It’s beginning to look a lot like a Ralph Lauren Christmas. Home decor enthusiasts on social media are getting into the holiday spirit with the American fashion brand’s nostalgic aesthetic. According to Fortune, the phrase “Ralph Lauren Christmas” has surged by over 600% on TikTok and Instagram compared with last year, while Etsy searches are … Read more
This might bake your day! An iconic ’90s toy is back in stores just in time for the holidays — and your inner child will want to get one as soon as possible. The beloved Easy-Bake Ultimate Toy Oven, which was first introduced in 1963, is now available at Sam’s Club at a sweet price … Read more
Once a familiar sight in American lunchboxes, olive loaf, a processed deli meat studded with green olives and red pimentos, has nearly disappeared from shelves. Its cameo in the 1985 film “The Breakfast Club” cemented its place in pop culture, only to be discarded like it was in the movie when Ally Sheedy’s character Allison Reynolds opted … Read more
Taco Bell is hitting rewind. The restaurant chain is serving up the early 2000s with its Decades Y2K Menu, which brings back five of its most requested favorites of the era. The new menu features the revival of beloved Taco Bell favorites, including Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos, Caramel Apple Empanada, 7-Layer Burrito, Double-Decker Taco … Read more
McDonald’s is shaking things up. The fast-food chain launched the new “McDonaldland Meal” — inspired by the “mystical world” they first created way back in 1971 — on August 12, and with it came the brand new Mt. McDonaldland Shake. The limited-edition pink-and-blue Mt. McDonaldland Shake, an ode to the blue lava and pink clouds … Read more
McDonald’s is lovin’ nostalgia. The fast-food chain has announced the launch of the new “McDonaldland Meal” — inspired by the “mystical world” they first created way back in 1971. McDonaldland is the fictional place where the fast food franchise’s beloved characters reside, and it features Apple Pie Trees and Hamburger Patches. For two decades, McDonaldland … Read more
Madeline Murphy remembers the instructions she was given on the set of “Jumanji” when she was an extra some 30 years ago: “Pretend you’re frightened and you’re screaming because an elephant’s coming after you.” So, that’s what she did in the Central Square of Keene, New Hampshire, running back and forth, over and over, on a long … Read more
A famed sunken ship is finally resurfacing. Photos from the peak era of the world’s first-ever floating McDonald’s are bringing the culinary curiosity back into the spotlight. On March 11, 1980, the floating Golden Arches officially opened for business in St. Louis, Missouri, just south of the iconic Gateway Arch. On March 11, 1980, the … Read more
The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday inducted four honorees, paying tribute to games that challenged players and changed the industry. Making up the Class of 2025 are: Defender, the 1981 arcade game that raised the bar on difficulty; Tamagotchi, the digital pets that bridged toys and video games; GoldenEye 007, whose four-person mode … Read more
Streaming didn’t kill the video star. Dust off your VCRs, ’90s kids — a new NYC video store is reviving a brick-and-mortar movie scene pushed to the brink of extinction by streaming platforms. Opened last week in Williamsburg, Night Owl Video is now the only full-service video store in NYC. They offer around 1,500 unique … Read more
Val Kilmer fueled nostalgia in his final Instagram post just weeks before his death at 65. Kilmer died after a battle with pneumonia on Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles, his daughter Mercedes confirmed. In a video shared on his social media account, Kilmer could be seen sitting next to a painting he made … Read more
Fans will be soda-lighted. Coca-Cola is reviving its iconic “Share a Coke” campaign for the first time in over a decade — this time targeting a younger audience. Starting in April, Coca-Cola cans and bottles will feature popular first names in stores worldwide in over 120 countries. “The iconic Share a Coke is back and … Read more
Lorelai and Luke forever. “Gilmore Girls” stars Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson gave fans of the show a holiday treat by reuniting in a Walmart ad released Tuesday. The 30-second video begins with Sean Gunn reprising his role as Kirk, who drops off a Walmart box at Luke’s diner in Stars Hallow. Sean Gunn as … Read more
Taco Bell is rolling back the clock. Starting August 15, the fast food chain is bringing back fan-favorite menu items dating back to the 1960s with a new, nostalgic test menu full of “iconic hits through the decades.” Taco Bell is debuting a new, nostalgic test menu full of “iconic hits through the decades.” Taco … Read more
Here’s a giant jug of nostalgia. Capri Sun is growing up with their fans, giving them a much bigger serving than the pouches of their childhood. The brand, owned by The Kraft Heinz Company, is launching a supersize version of the classic fruit punch flavored drink — its “first innovation in nearly a decade.” Capri … Read more
There are so many things that hold a deep sense of nostalgia. Old TV shows, toys, music and, of course, snacks, are among them. A study conducted by Spin Genie analyzed Google search data to uncover the nostalgic snacks that people are searching for the most. Some of these favorites can still be found on … Read more
Black Friday sales once sent shoppers into an unbridled frenzy, with brawls breaking out over once-a-year bargains. But, according to one millennial, the holiday sure as hell ain’t what it used to be. Anthony Koz posted a TikTok tirade claiming Black Friday deals are now duds — and it quickly amassed a staggering 17 million … Read more
The last time The Rolling Stones put out an album of new material — 2005’s “A Bigger Bang” — it was all the way back in the pre-Taylor Swift era. In the interim, the pop superstar has dropped 10 studio LPs — and rocked the music world the way the Stones once did in the … Read more
About eight years ago, Deborah Glassman-Gretano, 64, and a former Tupperware Lady, bought a butter dish from the company for her home in Florida. Glassman-Gretano, who divides her time between Brooklyn and the Sunshine State, has a large collection of Tupperware from the 1980s when she sold the iconic food storage containers, but the butter … Read more
There was a time when no respectable casserole or Jell-O salad was served in anything but a brightly colored piece of Pyrex glassware — and every cupboard was stacked high with the functional mixing bowls, baking dishes and storage containers. Now, Pyrex dishes are fetching big bucks as dealers make rare finds they call the … Read more