Everyone holds a certain pride for the generation in which they grow up. I, among many others, happen to fall in the category of almost being a 90s kid but not quite apart of the 2000s club. Being in between decades has its ups and downs. It's harder for us to identify with a certain time period.
Fear not, in-betweeners! The following is dedicated to your childhood and will have you reminiscing on the past. There are certain things that kids of today's generation will just never understand. They missed out on a lot that we were able to take full advantage of, and the following is just a sample of it:
Lizzie McGuire
Let’s face it: America’s sweetheart is and will always be Hilary Duff. She was every girl’s role model growing up. Whether it was teaching us how to approach asking our moms for our first bra or that it’s okay to be an “outfit repeater,” she was always teaching us valuable life lessons. Even though we all secretly hated her when Aaron Carter kissed her in the Christmas special, we would all kill to see Lizzie on our TV screens again.
Tamagotchis
The biggest problem us late-90s kids faced was finding a babysitter for our Tamagotchis when school was in session.
Gaucho Pants
If you didn’t own at least one pair of gaucho pants growing up, you were doing it wrong. I’ll never forget my first day of school outfit in fifth grade: a lovely pair of gaucho pants complemented by a Troy Bolton t-shirt. Oh, the glory days.
Photo Editing
Before the oh-so trendy filters of Instagram and VSCO, there was Picnik. And sometimes we went a little overboard.
Aly & AJ
Also known as the songbirds of our generation. We first fell in love with Aly Michalka when she played Keely in "Phil of the Future." But when we found out there was another Michalka and that they were in a super cool girl band, they stole our hearts forever. Nothing beats their cover of “Do You Believe in Magic?” or the female anthem “Potential Break-up Song.”
AIM (AOL Instant Messaging)
Ah, the embarrassment that comes with remembering our first AOL screen names. Honestly, AIM was probably one of the best things that happened to our generation. Chatting with our friends that lived right down the street from us all day long – does it get any better than that? Oh, and can we just talk about those dramatic away messages? Brb no one talk to me. Long live AIM and the hours we spent harassing SmarterChild.
Limited Too
Admit it: you had at least one shirt in your closet adorned with that cute little monkey.
Bratz
What are essentially miniature plastic prostitutes, Bratz were the must-have of our generation. For some reason, Barbies became so yesterday once Bratz took over. We all had our favorite, too, whether it was the fashionable Yasmin or the sporty Chloe. Did anyone actually like Jade or did we just end up with her? Also, can someone tell me why none of them had FEET?
Owl City
You would not believe your eyes if 10 million fireflies…
Silly Bandz
Cutting off the circulation of millions, Silly Bandz swept the nation in the blink of an eye. It was more than just a bracelet. It was a fashion statement and more than that, a very serious matter of business. I’ll trade your purple seahorse for a green monkey.
"The Clique"
Let’s be real: growing up, we all aspired to be one with Massie Block. Her closet was *goals* and she had a monthly subscription to lip gloss.
Hollister Graphic Tees
Going to Hollister was more than just shopping. It was an experience (an irritating experience, come to think of it). Annoying pop music blares through the speakers, cheap perfume pours out of the vents and it’s practically pitch black in the entire store. You can hardly see what you’re buying, so it makes sense how we ended up with all of those gaudy, bright colored shirts with the little seagulls on them.
Motorola Razr cellphone
The most cutting-edge gadget of our generation was definitely the Motorola Razr. Sold in black, silver AND pink, this phone won the hearts of many pre-teens and was the Christmas present of the year in 2004.
Club Penguin
Honestly, this website defines our generation. Whether you were throwing down at the night club, snow-tube racing with your friends or playing with your pet puffle, Club Penguin was the source of all things fun. You really made it in the world if you convinced your parents to pay for a membership. It’s still a mystery if anyone actually tipped the iceberg.
