Watch: 90s Kids Predict The Future Of The Internet In Viral Video, Sparks Nostalgia

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A viral video of 90s children imagining the internet's possibilities has captured attention, sparking nostalgia and amusement.
A nostalgic video featuring 90s kids imagining the future of the internet has recently gone viral on social media. It has left netizens amused and reflective. Shared on X (formerly Twitter), the clip shows children from the 1990s enthusiastically predicting how the internet would shape life in the 21st century. The post, which has already amassed around 4.7 lakh views online, is part of an thread titled '90s kids talk about the internet," and it has ignited a wave of fond memories online.
The video captures the unfiltered curiosity and imagination of the kids, as they tried to understand the technology that was still in its infancy.
In the clip, a group of kids take turns and share their views on the internet. They can be heard saying one after the other, 'Hey, why should I be on the Internet? Why? Well, by the time we're in college, the Internet will be our telephone, television, shopping centre, and workplace. And it's already got more stuff in it than you could possibly imagine. In less than an hour, you can visit the planet Jupiter, take a tour of the Sistine Chapel, do research on the rainforest, get soccer scores for a team in Italy, chat with a friend in Australia and I even found a recipe for cat food cupcakes. It is as much a part of the future as we are. Shouldn't everybody be on the Internet? Yes!"
The video ends with a simple message asking children to explore the internet. It says, 'Ask how you can get on the internet at your school or local library."
Social media users were quick to respond, reflecting on the difference between the predictions and today's digital reality.
One user praised their foresight, saying, 'They really hit the mark with what the internet will be."
they really hit the mark with what the internet will be— ScarletLiberal🔶 (@scarletThreadg1) August 18, 2025
Another offered a more critical perspective, noting, 'If we only knew then the damage that the Internet would cause us later. Now few people interact with each other the way they used to without the phone going off every 5-10 mins."
If we only knew then the damage that the Internet would cause us later. Now few people interact with each other the way they used to without the phone going off every 5-10 mins.— Free Falling (@FreeFallin68159) August 18, 2025
One third user kept it light-hearted, commenting, 'It's funny because they were actually right."
It's funny because they were actually right.— Captain Cyanide (@3LeftsMkeARight) August 17, 2025
This video not only entertains but also shows the curiosity and imagination of children, demonstrating how even decades ago, they were able to envision a connected world that would eventually transform global communication, education and entertainment. For many, the clip is a reminder of the excitement of discovery and how rapidly technology has evolved since the 90s.
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August 19, 2025, 17:10 IST
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