you can always check out Kathy’s podcast, History of the 90s, onSpotifyorApple Podcasts!

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Chelsea and Jillian also recommend checking out music and films if you want to immerse yourself in 90s culture. “Start with some iconic grunge bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam, watch the movies that defined the 90s, likeTitanicandClueless. Familiarize yourself with the current events of the time, such as the OJ trial, the Y2K melt down, and the Bill Clinton impeachment.”“Look for old episodes ofPop-Up Video,Daria, andTotal Request Liveonline,” the hosts added. “Fashion wise - you can’t go wrong with a bucket hat, and Starter Jackets were all the rage." And you can always tune in to Worked for ‘90s Kids! onApple Podcasts,SpotifyorGoogle Podcasts!

“Look for old episodes ofPop-Up Video,Daria, andTotal Request Liveonline,” the hosts added. “Fashion wise - you can’t go wrong with a bucket hat, and Starter Jackets were all the rage." And you can always tune in to Worked for ‘90s Kids! onApple Podcasts,SpotifyorGoogle Podcasts!

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