Which era do you think it was better to spend most of your childhood (age 3-11)? The Neon Era circa 1988-1992, or the Millennial Era circa 1998-2002/3?

Being born in the mid 90's, I spent most of my kid years in the Millennial Era and my later years in the Core 2000's. I like the fact that I grew up with tech but not in the same amount kids do today (for instance kids that have ipads and smartphones), all I had was my game consoles & my Gameboy Color & Advance in those days.

Plus TV was pretty golden in the Millennial Era; Teen shows like Buffy The Vampire Slayer & Dawson's Creek, sitcoms like Friends & That 70's Show, Tween shows like Lizzie McGuire & Even Stevens, cartoons like Dexter's Lab & Johnny Bravo, anime like Pokemon & DBZ, etc.

I have two sisters born in 1985 & 1986 who grew up in mostly in the Neon era, aka the late 80's-early 90's. They believe that there era was better, but I would like to hear your opinions?

Neon Era, Millennial era or heck we could even throw the core 90's (1993-1997) & the core 00's (2004-2008) into the mix as well, which one was the best to be a kid in (especially core childhood of age 5-9)?

I'm a bit baised towards the millenial era! ::) Those were my first years as a kid! :) It was great!!! :D Playing my N64 and gameboy color for the first time was SPECTACULAR!! Seeing Pokemon and Digimon during their first seasons were just WOW! Watching Pepper Anne, Recess, Teachers Pet, on ABC One Saturday Morning, Seeing Nickelodeon for the first time when I was 3/4! Watching Superman the Animated Series, Pinky and the Brain on Kids WB! Seeing NSYNC, the Backstreet Boys, and Usher performing for the first time! Seeing my St. Louis Rams win the Superbowl in 2000! MY St. Louis Blues were AWESOME back then! The McGuwire and Sosa Home run chase in MLB! Wathcing the last few years of the GOAT, MJ in the NBA; Kobe and Shaq Dynasty, catching WWF Attitude era RAW is WAR, and SMACKDOWN; WCW MONDAY NITRO! Clinton's second term and Bush's first term, Toy Story 2, A Bugs life, ANTZ, Mulan, Emperor's new groove, fantasia 2000, cartoon cartoons, early toonami!! Playdo and Legos. Learning how to ride a bike, a skateboard, scooter. It was a great time!

I find the Millennial era to be better, since I find the early 90s to be uninteresting in my opinion. But I find the core 2000s to be better than any of those eras you mentioned.

I would say it's a tie between both eras. The 2 periods offered lots of magnificent stuff for kids. For example, during the Neon era, there were plenty of excellent video games from Nintendo and Sega; the movies were awesome; the cartoons were marvelous; even music was off the ground. For the millennial era, video games were still fantasic now with Sony already in the console market; the cartoons were brilliant; the music was still diverse and amazing; and the toys were still being marketed more often.

While all of them had positives and negatives, I have to say all of them have their own unique way. While I was a kid of the millennial era and it was fascinating, I wish I could have experienced the Neon era and the Core 90s (even though my early childhood was in that timeframe). The reasons are that just like the millennial era,  they were super laid-back and everyone (including family and friends) were outside having fun together.

Neither I guess. I think I grew up in the right time when it came to childhood. I really liked 1993-1997/1998.   

Neither I guess. I think I grew up in the right time when it came to childhood. I really liked 1993-1997/1998. 


Well since you was born in 1988, and your peak was from 1993-1997, you would be a core 90's kid because all of your peak was spent in the core 90's years of 1993-1997. My peak would have been from 2001-2005, making me a millennial kid because most of my peak was spent in the millennial period, 1998-2003.

Here's how my childhood went down (age 3-11)

Early Childhood
Age 3: 1999 - Millennial Era
Age 4: 2000 - Millennial Era

Peak Childhood
Age 5: 2001 - Millennial Era
Age 6: 2002 - Millennial Era
Age 7: 2003 - Millennial/Core Era (first half of 03' millennial, second half of 03' core 00's)
Age 8: 2004 - Core 00's
Age 9: 2005 - Core 00's

Late Childhood
Age 10 - Core 00's
Age 11 - Core 00's

Here's how my childhood went down (age 3-11)

Early Childhood
Age 3: 1999 - Millennial Era
Age 4: 2000 - Millennial Era

Peak Childhood
Age 5: 2001 - Millennial Era
Age 6: 2002 - Millennial Era
Age 7: 2003 - Millennial/Core Era (first half of 03' millennial, second half of 03' core 00's)
Age 8: 2004 - Core 00's
Age 9: 2005 - Core 00's

Late Childhood
Age 10 - Core 00's
Age 11 - Core 00's

For me
Early Childhood
Age 3: 1998/99 - Millennial Era
Age 4: 1999/00 - Millennial Era

Peak Childhood
Age 5: 2000-01-Millennial Era
Age 6: 2001-02 - Early 00s
Age 7: 2002-03 - Early 00s
Age 8: 2003-04- Core 00's

Transition from peak to late childhood
Age 9: 2004-05 - Core 00's

Late Childhood
Age 10: 05-06 - Core 00's
Age 11: 06-07- Core 00s

I think the millennial era lasted thorough the summer of 2001 not through early 03. I think the fall of 2001-mid 2003 were the real early 00s!

For me
Early Childhood
Age 3: 1998/99 - Millennial Era
Age 4: 1999/00 - Millennial Era

Peak Childhood
Age 5: 2000-01-Millennial Era
Age 6: 2001-02 - Early 00s
Age 7: 2002-03 - Early 00s
Age 8: 2003-04- Core 00's

Transition from peak to late childhood
Age 9: 2004-05 - Core 00's

Late Childhood
Age 10: 05-06 - Core 00's
Age 11: 06-07- Core 00s

I think the millennial era lasted thorough the summer of 2001 not through early 03. I think the fall of 2001-mid 2003 were the real early 00s!


True you got a point but I always view the millennial era as two sections, the first half being from Late 1997-Mid 2001 & the second half from Late 2001-Mid 2003. Is there a difference between these eras, yeah absolutely. But I would argue that the differences of post 2004 were much more dramatic. So I just consider this whole era spanning from as early as late of 1997 to as late as early 2004 as just one big era of pop culture, though is more like 1998-2002/3.

The whole era was defined as the rise of technology such as Dial Up internet, The transition from VHS/DVD, Rise of MP3s, and Cable becoming  a neccessity.

Music genres like Bubblegum Pop, Party Rap, Nu Metal, Pop Punk, Dancepop, and generally upbeat music was popular throughout this era. Think of musical acts like The Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Britney Spears, Christina Agulleira, OutKast, Puddle of Mud, Nickelback, Smashing Pumpkins, Creed, JLO, Jay Z, Eminem, Linkin Park, etc. Though there was a shift around late 2001, when Britney and Christina changed their looks to appeal to older audience & when NSYNC broke up, they (including Justin Timberlake) were still generally popular in the second half of this era and most of the artists I listed before were still well recieved in the second half as well.

In the realm of tv you had sitcoms like Friends, Frasier, That 70's Show, King of Queens & Everybody Loves Raymond in this period.

You also had Tween/teen shows like Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Dawson's Greek, Gillmore Girls, 7th Heaven, Charmed, Caitlin's Way, Taina, All That, Kenan & Kel, The Amanda Show, The Famous Jett Jackson, So Weird, Lizzie McGuire, Even Stevens, Degrassi, &  Malcom in the Middle all debut and have a huge amount of their success during this era.

In the world of cartoons you had, The Klasky Csupo era of Nickelodeon (aka 1998-2004), Powerhouse Era of Cartoon Network (1997-2004), & the Zoog/Early Modern Era of Disney Channel (1997-2002, 2002-2005).

You had Game consoles like the N64, PS1, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, PS2, Gamecube, XBOX, Gameboy Color/Advance.

In fashion generally baggier jeans were popular with guys, flared jeans for girls, cargo pants for both sexes, trucker hats for girls, FUBU shirts for guys, Doo Rags, Oversized Jerseys, No back shirts, 70's inspired platform shoes & Timberland boots were popular throughout this era.

So while politically there was shift between the first half of the millennial era (pre 9/11) and the second half (post 9/11), culturally things were typically pretty similar if you think about it.

Myself as an example using school years

Early Childhood
Pre School: 1999-2000 - Millennial
Pre K: 2000-2001 - Millennial

Peak Childhood
K: 2001-2002 - Millennial
1st Grade: 2002-2003 - Millennial
2nd Grade: 2003-2004 - Millennial
3rd Grade: 2004-2005 - Core 2000's
4th Grade: 2005-2006 - Core 2000's

Late Childhood
5th Grade: 2006-2007 - Core 2000's
6th Grade: 2007-2008 - Core 2000's

Now based on my knowledge I would say the ultimate Millennial year would most likely be 2001, it had both the 5th & 6th gen consoles have popularity, the peak of the millennial fashion era from what I remember along with the teen shows like Buffy for instance, the last year acts like NSYNC, BSB, & The Spice Girls were relevant, plus the big shift year for Brtiney Spears, also the ultimate year for Powerhouse CN & Klasky Nick, Dial Up was still commonly used, VHS was the standard but DVD was quickly catching up, plus it was both chronologically part of the first half (pre 9/11) & second half (post 9/11). So yeah 2001 best represents the Millennial Era aka late 90's/early 00's.

Which era do you think it was better to spend most of your childhood (age 3-11)? The Neon Era circa 1988-1992, or the Millennial Era circa 1998-2002/3?

Being born in the mid 90's, I spent most of my kid years in the Millennial Era and my later years in the Core 2000's. I like the fact that I grew up with tech but not in the same amount kids do today (for instance kids that have ipads and smartphones), all I had was my game consoles & my Gameboy Color & Advance in those days.

Plus TV was pretty golden in the Millennial Era; Teen shows like Buffy The Vampire Slayer & Dawson's Creek, sitcoms like Friends & That 70's Show, Tween shows like Lizzie McGuire & Even Stevens, cartoons like Dexter's Lab & Johnny Bravo, anime like Pokemon & DBZ, etc.

I have two sisters born in 1985 & 1986 who grew up in mostly in the Neon era, aka the late 80's-early 90's. They believe that there era was better, but I would like to hear your opinions?

Neon Era, Millennial era or heck we could even throw the core 90's (1993-1997) & the core 00's (2004-2008) into the mix as well, which one was the best to be a kid in (especially core childhood of age 5-9)?


The neon Era owns all else!

https://randomassaultpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/beetlejuice-ep-1-part-3-critter-sitters-mp4_snapshot_06-57_2012-01-10_13-57-02.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_m6aJOwGpyfI/TMmUz6dY7FI/AAAAAAAAIak/oVv28KQMgDE/s1600/count+duckula+3_duckula.jpg

https://chicagotoyshop.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/tmnt-turtle-collectible-rare-action-figure.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4j1gSbCp4lQ/UAmGOLbaIyI/AAAAAAAAAqs/LnTS9lZ7MYI/s1600/17+urkel+happy.png

https://totallyultimate.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/pumps.jpg

https://krisfrosz133.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/powerglove.jpg

https://andymedlin.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/hypercolor.jpg


https://rockinvanna.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/guns-n-roses-guns-n-roses-15303946-1280-960.jpg

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Well since you was born in 1988, and your peak was from 1993-1997, you would be a core 90's kid because all of your peak was spent in the core 90's years of 1993-1997. My peak would have been from 2001-2005, making me a millennial kid because most of my peak was spent in the millennial period, 1998-2003.


Sounds right.  8)

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Was that really from the early 90s or did you just get this so that you can fool us?

Was that really from the early 90s or did you just get this so that you can fool us?


The dancing Coca Cola cans were made in 1989 and sold in 1990.

Some millennial era things!! and things from my early childhood and the beginning of my peak childhood!

https://timedotcom.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/19990118_400.jpg?quality=65&strip=color&w=400


http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ytqS1SqpNu8/maxresdefault.jpg

http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww92/jbwarner86/998_02.jpg


http://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_400/MI0002/359/MI0002359221.jpg?partner=allrovi.com


http://pre10.deviantart.net/6c00/th/pre/i/2012/099/4/4/fox_kids_2001_by_clamanathaeioup-d2mrl0c.jpg
http://img08.deviantart.net/b046/i/2012/099/6/2/fox_kids_1999_part_2_by_clamanathaeioup-d2mqdnk.jpg
http://d22r54gnmuhwmk.cloudfront.net/photos/2/ap/qv/OgapQVcYUizTBYO-556x313-noPad.jpg


http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130825195121/logopedia/images/7/78/Disney_Channel_ID_-_Zoog_Disney_Open.jpg


http://img.bleacherreport.net/img/slides/photos/003/166/936/wweattitudelogo_crop_north.jpg?w=630&h=420&q=75


http://24.media.tumblr.com/83d507d73cc8ce95aa636dd0a31e6346/tumblr_n0sxlpK0Z31sg99p0o1_1280.png


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/2801862368_df8fdfdafc_o.jpg
http://www.stealthybox.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bestps1games.jpg
http://legacy.nerdywithchildren.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Nintendo-Gameboy-color-green.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj47/ActionMan_2008/WB-1.jpeg~original

http://i.imgur.com/UrwaD.jpg

http://static2.hypable.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/backstreet-boys-nsync-fashion-outfits.png

http://images.8tracks.com/cover/i/000/876/063/78287.original-2729.jpg?rect=0,0,1440,1440&q=98&fm=jpg&fit=max&w=1024&h=1024

http://www.sigmaecho.com/wp-content/uploads/1999posters.png

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8370/8588548007_5cf54210b0_b.jpg

Some millennial era things!! and things from my early childhood and the beginning of my peak childhood!

https://timedotcom.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/19990118_400.jpg?quality=65&strip=color&w=400


http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ytqS1SqpNu8/maxresdefault.jpg

http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww92/jbwarner86/998_02.jpg


http://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_400/MI0002/359/MI0002359221.jpg?partner=allrovi.com


http://pre10.deviantart.net/6c00/th/pre/i/2012/099/4/4/fox_kids_2001_by_clamanathaeioup-d2mrl0c.jpg
http://img08.deviantart.net/b046/i/2012/099/6/2/fox_kids_1999_part_2_by_clamanathaeioup-d2mqdnk.jpg
http://d22r54gnmuhwmk.cloudfront.net/photos/2/ap/qv/OgapQVcYUizTBYO-556x313-noPad.jpg


http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130825195121/logopedia/images/7/78/Disney_Channel_ID_-_Zoog_Disney_Open.jpg


http://img.bleacherreport.net/img/slides/photos/003/166/936/wweattitudelogo_crop_north.jpg?w=630&h=420&q=75


http://24.media.tumblr.com/83d507d73cc8ce95aa636dd0a31e6346/tumblr_n0sxlpK0Z31sg99p0o1_1280.png


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/2801862368_df8fdfdafc_o.jpg
http://www.stealthybox.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bestps1games.jpg
http://legacy.nerdywithchildren.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Nintendo-Gameboy-color-green.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj47/ActionMan_2008/WB-1.jpeg~original

http://i.imgur.com/UrwaD.jpg

http://static2.hypable.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/backstreet-boys-nsync-fashion-outfits.png

http://images.8tracks.com/cover/i/000/876/063/78287.original-2729.jpg?rect=0,0,1440,1440&q=98&fm=jpg&fit=max&w=1024&h=1024

http://www.sigmaecho.com/wp-content/uploads/1999posters.png

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8370/8588548007_5cf54210b0_b.jpg


Your right and a lot of those things remained culturally relevant until 2002 or 2003

I remember that Time magazine cover from 1999, brings back memories of when I was 10, 11 years old!  :)

Here's a couple more!!
http://clinton.procon.org/files/1-clinton-images/bill-clinton-denied-affair-with-monica-lewinsky-january-26-1998-picture.jpg


http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/1203/nba_g_jordan_sy_576.jpg
http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.56515!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/gallery_1200/gal-yankee-covers-23-jpg.jpg


http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1236953/original.jpg


http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2013/0607/grant_g_spurs-1999_mb_576.jpg


http://img.bleacherreport.net/img/slides/photos/001/881/151/2686454_crop_650x440_original_crop_north.jpg?w=619&h=412&q=75
http://sportige.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/John-Elway1.jpg


http://www.olympic.org/Global/Images/Games/GamesCollectionEmblems_540x580/summer/2000_sydney_logo.jpg
http://d1warraxuf7xh1.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Kobe-rockin-Adidas-Crazy-One.jpg


http://www.theheckler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2001WorldSeries.jpg


http://a.abcnews.com/images/Politics/abc_trivia_2000Q_121106_wg.jpg


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q8TwTMHeLPI/TPJ78r74SpI/AAAAAAAAAAM/o37Ksnurekc/s1600/columbine.PNG

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/5247081fe4b0240948a41898/t/552b20aae4b089f6872efd31/1428889773387/
http://www.playerschoicevideogames.com/misc_images/sega-dreamcast.jpg

Here's how I break it all up by school years ranging from the the 90's through today:

Grunge/Seinfeld Era aka Core 90's:
1992-1993
1993-1994
1994-1995
1995-1996 (Ultimate Grunge School Year)

1996-1997 (Core 90's-Millennial Transition)



Millennial/Dawson's Creek Era aka Late 90's/Early 00's:

1997-1998
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001 (Ultimate Millennial School Year)
2001-2002
2002-2003

2003-2004 (Millennial - Core 00's Transition)



Myspace/Laguna Beach Era aka Core 2000's:

2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007 (Ultimate Myspace School Year)
2007-2008

2008-2009 (Core 00's - Facebook Transition)



Facebook/Jersey Shore Era aka Late 00's/Early 10's:

2009-2010
2010-2011 (Ultimate Facebook School Year)
2011-2012

2012-2013 (Electropop - Facebook Transition)



Modern/Game of Thrones Era aka Core 10's:

2013-2014
2014-2015

Here's a couple more!!
http://clinton.procon.org/files/1-clinton-images/bill-clinton-denied-affair-with-monica-lewinsky-january-26-1998-picture.jpg


http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/1203/nba_g_jordan_sy_576.jpg
http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.56515!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/gallery_1200/gal-yankee-covers-23-jpg.jpg


http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1236953/original.jpg


http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2013/0607/grant_g_spurs-1999_mb_576.jpg


http://img.bleacherreport.net/img/slides/photos/001/881/151/2686454_crop_650x440_original_crop_north.jpg?w=619&h=412&q=75
http://sportige.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/John-Elway1.jpg


http://www.olympic.org/Global/Images/Games/GamesCollectionEmblems_540x580/summer/2000_sydney_logo.jpg
http://d1warraxuf7xh1.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Kobe-rockin-Adidas-Crazy-One.jpg


http://www.theheckler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2001WorldSeries.jpg


http://a.abcnews.com/images/Politics/abc_trivia_2000Q_121106_wg.jpg


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q8TwTMHeLPI/TPJ78r74SpI/AAAAAAAAAAM/o37Ksnurekc/s1600/columbine.PNG

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/5247081fe4b0240948a41898/t/552b20aae4b089f6872efd31/1428889773387/
http://www.playerschoicevideogames.com/misc_images/sega-dreamcast.jpg


Damn all of those photos bring me back to when I was 3,4,5 years old!

Neither I guess. I think I grew up in the right time when it came to childhood. I really liked 1993-1997/1998. 


https://netflixroulette.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/10845__batman_l1.jpg

Here is your Batman, complete with bat-nipples.  ;D

https://netflixroulette.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/10845__batman_l1.jpg

Here is your Batman, complete with bat-nipples.  ;D


What bout this batman? ;)

http://www.the-isb.com/images/TASMeanMuggin.jpg

I'd rather be a teenager and young adult in the 1990's than a kid. Honestly, I don't miss being 8-12 years old. I don't even miss my early-mid teens! I actually enjoy my life very much right now as a young man. I can actually go out and do stuff, instead of being monitored and being told to "get home before dark."

I would rather be young in the mid and late 1990's (1994-1999). I don't care too much for the early aughts, as a lot of the big musical celebrities of the day I see as inferior to those of the '90s. The television shows from the '90s that continued into the aughts were already declining in quality anyway, at least in my opinion.

I'd much rather be born in 1975 than 1985. I still like being born in 1995 though.

What bout this batman? ;)

http://www.the-isb.com/images/TASMeanMuggin.jpg


Is that the 90s cartoon? I remember watching.

I'd rather be a teenager and young adult in the 1990's than a kid. Honestly, I don't miss being 8-12 years old. I don't even miss my early-mid teens! I actually enjoy my life very much right now as a young man. I can actually go out and do stuff, instead of being monitored and being told to "get home before dark."

I would rather be young in the mid and late 1990's (1994-1999). I don't care too much for the early aughts, as a lot of the big musical celebrities of the day I see as inferior to those of the '90s. The television shows from the '90s that continued into the aughts were already declining in quality anyway, at least in my opinion.

I'd much rather be born in 1975 than 1985. I still like being born in 1995 though.


I would have loved to have been a child (under 12) in the 80s, and an adolescent/teenager in the 90s! I would have been spoiled as hell though.  :P

What bout this batman? ;)

http://www.the-isb.com/images/TASMeanMuggin.jpg


Everything must jump the shark.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0AgC1GtnVEI/S-UnqukuxqI/AAAAAAAAAhc/QiOY1cO2ipY/s1600/Adventures+of+Batman+and+Robin.gif

I enjoyed the first season of Batman: TAS, though.

I would have loved to have been a child (under 12) in the 80s, and an adolescent/teenager in the 90s! I would have been spoiled as hell though.  :P


http://brandedinthe80s.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/12.jpg

I still wish I had the Kronoform transforming robot watch.

I'd rather be a teenager and young adult in the 1990's than a kid. Honestly, I don't miss being 8-12 years old. I don't even miss my early-mid teens! I actually enjoy my life very much right now as a young man. I can actually go out and do stuff, instead of being monitored and being told to "get home before dark."

I would rather be young in the mid and late 1990's (1994-1999). I don't care too much for the early aughts, as a lot of the big musical celebrities of the day I see as inferior to those of the '90s. The television shows from the '90s that continued into the aughts were already declining in quality anyway, at least in my opinion.

I'd much rather be born in 1975 than 1985. I still like being born in 1995 though.


I agree. I would rather be a teenager in the 90s than being a kid in the 90s, because the only pop culture that kids in the 90s talk about today, is related to just toys, television and children's music. If you want to have the best time in the 90s in my opinion, you have to be a teenager or young adult, since the music, television geared towards teens and adults and history was kinda cool.

What bout this batman? ;)

http://www.the-isb.com/images/TASMeanMuggin.jpg


Lol Batman TAS was the sheesh back in day! Although I grew up with the reruns on Cartoon Network, it was still an amazing show to watch! However I definitely have a soft spot for Batman Beyond though. I remember watching that show all the time on Kids WB back in the day!

Modern/Game of Thrones Era aka Core 10's:

2013-2014
2014-2015


Why is the Game of Thrones era started in 2013? Wasn't it already popular since the series premiere in 2011?

http://brandedinthe80s.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/12.jpg

I still wish I had the Kronoform transforming robot watch.


As an 80's kid I do remember those.

Why is the Game of Thrones era started in 2013? Wasn't it already popular since the series premiere in 2011?


Well I was just using the show as an example of whats the most popular of today's era, or represents today's era in the best way

Here's a couple more!!
http://clinton.procon.org/files/1-clinton-images/bill-clinton-denied-affair-with-monica-lewinsky-january-26-1998-picture.jpg


http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/1203/nba_g_jordan_sy_576.jpg
http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.56515!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/gallery_1200/gal-yankee-covers-23-jpg.jpg


http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1236953/original.jpg


http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2013/0607/grant_g_spurs-1999_mb_576.jpg


http://img.bleacherreport.net/img/slides/photos/001/881/151/2686454_crop_650x440_original_crop_north.jpg?w=619&h=412&q=75
http://sportige.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/John-Elway1.jpg


http://www.olympic.org/Global/Images/Games/GamesCollectionEmblems_540x580/summer/2000_sydney_logo.jpg
http://d1warraxuf7xh1.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Kobe-rockin-Adidas-Crazy-One.jpg


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In the early '90s, children and pre-teens did not always need a NES or Genesis to have fun. Believe it or not, this beauty was in stores from 1990 to 1991:


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I would have loved to have been a child (under 12) in the 80s, and an adolescent/teenager in the 90s!
Being born in 1981 I can tell you that it was great being a child in that time, especially because we did NOT have all the technology we see today. We actually played outside with our friends (the real ones, not those who clicked the "friends button" on Facebook). I always found that to be much nicer than just sitting in a room staring at a screen (at least when I was under 10). On the other hand we already had video games and cable TV when the weather wouldn't permit to go outside as a back up. When I read those threads here in the 90ies forum it seems to me that everybody  thinks the most important part of their childhood decade was the gaming consoles and abstractly drawn cartoons. ???
It's gotten even worse later with the introduction of smart phones. Now everyone is just staring permanently on those small screens. You can be in a room with 10 of your colleagues at work during lunch break and no one is saying a word and everybody is just staring at that little device like a zombie. I have a feeling that things have become "colder" the farther technology developed. Sure, we can now talk to each other on different continents using the Internet, but does that replace real face to face interaction?

Rant over...back to topic. ::)

My childhood (3-11) was the following:

Age 3-5: September 1994-September 1997 - core 90s
Age 6-9: September 1997-September 2001 - millennial
Age 10-11: September 2001-September 2003 - early 00s

I would say the millennial time was my favourite, probably because my memories of it are much clearer than the core 90s. The theme of the early 00s was a 'post-9/11' atmosphere and - for me personally - puberty!

My childhood (3-11) was the following:

Age 3-5: September 1994-September 1997 - core 90s
Age 6-9: September 1997-September 2001 - millennial
Age 10-11: September 2001-September 2003 - early 00s

I would say the millennial time was my favourite, probably because my memories of it are much clearer than the core 90s. The theme of the early 00s was a 'post-9/11' atmosphere and - for me personally - puberty!


Then why would you say that the early 2000s was your favorite portion of your childhood? I can get that the early 2000s had a post-9/11 atmosphere, but what makes you happy about it?

Then why would you say that the early 2000s was your favorite portion of your childhood? I can get that the early 2000s had a post-9/11 atmosphere, but what makes you happy about it?


I think she was referring to the very early 00's aka 2000-September 2001

I think she was referring to the very early 00's aka 2000-September 2001


She said that the theme for the early 2000s was a post-9/11 atmosphere, which I'm expecting that she likes the post-9/11 early 2000s more than the pre-9/11 early 2000s.

Then why would you say that the early 2000s was your favorite portion of your childhood? I can get that the early 2000s had a post-9/11 atmosphere, but what makes you happy about it?

I have a lot of memories from the late 90s/very early 00s of playing outside, getting into the latest toy crazes, hearing a lot of child-friendly pop music, and also the excitement of having a PC and internet at home for the first time!

Oh, and by 'millennium time' I mean pre-9/11.

Oh, and by 'millennium time' I mean pre-9/11.


But you said that the early 2000s had a theme of post-9/11 atmosphere. I don't know if you don't like that era or if you liked it for some reason.

Definitely the Neon Era. For once, the turbulent events of 9/11, the dot-com bubble, Columbine, and the war in Iraq were far more terrifying compared to the collapse of communism, brief first Gulf War, milder recession. Sure, the war on drugs & AIDS was more of an issue and crime was somewhat higher, but since I was born just soon enough to experience the Neon Era, had a innocent charm to it. In away, you could even include the mid-80s as well since neon/pastel-type fashion was also quite popular during that time in addition. Everything in that former era made you use your imagination much more vividly compared to the Millenial Era, which quite honestly isn't too much different since that was when the Internet started to proliferate and video game options became ever larger. The Neon era was rated G, while the Millenial Era was rated PG.

Definitely the Neon Era. For once, the turbulent events of 9/11, the dot-com bubble, Columbine, and the war in Iraq were far more terrifying compared to the collapse of communism, brief first Gulf War, milder recession. Sure, the war on drugs & AIDS was more of an issue and crime was somewhat higher, but since I was born just soon enough to experience the Neon Era, had a innocent charm to it. In away, you could even include the mid-80s as well since neon/pastel-type fashion was also quite popular during that time in addition. Everything in that former era made you use your imagination much more vividly compared to the Millenial Era, which quite honestly isn't too much different since that was when the Internet started to proliferate and video game options became ever larger. The Neon era was rated G, while the Millenial Era was rated PG.


Well these two era weren't perfect:

The Neon Era was all about AIDS

The Millennial Era was all about Online Predators


The Neon Era was the era of Crack

The Millennial Era was the era of LSD


The Neon Era was when domestic terrorism/crime was on the rise (ie, The Rise in Gangsta Rap & Grunge, the LA Riots, The Summer of Violence in 93')

The Millennial Era was when international terrorism was on the rise (ie, 9/11, Iraq War)



However there were good things in both eras as well


Neon Era had the NES/SNES

Millennial Era had the PS1/PS2


Neon Era had Golden Age Nickelodeon

Millennial Era had Golden Age Cartoon Network


Neon Era had Disney Rennaisaince

Millennial Era had the rise of Pixar


Neon Era had Full House

Millennial Era had Everybody Loves Raymond


Neon Era had Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles

Millennial Era had Pokemon


etc.

What's the difference between the two Neon and Millennial era?

What's the difference between the two Neon and Millennial era?
The Neon era was the late 80s/early 90s and the Millennial era was the late 90s/early 00s.

Well I was just using the show as an example of whats the most popular of today's era, or represents today's era in the best way


Okay. But wasn't the show already popular ever since it premiered in 2011?

Okay. But wasn't the show already popular ever since it premiered in 2011?


True it was but the example I gave for the electropop era, being Jersey Shore, was much more popular at the time.

For instance if you were to ask me 10 years from now what defined my middle school & high school years when it came to tv it would most likely be Jersey Shore. Love it or hate it (I was personally indifferent) about the show it was massively popular. It remained pretty popular from when it debuted in the tail end of 2009 all the way to the tail end of 2012, so thats as electropop era as you get.

Game of Thrones, while yes it was massively popular even when it first came onto the scene in 2011, its Zeitgeist will most likely be the core 10's, especially since the show is continuing to this day and has continued to gain more and more fans over the years.

The Neon era was the late 80s/early 90s and the Millennial era was the late 90s/early 00s.


Why do they call it that?

Why do they call it that?
The reasons are the Neon era had bright colored gear and the Millennial era was at the turn of the new millennium.

Well these two era weren't perfect:

The Neon Era was all about AIDS

The Millennial Era was all about Online Predators


The Neon Era was the era of Crack

The Millennial Era was the era of LSD


The Neon Era was when domestic terrorism/crime was on the rise (ie, The Rise in Gangsta Rap & Grunge, the LA Riots, The Summer of Violence in 93')

The Millennial Era was when international terrorism was on the rise (ie, 9/11, Iraq War)



However there were good things in both eras as well


Neon Era had the NES/SNES

Millennial Era had the PS1/PS2


Neon Era had Golden Age Nickelodeon

Millennial Era had Golden Age Cartoon Network


Neon Era had Disney Renaissance

Millennial Era had the rise of Pixar


Neon Era had Full House

Millennial Era had Everybody Loves Raymond


Neon Era had Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles

Millennial Era had Pokemon


etc.
What I have in bold is accurate, but it's missing some info. The Golden Age of Nickelodeon was from 1991 to 1998 (Which ended when the Klasky Cuspo era began) and the Disney Renaissance was from 1989 to 1999. That means the Golden age of Nick and the Disney Renaissance were part of the Neon era, the Core 90s and the Millennial era. Both were over almost at the same time.



Here's how my childhood went down (age 3-11)

Early Childhood
Age 3: 1999 - Millennial Era
Age 4: 2000 - Millennial Era

Peak Childhood
Age 5: 2001 - Millennial Era
Age 6: 2002 - Millennial Era
Age 7: 2003 - Millennial/Core Era (first half of 03' millennial, second half of 03' core 00's)
Age 8: 2004 - Core 00's
Age 9: 2005 - Core 00's

Late Childhood
Age 10 - Core 00's
Age 11 - Core 00's



For me
Early Childhood
Age 3: 1998/99 - Millennial Era
Age 4: 1999/00 - Millennial Era

Peak Childhood
Age 5: 2000-01-Millennial Era
Age 6: 2001-02 - Early 00s
Age 7: 2002-03 - Early 00s
Age 8: 2003-04- Core 00's

Transition from peak to late childhood
Age 9: 2004-05 - Core 00's

Late Childhood
Age 10: 05-06 - Core 00's
Age 11: 06-07- Core 00s

I think the millennial era lasted thorough the summer of 2001 not through early 03. I think the fall of 2001-mid 2003 were the real early 00s!


This is how my childhood was from using OF's new chart from the other thread

Early Childhood

Preschool: 1996-1997 - Core 90's-FRIENDS-Spice Girls-N64 Era (Cultural Mid 90's)

Millennial/AOL Era (1997-2004)
Pre-K 1997-1998 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-Backstreet Boys-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's)

Main Childhood

K: 1998-1999 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-Backstreet Boys-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's)

1st Grade: 1999-2000 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-Backstreet Boys-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's)

2nd Grade: 2000-2001 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-NSYNC-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's) - Ultimate Millennial School Year

3rd Grade: 2001-2002 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-NSYNC-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

Late Childhood

4th Grade: 2002-2003 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-Outkast-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

5th Grade: 2003-2004 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-Outkast-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

So although my childhood was basically the Millennial era, I was in school during a very slight portion of the core 90s; however, I don't consider 4th and 5th grade as part of my main childhood the reason being I entered puberty at that time and I began transitioning into an adolescent. 

What I have in bold is accurate, but it's missing some info. The Golden Age of Nickelodeon was from 1991 to 1998 (Which ended when the Klasky Cuspo era began) and the Disney Renaissance was from 1989 to 1999. That means the Golden age of Nick and the Disney Renaissance were part of the Neon era, the Core 90s and the Millennial era. Both were over almost at the same time.


This is how my childhood was from using OF's new chart from the other thread

Early Childhood

Preschool: 1996-1997 - Core 90's-FRIENDS-Spice Girls-N64 Era (Cultural Mid 90's)

Millennial/AOL Era (1997-2004)
Pre-K 1997-1998 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-Backstreet Boys-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's)

Main Childhood

K: 1998-1999 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-Backstreet Boys-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's)

1st Grade: 1999-2000 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-Backstreet Boys-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's)

2nd Grade: 2000-2001 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-NSYNC-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's) - Ultimate Millennial School Year

3rd Grade: 2001-2002 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-NSYNC-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

Late Childhood

4th Grade: 2002-2003 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-Outkast-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

5th Grade: 2003-2004 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-Outkast-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

So although my childhood was basically the Millennial era, I was in school during a very slight portion of the core 90s; however, I don't consider 4th and 5th grade as part of my main childhood the reason being I entered puberty at that time and I began transitioning into an adolescent.


Thats great! Here's how my childhood went down!



Early Childhood (Cultural Late 90's)

Pre School: 1999-2000 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-Backstreet Boys-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's)

Pre Kindergarten: 2000-2001 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-NSYNC-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's)



Main Childhood (Cultural Early 00's)

Kindergarten: 2001-2002 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-NSYNC-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

1st Grade: 2002-2003 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-Outkast-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

2nd Grade: 2003-2004 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-Outkast-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

3rd Grade: 2004-2005 - Classic Core 00's-iPod-50 Cent-PS2 Era (Cultural Mid 00's)


Late Childhood (Cultural Mid 00's)

4th Grade: 2005-2006 - Classic Core 00's-iPod-50 Cent-PS2 Era (Cultural Mid 00's)

5th Grade: 2006-2007 - Modern 00's-iPod-Beyonce-Wii Era (Cultural Late 00's)




So I was for the most part a child of the millennium era with a core 00's overlap

Thats great! Here's how my childhood went down!



Early Childhood (Cultural Late 90's)

Pre School: 1999-2000 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-Backstreet Boys-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's)

Pre Kindergarten: 2000-2001 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-NSYNC-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's)



Main Childhood (Cultural Early 00's)

Kindergarten: 2001-2002 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-NSYNC-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

1st Grade: 2002-2003 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-Outkast-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

2nd Grade: 2003-2004 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-Outkast-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

3rd Grade: 2004-2005 - Classic Core 00's-iPod-50 Cent-PS2 Era (Cultural Mid 00's)


Late Childhood (Cultural Mid 00's)

4th Grade: 2005-2006 - Classic Core 00's-iPod-50 Cent-PS2 Era (Cultural Mid 00's)

5th Grade: 2006-2007 - Modern 00's-iPod-Beyonce-Wii Era (Cultural Late 00's)




So I was for the most part a child of the millennium era with a core 00's overlap


This description is really good, which is why I feel like a true hybrid of the early 2000's & mid 2000's as a kid. Since the classes of 2002-2005 graduated those years, and even mathematically we are early/mid 2000's hybrid kids. Being 6-9 from 2002-2005 I ate up everything geared towards kids and enjoyed it. 2006-2007 when I was 10 & 11 though I formed biased opinions on what I liked or didn't like so I was much smarter, and my innocence was not the same as before. Although I really loved my personal life in 2006 when I was 10 especially that epic summer so I just throw that in for me.

Thats great! Here's how my childhood went down!



Early Childhood (Cultural Late 90's)

Pre School: 1999-2000 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-Backstreet Boys-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's)

Pre Kindergarten: 2000-2001 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-NSYNC-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's)



Main Childhood (Cultural Early 00's)

Kindergarten: 2001-2002 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-NSYNC-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

1st Grade: 2002-2003 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-Outkast-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

2nd Grade: 2003-2004 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-Outkast-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

3rd Grade: 2004-2005 - Classic Core 00's-iPod-50 Cent-PS2 Era (Cultural Mid 00's)


Late Childhood (Cultural Mid 00's)

4th Grade: 2005-2006 - Classic Core 00's-iPod-50 Cent-PS2 Era (Cultural Mid 00's)

5th Grade: 2006-2007 - Modern 00's-iPod-Beyonce-Wii Era (Cultural Late 00's)




So I was for the most part a child of the millennium era with a core 00's overlap



This description is really good, which is why I feel like a true hybrid of the early 2000's & mid 2000's as a kid. Since the classes of 2002-2005 graduated those years, and even mathematically we are early/mid 2000's hybrid kids. Being 6-9 from 2002-2005 I ate up everything geared towards kids and enjoyed it. 2006-2007 when I was 10 & 11 though I formed biased opinions on what I liked or didn't like so I was much smarter, and my innocence was not the same as before. Although I really loved my personal life in 2006 when I was 10 especially that epic summer so I just throw that in for me.


I have provided 2 other charts to using OF's format to see what it looks like for people who went to elementary from K-4 and/or K-6. I'm going to use your guys graduation class as the example.

Here's the K-4 chart

Early Childhood (Cultural Late 90's)

Pre School: 1999-2000 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-Backstreet Boys-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's)

Pre Kindergarten: 2000-2001 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-NSYNC-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's)

Main Childhood (Cultural Early 00's)

Kindergarten: 2001-2002 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-NSYNC-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

1st Grade: 2002-2003 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-Outkast-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

2nd Grade: 2003-2004 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-Outkast-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)


Late Childhood (Cultural Mid 00's)

3rd Grade: 2004-2005  - Classic Core 00's-iPod-50 Cent-PS2 Era (Cultural Mid 00's)

4th Grade: 2005-2006 - Classic Core 00's-iPod-50 Cent-PS2 Era (Cultural Mid 00's)

Here's the K-6 one

Early Childhood

Preschool: 1999-2000 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-Backstreet Boys-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's)

Pre-K: 2000-2001 - Millennial-Dawson's Creek-NSYNC-N64 Era (Cultural Late 90's) - Ultimate Millennial School Year

Main Childhood

K: 2001-2002 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-NSYNC-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

1st Grade: 2002-2003 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-Outkast-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

2nd Grade: 2003-2004 - Millennial-Lizzie McGuire-Outkast-PS2 Era (Cultural Early 00's)

3rd Grade: 2004-2005 - Classic Core 00's-iPod-50 Cent-PS2 Era (Cultural Mid 00's)

4th Grade: 2005-2006 - Classic Core 00's-iPod-50 Cent-PS2 Era (Cultural Mid 00's)

Late Childhood

5th Grade: 2006-2007 - Modern 00's-iPod-Beyonce-Wii Era (Cultural Late 00's) - Ultimate 2000's School Year

6th Grade: 2007-2008 - Modern 00's-Blackberry-Beyonce-Wii Era (Cultural Late 00's)

So you guys see that anyone in your graduation class could have began MS in 2006 (Without skipping) or 2008 (Without retaining). That means adolescence can start between 10 and 12 as it would depend on the person.

Well these two era weren't perfect:

The Neon Era was all about AIDS

The Millennial Era was all about Online Predators


The Neon Era was the era of Crack

The Millennial Era was the era of LSD


The Neon Era was when domestic terrorism/crime was on the rise (ie, The Rise in Gangsta Rap & Grunge, the LA Riots, The Summer of Violence in 93')

The Millennial Era was when international terrorism was on the rise (ie, 9/11, Iraq War)



However there were good things in both eras as well


Neon Era had the NES/SNES

Millennial Era had the PS1/PS2


Neon Era had Golden Age Nickelodeon

Millennial Era had Golden Age Cartoon Network


Neon Era had Disney Rennaisaince

Millennial Era had the rise of Pixar


Neon Era had Full House

Millennial Era had Everybody Loves Raymond


Neon Era had Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles

Millennial Era had Pokemon


etc.


Were you born in 1996?

I'm sorry, but '93 was not a part of the neon era.

Which era do you think it was better to spend most of your childhood (age 3-11)? The Neon Era circa 1988-1992, or the Millennial Era circa 1998-2002/3?

Being born in the mid 90's, I spent most of my kid years in the Millennial Era and my later years in the Core 2000's. I like the fact that I grew up with tech but not in the same amount kids do today (for instance kids that have ipads and smartphones), all I had was my game consoles & my Gameboy Color & Advance in those days.

Plus TV was pretty golden in the Millennial Era; Teen shows like Buffy The Vampire Slayer & Dawson's Creek, sitcoms like Friends & That 70's Show, Tween shows like Lizzie McGuire & Even Stevens, cartoons like Dexter's Lab & Johnny Bravo, anime like Pokemon & DBZ, etc.

I have two sisters born in 1985 & 1986 who grew up in mostly in the Neon era, aka the late 80's-early 90's. They believe that there era was better, but I would like to hear your opinions?

Neon Era, Millennial era or heck we could even throw the core 90's (1993-1997) & the core 00's (2004-2008) into the mix as well, which one was the best to be a kid in (especially core childhood of age 5-9)?

Core 90's, but the millenium era was also not bad for those younger at the time.


True it was but the example I gave for the electropop era, being Jersey Shore, was much more popular at the time.

For instance if you were to ask me 10 years from now what defined my middle school & high school years when it came to tv it would most likely be Jersey Shore. Love it or hate it (I was personally indifferent) about the show it was massively popular. It remained pretty popular from when it debuted in the tail end of 2009 all the way to the tail end of 2012, so thats as electropop era as you get.

Game of Thrones, while yes it was massively popular even when it first came onto the scene in 2011, its Zeitgeist will most likely be the core 10's, especially since the show is continuing to this day and has continued to gain more and more fans over the years.

Game of Thrones. I never saw it because no HBO at my house.  :\'( I'm glad I missed out on the electropop fad. Music still sounds too fake and robotic. The late 2000's might have been fun to be on the last years of high school, but then the early 10's was an all new neon era. I think the reality shows have burned themselves out and there needs to be originality again.

Were you born in 1996?

I'm sorry, but '93 was not a part of the neon era.


Well maybe early 93', but the majority of 93 (so summer of 93 & and the 93-94 school year) no not at all, that was the core 90's for many reasons. For one, 3rd generation video games were completely phased out by then & the 4th generation was entering its peak, second Bill Clinton became president that year, shows like The X Files, Boy Meets World, & Frasier debuted this year, Jurrasic Park debuted and redefined films and the technology of special effects & it was the start of the peak of the Grunge trend.

The same could be said with 2004. Early 04' still had a slight early 00's millennial feel to it, but by mid 04 with the release of Mean Girls & Napoleon Dynamite, VHS & Dial Up being massively phased out, Myspace starting to get very big & the George Bush backlash starting to rise (thanks to films like Farenheight 9/11) the 2000's truly ushered in.

Core 90's, but the millenium era was also not bad for those younger at the time.
Game of Thrones. I never saw it because no HBO at my house.  :\'( I'm glad I missed out on the electropop fad. Music still sounds too fake and robotic. The late 2000's might have been fun to be on the last years of high school, but then the early 10's was an all new neon era. I think the reality shows have burned themselves out and there needs to be originality again.


Yeah I agree with the first point. While I do remember a lot of the events that occurred such as some vague memories of Columbine, y2k, & the 2000 Election controversy, and vivid memories of 9/11 & The Iraq War; I was still a kid at the time so the most of my worries was of going to school and making sure I got home right on time to catch an episode of Dragon Ball Z

Honestly a lot of people say how bad teens have it today, but honestly I'm glad that I was a kid in the millennial era than a teen. Like if I was born in 86 instead of 96 I would've been 11 when Princess Diana died, 13 when Columbine happened, 14 during the 2000 election, 15 on 9/11, & 17 during the start of the Iraq war. Now I am not saying you guys had it bad, I mean I will admit the music from that time (most especially from 1997/8-2002/3) was pretty amazing, and being a teen when that music was popular would've been cool. Plus the teen shows like Dawson's Creek for instance seemed amazing, along with sitcoms like FRIENDS. Plus the peak of 5th generation game consoles like PS1 & N64. So I guess my point I'm trying to make is that theres bad and good whatever time period you are in.

I was teen for much of the electropop era, and it had crappy events as well, the late 00's recession, the BP Oil Spill, Death of Michael Jackson, KONY 2012, The 2011 & 2012 End of the World Hoaxes, Sandy Hook Shooting, etc. But you had some good tv shows like Breaking Bad & Glee, plus great movies like The Avengers & The Hunger Games, & of course the peak of 7th generation game consoles like the Wii, PS3, & Xbox 360.

And while I could wish to have born in a different era all I want, I am glad to be alive and well

Well maybe early 93', but the majority of 93 (so summer of 93 & and the 93-94 school year) no not at all, that was the core 90's for many reasons. For one, 3rd generation video games were completely phased out by then & the 4th generation was entering its peak, second Bill Clinton became president that year, shows like The X Files, Boy Meets World, & Frasier debuted this year, Jurrasic Park debuted and redefined films and the technology of special effects & it was the start of the peak of the Grunge trend.

The same could be said with 2004. Early 04' still had a slight early 00's millennial feel to it, but by mid 04 with the release of Mean Girls & Napoleon Dynamite, VHS & Dial Up being massively phased out, Myspace starting to get very big & the George Bush backlash starting to rise (thanks to films like Farenheight 9/11) the 2000's truly ushered in.


Facebook debuted in February 2004, while Myspace debuted in August 2003, so we went from most of 2003 not having Facebook or Myspace at all to 2004 being the first full year Myspace and Facebook were both in full effect. WOW! The huge attitude changes between 1992 & 1993 in the 90's. While we have the two huge attitude changes between 2003 & 2004 in the 2000's decade.

Well maybe early 93', but the majority of 93 (so summer of 93 & and the 93-94 school year) no not at all, that was the core 90's for many reasons. For one, 3rd generation video games were completely phased out by then & the 4th generation was entering its peak, second Bill Clinton became president that year, shows like The X Files, Boy Meets World, & Frasier debuted this year, Jurrasic Park debuted and redefined films and the technology of special effects & it was the start of the peak of the Grunge trend.

The same could be said with 2004. Early 04' still had a slight early 00's millennial feel to it, but by mid 04 with the release of Mean Girls & Napoleon Dynamite, VHS & Dial Up being massively phased out, Myspace starting to get very big & the George Bush backlash starting to rise (thanks to films like Farenheight 9/11) the 2000's truly ushered in.
I agree. Here's how the 90s are as school years

1990-1991, 1991-1992 and 1992-1993  (Early 90s)

1993-1994, 1994-1995, 1995-1996 and 1996-1997 (Core 90s)

1997-1998, 1998-1999 and 1999-2000  (Late 90s)

The reason why the 1989-1990 school year is not listed is because that was basically late 80s.

I agree. Here's how the 90s are as school years

1990-1991, 1991-1992 and 1992-1993  (Early 90s)

1993-1994, 1994-1995, 1995-1996 and 1996-1997 (Core 90s)

1997-1998, 1998-1999 and 1999-2000  (Late 90s)

The reason why the 1989-1990 school year is not listed is because that was basically late 80s.


What about the 2000-2001 school year? Don't most people think that school year was more 90s than 2000s, since it was the last school year before 9/11 happened.

What about the 2000-2001 school year? Don't most people think that school year was more 90s than 2000s, since it was the last school year before 9/11 happened.
Yes it was as it had a late 90s vibe; however, I'm only listing the school years that were part of the 90s.

Well maybe early 93', but the majority of 93 (so summer of 93 & and the 93-94 school year) no not at all, that was the core 90's for many reasons. For one, 3rd generation video games were completely phased out by then & the 4th generation was entering its peak, second Bill Clinton became president that year, shows like The X Files, Boy Meets World, & Frasier debuted this year, Jurrasic Park debuted and redefined films and the technology of special effects & it was the start of the peak of the Grunge trend.

The same could be said with 2004. Early 04' still had a slight early 00's millennial feel to it, but by mid 04 with the release of Mean Girls & Napoleon Dynamite, VHS & Dial Up being massively phased out, Myspace starting to get very big & the George Bush backlash starting to rise (thanks to films like Farenheight 9/11) the 2000's truly ushered in.


The surfer craze died somewhere in the fall of 1992.

I agree. Here's how the 90s are as school years

1990-1991, 1991-1992 and 1992-1993  (Early 90s)

1993-1994, 1994-1995, 1995-1996 and 1996-1997 (Core 90s)

1997-1998, 1998-1999 and 1999-2000  (Late 90s)

The reason why the 1989-1990 school year is not listed is because that was basically late 80s.


You agree with ocarinafan96 because you were not there, either.



Here are some differences between 1989 and 1990 to prove my point.

1989 (Last Year of the Late '80s) 

You played Super Mario Brothers 3 on the PlayChoice10.

There were not any Burger King Kids Club commercials shown during a commercial break.

Ed Koch is still the mayor of NYC.

The Tower of Pisa was still open to the public.

Only 14% of the US population knew of The Simpsons

1990 (Start of the Early '90s)

Super Mario Brothers 3 is the game to have for the NES.

Volume 1 Issue 1 of the Burger King Kids Club Adventures newsletter is available at Burger King.

David Dinkins is the mayor of NYC.

The Tower of Pisa was closed to the public for leaning too far.

Everyone either loves or hates Bart Simpson. The shirts (made in 1989) are even sold at Macy's during the spring of 1990.


I'll go over the differences between the fall of 1992 and the start of '93 in a little while. Stay tuned!

You agree with ocarinafan96 because you were not there, either.



Here are some differences between 1989 and 1990 to prove my point.

1989 (Last Year of the Late '80s) 

You played Super Mario Brothers 3 on the PlayChoice10.

There were not any Burger King Kids Club commercials shown during a commercial break.

Ed Koch is still the mayor of NYC.

The Tower of Pisa was still open to the public.

Only 14% of the US population knew of The Simpsons

1990 (Start of the Early '90s)

Super Mario Brothers 3 is the game to have for the NES.

Volume 1 Issue 1 of the Burger King Kids Club Adventures newsletter is available at Burger King.

David Dinkins is the mayor of NYC.

The Tower of Pisa was closed to the public for leaning too far.

Everyone either loves or hates Bart Simpson. The shirts (made in 1989) are even sold at Macy's during the spring of 1990.


I'll go over the differences between the fall of 1992 and the start of '93 in a little while. Stay tuned!


If you meant by the Tracy Ullman shorts, then I would get on why a little population known about The Simpsons back then. Especially with having the first episode premiered on December 17, 1989.

If you meant by the Tracy Ullman shorts, then I would get on why a little population known about The Simpsons back then. Especially with having the first episode premiered on December 17, 1989.


http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/clubpenguinpookie/images/9/99/Wait-what-meme-rage-face.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20131101025303

You agree with ocarinafan96 because you were not there, either.



Here are some differences between 1989 and 1990 to prove my point.

1989 (Last Year of the Late '80s) 

You played Super Mario Brothers 3 on the PlayChoice10.

There were not any Burger King Kids Club commercials shown during a commercial break.

Ed Koch is still the mayor of NYC.

The Tower of Pisa was still open to the public.

Only 14% of the US population knew of The Simpsons

1990 (Start of the Early '90s)

Super Mario Brothers 3 is the game to have for the NES.

Volume 1 Issue 1 of the Burger King Kids Club Adventures newsletter is available at Burger King.

David Dinkins is the mayor of NYC.

The Tower of Pisa was closed to the public for leaning too far.

Everyone either loves or hates Bart Simpson. The shirts (made in 1989) are even sold at Macy's during the spring of 1990.


I'll go over the differences between the fall of 1992 and the start of '93 in a little while. Stay tuned!
You only listed 5 differences and they aren't that significant as you think. The 1989-1990 school year was completely different from the 1990-1991 school year. The reasons are that the late 80s vibe was ultimately still in full force; shows such as Fresh Prince, BH 90210, and Law & Order didn't exist; there was no Fox Kids block; there was no ADA act; Alf and YCDTOT still aired on TV; many 80s artists were still relevant; last, Turtlemania didn't exist until April 1990, so most of the former school year was over before that good phenomenon happened.

http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/clubpenguinpookie/images/9/99/Wait-what-meme-rage-face.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20131101025303


You just said that 14% of the US population known about The Simpsons back in 1989, which I thought they only known that because of the Tracy Ullman shorts.

You only listed 5 differences and they aren't that significant as you think. The 1989-1990 school year was completely different from the 1990-1991 school year. The reasons are that the late 80s vibe was ultimately still in full force; shows such as Fresh Prince, BH 90210, and Law & Order didn't exist; there was no Fox Kids block; there was no ADA act; Alf and YCDTOT still aired on TV; many 80s artists were still relevant; last, Turtlemania didn't exist until April 1990, so most of the former school year was over before that good phenomenon happened.


Sure, Turtlemania may have PEAKED in 1990 (and perhaps 1991), but in 1989, the presence of the Turtles at toy stores was starting to be quite noticeable, even as early as the 1988 holiday season it was clearly gaining ground. Still, it was a big increase: from around $23 million in 1988 to around $400 million in toy sales in 1990. It was still around $300 million in 1991, but by 1992, it was around half that and a bit less than half of that for 1993. That said, TMNT defined the "Neon Era" as described and you can't deny its presence, along with squiggly/triangularly graphic designs. It was also the last time that America felt national prior to the Internet/cellular revolution that came to define the Millenial Era. That's why I picked the Neon Era, and I happened to be a young boy throughout that era, and there was a special imagination it provided that the Millenial Era and beyond provided, with later parents allowing "kids" to grow up too fast. Computers were basically toys, not global village multimedia terminals that in away connects all of humanity that allows secrets to be leaked in an instant. And the Millenial Era, once again was the start of that practice, and that was when kids started to noticeably start playing less outside in favor of virtual things. It also meant that kids had noticeably shorter attention spans.

You only listed 5 differences and they aren't that significant as you think. The 1989-1990 school year was completely different from the 1990-1991 school year. The reasons are that the late 80s vibe was ultimately still in full force; shows such as Fresh Prince, BH 90210, and Law & Order didn't exist; there was no Fox Kids block; there was no ADA act; Alf and YCDTOT still aired on TV; many 80s artists were still relevant; last, Turtlemania didn't exist until April 1990, so most of the former school year was over before that good phenomenon happened.


Say what you will, but this still changed everything:

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Sure, Turtlemania may have PEAKED in 1990 (and perhaps 1991), but in 1989, the presence of the Turtles at toy stores was starting to be quite noticeable, even as early as the 1988 holiday season it was clearly gaining ground. Still, it was a big increase: from around $23 million in 1988 to around $400 million in toy sales in 1990. It was still around $300 million in 1991, but by 1992, it was around half that and a bit less than half of that for 1993. That said, TMNT defined the "Neon Era" as described and you can't deny its presence, along with squiggly/triangularly graphic designs. It was also the last time that America felt national prior to the Internet/cellular revolution that came to define the Millenial Era. That's why I picked the Neon Era, and I happened to be a young boy throughout that era, and there was a special imagination it provided that the Millenial Era and beyond provided, with later parents allowing "kids" to grow up too fast. Computers were basically toys, not global village multimedia terminals that in away connects all of humanity that allows secrets to be leaked in an instant. And the Millenial Era, once again was the start of that practice, and that was when kids started to noticeably start playing less outside in favor of virtual things. It also meant that kids had noticeably shorter attention spans.
And that happened because of the hit cartoon series along with the comics. No, I'm not denying its presence as it was definitely huge from the start as the franchise already had fans; however, it took sometime for that to happen because the show had a slow start.

I do understand what you're saying. I actually did notice a decline in playing outside during my late childhood in the early 00s and it's because of what you said with the internet and cell phones. I feel that it began sometime in 2001. Before that, kids did play outside with others along with their family with a wide range of kiddy activities. I read some stats one day and it showed that both the usage of the internet and cell phones were surprisingly low even during the late 90s. I did play on my PC during that period as well, but I still mostly played outside. There were some times after school and on the weekend where I lived that the park and the streets would be empty. It made me wonder where the other kids were at?

You agree with ocarinafan96 because you were not there, either.



Here are some differences between 1989 and 1990 to prove my point.

1989 (Last Year of the Late '80s) 

You played Super Mario Brothers 3 on the PlayChoice10.

There were not any Burger King Kids Club commercials shown during a commercial break.

Ed Koch is still the mayor of NYC.

The Tower of Pisa was still open to the public.

Only 14% of the US population knew of The Simpsons

1990 (Start of the Early '90s)

Super Mario Brothers 3 is the game to have for the NES.

Volume 1 Issue 1 of the Burger King Kids Club Adventures newsletter is available at Burger King.

David Dinkins is the mayor of NYC.

The Tower of Pisa was closed to the public for leaning too far.

Everyone either loves or hates Bart Simpson. The shirts (made in 1989) are even sold at Macy's during the spring of 1990.


I'll go over the differences between the fall of 1992 and the start of '93 in a little while. Stay tuned!


The Simpsons became a huge craze in the 90's.

Yeah I agree with the first point. While I do remember a lot of the events that occurred such as some vague memories of Columbine, y2k, & the 2000 Election controversy, and vivid memories of 9/11 & The Iraq War; I was still a kid at the time so the most of my worries was of going to school and making sure I got home right on time to catch an episode of Dragon Ball Z

Honestly a lot of people say how bad teens have it today, but honestly I'm glad that I was a kid in the millennial era than a teen. Like if I was born in 86 instead of 96 I would've been 11 when Princess Diana died, 13 when Columbine happened, 14 during the 2000 election, 15 on 9/11, & 17 during the start of the Iraq war. Now I am not saying you guys had it bad, I mean I will admit the music from that time (most especially from 1997/8-2002/3) was pretty amazing, and being a teen when that music was popular would've been cool. Plus the teen shows like Dawson's Creek for instance seemed amazing, along with sitcoms like FRIENDS. Plus the peak of 5th generation game consoles like PS1 & N64. So I guess my point I'm trying to make is that theres bad and good whatever time period you are in.

I was teen for much of the electropop era, and it had crappy events as well, the late 00's recession, the BP Oil Spill, Death of Michael Jackson, KONY 2012, The 2011 & 2012 End of the World Hoaxes, Sandy Hook Shooting, etc. But you had some good tv shows like Breaking Bad & Glee, plus great movies like The Avengers & The Hunger Games, & of course the peak of 7th generation game consoles like the Wii, PS3, & Xbox 360.

And while I could wish to have born in a different era all I want, I am glad to be alive and well

I have clear memories of those events, and they were nothing compared to what this decade has seen. Gaming to me was best during the PS2 years, it felt like there was more variety. It would have been nice to be born a little sooner and experience the 90's club and concert scenes. The 2000's got off to a good start, they just didn't end on a good note. Technology was in an awkward phase and pop music had become so cookie cutter and unoriginal. Nothing on TV really stands out in my memory either. The early to mid half was where all the fun was.

Sure, Turtlemania may have PEAKED in 1990 (and perhaps 1991), but in 1989, the presence of the Turtles at toy stores was starting to be quite noticeable, even as early as the 1988 holiday season it was clearly gaining ground. Still, it was a big increase: from around $23 million in 1988 to around $400 million in toy sales in 1990. It was still around $300 million in 1991, but by 1992, it was around half that and a bit less than half of that for 1993. That said, TMNT defined the "Neon Era" as described and you can't deny its presence, along with squiggly/triangularly graphic designs. It was also the last time that America felt national prior to the Internet/cellular revolution that came to define the Millenial Era. That's why I picked the Neon Era, and I happened to be a young boy throughout that era, and there was a special imagination it provided that the Millenial Era and beyond provided, with later parents allowing "kids" to grow up too fast. Computers were basically toys, not global village multimedia terminals that in away connects all of humanity that allows secrets to be leaked in an instant. And the Millenial Era, once again was the start of that practice, and that was when kids started to noticeably start playing less outside in favor of virtual things. It also meant that kids had noticeably shorter attention spans.



You're looking at it all wrong. Turtlemania happened in 1990!

I have clear memories of those events, and they were nothing compared to what this decade has seen. Gaming to me was best during the PS2 years, it felt like there was more variety. It would have been nice to be born a little sooner and experience the 90's club and concert scenes. The 2000's got off to a good start, they just didn't end on a good note. Technology was in an awkward phase and pop music had become so cookie cutter and unoriginal. Nothing on TV really stands out in my memory either. The early to mid half was where all the fun was.


Do you remember The PS3 years?

I have clear memories of those events, and they were nothing compared to what this decade has seen. Gaming to me was best during the PS2 years, it felt like there was more variety. It would have been nice to be born a little sooner and experience the 90's club and concert scenes. The 2000's got off to a good start, they just didn't end on a good note. Technology was in an awkward phase and pop music had become so cookie cutter and unoriginal. Nothing on TV really stands out in my memory either. The early to mid half was where all the fun was.


Hence why I am glad I experienced that time as a kid!  8)

Do you remember The PS3 years?


The PS3 era was when gameplay variety started to really suffer.  By the beginning of the 2010s, the overwhelming majority of popular games were either first-person shooters or narrative-focused action/adventure flicks.  Titles that truly broke boundaries like World of Warcraft, The Sims 2, Rock Band, and Wii Sports were hardly being made anymore.

Do you remember The PS3 years?

I was in my early 20's when those were out so...

Plus I have an Xbox360 and that was the PS3's rival.  :D

Do you remember The PS3 years?


Thats when console gaming started to take a steep decline

I was in my early 20's when those were out so...

Plus I have an Xbox360 and that was the PS3's rival.  :D



I own a PS3, I traded my PS2 for an upgrade and never looked back.

Thats when console gaming started to take a steep decline


I think The PS3 is a better console than The PS2.

I think The PS3 is a better console than The PS2.

Hell No, NEVER!!!!! >:( ;D I've said it before gaming was MUCH better during 6th gen! PS3 got off to a VERY bad start, but it did GRADUALLY become a great console! But I agree with Infitnity and Ocarina, the business did start going downhill during the second half of that generation!

I think The PS3 is a better console than The PS2.


Well the games on PS3 were amazing! Some of my most cherished gaming memories (The Uncharted Series, Little Big Planet, The Last of Us,etc.) were on this system, but it was undeniably part of a generation (especially the second half of the generation) that saw the decline of modern day gaming. Where you have to get mandatory updates for games, patches for broken games, on disc DRM, server issues, etc.

It makes very nostalgic of the good old days of PS1/2 when all you had to do was insert your game cartrige or disc, turn on your console, & play your damn game! No patches, no complicated menu screens, no server issues, just playing your game and living life  8)

Well the games on PS3 were amazing! Some of my most cherished gaming memories (The Uncharted Series, Little Big Planet, The Last of Us,etc.) were on this system, but it was undeniably part of a generation (especially the second half of the generation) that saw the decline of modern day gaming. Where you have to get mandatory updates for games, patches for broken games, on disc DRM, server issues, etc.

It makes very nostalgic of the good old days of PS1/2 when all you had to do was insert your game cartrige or disc, turn on your console, & play your damn game! No patches, no complicated menu screens, no server issues, just playing your game and living life  8)


This, even the latest Mario Kart 8 now, you must have recent updates to get the recent or custom tracks, although still a great game overall despite me not being into the franchise anymore.

Hell No, NEVER!!!!! >:( ;D I've said it before gaming was MUCH better during 6th gen! PS3 got off to a VERY bad start, but it did GRADUALLY become a great console! But I agree with Infitnity and Ocarina, the business did start going downhill during the second half of that generation!



I used to own a PS2 and they were so skinny, The PS3 on the other hand is big, you can watch films and television, play games and buy things but you need a download card in order to do so.

I used to own a PS2 and they were so skinny, The PS3 on the other hand is big, you can watch films and television, play games and buy things but you need a download card in order to do so.

Honestly, I've never cared about how big the console was, HOWEVER I cared about how cool it looked! 8)  The original PS3 fat looked cool :) , but it was sooo DAMN big >:( . Also your last statement proved what's wrong with the gaming industry now and how it started to look then. PS2 kinda started it with the DVD player, but it got ridicolous. It's an excellent console, but it felt more like an entertainment console than a gaming console ESPECIALLY during the second half.

Honestly, I've never cared about how big the console was, HOWEVER I cared about how cool it looked! 8)  The original PS3 fat looked cool :) , but it was sooo DAMN big >:( . Also your last statement proved what's wrong with the gaming industry now and how it started to look then. PS2 kinda started it with the DVD player, but it got ridicolous. It's an excellent console, but it felt more like an entertainment console than a gaming console ESPECIALLY during the second half.


Yeah the second half of the PS3 gen was when things went downhill

I don't see how video games are ruined thanks to entertainment apps that are installed in today's consoles. There are some video game consoles (like the 3DS) that don't usually have people watching videos, since their video quality sucks, except when it's on the games, it looks cool.

I don't see how video games are ruined thanks to entertainment apps that are installed in today's consoles. There are some video game consoles (like the 3DS) that don't usually have people watching videos, since their video quality sucks, except when it's on the games, it looks cool.
It's not just that. There's more to it. It seems that there is no competition between the console brands; there's no clever slogans; the graphics are more important than the gameplay itself; the diversity in games has declined; there are no exclusives for any of the consoles (except for Nintendo as always); the games are always unfinished which are patched later on to complete the rest of them; and there's too much unnecessary DLC and its micro-transactions.

I'll show you some examples of what I mean.

Here are a few clever slogans

http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb/GamesRadar/us/Daily/2010/04-Apr/7/Gaming%20slogans/N64montage--article_image.jpg

http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/gameinformer/features/slogans/slogan-610.jpg

http://qph.is.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-03bfb5d9f37892077043a703084eda6a?convert_to_webp=true

Here are some games found only on certain console brands

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a4/Sly_Cooper_and_the_Thievius_Raccoonus_Coverart.png

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/nights/saturn-cover.jpg

http://www.theisozone.com/images/cover/xbox_201.jpg

http://img.gamefaqs.net/box/1/8/0/6180_front.jpg

Here's an example of unnecessary DLC.

https://internationalhouseofgeek.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/mona-dlc.jpeg

It's not just that. There's more to it. It seems that there is no competition between the console brands; there's no clever slogans; the graphics are more important than the gameplay itself; the diversity in games has declined; there are no exclusives for any of the consoles (except for Nintendo as always); the games are always unfinished which are patched later on to complete the rest of them; and there's too much unnecessary DLC and its micro-transactions.

I'll show you some examples of what I mean.

Here are a few clever slogans

http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb/GamesRadar/us/Daily/2010/04-Apr/7/Gaming%20slogans/N64montage--article_image.jpg

http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/gameinformer/features/slogans/slogan-610.jpg

http://qph.is.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-03bfb5d9f37892077043a703084eda6a?convert_to_webp=true

Here are some games found only on certain console brands

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a4/Sly_Cooper_and_the_Thievius_Raccoonus_Coverart.png

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/nights/saturn-cover.jpg

http://www.theisozone.com/images/cover/xbox_201.jpg

http://img.gamefaqs.net/box/1/8/0/6180_front.jpg

Here's an example of unnecessary DLC.

https://internationalhouseofgeek.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/mona-dlc.jpeg


Holy sheesh, I never knew that there would be tons of downloadable content in today's games. Well, I simply don't feel like that's a problem to me, since I'm not a hardcore gamer. In fact, I don't even own a modern console. All I have is a PSP, Wii, Nintendo DS & 3DS and an Xbox 360. But I don't really feel like that they were important during my childhood, except for the Nintendo DS and Wii.

Honestly, I've never cared about how big the console was, HOWEVER I cared about how cool it looked! 8)  The original PS3 fat looked cool :) , but it was sooo DAMN big >:( . Also your last statement proved what's wrong with the gaming industry now and how it started to look then. PS2 kinda started it with the DVD player, but it got ridicolous. It's an excellent console, but it felt more like an entertainment console than a gaming console ESPECIALLY during the second half.


I think with The gaming consoles is now in order to play or buy things you must buy those Playstation download cards with the amount on them. Let's say I want to buy a bunch of WWE characters for such and such amounts, so I buy them and after that it goes straight to my inventory of things I had previously bought.

http://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lbox/550001b1.jpg

Yeah the second half of the PS3 gen was when things went downhill


You mean buying stuff with those cards?

I think with The gaming consoles is now in order to play or buy things you must buy those Playstation download cards with the amount on them. Let's say I want to buy a bunch of WWE characters for such and such amounts, so I buy them and after that it goes straight to my inventory of things I had previously bought.

http://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lbox/550001b1.jpg

Yeah, I'm glad WWE games are getting better! I was disappointing with 2K15 though. BTW, sorry if it seemed like I was ranting before! ;D ;D ;D

You mean buying stuff with those cards?

Buying things with the cards actually wasn't that a big of a deal for me! However, some of the prices for those things were ridiculous.

Holy sheesh, I never knew that there would be tons of downloadable content in today's games. Well, I simply don't feel like that's a problem to me, since I'm not a hardcore gamer. In fact, I don't even own a modern console. All I have is a PSP, Wii, Nintendo DS & 3DS and an Xbox 360. But I don't really feel like that they were important during my childhood, except for the Nintendo DS and Wii.

Honestly, the problem isn't that they added new features. It just feels like the companies care more about that stuff than the games themselves!

Honestly, the problem isn't that they added new features. It just feels like the companies care more about that stuff than the games themselves!


So, today's companies are just obsessed with putting on stuff ON the games rather than focusing on the main storylines and such? Meh. Today's games, even if they were made by Sony and Microsoft just feel like the same to me.

Yeah, I'm glad WWE games are getting better! I was disappointing with 2K15 though. BTW, sorry if it seemed like I was ranting before! ;D ;D ;D


I have WWE2K15 and the problem with the game is that they gave you a multiple of the same characters like 3 Big Shows, 3 Mark Henrys and 2 Sheamuses. ::) What the hell am I supposed to with 3 Big Shows? ::)

Buying things with the cards actually wasn't that a big of a deal for me! However, some of the prices for those things were ridiculous.


I know, they were ridiculous.

It's not just that. There's more to it. It seems that there is no competition between the console brands; there's no clever slogans; the graphics are more important than the gameplay itself; the diversity in games has declined; there are no exclusives for any of the consoles (except for Nintendo as always); the games are always unfinished which are patched later on to complete the rest of them; and there's too much unnecessary DLC and its micro-transactions.

I'll show you some examples of what I mean.

Here are a few clever slogans

http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb/GamesRadar/us/Daily/2010/04-Apr/7/Gaming%20slogans/N64montage--article_image.jpg

http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/gameinformer/features/slogans/slogan-610.jpg

http://qph.is.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-03bfb5d9f37892077043a703084eda6a?convert_to_webp=true

Here are some games found only on certain console brands

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a4/Sly_Cooper_and_the_Thievius_Raccoonus_Coverart.png

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/nights/saturn-cover.jpg

http://www.theisozone.com/images/cover/xbox_201.jpg

http://img.gamefaqs.net/box/1/8/0/6180_front.jpg

Here's an example of unnecessary DLC.

https://internationalhouseofgeek.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/mona-dlc.jpeg


This post right here is 100% TRUE

You mean buying stuff with those cards?


Well that's one of the issues, but one of the big ones was the big Sony Hack that occurred in 2011 when millions of PSN owners had to wait 2 or 3 months to play on PSN again because of massive hack where the hackers stole various users's credit card information. Stuff like that is what the modern era of gaming is all about, security breaches and grown ass men (mostly in their late 20's & 30's I remind you) having 'console wars' on the internet.

I think this video is pretty accurate on how much gaming has changed in the last 15-20 years for the good and for the bad:

sD_t54gMt_4

Well that's one of the issues, but one of the big ones was the big Sony Hack that occurred in 2011 when millions of PSN owners had to wait 2 or 3 months to play on PSN again because of massive hack where the hackers stole various users's credit card information. Stuff like that is what the modern era of gaming is all about, security breaches and grown ass men (mostly in their late 20's & 30's I remind you) having 'console wars' on the internet.

I think this video is pretty accurate on how much gaming has changed in the last 15-20 years for the good and for the bad:

sD_t54gMt_4

You're a fan of Rich from Review Tech sweet!! I also watch classic game room, AVGN, AngryJoe, and AlphaOmega Sin

Well that's one of the issues, but one of the big ones was the big Sony Hack that occurred in 2011 when millions of PSN owners had to wait 2 or 3 months to play on PSN again because of massive hack where the hackers stole various users's credit card information. Stuff like that is what the modern era of gaming is all about, security breaches and grown ass men (mostly in their late 20's & 30's I remind you) having 'console wars' on the internet.

I think this video is pretty accurate on how much gaming has changed in the last 15-20 years for the good and for the bad:

sD_t54gMt_4


Wow, they actually had a big hack on the PSN in 2011? Well, that seems awful. I never knew that since I never owned a PS3.

You're a fan of Rich from Review Tech sweet!! I also watch classic game room, AVGN, AngryJoe, and AlphaOmega Sin


Yeah i'M A fan of all of those guys, including Somecallmejohhny, yuriofwind, Game Theory, Nostalgia Critic, & Spoonyone to name a few

Count me in the AVGN and Nostalgia Critic fan clubs as well! (though I don't watch NC as much anymore, since it's gone downhill since 2012)

Holy sheesh, I never knew that there would be tons of downloadable content in today's games. Well, I simply don't feel like that's a problem to me, since I'm not a hardcore gamer. In fact, I don't even own a modern console. All I have is a PSP, Wii, Nintendo DS & 3DS and an Xbox 360. But I don't really feel like that they were important during my childhood, except for the Nintendo DS and Wii.

I'd say your Xbox360 is a modern console, just not the newest.

Count me in the AVGN and Nostalgia Critic fan clubs as well! (though I don't watch NC as much anymore, since it's gone downhill since 2012)


Even though I still watch his videos, the Nostalgia Critic wasn't the same after he took a break around 2013, and then got those two people to do his jokes with him.

Count me in the AVGN and Nostalgia Critic fan clubs as well! (though I don't watch NC as much anymore, since it's gone downhill since 2012)


I still watch NC but I do agree his content is less funnier now then it was when he first came out. Come to think of it, a lot of YouTubers went downhill in 2012

I still watch NC but I do agree his content is less funnier now then it was when he first came out. Come to think of it, a lot of YouTubers went downhill in 2012


Why? What happened in 2012 that made YouTubers so crappy nowadays, in your opinion?

Why? What happened in 2012 that made YouTubers so crappy nowadays, in your opinion?


I'm not entirely sure all I know is that a lot of the big YouTubers of the late 00's and very early 10's like AVGN, NC, Smosh, & Shane Dawson to name a few, started to slow down in popularity around this time. There fanbases sort of moved onto more popular (and to some more funnier) up in coming YouTubers. For instance a lot of Shane Dawson fans became fans of Joey Graceffa, a lot of fans of Smosh became fans of Pewdeppie, a lot of fans of AVGN became fans of Game Theory, etc.

I still watch NC but I do agree his content is less funnier now then it was when he first came out. Come to think of it, a lot of YouTubers went downhill in 2012

Even James(AVGN) isn't the same anymore. But hey, having a kid will do that to you.
What other yotubers are you speaking of?

Even James(AVGN) isn't the same anymore. But hey, having a kid will do that to you.
What other yotubers are you speaking of?


Smosh, Shane Dawson, & Nigahiga to name a few...

Well that's one of the issues, but one of the big ones was the big Sony Hack that occurred in 2011 when millions of PSN owners had to wait 2 or 3 months to play on PSN again because of massive hack where the hackers stole various users's credit card information. Stuff like that is what the modern era of gaming is all about, security breaches and grown ass men (mostly in their late 20's & 30's I remind you) having 'console wars' on the internet.

I think this video is pretty accurate on how much gaming has changed in the last 15-20 years for the good and for the bad:

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I don't think my PS3 was hacked.  ???

Wow, they actually had a big hack on the PSN in 2011? Well, that seems awful. I never knew that since I never owned a PS3.


I own a PS3 and I'm enjoying it. :)

I don't think my PS3 was hacked.  ???


Well it might not have, but everybody was affected by it since Sony shutdown PSN for about 2 months, so you weren't able to play games online, but things online, get trophies, etc.

Holy sheesh, I never knew that there would be tons of downloadable content in today's games. Well, I simply don't feel like that's a problem to me, since I'm not a hardcore gamer. In fact, I don't even own a modern console. All I have is a PSP, Wii, Nintendo DS & 3DS and an Xbox 360. But I don't really feel like that they were important during my childhood, except for the Nintendo DS and Wii.
Yeah and most of it is unnecessary. I liked games better when they were entirely finished and special bonuses were unlocked by completing certain tasks.

Well, they don't have to be. Not everyone played video games during their childhood. Besides, there was more to being a kid than just playing video games.

If I had to choose between the two, I would probably say the Millennial Era. Although, I am somewhat bias, because I was a kid during the end of the Millennial Era, so I do have vivid memories of the final year or so of the Millennial Era. However, in all honesty, I would prefer to be a kid during the Mid 90s, rather than being a kid during the Neon Era or the Millennial Era.

Nevertheless, this is what my childhood can be divided into:

Early Childhood
Age 3: 2002 - Millennial Era
Age 4: 2003 - Millennial/Core Era (first half of 03' millennial, second half of 03' core 00's)

Peak Childhood
Age 5: 2004 - Core 00's
Age 6: 2005 - Core 00's
Age 7: 2006 - Core 00's
Age 8: 2007 - Core 00's
Age 9: 2008 - Late 00's/Electropop Era

Late Childhood
Age 10: 2009 - Late 00's/Electropop Era
Age 11: 2010 - Late 00's/Electropop Era

While I still loved being a teen in the mid-late 90's and I enjoyed being a child of the 80's I would of liked to have been a teenager during the 80's as well. Experience all the music, fashion and movies as they first came out.

I don't really care much about what time is good to be a kid because being and teen/young adult is so much better.

The Millennial posts said everything I would best.

Definitely my own era, the Millennial era. My iPod has majority of Hip Hop, R&B released then for a reason. Dragon Ball Z with the American soundtrack by Bruce Faulconer. Millennial era Pokémon still defines the franchise. The same can be said for Nintendo as a whole. That's one thing I can thank the YouTube of today for.

Majority of entertainment before 97 isn't exactly my taste. I'll give it credit for the video games though.

I would choose the Millennial Era since that's closer to what I grew up with, and I grew up with more things from that time period than the late 80s, early 90s. 

My childhood would be divided like HazelBlue99's childhood.

I am like the ultimate millennial era kid since I spent ages 4-10 there, so I'm obviously biased. Nonetheless, the late 1980s and early 1990s still sounds like an amazing time as ever to be a kid. I had an NES growing up and it was a spectacular console, which had many addictive and challenging games despite its now long-outdated specs. And in the early '90s you get the 4th generation of gaming, which is my favourite alongside the 5th; I wish I got to grow up in an era where you could still rent SNES/Genesis games at the video store.

However, I admit I'm not the biggest fan of TMNT. It used to come on I think at 9AM on Saturday mornings, and that was my signal to turn off the TV and go do something else.  :-X

Instead of getting into rock with Avril Lavigne and Sum 41, I would've got into it with grunge with Nirvana's Nevermind  :-X

While I still loved being a teen in the mid-late 90's and I enjoyed being a child of the 80's I would of liked to have been a teenager during the 80's as well. Experience all the music, fashion and movies as they first came out.

I don't really care much about what time is good to be a kid because being and teen/young adult is so much better.


Being a teen in any era sounds awful, the kids are mean.  :(

Being a teen in any era sounds awful, the kids are mean.  :(


Which is why I don't really like being a teen. Although, I would've liked it better in the 2000s.

While I still loved being a teen in the mid-late 90's and I enjoyed being a child of the 80's I would of liked to have been a teenager during the 80's as well. Experience all the music, fashion and movies as they first came out.

I don't really care much about what time is good to be a kid because being and teen/young adult is so much better.


I agree. O0

While I still loved being a teen in the mid-late 90's and I enjoyed being a child of the 80's I would of liked to have been a teenager during the 80's as well. Experience all the music, fashion and movies as they first came out.

I don't really care much about what time is good to be a kid because being and teen/young adult is so much better.


My teenage experience has been very boring so far, it's alright, just kind of boring. ;D

I guess being a kid is automatically fun since those years are magical. But I don't see how a male especially isn't, enjoyed his teen years since your at power in decisions.

Which is why I don't really like being a teen. Although, I would've liked it better in the 2000s.


I think that around the age you are right now, 16 and a half, or late 2009, is when I started enjoying high school more.

However, in all honesty, I would prefer to be a kid during the Mid 90s, rather than being a kid during the Neon Era or the Millennial Era.


Post of the year, right here. 8)

Yep, with all due respect to you Neon Era and Millennial Era kids out there, us mid '90s kids had the best childhoods ever, bar none. We had Pogs, Peak Golden Age Nick, SNES vs. Genesis, Goosebumps, relevant Sonic the Hedgehog games, MMPR, the VR fad, the Disney Afternoon, and even the Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. Top that!  8)

I think that around the age you are right now, 16 and a half, or late 2009, is when I started enjoying high school more.


I would've enjoyed it more in the very late 2000s/early 2010s, if I were born in the early 90s.

Being a teen in any era sounds awful, the kids are mean.  :(


Yeah, but you can't tell me you didn't enjoy being a young adult. ;)


My teenage experience has been very boring so far, it's alright, just kind of boring. ;D


When I was a teen I always looked for opportunities to have fun. Even little things like picking up a new CD or setting up a skateboard put me in a good mood. I dunno what stuff you're into but that's how I made my life a lot less boring. ;D :P


I guess being a kid is automatically fun since those years are magical. But I don't see how a male especially isn't, enjoyed his teen years since your at power in decisions.


I agree! I loved having the freedom of youth while being old enough to think for myself and choose what I wanted to do.


I agree. O0


Howard knows. O0

Yeah, but you can't tell me you didn't enjoy being a young adult. ;)

When I was a teen I always looked for opportunities to have fun. Even little things like picking up a new CD or setting up a skateboard put me in a good mood. I dunno what stuff you're into but that's how I made my life a lot less boring. ;D :P

I agree! I loved having the freedom of youth while being old enough to think for myself and choose what I wanted to do.

Howard knows. O0


When I was a teenager I played with Nintendo and My Gameboy and listened to CDs a lot.

When I was a teen I always looked for opportunities to have fun. Even little things like picking up a new CD or setting up a skateboard put me in a good mood. I dunno what stuff you're into but that's how I made my life a lot less boring. ;D :P



Gaming and listening to music which I love. :D Only bad thing is there hasn't been much variety in my daily life recently, the past few years, at least. We do interesting things occasionaly though. Also, I guess I'd rather have a boring teenage experience compared to a bad one, so I'm good. ;D

Neither I guess. I think I grew up in the right time when it came to childhood. I really liked 1993-1997/1998. 


If I had to choose though, 1998 to 2003.

I really feel as though I grew up at the 'wrong time', to be honest. If I had it my way, I would have been born 10 years earlier; in 1989. That way, my early childhood would have been during the Early 90s, when bands such as Pearl Jam and Nirvana were at their peak. Then, my core childhood would have been in the Mid/Late 90s and I would have watched The Simpsons (when it was still in it's prime, not just by watching it on DVD), and be able to experience a lot of the great music (first hand) that was released around that time. Then, in 1999, I would have recorded the NYE 1999/2000 countdown onto VHS at the age of 10, much like how I used to record content onto VHS back in 2009. I also would have been old enough to experience my two favourite childhood albums, Hybrid Theory and Meteora, being released in 2000 and 2003 respectively (I can remember when Meteora was released, but I didn't truly 'experience' it). Ultimately, I wish my childhood had of spanned from 1992-2001, not 2002-2011. :P

Some millennial era things!! and things from my early childhood and the beginning of my peak childhood!

https://timedotcom.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/19990118_400.jpg?quality=65&strip=color&w=400



That "panic, don't panic'' thing reminds of the "don't panic, I'm panicking'' catchphrase of Ken from Sam and Mickey.

I really feel as though I grew up at the 'wrong time', to be honest. If I had it my way, I would have been born 10 years earlier; in 1989. That way, my early childhood would have been during the Early 90s, when bands such as Pearl Jam and Nirvana were at their peak. Then, my core childhood would have been in the Mid/Late 90s and I would have watched The Simpsons (when it was still in it's prime, not just by watching it on DVD), and be able to experience a lot of the great music (first hand) that was released around that time. Then, in 1999, I would have recorded the NYE 1999/2000 countdown onto VHS at the age of 10, much like how I used to record content onto VHS back in 2009. I also would have been old enough to experience my two favourite childhood albums, Hybrid Theory and Meteora, being released in 2000 and 2003 respectively (I can remember when Meteora was released, but I didn't truly 'experience' it). Ultimately, I wish my childhood had of spanned from 1992-2001, not 2002-2011. :P


That's weird. I remember going down to Wal-Mart the day after Meteora came out in the Summer of 2003 to buy it. Seems like just yesterday, but it's already been over 13 years! Man, time flies! :o

But I do understand how you feel though. I grew up listening to early '90s Grunge, and to this day Nirvana, Pearl Jam and STP are three of my all-time favorite bands, but I sometimes find myself wishing I'd been born in 1977 instead so I would've been in high school when Grunge exploded and gotten a better "feel" for the era.

I really feel as though I grew up at the 'wrong time', to be honest. If I had it my way, I would have been born 10 years earlier; in 1989. That way, my early childhood would have been during the Early 90s, when bands such as Pearl Jam and Nirvana were at their peak. Then, my core childhood would have been in the Mid/Late 90s and I would have watched The Simpsons (when it was still in it's prime, not just by watching it on DVD), and be able to experience a lot of the great music (first hand) that was released around that time. Then, in 1999, I would have recorded the NYE 1999/2000 countdown onto VHS at the age of 10, much like how I used to record content onto VHS back in 2009. I also would have been old enough to experience my two favourite childhood albums, Hybrid Theory and Meteora, being released in 2000 and 2003 respectively (I can remember when Meteora was released, but I didn't truly 'experience' it). Ultimately, I wish my childhood had of spanned from 1992-2001, not 2002-2011. :P


I feel the same. But I only want to be a mid-late 80s baby, just so that I could have my adolescent years spent in the 2000s, instead of the 2010s. I'm really fond of myself being a 2000s kid, so I don't think I would like to spend my childhood during the 90s. Yeah, I know the economy and politics were better, but the politics of the 2000s were far from bad compared to the 2010s. I can't even stand for the fact that Donald Trump is actually the Republican candidate for this year's U.S. election, even though he doesn't even have ANY prior political offices before. I don't even know why he wants to become president so bad. If he wanted to be politically experienced, then why couldn't he run for mayor of New York or governor or something lower than a U.S. presidency.

Post of the year, right here. 8)

Yep, with all due respect to you Neon Era and Millennial Era kids out there, us mid '90s kids had the best childhoods ever, bar none. We had Pogs, Peak Golden Age Nick, SNES vs. Genesis, Goosebumps, relevant Sonic the Hedgehog games, MMPR, the VR fad, the Disney Afternoon, and even the Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. Top that!  8)


I am part of this kid generation. The 1990's was one of the best decades to be a kid. I prefer the 80's when it comes to being a teenager though.

Post of the year, right here. 8)

Yep, with all due respect to you Neon Era and Millennial Era kids out there, us mid '90s kids had the best childhoods ever, bar none. We had Pogs, Peak Golden Age Nick, SNES vs. Genesis, Goosebumps, relevant Sonic the Hedgehog games, MMPR, the VR fad, the Disney Afternoon, and even the Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. Top that!  8)


The millennium era had not one, but two Smash Bros. games.

Your era tried. Better luck next time.

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The millennium era had not one, but two Smash Bros. games.

Your era tried. Better luck next time.

https://j.gifs.com/kRGYAE.gif


Smash Bros. Melee was better, though.  :P

Smash Bros. Melee was better, though.  :P


Smash 64 released 1999, and Melee released 2001, so they're both part of the millennial era.

Smash 64 released 1999, and Melee released 2001, so they're both part of the millennial era.


But I was just saying that Melee was better.

But I was just saying that Melee was better.


Oh, okay. ;D

I feel the same. But I only want to be a mid-late 80s baby, just so that I could have my adolescent years spent in the 2000s, instead of the 2010s. I'm really fond of myself being a 2000s kid, so I don't think I would like to spend my childhood during the 90s. Yeah, I know the economy and politics were better, but the politics of the 2000s were far from bad compared to the 2010s. I can't even stand for the fact that Donald Trump is actually the Republican candidate for this year's U.S. election, even though he doesn't even have ANY prior political offices before. I don't even know why he wants to become president so bad. If he wanted to be politically experienced, then why couldn't he run for mayor of New York or governor or something lower than a U.S. presidency.


That's how I feel as well. This is just my personal opinion, but the 2010's have been an awful decade and it isn't particularly good being adolescents during this decade. Current music is horrible, the threat of terrorism has reached new levels, people have become too addicted to smartphones and social media and generally speaking, the culture hasn't been great either. Unfortunately for us, we could be considered core 2010 teens as well, considering the fact that our adolescence started in 2012 and it will end next year.

In regards to Donald Trump, I agree with the points you raised. If he becomes President, it is only going to cause chaos, not just in the US, but all over the world. Personally, I don't think he should run for any government role, but at least if he had of decided to become mayor of New York (instead of running for Presidency), he would of had less power. It's actually scary to think what he is capable of doing, once he becomes President. I do feel sorry for you and everyone else in the US who doesn't want him to become President. It must feel horrible having someone, like him, wanting to be in charge of running the country.

I really feel as though I grew up at the 'wrong time', to be honest. If I had it my way, I would have been born 10 years earlier; in 1989. That way, my early childhood would have been during the Early 90s, when bands such as Pearl Jam and Nirvana were at their peak. Then, my core childhood would have been in the Mid/Late 90s and I would have watched The Simpsons (when it was still in it's prime, not just by watching it on DVD), and be able to experience a lot of the great music (first hand) that was released around that time. Then, in 1999, I would have recorded the NYE 1999/2000 countdown onto VHS at the age of 10, much like how I used to record content onto VHS back in 2009. I also would have been old enough to experience my two favourite childhood albums, Hybrid Theory and Meteora, being released in 2000 and 2003 respectively (I can remember when Meteora was released, but I didn't truly 'experience' it). Ultimately, I wish my childhood had of spanned from 1992-2001, not 2002-2011. :P


You know Hazel, I grew up at a time when I listened to great music, as you know I was born in 1974 and my era was the early to mid 1980's.

You know Hazel, I grew up at a time when I listened to great music, as you know I was born in 1974 and my era was the early to mid 1980's.


To be honest, I have never really had a big interest in 80s music. However, with that being said, it still would have been good growing up with the likes of Midnight Oil, Motley Crue, AC/DC and Aerosmith. I have always been a bit bias towards the 90s, because it was the decade I was born in.

That's how I feel as well. This is just my personal opinion, but the 2010's have been an awful decade and it isn't particularly good being adolescents during this decade. Current music is horrible, the threat of terrorism has reached new levels, people have become too addicted to smartphones and social media and generally speaking, the culture hasn't been great either.


What's worse is that people find this as positives, even though clearly all I've been on the Internet is just blatant drama. What's so great about living in a society where drama is prevalent across the Internet? Don't even get me start on today's music. It's all just happy music, but with terrible electronic sounds. How does this make me happy? Why can't there songs where it's sad, but enjoying at the same time? That's something what I want to hear when I'm depressed. It's all this blatant bullsh*t that's just terrible to listen to. This is why pop culture needs to be reformed, so that it wouldn't have to deal with crap like the stuff on the Internet now.

Unfortunately for us, we could be considered core 2010 teens as well, considering the fact that our adolescence started in 2012 and it will end next year.

And that's what I'm really gonna regret for the rest of my life. For the fact that I'm basically a teen in this dreaded decade, makes me wish I was a teen in any other decade. At least I would know what it was like with AIM, TV being in its golden age, etc. I don't have to deal with crap from Justin Bieber, Lorde, most of modern YouTube, etc.


In regards to Donald Trump, I agree with the points you raised. If he becomes President, it is only going to cause chaos, not just in the US, but all over the world. Personally, I don't think he should run for any government role, but at least if he had of decided to become mayor of New York (instead of running for Presidency), he would of had less power. It's actually scary to think what he is capable of doing, once he becomes President. I do feel sorry for you and everyone else in the US who doesn't want him to become President. It must feel horrible having someone, like him, wanting to be in charge of running the country.


Yeah. In America, it's batsh*t crazy because of him. Most of us really wish that he didn't became president, since all he'll do is validate any of his supporter's prejudices so they could feel "safe". It's pretty sad for the fact that he's allowed to run for president, despite having no prior offices or service to the United States whatsoever. I know that Dwight Eisenhower was a general before he became president, but at least he served his country. Not to mention that he several prior political offices before he became president. So having Trump as president is f*cked up, no matter how many times I say it so much.

To be honest, I have never really had a big interest in 80s music. However, with that being said, it still would have been good growing up with the likes of Midnight Oil, Motley Crue, AC/DC and Aerosmith. I have always been a bit bias towards the 90s, because it was the decade I was born in.


I really liked listening to music from the 80s and early 90s (especially heavy metal) back in 2012/2013.