Only 1% Of People Can Name All These 90s Things Correctly

Are you old enough to remember the 90s? The 90s was a kool time. We got to experience tons of kool and innovative stuff. Let’s face it, life was much more fun without Instagram and smartphones.Have you ever just sat down and thought about your childhood? I mean just looking back nostalgically, because to be quite frank, that’s what we do with our childhoods. We’re now in an era where mail is sent and delivered in mere seconds. How weird would it be to write a letter and snail mail it? Or wear sticker earrings and not feel judged for wearing it?

The fashion in the 90s was very expressive. It was a crazy colorful time when we all expressed our individuality. Fun used to be just that, fun! It is still amazing to remember how we found true fun in the simplest of things. Who had no internet, we only had rock and grass, yet we weren’t miserable. A lot of these things that we remember no longer exists. Come on, the 90s was like 20 years ago!

How much can you really remember from the 90s? And even if you remember the visual aspects, will you remember the names of the items? Well, what are you waiting for? Here are some pictures, try to correctly tell what they are. Let’s go!

Question 1

What’s this?

Selfies are the new style of taking pictures. We no longer need to ask someone, “Hey, can you snap this picture for me?” all we need now is either our hands or a selfie stick and the job is done. This instant camera uses self-developing films to produce chemically developed print a little while after pictures are taken. The purpose of these instant cameras was as a result of Jennifer Land’s question to her father, “Why can’t I see them now?” But nowadays, with awesome technology, we can see pictures milliseconds after they are taken.

Question 2

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This object was a vital part of many households, just like the television. We used these to play tapes of our favorite movies, cartoons or documentaries. It afforded people the freedom to choose and control what they watch and when they watch it.Invented by Charles Paulson Ginsburg, this object hit shelves and was sold out quicker than you could say habadugahaba (please don’t try to say that..lol) But, it was never a hassle to use. It was just our reality in the 90s.

Question 3

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Nowadays, there are so many things right at our fingertips it’s a wonder how we lose things. We have memory sticks and external hard drives to save our stuff on, or we can just email it to ourselves. They do say that whatever is on the internet stays there forever right? Back then, all we had were these black squares to save our stuff on. You could literally hear the robotic sound emanating from the c.p.u when you saved your stuff. Those were the days!

Question 4

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Walking down the street bumping music in this device was a hot number back in the 90s. Every kid wanted one. We didn’t consider it a trend back then, we merely liked the thing and wanted one. Cassettes were used in these after we had pre-recorded songs from the radio by hitting the rec and play button at the same time. Now we have our phones to listen to music through as well as iPod shuffles and many other things. This device was originally invented by Andreas Pavel and sold over 200 million.

Question 5

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Remember in the 90s when you were trying to learn to be responsible for living things? How many times did you have to reset this gadget because your pet died? This kept young girls especially, occupied for a long stretch of time. To ensure that your pet was happy, they had to be fed, cleaned and played with. Luckily for most, after their pets were left to starve to death, they could just simply reset the palm-sized video screen.These were first released by Tiger Electronics in the United States in 1997.

Question 6

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This gadget could be used to track events, compile to-do lists and store contacts. All this could easily be synched to your desktop using the neat cradle that comes with it. This gadget could technically be considered to be the first handheld computer, we mean, it fits in your palm. These were launched on March 10, 1997. It worked with two triple A (aaa) batteries and only weighed in at 5.6 oz. But this device was ground breaking and led inventors in the right way where small computers like your phone are concerned.

Question 7

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These gadgets had five basic types: beeper, voice/tone, numeric, alphanumeric and two-way. This gadget was invented by Al Gross and soon gained popularity, especially among people who worked in the medical field. This gadget is a receiver of alerts or messages encoded in a burst of radio waves. Motorola had a 40 year reign in terms of providing theses gadgets to the public and not just police officers, doctors and EMS. There were about 3.2 million users of this gadget at one point, even though the primary use was for critical communication in most instances.

Question 8

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What is this unearthly thing? Looks big and bulky and unattractive, doesn’t it? Well, don’t worry your pretty little head, these were the rave back in the days. Just as how we love them today, it’s the same for yesteryears gone by. There are thousands of models of these devices that has hit the market over the years and they just keep getting better and better both in design (thank God!) and functions. These are the OGs for what we have now, it is said that these were so big that they had to be installed in cars because they couldn’t fit into anyone’s pockets.

Question 9

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Manufactured by Hasbro (formerly Tiger Electronics) in the 1990s, this portable device can play cassettes as well as record. Some might say that this device was greatly influenced by the Home Alone movie, which it was. Most of these sales were driven by the fact that a movie prop in one of the most loved movies was available for sale! Users were able to manipulate the playback speed on these devices, making it faster or slower ( kool huh?) Which in turn affected the pitch of the voice being played which automatically turned it into a voice changer of sorts.

Question 10

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This gadget offered the tremendous convenience of listening to music or whatever you wanted on the go. Produced by Sony, this device was released in November 1984. The release of this gadget sparked public interest in Cd’s as an audio format, a very interesting rival of the cassette. Sony tried to make this gadget as cost friendly as possible and succeeded in doing so. Teens and adults alike were crazy about this and everyone had to have one.

Question 11

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Created by Mike Bowling, these toys were a major hit with kids. They were cute, cuddly and adorable. After being turned down with his toys at 14 different companies, this man’s hope never faltered nor quailed he kept going and was afforded a contract with a Canadian based company. The toy line was so successful that a cartoon was established with the same name. After years on the market and over 300 million dollars in sales, these were listed in Time Magazine as one of the top 100 toys of all time.

Question 12

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Invented by Avi Arad, Mel Kennedy and Maggie Harvey, this toy craze was listed in Time Magazine’s top 100 greatest toys ever. This toy which was manufactured by Tiger Electronics was designed to be affixed to the child’s ankle and spun in 360 degree motion while being continuously skipped over by the person who it was attached to. Females especially responded well to the invention, pestering parents to buy it. It was greatly advertised and became a commercial success on day time Nickelodeon Broadcasting as well as other children’s programming.

Question 13

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This popular line of toys was very popular in the 1990s. It was the craze with young and teen girls alike. They were so popular that a spin-off show was created. The toy was created with a pull string base and a doll with foam wings. When the doll was placed in the base of the toy, the string would be drawn launching the doll in the air in a propeller like motion until she landed somewhere near-by. Aah, the joys of simplicity at its finest.

Question 14

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This board game was classic with females. It included a big pink phone and cards with different guys and numbers to call. It’s a guessing game of sorts where one person is given clues and tries to figure out which guy is their secret admirer. For instance, one clue would be “This guy doesn’t like red” so then you would have to eliminate all the guys that didn’t like the color red. It was a great board game used at sleepovers (for girl ofcourse) and in high school.

Question 15

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This toy was actually developed by an engineer, named Richard James, by accident. He was working on springs to keep stuff steady while being transported and accidently knocked off the ones he made before from a shelf and was amazed at what he saw them doing, gracefully walking instead of toppling over. Eureka! An idea was born. Although sales had a slow start, it began to pick up momentum and had a successful run. Many years later and after over 250,000,000 sold, people still continue to buy these.

Question 16

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Released in 1992, every little girl wanted one of these toys. This doll was produced by Mattel and sold over ten million worldwide making this toy the bestselling item in Mattel’s history. The toy was a hit between 1992 and 1995, making it one of the world’s longest successful toy sale in history. This doll’s very long hair reached all the way down to her toes. For the doll’s 25th anniversary, Mattel rereleased the doll and it held true to its original in years gone by.

Question 17

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These toys are a line of audio games that consists of a series of commands and various knobs and buttons that the player must follow in time to the rhythm as the pace speeds up overtime. The original toy was released in 1996 and classified as some of the more popular children’s games on the market. This toy is great for playing with friends at sleepovers or parties or you can beat your best solo time. It makes a great gift for birthdays or Christmas. These classics will go down in history.

Question 18

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During the 19th century, these jewelry items were mainly associated with the rich and famous. Usually encrusted with pearls and diamonds. But in the 90s, they became a fashion piece once again. Only people who were the real MVPs wore this piece of jewelry in the 90s. It was a fashion trend and a great statement piece, especially for young adolescents of that time. This fashion piece was literally the most 90s thing of all. Take a look at the pic and see if you know or even remember what these are called.

Question 19

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This 90s contraption had all the girls going crazy. Its pink and it has sparkles and it kept all your prized possessions safe. Playing dress up was a lot of fun as a kid. Getting a chance to feel all grown up was a great feeling. Girls kept a variety of things in these contraptions. Lip smackers, glitter, butterfly clips and a few dirty scrunchies. They were a good thing to have not only for fun purposes but because it trained young women to be organized.

Question 20

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These fake jewelries were loved by many a girls in the 90s. Girls would usually save up their money to buy these because they weren’t allowed to pierce their ears until they turned the age stipulated by theirparents. This was a great alternative to that and they were the envy of many girls who didn’t have any of their own. The 90s was a weird time for fashion my friends. It seems as if people were literally trying to figure out all of this fashion thing, it was like trial and error. But it kept us busy didn’t it?

Question 21

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These shoes were overly popular with girls. Made from PVC plastic, these shoes were a hit. The exact origin of these shoes is unclear but was said to have been designed by a French man. They were usually infused with glitter and could be purchased for under one USD most times. The shoes have been reinvented a number of times and always came out as a hit. Growing up in the 90s as a girl, you had to have at least two pairs of these awesomeness.

Question 22

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This fabric covered hair tie made waves with kids in the 90s. Young, teenage and adult females fell in love with these various colored hair accessories. Although originally designed for long hair, they can be worn on the wrist or ankle to enhance an outfit that you are wearing. Madonna and Debbie Gibson wore these accessories also. Rommy H. Revson designed the hair accessory and patented it in 1987. They are very comfortable and quite convenient. Compared to other hair accessories, it is soft and not damaging to hair at all.

Question 23

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This device was used by girls and women alike. It was a very successful invention that was sold worldwide, that is still being used today. This device works by crimping the hair in a saw tooth style. These devices come in different sizes with different sized ridges in the paddles so they can be used for a wide variety of hair lengths and types. The modern kind of this device was invented by Geri Cuesenza. Did you use one in the 90s? Do you know the correct name for this?

Question 24

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These toys were really loved, even by the famous Rosie O’Donnell. The inventor of this toy created them because his own kids could not master playing catch. The inventor,Stillinger, was so confident about this toy being successful that he quit his job. The toy was patented in 1988. These toys are still available today and can be bought from many physical and online stores. Can you believe that the media made fun of this toy? But guess what, the customers loved it and that was what mattered the most.

Question 25

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This accessory was invented by a high school teacher named Stuart Anders. He was supposedly fooling around in his father’s shop when the idea struck him like a lightening bolt. It was a craze and most kids wanted or should we say needed to have one of these. They sold like hot bread. Kids were wearing sometimes more than two per hand, and that was fine. However, after a kid got a cut from one of the knock off replicas, they were eventually recalled and banned from certain schools.

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