Taste of PC
Pop Culture Rewind
Music
100
Defined by its bright colour and simplistic package, this control brand was introduced in 1978 and promised "everyday low prices"
No Name
100
This animated yellow family, known for Homer's catchphrase "D'oh!", has been a staple on television for over three decade.
The Simpsons
100
This "King of Pop" broke sales records with his 1982 album Thriller, which featured iconic music videos for songs like "Beat It" and "Billie Jean.
Michael Jackson
200
Launched in 1988, this decadent PC product remains to be the top seller in its category for over 30 years.
PC Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookies
200
This 1990s animated film franchise from Pixar introduced us to a cowboy doll named Woody and a space ranger action figure named Buzz Lightyear.
Toy Story
200
This Australian hard rock band, fronted by Bon Scott and later Brian Johnson, gave us anthems like "Back in Black."
AC/DC
300
This free publication, introduced in 1983, acts to feature the season's new President's Choice products as well as recipes and food trends.
PC Insider's Report
300
This highly influential 1999 sci-fi film, starring Keanu Reeves, popularized the concept of a simulated reality and iconic slow-motion bullet dodging.
The Matrix
300
This Canadian singer-songwriter rose to fame in the 1990s with her angsty anthem "You Oughta Know" from the album Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morrissette
400
This PC product line focuses on healthier options, often with reduced fat, sodium, or sugar.
PC Blue Menu
400
In the early 2000s, this social media platform, known for its Top 8 friends list and customizable profiles, was a dominant force before Facebook took over.
MySpace
400
This band, fronted by Kurt Cobain, released their groundbreaking album Nevermind in 1991, widely credited with bringing grunge music to the mainstream.
Nirvana
500
Former President of Loblaw, this man became the iconic face of the President's Choice brand, often appearing in commercials and sharing his 'Insider's Report'
Dave Nichol
500
In the 1990s, this virtual pet craze involved feeding, playing with, and cleaning up after a digital creature on a small egg-shaped device.
Tamagotchi
500
The song "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles famously inaugurated this groundbreaking 24-hour music television channel in 1981.
MTV
