Pop Culture

10 Excellent Facts About Wayne's World That'll Make You Say "We Are Not Worthy"

By Tanya
Mike Myers and Dana Carvey are two of the best comedians of our generation. Their work in Wayne's World really just proves that they are some of the funniest humans alive and they deserve all the love and praise. Wayne's World is one of those once in a life-time movies that will live on forever. There is a lot interesting trivia about this movie that a lot of fans don't know. Did you ever wonder how they filmed that iconic scene at the airport? Or how Myers came up with the whole "gun rack"  gag? Well, get ready because

80s

We All Loved Vicki The Robot, But Where Is She Now?

By Tanya
If you ever were lucky enough to watch the show Small Wonder, you know that it might be one of the strangest concepts for a television show around. The story line essentially was that Ted Lawson, engineer and inventor developed a robot to assist handicapped children and then he brought it home to help it mature. The robot obviously had to go through some changes over the years because she was a real human kid who aged and grew up over the four seasons. The show handled this by getting Ted to give Vicki some "upgrades" over the years. It's

90s

10 Things That Guaranteed You Were Going To Have The Best School Day Ever

By Tanya
Going to school in the nineties was a much simpler time. No one had a cell phone, no one had Facebook and everyone had frosted tips. There were a few days that were just so much better than others and it seemed as though there was a common thread. Whether you loved gym class or the special events in the library, there was a something for everyone. Here are 10 of the best possible things that could happen to a 90s kid at school. 1. Walking into the room and seeing this: 2. When these would be passed out3. When

90s

Can You Explain To Me How Or Why These Got So Popular?

By Tanya
Some toys from the 90s are obviously perfect and deserve all the obsessions they started and praise that they got, looking at you Barbie Jeep, while others were perhaps a little less desirable. There were some fads that spread like wildfire even though when you really look back on them, you have no idea why. Moon Shoes were perhaps one of the biggest toys around and I am not sure I understand why. I understand that they were "gravity defying" shoes, but did they really send you up all that high? From the commercial and all the pictures, they look

90s

No One Remembers This Mario TV Show, But It Might Be The Strangest Thing Ever Made

By Tanya
No one seems to remember this bizarre piece of television history. Everyone who I have ever asked about this show denies that it existed, but obviously it was a real thing because I am not capable of making it up, it's too weird. Maybe people are just trying to forget it because of how awful it was? What show am I talking about? The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! And yes, the exclamation point is part of the title. The show only lasted one season, but wow did it ever leave an impression (on those who haven't blocked it out)

TV

10 Things You Absolutely Didn't Know About Quantum Leap

By Tanya
Who doesn't love the series Quantum Leap? It is one of the quintessential sci-fi shows of the 80s-90s and it is responsible for launching Scott Bakula into the world, as well as our hearts. Dr. Sam Beckett, a time travelling physicist takes us on a journey through history to correct mistakes alongside his hologram friend, Admiral Al Calavicci. The show is one of those enormous cult classics that really hit it out of the park. It lasted for 5 seasons and had just under 100 episodes. It actually was nominated for many awards and won 17 in its run including

80s

The Blade 2049 Runner Trailer Is As Good As It Is Beautiful

By Devin
In the 35 years since Blade Runner came out, it has become one of the most important and most iconic sci-fi films ever made. Many of the themes and issues raised in the original have, if anything, only become increasingly relevant as we've moved into the digital age. With that in mind, the timing of the long-awaited sequel Blade Runner 2049 is basically perfect. We've already talked about the teaser that dropped in December, but now they've finally given us the first official trailer and hot damn does it ever deliver.Same, Ryan. Same.GiphyRidley Scott is back as executive

90s

Here's Why No Toy Could Inspire More Jealousy Than A Barbie Power Wheels Jeep

By Tanya
There is no better feeling than getting onto the open road and feeling the wind in your hair. Some of us had to settle for running or biking, but there were a select few who got to experience the true glory that was the Power Wheels Barbie Jeep and they are some of the luckiest people in the world. As someone who did not have one, it's hard to truly know just how amazing they were. The kids who were the "chosen ones" got to be the first of their friends to learn how to drive, they got their own

80s

It's Been 20 Years Since We've Seen Him On Screen, But Where Did Rick Moranis Go?

By Tanya
He was one of the biggest stars in the 80s and 90s, but he seems to have completely vanished from the big screen. Rick Moranis starred in so many of your favorite movies including Space Balls, Ghostbusters, and Honey I Shrunk the Kids, but it feels like decades since we have seen him in anything. Well, that's because it's been 20 years since he was seen on screen. Columbia PicturesIt isn't often that you see actors voluntarily leave at the height of the career, but that is exactly what Moranis did. Rick Moranis took a step back from acting in

Pop Culture

9 Songs Whose Meanings You've Been Getting Wrong This Whole Time

By Devin
Part of the power of music comes from how we connect with it, and the meaning we take from it. Whether it's a love song, a generational anthem, or a nostalgic look back on youth, the stories behind the song and its lyrics are what help us connect with them. But sometimes, an urban legend gets out of hand, or we misunderstand a lyric and get the whole thing wrong. Luckily, we have the Internet to help set us straight, so we don't need to keep living a lie. Here are 9 examples of songs that we've been getting wrong
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