90s

Pappyland Was The Best Show You Don't Remember

By Meg
Morning television as a kid was the thing we all looked forward to. Whether it was cartoons, infomercials (don't @ me I loved those) or whatever else you watched while eating your cereal, you knew there was something to look forward to. Up until recently, I had completely forgotten about the absolute best morning television show in existence. Who remembers Pappyland?Rolling StoneI'll wait until your nostalgia stops punching you in the face. The show aired on TLC as part of their Ready, Set, Learn! lineup. Pappy Drewitt, which is a level of clever I never appreciated as a child, lived

90s

9 Facts About "The Witches" That Might Turn You Into A Mouse

By Meg
In 1983, Roald Dahl released his dark fairytale, The Witches. The book was relatively popular, but it wasn't until Jim Henson and director Niclas Roeg brought it to the big screen in 1990 that people truly appreciated how terrifying and dark it was. AmazonThe movie featured Anjelica Huston as the Grand High Witch, whose plan is to turn all children into mice. A young boy overhears the witches discussing the plan at a convention, and they test out the formula on him first. The boy must fight against the witches with some help from the hotel manager, played by Rowan

90s

Without Dolly Parton, One Of The Most Iconic '90s Shows Would Never Have Been Made

By Meg
Buffy The Vampire Slayer was (and still is) one of the best shows of our generation. The supernatural drama ran for seven seasons, which honestly was not enough vampire butt-kicking time, but we'll take what we can get. EmpireRecently, the show turned 20 years old, and people began wondering if a reunion or revival were in the works. When asked about that possibility, Buffy herself was on the fence. "I have always believed that what was so unique about the show was the use of horrors of those formative years," Sarah Michelle Geller said. "With high school and college as

90s

15 Things From The 90s That Prove Our Halloweens Were The Best

By Meg
The general premise of Halloween hasn't really changed much over the years, but kids in the 90s really did have it better. This is why.1. These Trick-or-Treat BucketsThe BerryThey came with every Happy Meal, and they were the perfect vessel to carry the copious amounts of candy you were about to get. 2. The McNuggetsThe BerryI promise this is not just about McDonald's, but were these toys not the best thing to get? A chicken nugget that doubles as a Halloween toy. Brilliant. 3. WarheadsSmoshThese were the best candy to get, other than full-size chocolate bars, of course. I

Pop Culture

LEGO Version Of "IT" Opening Scene Is Equally As Terrifying

By Meg
IT was the most anticipated movie of 2017, and it didn't disappoint. Bill Skarsgård was a terrifyingly brilliant Pennywise, and from now on I won't be going anywhere near a sewer grate. Hollywood Reporter"There was a scene we shot that was a flashback from the 1600s, before Pennywise [was Pennywise]," Skarsgård said. "The scene turned out really, really disturbing. And I'm not the clown. I look more like myself. It's very disturbing, and sort of a backstory for what IT is, or where Pennywise came from."Bill SkarsgardDigitalSpyThe movie is, of course, based off the Stephen King novel of

00s

14 Times Frank Caliendo Proved He Was The King Of Impressions

By Meg
Anyone who watched MADtv will remember Frank Caliendo. He joined the cast in 2001 and instantly shot to stardom after people realized what a master of impressions he was. His 5-year run on the show saw him play many characters, but nothing ever topped his John Madden impression. In 2015, Caliendo signed a contract with ESPN, bringing him on to impersonate sports figures during Sunday NFL Countdown. NY Daily NewsCaliendo also got his very own, albeit short-lived, TV series called Frank TV which he described as "The Muppets meets SCTV, meets Saturday Night Live, meets the Simpsons."We decided to

00s

14 Times Stuart Was The Best Thing To Happen To MADtv

By Meg
MADtv is often looked at as a step down from Saturday Night Live. They were both airing at the same time, and it was clear to a lot of people that SNL had the monopoly on sketch comedy. However, there was one series of sketches that remains incredibly popular and absolutely out-ranked anything that SNL put out at the same time. Remember Stuart?MADtvPlayed by Michael McDonald, Stuart was a man-child with an impossibly annoying voice and whose catchphrase was always "LOOK WHAT I CAN DO!" His mom, played by Mo Collins, struggled to control him, which lead to some

00s

Ben Affleck Groped An MTV Host And He's Taking Heat For It

By Meg
Harvey Weinstein has finally been outed as the sexual predator that he is, but he's not the only one facing sexual harassment allegations. Ben Affleck, brother of Casey Affleck (also accused of sexual harassment), was hurled into the crossfire when someone brought up that time he groped Hilarie Burton.Hello GigglesYou definitely know Hilarie. She was a host on TRL:ZimbioShe was Peyton on One Tree Hill:GiphyAnd she's married to Jeffrey Dean Morgan:PopSugarHilarie, who keeps a fairly low profile when it comes to social media, shook things up when she replied to a fan's tweet which said "[Ben

90s

15 Products For Anyone Who Still Wishes It Was The 90s

By Meg
Alright, listen. The world is currently going to hell in a hand basket. But remember when we were kids and we didn't have any cares in the world? Sure, I'm sure politics were still wild and things were a little out of control, but we didn't care. Also, the TV shows were just way better. Here are some products that will help you relive the 90s, considering that's where a lot of us would rather be right now!1. A "solo cup swirly pattern" sweatshirtAmazonNothing says 90s like this iconic design on a crew neck sweater!2. Don't forget the

70s

Do You Know The Most Popular Disney Movie From The Year You Were Born?

By Meg
Most people grew up with the influence of Disney movies. Whether you watched the more recent computer-animated ones, or the original cartoon classics, Disney has played a big part in your life. But what was the most popular Disney movie the year you were born? Find out!1967: The Jungle BookDisneyThis film brought us the classics "Bare Necessities" and "I Wanna Be Like You." Who didn't want a best friend like Baloo? 1968: The Love BugDisney/DelishThe Love Bug started one of the most beloved car franchises of all times. Who hasn't seen a Herbie movie in their lifetime?1969:
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