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Toys From Current College Kids' Past

Get ready for a trip down memory lane.

Hannah Marie Brickey

Dec 31, 2016

Eastern Illinois University

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In honor of the start of the New Year, I decided to take a trip down memory lane. The nostalgia is strong with this one. For every person born in the 90's, this one's for you.

1. Furbies

Furbies were actually terrifying, but for some reason we all wanted one.

2. Bop-It

The most intense game of your childhood.

3. Betty Spaghetty

Because who didn't want to completely disassemble and reassemble their doll?

4. Polly Pocket

For some reason, parents thought buying their children a toy with pieces this small was a good idea.

5. Doodle Bears

This one was for every child who couldn't draw well and wanted to dispose of the evidence when they were done.

6. Anything Nickelodeon Slime related

There are two types of people in this world: Those who wanted to be slimed as a child, and liars.

7. Moon Shoes

Because a trampoline was just too expensive.

8. Beanie Babies

The one toy that pretty much every 90's kid stocked up on because they are going to be worth *millions* some day.

9. Super Soaker

It shoots up to 50 feet!

10. Don't Break The Ice

I lied about the Bop-It. This might have been the most intense game of your childhood.

11. Mr. Potato Head

With a convenient butt flap for easy storage!

12. Lincoln Logs

Actually created in the early 1900's, Lincoln Logs made us kids feel like pioneers.

13. Don't Wake Daddy

This game taught a lesson AND gave small children a fright.

14. Sky Dancers

Pretty much every little girls dream was to either be a fairy or a princess.

15. Gooey Louie

Kids are gross and his game understood and allowed that.

16. Hit Clip's

Instead of buying an entire CD, you could listen to 30 seconds of any one of five songs.

17. Password Journal

Because every little girl had so many dark secrets to keep hidden.

18. Math Blaster!

The fun way to learn math!

Here's a link to the theme song for nostalgia purposes.

19. Scooter Boards

While I don't think anyone actually owned these, you knew gym class was going to be intense if your teacher had these out.

20. Lite-Brite

This was probably the toy that kept me entertained for the longest as a child.

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Toys From Current College Kids' Past

Get ready for a trip down memory lane.

1. Furbies

2. Bop-It

3. Betty Spaghetty

4. Polly Pocket

5. Doodle Bears

6. Anything Nickelodeon Slime related

7. Moon Shoes

8. Beanie Babies

9. Super Soaker

10. Don't Break The Ice

11. Mr. Potato Head

12. Lincoln Logs

13. Don't Wake Daddy

14. Sky Dancers

15. Gooey Louie

16. Hit Clip's

17. Password Journal

18. Math Blaster!

19. Scooter Boards

20. Lite-Brite

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Here are just a few of those things.

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

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.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

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

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

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9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

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