Tazos
Tazos were token-like items similar to Pogs. They tried to capitalize on the fading Pog craze in the early 90s.
Pop Culture
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”.
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.
Boomshakalaka
Boomshakalaka is a 90s slang term. It’s usually shouted during a competitive situation, when one player achieves a goal or performs some type of spectacular move against their opponents. It was commonly used during basketball after a slam dunk.
Booyah
Booyah is a 90s slang word. It’s commonly said during a moment of celebration or victory.
OJ Simpson Ford Bronco Chase
On June 17th, 1994, OJ Simpson and Al Cowlings lead the LAPD on a high speed pursuit in Southern California. It’s one of the most watched television events in history.
Lunch Trade
Lunch trades were an important practice for 90s kids. During school lunch time, 90s kids would trade various lunch items in hopes of getting more lucrative treats.
I was born on a pirate ship
“I was born on a pirate ship” was a 90s social game. A person would hold their tongue and repeat the phrase “I was born on a pirate ship”.