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9 Websites That Were Your Childhood

These online games were the reason the internet was created.

Alicia Hernandez

Oct 24, 2016

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Back in the day, when Internet Explorer was a thing, when the internet was always slow, when computer monitors were dinosaurs compared to today's sleek Retina display technology, these online games were everything. Whenever my mom gave my sister and me the "OK" to use the computer, we would go straight to these websites and take turns playing these nostalgic Flash games.

1. DisneyChannel.Disney.com

"Bueno Rufus"

"Lizzie McGuire Dress Up"

"A Sitch In Time"

2. CartoonNetwork.com

" Summer Resort"

"Courage the Cowardly Dog Creep TV"

"Powerpuff Girls Pillow Fight Game"

Fortunately, you can still play some of these games on CartoonNetwork.com/games.

3. Barbie.com

In 2001:

In 2004:

" Barbie of Swan Lake"

4. MyScene.com

"Shopping Spree"

Some of the games are still around, even though the actual website isn't.

5. PollyPocket.com

"Dolphin Ride"

They still have some of the old Polly Pocket games on the official Polly Pocket website.

6. Nickelodeon.com

"Fry Cook Flip Out"

"The Rugrats Escalator Escape" Game

7. NickJr.com

"Oswald's Specials of the Day"

8. Neopets.com

While this website is still very much alive today, Neopia Central is just a bit more updated than the one we saw as kids.

In the early 2000s:

Today:

9. Divastarz.com

The Diva Starz dolls were only popular for a short amount of time, between 2000 and 2004, but I definitely spent hours on these games choosing the perfect shoes to go with the cutest outfits when my sister wasn't around to play dolls with.

While dealing with slow Internet connection was certainly a struggle, these online games were definitely my childhood.

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1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

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7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

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2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

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7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

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6. How much will I get paid?

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