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fromFast Company
1 day ago

American Girl is bringing back its original dolls. Moms might be excited but will your seven-year-old care?

American Girl was acquired by Mattel for $700 million and drifted steadily away from what made it special. The historical characters were retired, replaced by contemporary dolls reflecting girls' lives today.
Women in technology
fromTODAY.com
1 day ago

Woman Notices Wild Detail on Sweatshirt She Wore at Age 7

Wearing a Playboy bunny sweatshirt at 7... and the 3 generations of women were like, 'it was $1, it's fine.'
Parenting
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Only Boomers Will Remember What Grocery Stores Were Like In The '60s - Tasting Table

Grocery shopping in the 1960s was a personal, interactive experience, contrasting sharply with today's technology-driven, impersonal shopping environment.
Photography
fromAol
3 days ago

31 photos that show what life looked like in 1985

1985 was characterized by iconic pop culture, fashion, and childhood experiences captured in everyday life through photographs.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Spring TV is stacked: The shows you won't want to miss right now

The new programming features fictionalized depictions of a Christian-based theocracy ruling America and Silicon Valley moguls disrupting the world with their narcissism.
Arts
Film
fromHarvard Gazette
6 days ago

Time has not been kind to VHS - Harvard Gazette

VHS technology, once dominant, is now obsolete, with efforts underway to digitize and preserve its content before degradation occurs.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago

22 Still-Popular Things That Older People Thought Would Just Be "Quick Fads"

Certain trends and cultural phenomena have persisted far beyond initial expectations of being mere fads.
Video games
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Working a Fake Job Is a Great Pastime

Retro Rewind, an indie store simulator, captivates players with its nostalgic retail management experience, contrasting sharply with high-action games like Resident Evil Requiem.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

This Is What Grocery Shopping Looked Like In The '80s - Tasting Table

Grocery shopping in the 1980s was a vibrant mix of nostalgia and innovation, featuring unique snacks and the rise of supercenters.
Television
fromBustle
3 days ago

I Want To Hug Phoebe Buffay After Lisa Kudrow's 'Friends' Confession

Lisa Kudrow reflects on her career post-Friends, feeling undervalued despite her success and Emmy nominations.
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago

Universal Studios Brought A Bunch Of Iconic TV Food To Life For "Fan Fest," And I'm Obsessed

Kicking off on April 23 through May 16 on select nights only, Universal Studios has a tonnnn of exciting, immersive attractions coming to their Hollywood Studios park, highlighting beloved fandoms like D&D, Super Nintendo World, Sailor Moon, and Harry Potter.
SF food
fromVulture
3 days ago

I Forgot Lisa Kudrow Was on Friends

Look at all these legendary movies, and now How's That?! can be the big TV hit for Stage 24. The documentary camera zooms in on the shows listed on the plaque under 'television,' including Mike & Molly, Full and Fuller House, and, most conspicuously, Friends.
Television
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

If You Ate This Cereal As A Kid, You Probably Grew Up In The '60s - Tasting Table

Quisp Cereal, launched in 1965, became iconic for its unique flying saucer shape and engaging mascot, competing with Quake in a playful marketing rivalry.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Let's take a look at the retro tech making a comeback | TechCrunch

Digital typewriters are carving out a niche for a more focused writing experience, stripping things back to the essentials: just you, a keyboard, and your words.
Photography
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

People Over 50 Are Sharing What Was "Normal" In The '70s, And Gen Z Would Lose Their Minds

The 1970s featured unique cultural norms and practices that seem unbelievable today, from social behaviors to household items.
#nostalgia
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
History

49 Photos of Forgotten '70s Things That Will Make Any Boomer Feel Instantly Nostalgic

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Food & drink

People Are Ready To Shell Out Cash Just To Taste These Nostalgic Childhood Snacks Again

fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Television

8 Saturday morning rituals from boomer childhoods that created a sense of magic kids today don't get to feel - Silicon Canals

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
History

49 Photos of Forgotten '70s Things That Will Make Any Boomer Feel Instantly Nostalgic

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Food & drink

People Are Ready To Shell Out Cash Just To Taste These Nostalgic Childhood Snacks Again

fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Television

8 Saturday morning rituals from boomer childhoods that created a sense of magic kids today don't get to feel - Silicon Canals

Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Stop the world, I want to get off and run a video rental store in the 1990s | Dominik Diamond

2026 may be challenging, but Retro Rewind, a nostalgic indie game, offers comfort and enjoyment amidst chaos.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Could 90s-Inspired Marketing Be the Key to Winning Over Gen Z?

Nostalgia marketing leverages retro branding to build trust with Gen Z by invoking comforting memories and feelings of authenticity.
Film
fromParade
2 weeks ago

Beloved '80s Star With Iconic Role in 1987 Classic Turns 67

Matthew Modine, turning 67 on March 22, is celebrated for his iconic roles, especially in Full Metal Jacket and recent projects like Stranger Things.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Two lost 1965 Doctor Who episodes released after being found in private collection

Two lost Doctor Who episodes from 1965 have been recovered and released after being found in a private film collection.
#90s-nostalgia
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Digital life

Young people are longing for the low-tech 90s and so would I, if I could only remember them

Embracing 90s nostalgia encourages disconnecting from technology to experience life more fully and invites serendipity.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Gadgets

I'm raising my kids with '90s and retro-style tech. VHS tapes, DVDs, and more are helping us slow down and connect.

Parents introduce '90s analog items—film camera, typewriter, Tin Can phone, VHS and Blockbuster-style movie nights—to balance modern tech and foster kids' independence.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Young people are longing for the low-tech 90s and so would I, if I could only remember them

Embracing 90s nostalgia encourages disconnecting from technology to experience life more fully and invites serendipity.
Television
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

8 Canceled Food Network Shows That Deserve A Comeback - Tasting Table

Television shows, including Food Network favorites, face cancellation due to corporate decisions, highlighting the transient nature of entertainment.
Film
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Retro Rewind Lets You Run Your Own '90s Era Blockbuster And It Rules

Retro Rewind is a video store simulator game that authentically captures the charm and nostalgia of 1990s movie rental shops with detailed mechanics and genuine character.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Old-School Childhood Sandwich Tom Selleck Still Eats Today - Tasting Table

Tom Selleck's favorite childhood tuna melt features open-faced bread broiled with melted cheese and a crunchy tuna mixture made with chopped vegetables, lemon juice, and black pepper.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Older People Are Sharing The Everyday Experiences From The Past That Are Suuuuuper Rare Now

Older adults describe everyday experiences from the 1950s-1980s that no longer exist today, including shared phone lines, elevator attendants, accessible firearms in public spaces, and inexpensive concert tickets.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Is Binge-Watching TV Really a Pastime?

Binge-watching television has become a prevalent pastime in America, but it can lead to negative psychological effects like anxiety and depression.
Digital life
fromEngadget
4 weeks ago

This web app lets you 'channel surf' YouTube like a '90s kid watching cable

Channel Surfer is a YouTube discovery web app that recreates the retro experience of cable TV channel surfing to reduce decision fatigue when choosing what to watch.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Lost Episode Of Cult TV Show Uploaded To YouTube

A YouTube channel belonging to 'Arthur Putie' uploaded the third-ever episode of MST3K, where a long-haired Joel Hodgson and robot friends mock the 1987 Japanese space opera Star Force.
Television
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

8 After-School Snacks Kids Always Ate In The '60s - Tasting Table

The 1960s introduced iconic snacks and beverages including Starburst, Doritos, Pop-Tarts, and Fluffernutter sandwiches that became beloved childhood favorites and household names.
Television
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

The Disney Channel Mount Rushmore Discourse Is Forgetting 1 Iconic Star

Brenda Song is a foundational Disney Channel star whose extensive career spanning multiple shows and movies has been overlooked in debates about the network's most iconic alumni.
Miscellaneous
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

8 household items that were status symbols in a working-class home in the 1990s that would cost less than a single grocery run today - Silicon Canals

Consumer goods that signified status and achievement in 1990s working-class communities now cost a fraction of their original price, reflecting dramatic shifts in purchasing power and consumer culture.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Rise of Analogue Nostalgia

Analogue nostalgia—longing for physical, offline media—drives people to choose complicated, expensive technologies over simpler digital alternatives despite digitalization's convenience.
#mtv-rewind
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Psychology says the reason boomers get emotional watching old home movies isn't the people in them - it's the background, the furniture nobody saved, the wallpaper nobody photographed, the ordinary details of a life that felt permanent until it wasn't - Silicon Canals

We photograph people obsessively, but we rarely capture the everyday spaces where life actually happens. And when those spaces disappear, something profound goes with them. The furniture was never just furniture—it was the stage where decades of family life played out. Every scratch, stain, and worn patch told a story.
Digital life
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Adults: Tell Us About A Discontinued Food Or Snack You Loved That No One Else Seems To Remember

Adults of all ages are asked to share discontinued foods and snacks that seem forgotten by others.
Music
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This classic MTV website goes where Netflix dare not venture

MTV's last music-only stations closed December 31, 2025, but online services like MTV Rewind recreate the vintage music-video TV experience.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

9 things Boomers refuse to throw away that their kids will put straight in the trash without opening - Silicon Canals

My father kept manuals for products we hadn't owned in years, filed alphabetically in a cabinet. When I asked why, he looked at me like I'd suggested burning money. "What if we need to look something up?" The concept of finding any manual online in seconds just doesn't compute for a generation that had to rely on these paper lifelines.
Relationships
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A new generation revives 'The Muppet Show' and it's as delightful as ever

Kermit returns as host in a faithful 2026 reboot of The Muppet Show, restoring the original theater format, classic characters, and fresh writers and puppeteers.
fromBored Panda
2 months ago

80 Vintage Ads That Show Which Values Changed And Which Stayed The Same Over Time

We might be exposed to more ads and commercials today than ever before in human history, but the idea of advertising itself is certainly not a new concept. According to Instapage, the first signs of advertisements actually appeared in ancient Egyptian steel carvings from 2000 BC. Meanwhile, the first printed ad was published in 1472, when William Caxton decided to advertise a book by posting flyers on church doors in England.
Marketing
Television
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

From landlines to VHS tapes, millennials and Gen Z parents are bringing an analog childhood to Gen Alpha

Millennials and Gen Z parents are introducing retro items like VHS tapes, Tin Can phones, and physical media to their children to foster connection, imagination, and independence while slowing down screen time.
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Her Dad Was a Forgotten 80s Pop Star. She's Helping Him Go Viral on TikTok

I remember adults coming up to me and saying, 'Ohhh, Medeiros! Like Glenn Medeiros, the guy who sang that love song!' And then they start singing it in front of me," Lyric tells TODAY.com. "Older women would come up to me and say, 'Oh, he was a heartthrob!'
Music
#james-van-der-beek
Film
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Sorry, Only People Who Grew Up In The '80s Can Identify These Movies By Their Blurred Posters

A 15-question quiz challenges players to identify iconic blurred '80s movie posters, testing visual recognition and nostalgia-driven memory.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

9 weekend rituals from the 60s and 70s that created a sense of togetherness screens have replaced - Silicon Canals

Shared weekend rituals like family meals and aimless Sunday drives fostered togetherness, intimacy, and presence that digital devices have gradually eroded.
Film
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Why Is the 2016 Nostalgia Trend Forgetting the Movies?

2016 marked a cinematic shift toward bigger budgets, larger scale, aggressive fan-focused marketing, and spectacle that reshaped audience expectations despite many excellent films.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reality bites: why the wildest TV shows of the 2000s are haunting us now

Reality television from the 2000s is being retrospectively criticized for monetizing humiliation, with shows like The Biggest Loser, To Catch a Predator, and America's Next Top Model now examined for their exploitative practices and cruelty.
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
1 month ago

Dawson's Creek' duo have reunited for film trilogy

We obviously grew up together and spent a lot of time on camera together, she said. To not have that for 20 years and work with different people and have all these different experiences, and then come back together? Oh my god, I remember how much I know you on camera and you know me on camera.' It's so special, and it was so much fun because we work really well together.
Film
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

23 Things That Were So Common During The '90s That Are Basically Extinct Today

Everyday 1990s practices like meeting at airport gates, calling Moviefone, and leaving doors unlocked have largely disappeared due to security and technological change.
Television
fromFortune
1 month ago

50 seasons later, 'Survivor' bets on nostalgia to win the ratings game | Fortune

Survivor's 50th season premiere demonstrates the show's enduring cultural impact and continued viewership dominance in reality television.
Television
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 series finales from the 70s and 80s that Boomers remember watching live with the whole family - Silicon Canals

Mass appointment television created shared cultural moments now lost to individualized, device-based streaming and infinite viewing choices.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

7 things kids did after school in the 90s that feel almost impossible today - Silicon Canals

Unstructured, unsupervised childhood freedom in the 1990s fostered risk assessment, independence, and practical problem-solving through outdoor play and autonomy.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tell us your favourite TV moments of all time

Submit favorite TV moments from 100 years using an encrypted, Guardian-access-only form; responses can be anonymous and data will be deleted when no longer needed.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I have rewatched the show more than 60 times': your favourite comfort TV

Television programs offer comfort, escapism, humor, and emotional refuge through witty comedies and reassuring documentaries, becoming personal favorites across diverse viewers and life circumstances.
fromVulture
2 months ago

It's Time to Raise the Curtain on The Muppet Show Again

hitting a big red reset button, which turns out to be just what the franchise needed. Executive-produced by Seth Rogen, this Muppet Show plays like an episode of the classic variety series, which premiered 50 years ago, right down to the theme song, the practical effects, and Statler and Waldorf heckling about its very faithful rebootiness: "If it ain't broke -" "They are broke! That's why they're doing it!" Har har har!
Television
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Need more free TV? How to stream over 100 classic cartoons for $0 - no subscription required

If you miss the days of Saturday morning cartoons, you might want to go ahead and download the free Tubi app. In a recent announcement, the ad-supported streaming service said it is kicking off its "cartoon era" on March 1, adding more than 100 classic cartoons you can watch for free. The service already has an extensive collection of retro cartoons, but it's about to get a lot bigger.
Television
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

9 things every boomer remembers about weekend mornings that today's kids will never experience - Silicon Canals

If you woke up too early on a Saturday, you'd turn on the TV to find... nothing. Just a test pattern or static. Television stations actually signed off at night and didn't start broadcasting again until morning. Can you imagine explaining this to kids today? That there was literally nothing to watch? No Netflix library, no YouTube, no endless content.
Television
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It launched a million fantasies': the greatest ever TV romances

Mae and George's romance combines palpable chemistry, deep friendship, and queer tenderness while portraying growth, identity struggles, and sustained mutual choice across a semi-autobiographical series.
Television
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

19 PBS Kids' Shows That Only People Born Between 1981-1996 Can Identify With Just A Screenshot

PBS Kids programming created powerful, comforting childhood memories and strong Millennial nostalgia tied to routines, sensory cues, and show recognition.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Muppet Show: this thrilling return is so great I can't even count how many times I laughed

The Muppet Show returns as a 2026 one-off on Disney+ featuring classic characters, Seth Rogen as executive producer, preserving vaudeville-style chaos and affectionate farce.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Stop the blues a-callin'! It's our guide to the ultimate comfort TV

There isn't a weak link in the cast and they work together as seamlessly and apparently joyfully as you could wish. Jokes come thick and fast Andre Braugher and Terry Crews in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Photograph: Fox/Getty Images The jokes come thick and fast, the tone is perfectly pitched, the occasional emotional moment well done, and it rarely strikes a false note. You can watch it again and again and be delighted every time.
Television
#the-muppet-show
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

The 12 Best Rewatch Shows On Streaming For Your Next Anxiety Binge

There's so much going on in the world, in our country, and hell, in our own work and family lives. Just because the headlines are straight out of a dystopian novel doesn't mean your kids stopped needing you to help with their homework. When our days are full of so many demands, no wonder we feel hyped up and anxious by the time the kids are in bed.
Television
Television
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

No One Under 62 Can Identify These Classic TV Sitcoms From A Single Screenshot

A new classic TV sitcoms quiz features familiar and more obscure shows to challenge participants, especially those under 60.
Television
fromInverse
1 month ago

Was 'Stranger Things' Ending Really The Worst? Ranking 5 Controversial Sci-Fi Finales

Several high-profile sci-fi series finales, including Stranger Things and Smallville, received mixed to negative fan reactions due to expectations and perceived compromises.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

What is Stranger Things's Conformity Gate craze and why did it crash Netflix?

Many Stranger Things fans believe the released finale was an illusion created by Vecna and that a secret true final episode would be released later.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Maury Povich reflects on daytime television's wild ride in 'Dirty Talk'

1990s–2000s daytime talk shows transformed television and directly influenced modern reality programming by pushing sensational, ratings-driven content.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Six Satisfying TV Shows You Can Watch in One Sitting

One-season TV can tell a complete story; The Night Of emphasizes the murder’s devastating consequences over finding the killer.
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