40 Facts You May Know If You're A 90s Kid

Jul 22

Written By Sara Alba

1. Saturday Morning Cartoons

There was nothing like waking up early on Saturday to watch "Rugrats," "Hey Arnold!," and "Doug."

2. Dial-Up Internet

The struggle was real when you had to wait for the dial-up connection and hope no one picked up the phone.

3. Beanie Babies Craze

Collecting Beanie Babies wasn’t just a hobby; it was a full-time job.

4. Tamagotchis

Keeping your Tamagotchi alive was more important than your homework.

5. The Fresh Prince

You know every word to "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" theme song. "In West Philadelphia born and raised..."

6. Blockbuster Nights

Friday nights were for Blockbuster runs, hoping your favorite movie wasn’t already rented out.

7. Goosebumps Books

R.L. Stine’s "Goosebumps" books were your go-to for a good scare.

8. Pogs

You had a collection of Pogs and Slammers that you guarded with your life.

9. AOL Instant Messenger

Your AIM screen name said everything about your personality.

10. Pokémon Cards

Trading Pokémon cards at recess was serious business.

11. The Macarena

You knew all the moves to "The Macarena" and would break into dance at any given opportunity.

12. The Rachel Haircut

Everyone either had "The Rachel" haircut or wanted it.

13. Lisa Frank Everything

Your school supplies had to be Lisa Frank, or they weren’t cool enough.

14. Spice Girls

You knew whether you were a Baby, Scary, Sporty, Ginger, or Posh Spice.

15. Y2K Panic

You remember the Y2K scare and the world’s mild hysteria over it.

16. Furby

That creepy little Furby toy that you swore talked on its own at night.

17. Bubble Tape

Bubble Tape gum was the ultimate treat – six feet of bubblegum, for you, not them.

18. VHS Tapes

You remember rewinding VHS tapes and the dreaded moment they got tangled.

19. Saved By The Bell

Zack Morris was your crush, and you wished you could be as cool as Kelly Kapowski.

20. CD Walkmans

Your portable CD player was your prized possession, despite it skipping when you walked.

21. Boy Bands

You were either Team Backstreet Boys or Team *NSYNC, and there was no in-between.

22. Slap Bracelets

Slap bracelets were both a fashion statement and a weapon.

23. Dialing Friends’ Landlines

Calling your friends meant dialing their home phone and possibly talking to their parents first.

24. Tamagotchi Graveyard

The sadness of coming back from school to find your Tamagotchi had died.

25. Nintendo 64

You spent countless hours playing "Super Mario 64," "GoldenEye," and "The Legend of Zelda."

26. The Simpsons

"The Simpsons" was the show you watched religiously, and you still quote it to this day.

27. Butterfly Clips

Your hair wasn’t complete without an array of butterfly clips.

28. MTV Music Videos

When MTV actually played music videos, and you couldn’t get enough of them.

29. Magic School Bus

Ms. Frizzle taught you that learning could be a wild adventure.

30. Light-Up Sneakers

Having the coolest light-up sneakers made you the king or queen of the playground.

31. Jurassic Park

You were amazed and terrified by "Jurassic Park," and it made you a dinosaur expert.

32. Troll Dolls

Those little troll dolls with the wild hair were your good luck charms.

33. Polly Pocket

Polly Pocket sets were the epitome of portable fun.

34. Rollerblades

Every kid wanted to zoom around the neighborhood on rollerblades.

35. Scented Gel Pens

Your notes and doodles were never complete without the vibrant colors and scents of gel pens.

36. Game Boy

The original Game Boy was your introduction to handheld gaming.

37. Power Rangers

You knew all the Power Rangers by heart and had a favorite (or two).

38. Flip Phones

Before smartphones, flip phones were the height of tech coolness.

39. AIM Away Messages

Crafting the perfect AIM away message was an art form.

40. Napster

You remember the joy (and the legal gray area) of downloading music from Napster.

Sara Alba