“Meanwhile Back In The 1999” — 40 Funny Nostalgia Memes You Really Had To Be Alive In The ’80s And ’90s To Get (January 11, 2024)

Strap on your neon leg warmers and dust off your Tamagotchis, because we’re about to take a hilarious trip down memory lane! Today, we’re diving into a collection of nostalgia memes so specifically ’80s and ’90s, they should come with a pair of rollerblades and a Walkman.

These memes are for those who remember the struggle of rewinding VHS tapes, the thrill of hearing your favorite song on a cassette, and the art of perfecting your Tetris high score. If the words ‘dial-up internet’ make you nostalgic instead of horrified, you’re in the right place.

So, let’s hop into our virtual DeLorean and get ready to LOL like it’s 1999 (or 1989). Warning: You might need to explain some of these to anyone born after the Y2K scare!

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Mike

Mike Primavera

Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome