Tazos
Tazos were token-like items similar to Pogs. They tried to capitalize on the fading Pog craze in the early 90s.
The 1990s turn 33 today!
Happy New Year! The 1990s turn 33 today! Mondo drinks and Dunkaroos for all!
Hella
Hella is a 90s slang term originating from the Oakland bay area. It’s a replacement for words describing a large amount.
O.I.F.
OIF means “Oh, if I find out!”, referring to someone discovering their partner is cheating. Created by the rap group Wreckx-n-Effect, it’s a play off of O.P.P.
Going Somewhere
“Going Somewhere” was a slang term used commonly in the 90s to describe a person going to a location. Instead of actually saying the location, the person would say “going somewhere”.
It’s now safe to turn off your computer.
“It’s now safe to turn off your computer.” is a message displayed after shutting down a Windows 95 operating system.
Happy 31st Birthday to the 1990s!
The 1990s turn 31 today! Dunkaroos and Gushers to all! Happy b-day 90s!
Happy 30th Birthday 1990s!
The 90s officially turn 30 years old today. Happy Birthday to most awesome decade of all time!
Lines for Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
In 1999, Star Wars fans around the country camped out days, and sometimes weeks, before the premier of Star Wars: Episode One The Phantom Menace. It was one of the first films to witness such a fan phenomenon.
December 31, 2001
December 31, 2001 is the first New Year’s Eve after the September 11th Terrorist Attacks. Their were fears of another terrorist attack, particularly in Times Square New York.