If You’ve Done At Least Half Of These 50 Things, You’re 100% A ’90s Kid
1. Watched Saturday Morning Cartoons
Remember waking up early for shows like “Rugrats” and “Doug”? Those were the days!
2. Used a Discman
Before iPods and streaming, we had Discmen. Carrying your favorite CDs around was a must.
3. Played with Pogs
Pogs were the ultimate playground currency. If you had a slammer, you were cool.
4. Owned a Tamagotchi
Keeping that little digital pet alive was a serious responsibility.
5. Wore Butterfly Clips
Those tiny, colorful clips were all the rage. The more, the better!
6. Collected Beanie Babies
Everyone thought they’d be worth millions someday. How many do you still have?
7. Rented Movies from Blockbuster
Friday nights meant a trip to Blockbuster to pick out the latest releases.
8. Had a Lisa Frank Folder
Your school supplies weren’t complete without something from Lisa Frank.
9. Played Oregon Trail on a Floppy Disk
Trying to keep your wagon party alive was the real struggle.
10. Owned a Pair of JNCO Jeans
The wider the legs, the cooler you were. Did you have a pair?
11. Watched TGIF on ABC
Family-friendly comedies like “Full House” and “Boy Meets World” made Fridays special.
12. Had a Skip-It
This toy doubled as both fun and exercise. How high could you go?
13. Used Dial-Up Internet
The sound of connecting to the internet is something you’ll never forget.
14. Played MASH
Dreaming about your future with this game was always exciting and hilarious.
15. Collected Pokémon Cards
Trading cards at recess was serious business. Gotta catch ’em all!
16. Had a Trapper Keeper
These binders were not just for organization; they were a fashion statement.
17. Watched VHS Tapes
Rewinding those tapes before returning them was just good manners.
18. Played with a Furby
Those little creatures could be both adorable and creepy.
19. Made Mix Tapes
Creating the perfect playlist on a cassette tape was an art form.
20. Used AOL Instant Messenger
Chatting with friends online was new and exciting. Remember away messages?
21. Had a Slap Bracelet
These were both fun and fashionable. Snap it on and go!
22. Watched MTV Music Videos
Before reality TV, MTV was all about the music. It was the best way to discover new songs.
23. Played Super Nintendo
Games like “Super Mario” and “Donkey Kong” were the highlights of many afternoons.
24. Had a Caboodle
Perfect for storing all your beauty essentials, these were a must-have.
25. Visited the Mall Arcade
Spending quarters on games and winning tickets for prizes was the ultimate weekend activity.
26. Watched “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”
Will Smith’s adventures in Bel-Air were a staple of ’90s TV.
27. Played with Polly Pocket
Tiny dolls and their miniature worlds were endlessly entertaining.
28. Had a Rollerblade Phase
Rolling around the neighborhood was the best way to spend a sunny day.
29. Watched “Friends” on NBC
Following the lives of Ross, Rachel, and the gang was a weekly ritual.
30. Collected Troll Dolls
These colorful, wild-haired dolls were everywhere. How many did you own?
31. Used a Payphone
Before cell phones, finding a payphone was essential when you needed to make a call.
32. Watched “Are You Afraid of the Dark?”
This spooky show was perfect for late-night scares with friends.
33. Played with Gak
This gooey, stretchy substance provided hours of fun. Just don’t get it on the carpet!
34. Had a Walkman
Listening to your favorite tapes on the go was a game-changer.
35. Watched “Goosebumps”
R.L. Stine’s stories came to life on TV, and they were both thrilling and chilling.
36. Played with a Sega Genesis
Games like “Sonic the Hedgehog” kept many kids busy for hours.
37. Collected Stickers
Sticker albums were the best way to show off your collection.
38. Watched “Clarissa Explains It All”
Clarissa’s quirky life and fashion sense were truly iconic.
39. Had a Yo-Yo
Learning new tricks and showing them off was a great way to impress your friends.
40. Watched “Saved by the Bell”
Zack, Kelly, and the rest of the gang made high school look like so much fun.
41. Played with Lite-Brite
Creating glowing pictures with colored pegs was a magical experience.
42. Wore Mood Rings
These rings supposedly showed your mood based on the color. Did they work?
43. Watched “Power Rangers”
Fighting evil with the Power Rangers was always an adventure.
44. Had a Troll Pencil Topper
These little guys made doing homework just a bit more fun.
45. Watched “The Magic School Bus”
Ms. Frizzle’s wild field trips made learning science super exciting.
46. Played with Stretch Armstrong
This stretchy action figure could take a lot of pulling and twisting.
47. Watched “Bill Nye the Science Guy”
Bill Nye made science cool and interesting with his fun experiments.
48. Had a Saved by the Bell Lunchbox
Taking your lunch to school in one of these was the ultimate in ’90s style.
49. Played with a Talkboy
Recording and playing back your voice was hours of fun with this gadget.
50. Watched “Animaniacs”
This zany cartoon was full of laughs and catchy tunes.
If you did at least half of these things, then congratulations! You’re officially a ’90s kid. Relive those nostalgic moments and share them with friends who will totally get it.
