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2 days ago
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People Are Sharing The Things From The '90s And '00s That No One Born After 2005 Will Understand
Recently, we asked the BuzzFeed Community, "What's something from the 90s/early 2000s that someone born after 2005 would never understand?" Here are 50 of their most nostalgic responses: Some responses are from this post as well. 1."The joy of going to the video rental store on Friday nights!" —ellie4me 2."The stressfulness, rage, and sheer insanity of being a parent to a Tamagotchi." —smartgoose16 3."Freaking out that you might get arrested for downloading Limewire and/or Frostwire." —smartgoose16 4."The Motorola RAZR was a huge deal stylistically and technologically. The fact that the pink ones were exclusive to one phone carrier — I had to buy one from overseas, where carrier-locked phones aren't a thing, and it was a different shade of pink than was available in the US. It was tiny, sleek, and internet-capable (but for the love of all things holy, don't go on the internet, think of the bill)." —tiktokism 5."The hype of the BlackBerry Curve phone." —jadewright 6."Having to watch the news to see if your school is canceled for a snow day." —myneishac 7."Phones with cords! Why, I ask, why?!" —penguinlover720 8."Calling collect and yelling your message to the person you're calling at the point you were supposed to say your name, then hanging up before anyone was charged." —slickninja 9."Netflix being a DVD-mailing service." —sleepingbubble74 10."Watching High School Musical, not on DVD. It was never really about the movie; it was all in the lead-up. The premiere of those movies was a social event and a cultural phenomenon for us growing up. I didn't have cable TV, so I had to arrange watching at my neighbor's house, but I wouldn't have missed it for the world. There was a bunch of buildup in the programming beforehand, and a countdown clock, and you'd be sitting with your eyes plastered to the TV sometimes days ahead of time so you wouldn't miss any of the exclusive trailers or bonus crossovers or promotional materials. Back then, there was still a lot of sprinting to use the bathroom between short commercial breaks. The hype didn't die down just because the movie had aired, oh no. There were High School Musical-themed birthday parties, posters, t-shirts, etc.. It was everywhere, and everyone loved it. I still do!" —tacobaco 11."I was talking to my dad today about this. I'm pretty sure kids today have probably never seen snowy/bad reception on a TV or static from the radio." —kevinhicks77 12."The Tinkerbell Pixie Hollow computer game." —Anonymous 13."Junk food vending machines at school." —almanmark720 14."We were watching regular TV the other day, and my kid asked us to pause the show. I had to explain that it doesn't work that way when you're not streaming." —francesjoys 15."Hit Clips… I miss Hit Clips." —morgandemkey 16."There was a great show on the WB network called Grosse Pointe that was a satire of Beverly Hills, 90210 and Dawson's Creek. It was only something like 12 episodes before it was cancelled. Supposedly, it hit Aaron Spelling too close to home." —janes4c411b247 17."The 2002 limited edition wild berry Spider-Man Pop-Tarts. To this day, I have not found a Pop-Tart that even comes close to how yummy (and exciting, because Spider-Man had just come out) those Pop-Tarts were. SMH, good things never last." —haleeraeevans 18."The scene era." —smartgoose16 19."Not having a computer in the home, and if you did have one, not having the internet. I didn't have a computer until I was in college, and in the summers when I was home, I was without internet unless I wanted to pay by the minute for it. We also didn't use computers much in school unless it was a business class, like typing or programming. We would write research papers by hand, and then we'd have a few days before they were due when the whole English class would go to the computer lab to type them up for submission. Even those computers didn't have internet, so much of our research was done at the library." —matchwolf 20."Having to wait until Saturday mornings to watch cartoons all morning, and you didn't have a way to custom choose the schedule for which cartoons to watch. You watched what was available on broadcast TV or cable." —jealouskitten151 21."If you lived in a small town, you had to go to the restaurant to get your food. There was no food delivery service, not even from Chinese restaurants, just the occasional pizza joint." —jealouskitten151 22."I recently found out TV Guide is still a thing when I got an actual mailer for it a couple of weeks ago." —jgcromwell 23."Walt Disney World used to send out VHS tapes with little features on the parks as a way to encourage people to visit. My sister and I used to watch them over and over again because we lived in PA, and we weren't a vacation-style family. Eventually, though, my parents did feel guilty and took us to Disney World. I do feel bad because one of my only memories of that trip is me being such a small child that when I sat on the toilet, I folded in half and fell in." —monikap6 24."Don't even get me started on having to memorize your friends' phone numbers because there were no smartphones to store them. Simpler times!" —trendycake45 25."Disney Channel used to play movies every night at 8 p.m. I still sometimes hear, 'Let's watch a Disney Channel movie.' It's not like streaming was around, so you had to be ready with a VHS tape if you wanted to ever rewatch it. The Thirteenth Year was a favorite at our household." —monikap6 26."Burning a CD. I asked my daughter what she thought it meant, and she guessed I was destroying something. Quite the opposite. Those custom CDs were romantic gifts, the soundtrack to rolling through town/backroads, and even a way to celebrate without a DJ. Now, the idea of a playlist capped at 16 songs sounds foreign." —acidictooth778 27."Trying to burn the perfect mix CD from LimeWire without crashing your computer or downloading a virus… now that was a skill." —trendycake45 28."Salsa Fries from Andy Capp." —Anonymous, 36, MN 29."Senior from 1994 here. Someone born after 2005 would never understand why, in the '90s, if you were in a hurry or had a set time to be somewhere, you did not drive the main street of your town on a Friday or Saturday night. You drove on the outskirts of town to get through faster. (Because all the teens were driving in circles or drag racing.)" —abourque 30."Waiting until after 8 pm to call long distance. Or, getting your first cellphone and having only 60 minutes of 'talk time' per month. If you went over, you had to pay per minute. Same with texting when it became more common." —laurachytka 31."Being told to come home when the street lights turn on." —slickninja 32."'Playing' the demo version of arcade games in the laundromat." —smartgoose16 33."Writing a text using only numbers. I was trying to explain this to my daughter the other day — to write out 'hey,' you had to press 4 twice, 3 twice, and 9 three times." —hovingkaitlin 34."Having to buy film for your camera. Having to be selective over what photos you take because you only get 24-36 frames. Forgetting to get the film developed for months or years." —lesliepl0310 35."Plug-in CD players. You would put a tape into the 'tape player' and the plug into the cigarette lighter, and you would be able to listen to CDs." —jgcromwell 36."On Nickelodeon, that chimp with three eyes that used to say, 'Hi, I'm Paul!' during commercial breaks and wave!" —Anonymous, 30, Niagara Falls, NY 37."Waiting for the radio station to play your new favorite pop song by Britney or *NSYNC so you can record it with a cassette tape!" —dazzlingmagician324 38."Making plans with friends to meet at the mall with no guarantee that they would show up and no way to contact them to see if they were on the way." —myneishac 39."Having a large cellular phone that came in a black leather-like bag for only your car. One of the early cell phones was hooked to your vehicle's battery." —marvelousfan911 40."Having to stop a random person to ask what time it is." —slickninja 41."Riding your bike to a friend's house and knocking on their door to see if they could come out. Or calling someone's house phone and having to interact with their family member before getting them on the phone." —slickninja 42."Being on the Internet, probably playing a flash game, and your mom telling you to get off the internet because she has to make a phone call, and then waiting around for her to finish." —hobbitgirl96 43."Buying disposable cameras for big events, and then the anticipation of getting them all developed." —bravechinchilla277 44."Pagers and payphones being the only means of communication. In fact, in high school, you were considered cool if you had a pager." —angelamastin82 45."There was a show on Disney Channel called Naturally, Sadie about a girl who loved nature. I remembered its existence, but I swear I thought it lasted a season, maybe, because I can only somewhat recall one episode (she notices that there are no baby pictures of her older brother but tons of her, and at the end, her mom reveals that they had a housefire before she was born or something), but according to Wikipedia, there were three seasons!?!" —rachelo4ef37e40d 46."Phone companies charging PER text message." —amandav4218e9747 47."Kissing Fruit lip gloss." —Anonymous, 18, Houston, TX 48."Buying a 'phone card' so you could make long-distance calls home from camp on a landline or payphone and have the cost covered in advance. There was always a stupidly long string of numbers to punch in, and you had to do it at the right time in the right order, or you would have to hang up and start all over. You bought the cards in increments of time (20 min, 45 min, 1 hr, etc). I remember having thoughts like, 'There's a dance on Friday, and I know I'll want to talk about it for a long time, so I should probably keep Monday's convo under five minutes!' Different times, man." —melc40e454224 49."The electronic pocket dictionary things. They were about the size of a calculator, and they can't have been expensive because I think I had one." —gettysburgdressmaker finally: "'You have died of dysentery.'" —kimmiethiel What's something you miss from the '90s or early '00s? Tell us all about it in the comments or in the anonymous comments box below! Note: Some responses have been edited for length/clarity.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Woman Spent 3 Years Creating a 'Nostalgia Room' Full of '90s-Inspired Pieces to Deal with Her Childhood 'Trauma' (Exclusive)
Filled with everything she didn't have as a kid, Destinee Ristau's nostalgia room has been her project for the past three yearsNEED TO KNOW Destinee Ristau has spent the last three years making a "nostalgia room" Her first few items were an inflatable couch, a lava lamp, and a VHS tape of The Princess Diaries From there, she's grown her room and her social media following, sharing her '90s and 2000s treasures with the worldWhen you walk into Destinee Ristau's room, it's like you're walking through a portal to the '90s and early 2000s. Deemed her "nostalgia room," Ristau has collected everything from Britney Spears posters to Disney-branded bedding and Furbies. While the room now brings Ristau joy and comfort, the idea grew from a place of longing. "The room would not exist without the trauma. I was growing up in a rough situation from the ages of 1 to 7, and I dealt with complete chaos," she exclusively tells PEOPLE. "My parents separated. It was not an amicable separation." The 35-year-old says her mom worked at a strip club and was often out all night and asleep during the day. This left Ristau alone to care for herself from a very young age. Once her dad realized the gravity of the situation, he did everything he could to help. "The trauma cooled by the time I was 6. I was living with my dad and my stepmom, and things calmed down," she explains. "Still, it swung from those first critical developmental years of my life being complete chaos and uncertainty to getting bullied in elementary and middle school." For Ristau, she never addressed her childhood trauma until she was an adult. "I couldn't be a kid when I was a kid for a while," Ristau says. Then, when she was in her 20s, her dad was diagnosed with cancer and died. "That was the trigger in 2017 when I thought, 'There's too much going on. I have way too many underdressed issues.' I started going to therapy," she says. "I returned to college and completed my degree in psychology. I learned a lot in my therapy sessions and dealt with mourning my dad." "It turned into a constant loop of grief, because my dad passed, my mom passed, my grandparents passed, a sister passed, and I was in a continuous cycle of grief. I'm trying to heal myself, and everyone around me that I love is dying. How can you heal when all these things keep happening to you?" It was then that the idea for a "nostalgia room" came to her. "I started leaning into 'What is little Destinee trying to tell me right now? What does she need?'" she recalls. "I feel her coming back out, and she's saying, 'Let me help you in ways that maybe nothing else can.' I was 30 and I started leaning into nostalgia." The first few items she bought were an inflatable couch, a lava lamp, and a VHS tape of The Princess Diaries. "I thought, let me rewind and go back to something happy, or maybe a picture of that childhood that I didn't get early on," she explains. "I needed something to bring me out of everything so dark and so scary and traumatizing, and it went from there." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Everything from her childhood had been thrown away, so when Ristau began creating her nostalgia room, she had to source everything from thrift stores, eBay, and other online marketplaces. Looking to expand into a different room, she then took over the office. Thankfully, her husband was "all for it." One of her favorite purchases is the daybed, which is placed right in the middle of the room. It reminds Ristau of when her dad brought her home and bought her a daybed with Pocahontas bedding. That bed, paired with her Disney Princess TV, gets the most use. In addition to these items, Ristau also has an extensive collection of VHS tapes and CDs, throwback posters, stuffed animals from various movies and TV shows, and a collection of catalogs from the 1990s and early 2000s. She now shares her room with the world through her TikTok and Instagram accounts, bringing that same sense of joy and nostalgia to thousands of people. "That's the most humbling and cool part about it, hearing people tell me that my videos make their day, or every time they see my room, they feel a sense of calm, and they sit and take deep breaths as they watch the video, because it's like their therapy session," she shares. "If you need therapy, definitely go to therapy, but I'm happy to help you, like I've helped myself with this community." Ristau says that she's "so grateful" for the nostalgia community that she's found. "The people who get it get it, and the people who don't, don't. That's fine, but people should be open to it. Most people love nostalgia, and some people may think it's cringy, but to be cringy is to be free. It makes me happy. It makes so many people happy." Despite living in a digital world, Ristau encourages people to start curating a collection of their own physical media. "Now is the time to invest in physical media, and you do not want to lose this stuff," she says. "You want to have a copy of your favorite movie. You want to have physical media. If you watch Gilmore Girls every year, buy the DVD set. You'll be so much happier." For Ristau and others, "nostalgia is so healing," and can lead to community and connection. "People need to be open to listening to their inner child. Hear them out, see what they're trying to tell you," she adds. "I'm happy to share this room with others. It's fun and it's a good way for a very traumatized generation to heal in an unorthodox way." On her TikTok page, Ristau also shares that she is working on a "grandma kitchen" and a celestial room. While some people in her comments say she's stuck in the past, Ristau would tell you that's precisely where she wants to be. Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
09-07-2025
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Diddy's legal team claims win after judge issues ruling in civil sexual assault case
A week after Sean "Diddy" Combs escaped the top charges in his federal criminal trial, the embattled music producer's lawyers are claiming a victory in a sexual assault case against him. On July 8, New York State Supreme Court Justice Leslie Stroh issued a ruling that narrowed the scope of a civil lawsuit against Combs, who was accused of sexual assault and battery by a woman named April Lampros in May 2024. According to a court document obtained by USA TODAY, Stroh agreed to Combs' request to dismiss claims about any incidents that are found to have occurred before Dec. 19, 2000, when the Gender-Motivated Violence Act went into effect in New York City. Lampros had alleged four unwanted sexual advances from Combs – a rape in 1995, a sexual assault in 1996, a coerced sexual performance and rape in 1998, and a sexual assault in her apartment either at the end of 2000 or early 2001. In an Aug. 19 bid to dismiss Lampros' lawsuit, Combs' lawyers said she "filed this baseless lawsuit more than twenty years after the end of her romantic relationship with Mr. Combs" and added that "each and every one of her false claims is deficient on its face and must be dismissed." Combs has maintained his innocence in response to at least 70 sexual assault lawsuits, which detail alleged incidents dating back to the 1990s. The 55-year-old music producer and businessman, who was convicted of prostitution charges on July 2, has been jailed since September amid his recently wrapped criminal case. He will be sentenced on Oct. 3. In a statement to USA TODAY, Lampros' attorney Tyrone Blackburn confirmed that "the sole claim against Sean Combs is now the (New York City Gender-Motivated Violence Act) claim." Blackburn added that he notified Combs' team of plans to depose the mogul within two months and "will be serving discovery demands" in the case within a day. "It is full steam ahead — playtime is over," he said. In a statement, Combs' team said the ruling shows his motion to dismiss the suit largely "prevails." Combs' team also said he "has not yet had an opportunity to contest those false allegations, and the Court's decision thus does not address their truth." Trial recap: Everything that came to light, from disturbing claims to photos of belongings Lampros, a former New York Fashion Institute of Technology student, alleged Combs raped her on multiple occasions, including one instance in which she claimed he forced her and his then-girlfriend Kim Porter, who died in 2018, to take ecstasy and have sex together before he raped her. Earlier in the year, Lampros withdrew three of the four causes of action in her suit: battery, sexual assault, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. She also dismissed the companies she'd named as defendants: Bad Boy Records and Sony Music's Arista Records, where she'd allegedly worked at the time of the assaults. The legal development comes on the heels of Combs' landmark sex-crimes trial in Manhattan court, which concluded on July 2 with a split verdict that found Combs guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The Grammy-winning rapper was acquitted on the most serious charge of racketeering and a pair of sex trafficking counts. Despite not being found guilty of the charges that carried the most prison time, Combs was denied bail by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian just hours after the verdict was handed down. The judge cited, in part, Combs' history of domestic violence as he explained the reasoning for his decision. Combs faces up to 20 years in prison for his convicted charges. But prosecutors have said sentencing guidelines could ultimately have him serve only 51 to 63 months in prison. Meanwhile, the defense said guidelines subject him to a maximum of two years. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, RAINN's offers free, confidential, 24/7 support in English and Spanish via chat and at 800-656-4673. Contributing: Taijuan Moorman, Patrick Ryan, and Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Diddy team claims legal win in April Lampros' sexual assault lawsuit
Screen Geek
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Screen Geek
2000s Movie Might Get A Sequel Over 25 Years Later
The 2000s were a great time for many original movies and IPs. As we move further into the 2020s, however, the movies begin to resonate with fans in a more nostalgic manner. It's no surprise, then, that another 2000s movie might be receiving a sequel – and more than 25 years after it was originally released! At the time of this writing, nothing is set in stone, but the film's original producer insisted that a follow-up is a possibility. In fact, he's teased that they've even considered a television spin-off based on the property. Either way, it looks like this fan-favorite cult classic from 2000 is set to make a comeback. Jerry Bruckheimer teased as much while speaking with ScreenRant. During their conversation, Bruckheimer was asked about an earlier film he produced from 2000 and whether or not it could receive a sequel. Here's what he shared: 'Ah, that's a good idea. Thanks for that,' Bruckheimer replied, referring to Coyote Ugly . He continued to share that they have been developing some kind of Coyote Ugly project for television: 'We've been trying to do it for television. It hasn't quite happened yet – maybe we'll get it together.' With his response in mind, it seems as though a Coyote Ugly sequel still isn't in the works completely. However, he seems open to the idea, having previously explored the possibility with a TV series. Perhaps if there's enough interest from fans – they'll be able to get a continuation off the ground in one form or another. The original Coyote Ugly film was directed by David McNally from a screenplay by Gina Wendikos with uncredited contributions from Kevin Smith in addition to a number of other writers. The story revolves around a group of friends at the Coyote Ugly Saloon in New York City. The flick did well at the box office, and while it didn't receive positive reviews at the time of its release, it did eventually develop a cult following. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding Jerry Bruckheimer's plans to potentially revive the 2000s movie Coyote Ugly with a sequel. As for now, we'll have to see what other projects he has on the way, including the highly-anticipated F1: The Movie .
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Truth about Trading Spaces: Leslie's home makeover was so vile it still haunts her. Now she reveals dark secret of show... and what happened when the cameras left
When Leslie Hoover went on legendary TV makeover show 'Trading Spaces' she had no idea the results of her neighbors' work would still haunt her 20 years later. The 2000s TLC show took two sets of neighbors, paired them up with a designer and carpenter and gave them $1,000 and two days to transform a room in their neighbor's home.
