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This show featured toddlers learning about the world around them using their imagination. The main character's last name was the plural of a fermented cucumber.
What is "Rugrats"?
100
Based on a Michael Chrichton novel and Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film ferociously took a bite out of the box office and its competition in the summer of 1993. It later led to the creation of three sequels.
What is Jurassic Park?
100
Made poplular in the 90's, this was the first device that allowed someone to contact you almost anywhere you went. The only problem was you couldn't talk back.
What is a pager?
100
In 1997 this popular game from Japan came to the US and changed the toy industry for decades. It originally featured 151 creatures and the slogan "Gotta catch'em all!"
What is Pokémon?
100
In 1991 after singing the first ever rap song to be nominated for Record of the Year, his competition couldn't touch him... or his parachute pants.
Who is MC Hammer?
200
This show featured three men and three women in manhattan who were much more than just acquaintances. The show ran from 1994 to 2004 and has even led to the creation of special cafes throughout the world that look like the one in the show.
What is "Friends"?
200
Released in 1995, this film was the first feature length film to be made up of ONLY computer generated images. Its story of friendship focuses on a little boy, his cowboy, and an astronaut.
What is "Toy Story".
200
This company was one of the first major internet Service Providers in the USA and created the classic phrase, "You've got mail!".
What is AOL?
200
These playsets for girls came in shapes like hearts and stars and could be easily carried. They featured little people and homes in the inside.
What is Polly Pocket?
200
This former L.A. Lakers cheerleader had six number one hits in the early 90s, such as "Rush Rush", "Opposites Attract" and "Straight Up". She later served as a judge on the show "American Idol."
Who is Paula Abdul?
300
This nickelodeon show emphasized the importance of diversity at a junior high school by featuring characters of every color. Including; green, purple, orange and blue. Only the main character was white.
What is "Doug"?
300
This summer block buster arrived in 1997. It featured a special agency dedicated to protecting the earth from evil aliens, including a "roach" with an Edgar suit.
What is "Men In Black"?
300
Made by Nintendo, this 8bit hand held device used 4 AA batteries and sold over 118 million units from 1990-1999.
What is The Nintendo Game Boy?
300
A regular at pool parties in the 90s, these toys from Larami were no mere water pistols. These massive neon water sprayers featured aggresive names like the XP75 and cps1500.
What is "Super Soaker"?
300
Pinocchio may have sang songs about no strings, but they were never as popular as this group who had the hit album, "No strings attached".
Who is "*N sync"?
400
Staring two FBI agents this show aired in 1993 and ran until 2002. Its "supernatural" main theme is only six notes, but it is one of the most iconic sci-fi themes ever made.
What is "The X-Files"?
400
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, this movie was released in 1994 and featured Tom Hanks. It won 6 Academy Awards and inspired the creation of a seafood restaurant chain.
What is Forrest Gump?
400
This website and company launched in 1995 and was founded by Pierre Omidyar. Some times called "The world's largest garage sale" this website led the way to making online auctions and purchases common.
What is Ebay?
400
This simple game was based on an ancient one from Japan called Menko. A variation was reintroduced by a school teacher in Hawaii in 1991 where it was played with two kinds of pieces, caps and slammers.
What are "Pogs"?
400
This Danish-Norwegian band sold 33 million albums and singles, becoming the most profitable Danish Band to this day. A law suit was filed against them by the Mattel toy company, for using the name of one of their dolls in their 1997 hit single.
What is "Aqua"?
500
This family of five became a cultural phenomena in the 90s and started the trend of adding more mature content to animated TV shows. However, several activists criticized it for the excessive violence displayed by two side characters who are a parody of "Tom and Jerry".
What is "The Simpsons"?
500
Set in April,15th 1912 this film was the dramatic retelling of one of worst nautical disasters in history. It won 11 academy awards, and still holds the record for "the most academy award wins."
What is "Titanic".
500
This product was designed to make watching Video Cassettes easier and could help you "be Kind" when returning movies to your local Blockbuster.
What is a VHS Re-winder?
500
This toy allowed parents to give there children a soft toy dog companion and a nurturing experience all in one. Although you always got one dog, you never knew how many puppies you would get.
What is "Puppy Surprise"?
500
Sung in Spanish, this song and dance is known as one of the most iconic examples of 1990s dance music. The dance is even still common at gatherings and weddings today.
What is The Macarena?