Why did kids stop playing with wooden blocks in 1995? Because 32 bits of “Ridge Racer” was more magical than any reindeer. Part of the… Read More »1995 Archive: Sony PlayStation (The Launch)

 Why was Grandpa obsessed with the fax? Because in 1995, sending a holiday greeting that slid out on curly, slimy thermal paper was the peak… Read More »1995 Legacy: The Home Fax Machine

 Why did James Bond prefer 1995? Because it was the last year he could give a gadget as a gift without having to explain why… Read More »1995 Legacy: GoldenEye (N64 Hype)

 What did girls want in 1995? A talking cat named Salem. What did they get? A regular cat that didn’t do magic, but did “conjure”… Read More »1995 Legacy: Sabrina the Teenage Witch (Comics/Hype)

 Why did Santa stop using the chimney? Because in 1995, he preferred the sound of “You’ve Got Mail” over “Ho Ho Ho.” Part of the… Read More »1995 Legacy: AOL “You’ve Got Mail”

 Why did Christmas dinner feel like a NASA mission? Because the moment the turkey looked dry, Dad grabbed the gravy and announced: “Houston, we have… Read More »1995 Legacy: Apollo 13

 Why was MJ’s video the talk of Christmas? Because after seeing him save the forest, everyone felt guilty about buying a real pine tree. Part… Read More »1995 Legacy: Michael Jackson’s “Earth Song”

 Why was 1995 the year of digital patience? Because the first rumors of “electronic pets” from Japan meant kids stopped asking for a puppy and… Read More »1995 Classic: Tamagotchi (The Rumors)

 Why did the Batmobile toy break on Christmas morning? Because in 1995, even toys were designed by Joel Schumacher to be more “theatrical” than functional.… Read More »1995 Archive: Batman Forever Toys

 Why did kids refuse to eat ham in 1995? Because after seeing “Babe,” every pork roast looked like a candidate for the National Sheepdog Trials.… Read More »1995 Archive: Babe