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A Day in the Life of a 90s Kid

There were so many great things that made the ’90s memorable and fun to grow up in. But since there were so many memorable things, we took them for granted, and rarely “stopped to smell

“Dinner & A Movie” on TBS

Jeff Sheldon

“Beans and Cornbread had a fight… Beans knocked Cornbread out of sight!” All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the main competitor to WWE and preferred wrestling brand of yours truly, announced on January 5th, 2022, the company

15 Totally Awesome 90s Infomercials

Jeff Sheldon

I think it’s been pretty well established that I think of the 90s as the best decade. I think it’s also been pretty well established that I watched A LOT of television during that time.

The Story of McDonald’s McJordan Special

Mickey Yarber

McDonald’s has a long history of creating special, limited-time, menu items. Some have gone on to great success like the McRib. Others have been short-lived like McPizza. Most of their special offerings have been available

The George Foreman Grill

Jeff Sheldon

Do you remember the George Foreman Grill? I had one of these babies in my college dorm room, and even though it was against the rules, this little baby grilled me up a piece of

RollerJam: Pro Wrestling on Wheels

Jeff Sheldon

RollerJam brought pro‑wrestling theatrics to the banked track, reviving roller derby in the late ’90s with hard hits, big personalities, and storylines that made every episode feel like a collision of sports, spectacle, and pure adrenaline.

The Failed Coke MagiCan Promotion of 1990

Mickey Yarber

In the ’80s and ’90s, America had some of the best contests. We had Publisher’s Clearing House where you could win huge fake checks. We had McDonald’s Monopoly which took just as long and was

10 Awesome Comic Book Gimmicks of the 90’s

Adam Pope

Were you there for the avalanche of comic book mania that rolled onto the scene in the early 1990’s? In case you missed it, somehow word got around that comic books were a good investment

Wrestlers From the ’90s You’ve Probably Forgotten

Mickey Yarber

The ’90s were such a fascinating time in pro wrestling. While the second half of the decade saw a record rise in fans and revenue due to the Monday Night Wars and stars such as

Back to the Campfire: Revisiting Are You Afraid of the Dark

Mickey Yarber

Are You Afraid of the Dark? turned simple campfire tales into unforgettable ’90s chills, blending kid‑friendly scares with cozy nostalgia. The Midnight Society’s stories still glow in memory, proving that the best frights were always shared in the dark.

Eerie, Indiana: The Short‑Lived Series That Left a Big, Strange Legacy

Mickey Yarber

Eerie, Indiana took suburban life and twisted it into something wonderfully strange, giving kids a weekly dose of mystery, humor, and small‑town weirdness. It became a cult favorite by proving that the strangest place in America might be right next door.