#90s-nostalgia

#90s-nostalgia

Forget the vinyl revival. CD players and compact discs are back on Christmas lists this year amid a wave of 90s nostalgia and coveted deluxe releases from big acts such as Taylor Swift and Pink Floyd. Demand for compact discs peaked in the mid-00s and many households ditched their systems and libraries as digital music took off. But the distinctive whirr is returning to bedrooms around the country, with retailers and marketplaces experiencing an uptick in appetite for vintage tech and music to play on it.

If you grew up in the '90s, you probably remember Jell-O Pudding Pops - one of the most iconic frozen treats of the decade. In my memory, they were impossibly creamy, perfectly sweet, and came in those magical swirls of chocolate and vanilla. Unlike regular popsicles, these weren't icy or crunchy - they were smooth and mousse-like, almost like pudding you could eat on a stick. In my house, they never lasted long; if you didn't grab one fast, the box was gone.

I would watch all my favorite shows in the basement of my childhood home, with its dark green carpet and giant honey oak entertainment center. I'd collect all my Big Comfy Couch stuffies - the Loonette with her plastic curls, Molly, Fuzzy, Wuzzy, and Snickelfritz alike - and together we'd dutifully follow along with all the Clock Rug Stretches and 10-Second Tidies.

Prepare to feel the Ibiza spirit in the heart of London as Kevin & Perry celebrate 25 years of their cult film with a legendary daytime rave.