90's and Early 2000's
This “Friends” character had a pet monkey named Marcel.
Who is Ross?
This chocolate-coated wafer treat was a lunchbox staple.
What is Kit Kat?
This boy band had hits like “I Want It That Way” and “Everybody.”
Who are the Backstreet Boys?
This service allowed instant messaging on computers in the early 2000s.
What is MSN Messenger?
The government takes this portion of your paycheck to fund Social Security and Medicare.
What are payroll taxes?
This animated series featured a group of kids solving mysteries with a talking dog.
What is Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?
These fruit-flavored, gel-filled snacks came in packets and were often eaten at school.
What are Gushers?
Known for “Complicated” and “Sk8er Boi,” this Canadian singer became a pop-punk icon.
Who is Avril Lavigne?
This website was a virtual pet paradise where kids fed and cared for digital animals.
What is Neopets?
A monthly payment many adults make to live in an apartment.
What is rent?
This teen drama, set in California, followed the lives of Ryan, Seth, and Summer.
What is The O.C.?
This snack featured colorful frosting designs on cookies and often had “dunking” instructions.
What are Dunkaroos?
This 2001 hit from Smash Mouth eventually became an internet meme.
What is “All Star”?
This peer-to-peer file-sharing service was infamous for music downloads (and viruses).
What is LimeWire?
The type of loan most 30-year-olds take out to buy a house.
What is a mortgage?
This Nickelodeon show featured a sponge living in a pineapple under the sea.
What is SpongeBob SquarePants?
These sweet rolls came in a foil pack and were often marketed as “fun to eat.”
What are Fruit by the Foot?
This rapper’s 2004 hit “Yeah!” featured Lil Jon and Ludacris.
Who is Usher?
Before Facebook, this platform was where many teens customized profiles with music and HTML layouts.
What is MySpace?
This type of insurance helps cover medical expenses for adults and families.
What is health insurance?
This teen drama series starred Clare Danes and followed the lives of two star-crossed lovers, Angela and Dylan, in Beverly Hills.
What is My So-Called Life?
These mini cracker-and-cheese combinations were a popular convenience lunch.
What are Lunchables?
This British girl group dominated charts with “Wannabe” and “Say You’ll Be There.”
Who are the Spice Girls?
The first viral video of a dancing baby animation was widely shared on this medium.
What is email?
This personal financial tool tracks spending, budgeting, and investments.
What is a personal finance app or budgeting app?