If you grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, you already know we peaked when Friday night meant a trip to Blockbuster, a Lunchables tray, and possibly a Lisa Frank folder full of secrets. There was no “just Google it,” no skipping theme songs, and no cloud storage.
This list has everything: retro fashion regrets, low-res gaming memories, and reminders that rewinding a VHS was an actual chore.
So grab a Capri Sun, mentally blow into a Nintendo cartridge, and get ready to laugh at the ridiculous, wonderful chaos that made the pre-Y2K years so unforgettable.