Well, I'm finally back to the blogging world! Of course, I've been gone for so long that people won't even read anything I do anymore. But, if you are reading, I'll tell you that I have been thinking a lot about the 90's lately (Everything I can remember anyway.) and I thought it would be good to share a few of the highlights of the decade.
Music
Britney Spears- Britney's first album came out in '99, and it was far from neglected. She became an instant hit! (I'm kind of ashamed to admit that I loved Britney too.) Just answer me this: How did she go from cute and innocent to hussy to physcho and back to normal again? Oh well. I just hope we don't hear about any more of her wacky antics in the future.
Actors
Jonathan Taylor Thomas- Was there any girl in all of America who didn't fall head over heels for this adorable star of Home Improvement? Could it be the sweet smile? The cute hair? The intellect? What's not to love? It was pretty hard to miss this Harvard-graduated cutie back then; he graced every cover of every teen magazine for practically 7 straight years! But whatever happened to our little J.T.T? Sadly, his acting career, kinda like his height, has fallen short.
Fads
Pokemon- Pokemon was one of the biggest things of the 90's. Most people would trade their golden tooth for a little card! Although it started in Japan, this fad took the nation by storm, but for only so long. It's hard to say that everyone's forgotten about these lovable creatures, but maybe in a couple more decades, Pokemon memorabilia could be bringing in some serious dough!
Clothing
Jelly shoes- Jelly shoes may have started in the 80's, but they were huge in the early 90's. I was never a fan myself, but my Mom bought me about 4 pairs in 1st grade. I thought we had abandoned these cheaply-made flats, but a few months ago, I saw my friend walking around with them. I asked her, "Did you get those out of one of your Mom's old clothing boxes?" Her reply was "They're selling them at Payless." Soon, I found everyone wearing Jelly shoes. That just goes to show that even some of the most hideous styles can repeat themselves.
Overalls- Overalls and Shortalls were all the rage in the 90's. In fact, all denim was popular. The baggier, the better.
Movies
String of Success- Disney was on a roll in the 90's. They released several high grossing films in the course of 9 years. Many people, including me, think that the 90's was the best era for Disney movies. Some of my favorites are: "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," "The Lion King," and "A Goofy movie."
Famous mistakes
The OJ verdict- OJ Simpson made it into the Sports Hall of Fame, which definitely gives him bragging rights, but whoever gave him the right to murder his wife and her lover? Football fans and African-Americans backed him 100% but the rest of us were too smart to let him off easily. OJ made it into the papers again a couple weeks ago. He finally got what was coming to him!
