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more about #nostalgia purpleshoes reminds everyone to take typing breaks and stretch, ow: This isn't a good example because it involves an expensive toy, but: when I was a kid, I begged and begged for an American Girl Doll, which, if you're... more » whynotshesaid: I'm glad to know I wasn't the only one who thought Play-Doh was yummy! more » ladeedah: Second to a pony, my greatest holiday wish when I was little was a tin mug. I went through a very intense Laura Ingalls Wilder phase for a while and w... more » Fatwetdog: What the hell do they put in Plah-Doh that makes it smell like something you *have* to put in your mouth? Seriously, I'm like 30 and whenever I open a... more » Sunshineyness: Speaking of accidental toys... wasn't Silly Putty originally an attempt at creating an artificial rubber by the military in WW2? more » jtate: When I was a little one, my greatest dream was to own some sort of a vaguely ethnic Barbie with included collector's stand, but my parents refused to ... more » lesetoiles: Even simpler-- My favorite memories of childhood are of hours and hours spent just playing "pretend", spending time with my neighborhood friends runni... more » Sassy Pants: My favorite toy was a cardboard box, and I don't mean when I was two or three, but when I was 8 or 9. I would break it up and "sled" down hills in my ... more » literatebrit: I agree on the "the best toys are the simplest" thing. I always had simple toys(other than barbies), mainly because I could use them to assist in my B... more » deuteragonist: One Christmas my little sister asked for (and received) balloons and plastic grapes. Fake plastic grapes. They remained a family favorite for a while,... more » pond-side-over: Lego. Not any of this movie-tie in Star Wars vehicle set type bullshit. Good ol standard sets of different coloured bricks, with a few wheel sets and ... more » cand86: This post reminds me of that commercial that is stuck in my head. Pushin' hoops with sticks, that's what granny did before PS3. more » quietlygoingmad: Fashion Plates, Slinkies, Sit n Spin, Play-Doh, Spirograph, Lite-Brite, Snoopy Sno-Cone, Pick-Up Sticks, Legos, Easy Bake Oven....that's what (this) l... more » Lilah: The hose. Am I right, ladies? Man, I was sad each fall when it got too cold to use the hose in my sandbox. A castle just isn't the same without a moat... more » PrettyPrettyPrincess: I asked my niece and nephew for their Christmas wishlist a few weeks back, and they of course told me the usual...video games for their Nintendo DSs, ... more » boobookitteh: Oh! And those little Army Guys! I used to make little cities in the dirt pile with the Army Guys and then flood it with the hose. more » thesciencegirl wields the truth like a mighty axe.: I was always REALLY into paper dolls as a kid. And yes on the play-doh. And sit n' spin and skip-it were also big faves. Also, remember those spinn... more » hej hej: Fashion Plates. Always and forever! more » RedLantern: Play-doh, spirograph, Simon, crayons, books, and yes, Barbies. In fact, thinking back, Barbies provided me with hours of imaginative play. I never a... more » MsAvignon: Our nephew (10 years old) has tons. of. toys. This includes: several gaming systems and accompanying games, his own television, remote-controlled ev... more » -
#childsplay
Eff Technology: The Best Toys Are The Simplest
As Nancy Gibbs writes for Time, the worst toys are "overdesigned, overengineered, the product of so much imagination on the part of the toymaker that they require none from the child." That's why Play-Doh is one of my childhood faves. More » -
#happyhalloween
Tricks, Treats, And A Ton Of Nostalgia: A Halloween Trip Down Memory Lane
Halloween nostalgia seems to be the theme today, so with that in mind, here's a roundup of various retro Halloween cartoons, commercials, and educational films meant to scare you, school you, and make you smile. More » -
#numquidsacri
Another Piece Of Our Childhood Bites The Bustier
First they came for Strawberry Shortcake and we said nothing. Then they came for the Care Bears and we said nothing. But now they've come for Rainbow Brite, and this means war. More » -
#danceparty
It Ain't The Butterfly, It's The Tootsie Roll: An Ode To Fairly Inappropriate School Dance Anthems
Florida's Polk County school district recently placed a ban on all sexually suggestive dancing, claiming that "booty dancing" was inappropriate on school grounds, which led me to reminisce about the hilariously inappropriate songs played at my middle school dances. More » -
#filmschooled
Hollywood Is Out Of Ideas Part DCCCXCV
The Smurfs movie's in production. Like Alvin and the Chipmunks, it will be a mix of live action and 3D animation; rumors are floating that John Lithgow plays Gargamel. Because ruining treasured memories is what Hollywood does best. [SF Gate] -
#ohmemories
Your Childhood Isn't Going Anywhere, And Maybe That's The Problem
We are swimming in an August of nostalgia: Woodstock is being celebrated yet again during its 40th anniversary, and G.I. Joe is currently kicking the shit out of someone or blowing something up or some such at the movie theater. More » -
#scaryhairy
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: A Trip Down Wacky Hair Infomercial Lane
Inspired by ScarletBegonia's Hairagami memories in this post, I decided to compile a list of infomerical hair products that have since made their way into the style graveyard. Oh, Topsy Tail! We hardly knew ye! More » -
#hairytales
A Few Fictional Heroines Help Us Make Sense Of Victoria Beckham's New 'Do
Crew, there's so much hype about Victoria Beckham's new bun that I'm not even sure where to begin. Thankfully, a few ladies have agreed to help me make sense of this hair-raising situation. Get it? Hair-raising? Ah, we have fun. More » -
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#digit
Hey, Crazy Cats, Let's Take A Way-Out Trip Through Teen Magazine, October 1960
Let's jump back a few decades and take a trip back to 1960, where we'll see that even though the world has changed in 49 years, there are certain elements of Teen Magazine that will always stay the same. More » -
#generationwhy
Creepy Crawlers, Chipmunks, & Days Gone By: A Gallery Of Generation Y Nostalgia
According to the Times, Generation Y nostalgia is currently having a moment. It might seem a little early, but since Gen-Yers are also supposed to be self-centered, I've put together a slideshow of things I'm nostalgic for.
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#xoxo
The Ups And Downs Of Having A John Hughes Boyfriend
With teen comedy I Love You, Beth Cooper hitting theaters this weekend (and getting trashed by the critics), I began thinking of teen comedy dreamboats of the past, and decided to break them down, one by one.
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#showtimesynergy
Your Next Summer Blockbuster Might Be Strawberry-Scented
The news that 80's video game Asteroids will soon be made into a major motion picture got me thinking: why aren't there any action films based on 80s toys primarily aimed at girls? A few suggestions, after the jump. More » -
#wannabes
5 Girl Group Fashion Disasters
A collection of ridiculous boyband photos recently swept the internet, bringing great joy to everyone who gets a kick out of seeing men dressed in shiny pants and patterned vests. But let's face it, girl groups were just as bad. More » -
#ughasif
What Will Be The Next Terrible Trend To Resurface During The 90's Revival?
Like it or not, the 90's revival is in full swing. Hammer pants, hypercolor shirts, scrunchies, acid-wash jeans, and catsuits are all back in the fashion rotation. But which horrible 90's trend will resurface next? More » -
#jezebelfaceoff
Jezebel Faceoff: Bayside High Vs. West Beverly
When I was a kid, I wanted nothing more than to move across the country and go to high school in California. The only question was: "Which fictional California high school is truly the best?"
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#rollbounce
An Ode To Roller Disco
Kids today are all about hugging and solving their problems via choreographed dance routines. But when I was a kid, we settled our differences in the place where wheeled dreams come true: the Roller Disco. More » -
#jezebelfaceoff
Jezebel Faceoff: Blossom Russo Vs. Clarissa Darling
This week, both Mayim Bialik and Melissa Joan Hart graced the pages of People to discuss their recent makeovers. As early 90s sitcom stars, however, these two ladies once battled for quirky teen fashion supremacy. More » -
#alrightythen
On Not Becoming The Wife Of A Pet Detective
On Thursday, we posted a picture of a young woman who was two seconds away from losing her mind at the London premiere of the 3D Jonas Brothers film. Your reactions were hilarious and sweet. More » -
#goldengirls
Queens Of The Rails
Photo exhibit ‘Meet Miss Subways' presents then-and-now (!) portraits of our favorite 1941-1976 mass-transit pageant queens. [Gothamist]
