From Orkut to the Fantom cigarette to the Walkman: Top 10 things that will make every ’90s kid nostalgic | Today’s news
Social media is flooded with AI-generated images that recreate the past. The latest trend is taking people back to the 80s and 90s. Even though it wasn’t that long ago, it somehow seems like forever to all the 90s kids. Here’s a list of the top ten blast-from-the-past things every ’90s kid can relate to.
Top 10 things every ’90s kid will be nostalgic for
Walkman
Before smartphones, iPhones and OTT platforms, people relied on Walkmans. Portable Walkman players that made it easy to carry your favorite music with you made a statement. All you needed was a cassette and headphones to enjoy hours of music, but only until the batteries died or the cassette got tangled.
Phantom cigarettes
White candy bars that made every 90s kid feel like an adult because they were shaped like real cigarettes. It was sweet and minty, but the kids pretended to smoke Phantom cigarettes just for fun.
Paint the geometry box
The Natraj geometric box was the basic equipment of the school bag. The metal case was packaged with a compass, divider, ruler and protractor. Losing a compass was nothing short of a disaster, but everyone had one of those days at school.
Trump cards
The era of trump cards has turned everything into a competition. The game was simple – choose a category, match the numbers and the card with the highest score wins!
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orkut
Long before Facebook and Instagram, 90s kids had Orkut, their first introduction to social media. Sending clippings to friends, collecting testimonials and checking profile clippings was a daily ritual for many.
Nokia 3310
The 1990s saw fixed lines in homes. At the same time, mobile phones were slowly making their way into Indian households. Among the first was the Nokia 3310, a nearly indestructible phone. For the kids, it meant only one thing – the ultimate Snake game. Its monochrome display, iconic ring tone and superbly robust construction have made it a popular choice for many.
The Big Babool
Big Babool, the iconic pink chewing gum, was a favorite of almost everyone. The sweet treat came with the promise of blowing the biggest bubble. The colorful packaging and sweet scent were a hit among schoolchildren.
diskette
Before pen, cloud storage, and even CDs, floppy disks were a thing! They transferred computer files, school projects, presentations, and more on a square-shaped disk that was only used in early computers.
Jojo
The yo-yo craze was one of the simplest joys of the past. Small toys that keep people busy for hours. Children learned tricks, practiced over and over with many failed attempts, even held yoyo competitions.
Bajaj Chetak
The Bajaj Chetak was a familiar sight on Indian roads and an essential part of many childhood memories. For countless families, Chetak could do that – school runs, trips to the markets and weekend outings, often with the whole family infused with some kind of spell.
