80s Nostalgia
This plastic handheld toy was a must-have in 1982, featuring a 3x3 grid of colored squares
What is a Rubik’s Cube?
The coffee shop where Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe hung out.
What is Central Perk
Before high-speed fiber, we had to wait for this high-pitched, static-filled connection to get online.
What is Dial-up?
The official term for the age-related condition where you suddenly need reading glasses to see your phone.
Presbyopia
This 1983 hit by Cyndi Lauper became the ultimate anthem for wanting to have a good time.
What is "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"?
Before streaming, we rented movies at this iconic blue-and-yellow store.
What is Blockbuster?
This 1997 James Cameron film made everyone ask, "Why didn't she move over on the door
What is Titanic
This portable Sony device revolutionized the way we listened to music on the go in the 80s and 90s.
Walkman
The unofficial "uniform" of someone in their late 40s who has finally prioritized comfort over trends.
Athleisure/Leggings
In 1994, this Canadian singer-songwriter warned us about rain on our wedding day and a "free ride when you've already paid."
Who is Alanis Morissette?
This 1985 classic film features a time-traveling DeLorean and a teenager named Marty.
What is Back to the Future?
This grunge band, fronted by Kurt Cobain, released Nevermind in 1991.
Nirvana
This early 2000s software allowed everyone to share music files for free—and unfortunately, brought a lot of viruses with it.
Napster
This is the sound you make involuntarily when you stand up from the couch.
grunt/groan
This 1984 Prince song features one of the most iconic guitar solos in pop history.
What is "Purple Rain"?
These colorful, cabbage-scented dolls caused absolute riots in toy aisles during the 1983 holiday season
What are Cabbage Patch Kids?
The name of the high school where Buffy Summers fought vampires.
Sunnydale High
Before texting was standard, we used these numeric devices to send short messages to people on the move.
Pagers/Beepers
The Sunday night ritual of realizing you have to wake up early for work, formerly known as "clubbing," now known as "trying to get 7 hours of sleep."
Work Week
This British girl group exploded onto the scene in 1996 with their hit "Wannabe," preaching "Girl Power."
Who are the Spice Girls?
The name of the fictional town where the children in The Goonies went on their treasure-hunting adventure
What is Astoria
In 1996, this sheep was the first mammal to be successfully cloned from an adult cell.
What is Dolly
Before Google Maps, we relied on these giant, accordion-folding paper guides kept in the glove box.
Road Maps/Thomas Guides
The modern-day equivalent of the "mid-life crisis," which for many currently involves buying an expensive espresso machine or a Peloton.
'Treating Yourself'
This 1985 Tears for Fears track begins with the line, "Welcome to your life, there's no turning back."
What is "Everybody Wants to Rule the World"?