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Remember waking up early on Saturday mornings just to catch your favorite cartoons, waiting forever for dial-up internet, or carrying a CD player everywhere you went? The ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s were packed with unforgettable trends, gadgets, snacks, and moments that somehow still live rent-free in our heads.

From Walkmans and Tamagotchis to legendary cartoons and school trends—this nostalgia poll brings it all back. Every question is designed to unlock memories you forgot you even had, or make you say, “Wow… I haven’t thought about that in years.” Vote on each one and see how your childhood stacks up against everyone else's. 🎮📼

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#1

You only have a little change left. What are you buying?

A collage of childhood picks: a slice of pizza, smiley fries, pigs in a blanket, and a Hershey's chocolate bar. How nostalgic are you?

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Upstaged75
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15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure it was terrible, but I have fond memories of my high school cafeteria pizza.

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    #2

    Choose a go-to “canteen drink”:

    A collage of childhood picks: chocolate milk cartons, lemonade, Capri-Sun, and milk being poured. How nostalgic are you?

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    Peter Bear
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love the choccy milk, but sadly I've developed a lactose intolerance in my middle age...

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    #3

    Which “handheld” companion would you keep?

    A collage of nostalgic childhood picks: a pink digital pet, a Game Boy playing Tetris, hands holding a brick game, and colorful spinning tops.

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    James016
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Gameboy came with Tetris. I also used to have one.

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    #4

    Which way of watching your favorite movies at home would you bring back?

    A vintage black CRT TV, evoking childhood memories, rests on a wooden surface against a cluttered background. How nostalgic are you?

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am still using the giant silver disc wallet. I find comfort in owning the films and music I love, not just paying continuously to access them.

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    #5

    Choose the more iconic one:

    Four images: Unicorn cereal, a McDonald's sign, Kinder Surprise eggs, and gumball machines. How nostalgic are you?

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    StrangeOne
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cereal box toys, because it's no longer a thing and I miss it to this day.

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    #6

    If you had the remote, which channel was staying on all afternoon?

    A collage of classic childhood TV channel logos: Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, and MTV. Cast your vote and see your childhood picks.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as it's 80s or 90s MTV. It was all downhill after that,

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    #7

    Best gadget to listen to your favorite tracks on the go:

    A collage of nostalgic childhood electronics: a Walkman, Discman, radio, and iPod, for a childhood picks quiz.

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    11 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not miss a limited selection and skipping CDs.

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    #8

    Choose what was the best way to message friends?

    A nostalgic flat lay of childhood picks: a camera, cassette tapes, floppy disks, cell phone, VCR, and old telephones.

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    Must Be Bored Again
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Roller skates. Strapped them on, went to my friends house and asked if they could play.

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    #9

    The go-to shoe choice that you would beg your parents for:

    A collage of four different shoes: light-up sneakers on a skateboard, black-and-grey Jordans, white Adidas, and lavender Crocs. How nostalgic are you?

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    None of the above should be an option here. The shoe cults are the original cringe.

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    #10

    What was the "coolest" thing to have in a bedroom?

    Four images showcasing childhood picks: a pink lava lamp, glow-in-the-dark stars, band posters, and a boombox. How nostalgic are you?

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    Lotekguy
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    Premium
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A date. (Also the rarest, alas)

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    #11

    Which candy would be your ultimate flex?

    A collage of childhood picks: ring pops, a candy necklace, Hubba Bubba bubble tape, and a candy store. How nostalgic are you?

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    #12

    How would you tell your crush you like them?

    A rusty red padlock with a heart engraving on a white grid fence, evoking a sense of nostalgia.

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    11 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never told them. That was social s*****e, unless you knew you were popular and considered pretty. Otherwise, it was like being Josie in Never Been Kissed. That was a painful movie to watch in some parts. I remember calling one guy, in Grade 5, when a friend was over. She had his number. His mom answered, demanded to know who I was, then told me to never call back. Word got around. That was embarrassing.

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    #13

    Vote on the best childhood after-school activity:

    A collage of childhood memories: biking, a video store, an arcade, and kids by a tree. How nostalgic are you?

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hide and seek is winning? You folks are super boring. We did Goonies level stuff when I was a kid.

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    #14

    Pick the one cartoon intro that would never be skipped:

    A collage of childhood picks: Spongebob, Pokemon's Ash, The Simpsons Christmas, and Tom & Jerry. How nostalgic are you?

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You HAVE to watch The Simpsons intro all the way through to see what Bart is writing on the chalkboard this episode! XD

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    #15

    Which nostalgic song instantly takes you back to childhood?

    A vintage record player with various old records scattered on a wooden table, evoking a feeling of nostalgia.

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    Peter Bear
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, I'm too old to answer this one.

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