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The Ultimate Nostalgia Trip: Only Real 80s & 90s Kids Can Get a Perfect Score!

If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, these objects were the center of your world. From the sound of dial-up internet to the struggle of rewinding a movie, we lived through a unique era of technology. But can the younger generation identify them? And more importantly, do YOU still remember what they were used for? Only a true 80s/90s kid gets a perfect score!
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Which 90s trend involved wearing a black, stretchy, plastic necklace that looked like a tattoo?

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What was the name of the handheld game that had a red screen and two white knobs?

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Which of these was a famous 80s "exercise" video star?

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This 90s gadget allowed you to carry 100 songs on a small, square, blue plastic disk.

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Which 90s footwear was made of "jelly" plastic and usually left you with blisters?

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What was the name of the "pen" that had 10 different colors of ink in one thick barrel?

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This 80s toy was a colorful cube with 6 faces that you had to twist to align the colors.

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Which drink came in a plastic bottle with a "marble" that you had to pop down to open?

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This device allowed you to record TV shows onto a tape so you could watch them later.

10 /40

Which of these was a popular 90s fashion choice for men, often worn by "grunge" fans?

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This 80s/90s toy was a metal strip covered in fabric that "snapped" around your wrist.

12 /40

What was the name of the "encyclopedia" software that came on a CD-ROM?

13 /40

These small, colorful, plastic clips were shaped like insects and worn in the hair in the late 90s.

14 /40

This handheld device told you "You've got mail!" in a friendly male voice.

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Which of these was a popular 90s "snack" that came in a roll and was basically pure sugar?

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This electronic toy was a "Simon Says" game that flashed four colored lights.

17 /40

What did you have to do to a VHS tape before returning it to the rental store to avoid a fine?

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Which candy came in a plastic dispenser shaped like movie or cartoon characters?

19 /40

This school supply was a giant multi-subject binder with a Velcro strap and neon patterns.

20 /40

Which shoe featured a "pump" button on the tongue to inflate the fit?

21 /40

What was the "Magic 8 Ball" used for in the 80s and 90s?

22 /40

These 90s collectibles were small cardboard circles that you hit with a heavy "slammer."

23 /40

What was the name of the plastic "disc" that you threw at people, which then became a competitive sport?

24 /40

Which 80s/90s hair product was used in massive amounts to keep bangs standing 4 inches high?

25 /40

Before digital cameras, we had to wait a week to see our photos. Where did we take the film?

26 /40

What did you call the small, plastic, brightly colored "jewels" that kids used to decorate their bikes?

27 /40

This toy allowed you to draw on a screen using two knobs, but you had to shake it to erase.

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Which of these was the "sound" of the 90s internet connecting?

29 /40

This fashion accessory was a circle of fabric that held your ponytail and came in every neon color.

30 /40

Before Google Maps, what giant paper object did your parents keep in the car for road trips?

31 /40

Which colorful, fuzzy toy "spoke" its own language (Furbish) and would wake up in the middle of the night?

32 /40

What was the primary way to rent a movie on a Friday night in the 90s?

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What was the name of the handheld water game where you pressed buttons to land rings on a plastic peg?

34 /40

This clear, colorful, and inflatable piece of furniture was a must-have for every 90s bedroom.

35 /40

Which video game console used "cartridges" that you often had to blow into to make them work?

36 /40

Before smartphones, how did you "text" a friend a numeric code like "911" or "143" (I Love You)?

37 /40

What was the purpose of the "Floppy Disk" icon that we still use as a "Save" button today?

38 /40

This device allowed you to listen to CDs while walking, provided you didn't "shake" it too much.

39 /40

Which 90s digital pet lived in a small egg-shaped keychain and died if you didn't feed it?

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Before streaming, we had to use a pencil to "fix" this object when it got tangled. What is it?