Why did the BBQ feel like a ceremony? Because the torch was traveling through the US, and every town thought their local park was basically… Read More »1996 Classic: The 1996 Olympic Torch

Why did we need so many pockets? To carry a pager, a Discman, extra batteries, and enough snap-and-pops to arm a small militia. Part of… Read More »1996 Classic: The 1996 Cargo Short Capacity

Why is this song still playing? Because in 1996, the Macarena was legally required to be played at least four times per hour by local… Read More »1996 Classic: The “Los Del Rio” Nightmare

Why was the music so choppy? Because “10-second anti-skip” technology was no match for a spirited game of backyard volleyball. Part of the 37 Fourth… Read More »1996 Archive: The Discman “Anti-Skip” Struggle

Why were we talking about Looney Tunes? Because the posters were everywhere, and we were all wondering if Bugs Bunny could actually dunk. Part of… Read More »1996 Legacy: The Space Jam Hype

Why was Will Smith the hero of the BBQ? Because after July 4th, 1996, he was officially the only man we trusted to handle a… Read More »1996 Classic: The “Fresh Prince” Patriotism

Why were the Moms so unified? Because they all decided that if the Dads didn’t help with the dishes, they were “getting everything.” Part of… Read More »1996 Archive: The “First Wives Club” Empowerment

Why was everyone drinking so much soda? Because we were all 50,000 points away from a “free” leather jacket that we’d never actually get. Part… Read More »1996 Vintage: The Pepsi Stuff Points

Why was the BBQ attire 100% Bulls jerseys? Because MJ just finished the 72-10 season, and wearing #23 was the 1996 version of the American… Read More »1996 Classic: The Michael Jordan Comeback

Why was the dark backyard scary? Because 1996 taught us that if the phone rings during a BBQ, you definitely shouldn’t ask “Who’s there?” Part… Read More »1996 Classic: The “Scream” Movie Influence