90s

"The Mighty Ducks" To Take The Ice Again In A New TV Reboot

By Awa
If you grew up in the 90s, then you couldn't escape The Mighty Ducks mania, whether you liked sports or not.The first part of the film trilogy debuted in 1992, and told the story of attorney Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez), who was sentenced to coach a pee-wee hockey team as part of his community service following a DUI arrest. Thanks to Bombay's experience as a former hockey player, he helped the District 5 team (later named the Ducks) become successful and even secure a spot in the playoffs. Digital SpyCritically, the movie, which also starred Joss Ackland, Lane Smith,

00s

Wondering Where Max And Ruby's Parents Are? We Finally Have An Answer

By Awa
In 2002, one of our favorite television networks, Nickelodeon, introduced the TV adaptation of "Max & Ruby" to the world. The inseparable brother and sister duo were the stars of the animated children's television series, Max & Ruby, based on the book series of the same name by Rosemary Wells. Nick Jr.If you ever watched the show, you know that Gayla "Grandma" Bunny is Max & Ruby's only known relative, so you've undoubtedly asked, "What happened to their parents?"Among the many unsolved mysteries of the early 2000s, this one always bothered us and it turns out, we're not alone. There are

80s

"The Heathers" Are Back To Terrorize A New Generation In The First Full Reboot Trailer

By Awa
Once upon a time, long before Regina George terrorized her schoolmates at North Shore High School in the film Mean Girls, there was another clique that everyone referred to whenever the topic of mean high school girls came up: The Heathers. In 1988, Winona Ryder, Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk, and Kim Walker starred in the dark comedy Heathers, which tells the story of a popular girl name Veronica Sawyer, who is unhappy about being a part of a feared clique made up of three other girls, each named Heather. She meets a psychopathic new boy, Jason Dean (Christian Slater), and

Pop Culture

The Muppets' "Mahna Mahna" Has A Very Naughty Origin Story

By Awa
Beside featuring big and colorful characters, children's shows rely on a catchy songs to draw in viewers. So naturally, there's a lot of work that goes into selecting a tune. While some write their own original music, others often borrow from other sources. In 1976, when Jim Henson and his Muppets landed their own television shows after years of appearing on shows like Sesame Street, the show runners opted to use a song that was relatively popular in the late 60s for their opening sketch - "Mahna Mahna."Daily DotAccording to the popular version of the song's origin story, it

Pop Culture

Bet You Didn't Know Julie Andrews Was The Reason Why Mia's Dad Was Killed Off In "The Princess Diaries"

By Awa
Although we knew that the movie adaption of Meg Cabot's "The Princess Diaries" book series was a work of fiction, we still couldn't help but wish that we had a long-lost grandmother who would one day show up to rescue us from our boring life, and inform us that we were the princess of a European country called Genovia. VarietyThe dream has been slowly dying since the 2001 movie and its sequel were released. However, we still won't hesitate to watch the movie any chance we get and live vicariously through Mia Thermopolis. DisneyAnyway, in our quest to learn more

90s

Cranberries Lead Singer Dolores O'Riordan Passes Away At 46

By Awa
There's some sad news coming out of the music world today. Dolores O'Riordan, best known as the lead singer for the rock band The Cranberries, has died at the age of 46. The Irish singer and her bandmates garnered international success in the 90s with their chart-topping hits, including "Zombie," "Linger," and "Ode to My Family."Clare FMThe Cranberries were considerably less popular towards the end of the decade, and in 2003, they disbanded. Six years later, the band announced that they were reuniting, and had an album as well as a tour in the works. They have since released

90s

Cindy Crawford Recreated Her Iconic 1992 Super Bowl Ad And It's Making Us Feel Old

By Awa
In today's edition of things that remind you of how old you are, is supermodel Cindy Crawford's Super Bowl XXVI ad from 1992. The model was just 25-years-old when she starred in the memorable Pepsi commercial that is now considered a classic. Buzzfeed.comIn the ad, Crawford, who was wearing a white tank top and jean shorts, pulls over at a gas station and steps out of a red sports car to buy a can of Pepsi. Nearby, there were two young boys watching as she made her way to the vending machine and takes a swig of the fizzy

90s

11 Photos Of '90s Fast Food Restaurants That Will Bring Back So Many Delicious Memories

By Awa
Growing up, there were very few things that got us as excited as when our parents told us that they were taking us out to our favorite fast food joint. While the food and the affordable prices played a huge role, there were many other things that these eateries offered that made us obsessed with them. McDonald's Play Places, anyone? Many fast food restaurants in the 90s had cool and vibrant interiors that made them even more inviting. However, as the world changed, so did most of these restaurants' brands, appearances, and menus. We don't truly realize just how much

80s

You've Been Playing UNO Wrong Your Entire Life And Didn't Even Know It

By Awa
Game nights, be it with family or friends, got lot more interesting in 1985 when Mattel introduced UNO. The iconic card game became an important part of childhoods for those who grew up in the 80s and 90s. BoardGameGeekIf you've never played UNO, the basic principle is really simple: be the first to get rid of all the cards in your hand. However, as with any game, the rules and the action cards make it a lot more challenging that you'd think. Most people who have been playing the popular game think they know the rules by heart, but it

90s

It's Been 23 Years Since We Said "Bye" To Felisha, And We're Wondering Where She Went

By Awa
If you've been active online over the last couple of years, you may have come across numerous instances where people have used the phrase, "Bye, Felicia" to end an argument or dismiss a person. Know Your MemeIn case you weren't aware of the timeless phrase's origins, it came from the cult classic film Friday, which debuted in 1995. Alongside the lead stars, Ice Cube and Chris Tucker, was an actress named Angela Means, whose character, Felisha (the actual spelling), inspired the phrase. New Line CinemaYou can relive the iconic moment in the video below: It's been 23 years since the
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