Fun.com Is Your Best Option For Holiday Shopping
by There’s nothing like online retail therapy. Just ask my bookcase full of dolls. The only thing more fun than shopping for yourself is shopping for …
Author: Karen Flieger
I was born in the late 1970’s, spent my childhood in the 1980’s, and my pre-teen and teen years in the 1990’s. I graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2001 with a B.A. in English. I collect various forms of media (books, music, movies, and television shows) as well as plush toys, dolls, and Funko figures.
Halloween Nostalgia: Costumes and One “Ugly” Sweater
Here’s a look at some of my Halloween costumes through the years and a particular “ugly” sweater that I associate with Halloween. Bugs Bunny (1979) …
History of The Satanic Panic
Before I get into the chronology of what got us from the 1960’s counter culture to the book, toy, and music bans of the 1980’s …
History of Nickelodeon Part 2: June 1984
In June of 1984, Nickelodeon saw its first major transition. Cy Schneider, the network’s original president retired. His successor would change Nickelodeon’s direction from parent …
History of Nickelodeon Part 1: Pinwheel 1983
Before Nickelodeon became the Nickelodeon 80’s kids know and love, it was called C3 or “The Pinwheel Channel”. It was part of an experiment from …
Toy Spotlight: Raspberry Tart and Rhubarb Monkey
One day when I got off the bus in kindergarten, my mom was waiting for me in the car with my brother strapped into his …
Event Spotlight: IBM Christmas Party
Sometime in December, my parents would get us dressed up and into the car and my dad would drive us all downtown to a big …
Media Spotlight: Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth (David Bowie & Bing Crosby)
1. Why did I choose to cover this recording? It’s now officially Christmastime, for starters. For another, this now classic version of the song is …
Toy Spotlight: Aladdin Toys
1. Why did I choose this toy/these toys? This isn’t just one toy, it’s a whole bunch of toys in two formats: Barbie style fashion …
Toy Spotlight: Search for The White Ranger
1. Why did I choose this toy? I chose the White Ranger for two reasons: 1. It’s a story about looking for a popular toy …
