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Blasts From The Past

Hey, '90s Kids, remember colored ketchup?

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There are moments that fill me with pride for humanity. This international obsession with Pokemon Go? Definitely makes the list.

In the past week, I've seen six-foot-five athletes stampede out of the cafeteria because a Squirtle popped up nearby. I've seen adults with jobs and children gleefully hunting Bulbasaurs in the park. It's equal parts hilarious and just plain nice to see people reconnecting with their inner kiddo.

Pokemon is back in full force. In honor of trainers everywhere, let's dust off a few other relics from the nineties.

1. Colored ketchup.

I don't know what was in this stuff--and maybe that's a good thing. At the time, though, it tasted like neon-colored magic.

2. Blockbuster.

The rise and fall of an empire.

3. Goosebumps.

Everybody has that one Goosebumps book that scarred them for life.

4. Moon Shoes.


The kids in the commercials got some serious air in these things. I mostly fell over, but that was half the fun.

5. Disney Renaissance.


...And The Land Before Time. Best movie--except for the Mom Scene. You know the one.

6. The Parachuteâ„¢

Okay, so this isn'tjust a nineties thing. But seriously, who doesn't remember that thirty seconds of multicolored tent glory before the entire thing collapsed on us?

7. '90s Cartoons.

From Hey Arnold! to Dexter's Laboratory, Arthur, and The Powerpuff Girls. Pure nostalgia fuel.

8. Bop It.

"OUUUUT!"

9. Tamagotchi.

So we meant to take care of them, but things just sort of came up. Yeah. Sorry about that.

10. Furbies.

Tied with Troll Dolls for Most Terrifying Childhood Toy.

11. Casette Tapes.

The possibilities were endless. Press the play button down halfway? Instant chipmunk effect. Bored? Unspool the film and then wind the tape back up with your pinkie. Added bonus: karaoke and mixtapes.

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