Growing up in the 80's and 90's was a unique experience filled with simple joys and cherished traditions that set us apart from today's generation. In a world before smartphones and social media, we found our entertainment and adventure in different ways. Let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit 10 things that 80's and 90's kids could do that might seem different to the new generation.
- Cassette Tapes : In the 80's and 90's, music lovers had to be more patient while using a cassette as they had to rewind and fast forward to find their favourite tracks and fix the tape using a pen or pencil. All that labour just listen to your favourite songs.
- Times Without the Internet: 80's and 90's kids knew how to navigate the world without the help of the internet. We relied on maps, encyclopedias, and face-to-face interactions for information and exploration.
- Recording Mixtapes and CDs for Friends: Not everyone could afford to buy cassette tapes and CDs and also didn’t make sense to buy all the cassette. Either the cassettes were exchanged between or mix tapes were recorded and passed on. Even couples made the best mix tapes of love songs of the century as a romantic gesture.
- Dial Up Internet: The screeching sound of a dial-up modem was the soundtrack of our internet adventures. Waiting for a webpage to load was a lesson in patience that new kids might not appreciate in today's high-speed world.
- Saturday Morning Cartoons: 80's and 90's kids had the privilege of experiencing the magic of Saturday morning cartoons, eagerly waking up early to catch their favorite shows. It was a weekly ritual that brought pure joy.
- Letter Writing: Long before Whatsapp and internet, we communicated through letters. The anticipation of receiving a letter in the mail was a special kind of excitement that's rare in today's digital age.
- Surviving the Y2K Hype: As the year 2000 approached, there was a global frenzy about potential computer glitches. 80's and 90's kids experienced the Y2K hype, stocking up on supplies and bracing for the unknown.
- Good Sense of direction: The Street maps and direction are like maps in the back of their mind unlike the Google navigator or maps. Kids knew their streets well just by roaming around in bicycles.
- The Joy of Renting VHS Tapes: Friday nights meant a trip to the local video rental store to pick out the latest movies on VHS. It was an event, and the selection process was a careful decision-making process and a true family time
- Memorizing Phone Numbers: Back in the day, we had to memorize our friends' and family members' phone numbers. This skill was helpful in build strong memory muscles
The 80's and 90's were an era of simplicity and resourcefulness. While the new generation enjoys the conveniences of technology, there's a unique charm in the experiences that defined our childhoods. These 10 things are just a snapshot of the many facets that made growing up in the 80's and 90's an unforgettable adventure.
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