People Share Things From The 90s That Will Never Be Popular Again

90s, like all decades, was a mix of the wonderful, the weird, and the downright regrettable.

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• August 8, 2023

Sit back and prepare to be transported to a time of dial-up internet, grunge music, and baggy jeans. Yes, we're going on a journey back to the 1990s.

Recently, the virtual landscape of Reddit served as the stage for a question that prompted a whirlwind of nostalgia and reminiscing: "What's one thing from the 1990s that will never be popular again?"

From the depths of their memories, Reddit users resurfaced the most iconic - and the most regrettable - elements of this iconic era.

They touched upon everything: the distinct fashion choices, the music that filled their Walkmans, the slang that peppered their conversations, and the gadgets that were once considered the pinnacle of technology but are now relics of a bygone era. And let's not forget the pop culture phenomena that defined the decade.

The thread turned into a colorful tapestry, weaving together individual memories to create a vibrant portrait of the '90s in all its glory and awkwardness. Responses varied wildly, shedding light on the fact that while some '90s trends have made a comeback, others are firmly rooted in the past, unlikely to ever regain their former popularity.

Join us as we dive headfirst into this pool of nostalgia, exploring the trends that dominated the '90s and why they're unlikely to make a comeback. From trends that have faded away into obscurity to those that still linger on the periphery of our cultural consciousness, this trip down memory lane promises to be an entertaining exploration of a time that feels both distant and surprisingly recent.

One Redditor asked:

Waiting at a certain time to watch a certain show

Always in touch now

Payphones and parachute pants

Dial-up internet

Pogs and Alf

Owning the software and not just renewing subscription

One at the time

MTV played real music

Burning CDs

Saturday morning cartoons.

Oh, how we miss it...

We have tracking apps now...

Smoking everywhere

"Homophobic slurs as insults in casual conversation."

We all did

"Purchased cell phone ring tone"

Sad but true

Another one...

It was safe back then

"The Net" turned out to be medium for cat pics and TikTok

As we close this journey down memory lane, it's evident that the 1990s, like all decades, was a mix of the wonderful, the weird, and the downright regrettable. The era was filled with colorful trends and experiences that shaped a generation.

Though some of those trends might have rightly stayed in the past, their influence is still felt today in the hearts and memories of those who lived through them. This Reddit thread not only provided a blast from the past but also sparked reflections on how much has changed in just a few short decades.

Technology, fashion, and culture have evolved so rapidly that it's hard to imagine a world where dial-up internet was the norm and owning a Nokia 3310 was the epitome of cool. However, amidst all the nostalgia and chuckles at past fashion faux pas, there's an underlying lesson to be learned: trends may come and go, but the memories we make during these times remain.

Whether we cringe or smile when looking back at the '90s, there's no denying that it was a defining era that left its mark. As we look forward to future decades, who knows what trends will come to define our times and what memories we'll carry with us.

And who knows, maybe some brave souls will dare to bring back those '90s trends we swore would never be popular again. Only time will tell.

Damjan