Community Post: 15 Invaluable Life Lessons We Learned From ’90s Pop Culture
I’m so…scared.
1. Bug Juice taught us that if you break the rules, there will be consequences.
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The mystery of what Eve did to get kicked out of Camp Waziyatah still lingers. Cigarettes? Drugs? Caffeine pills?
2. Clueless gave us important dating advice to use even today.
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Also, only trust Polaroids.
3. The Secret World of Alex Mack made us suspicious of chemicals and secret government agencies.
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4. Real men are in touch with their feelings, like Dawson from Dawson’s Creek.
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Let it out, Dawson, you hopeless romantic.
5. Full House reminded us it’s normal to have moments of self-doubt.
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6. Legends of the Hidden Temple showed us LIFE ISN’T FAIR.
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There are infinitely more wrong turns than right ones.
7. Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey taught us that sometimes the hardest thing is knowing when to let go.
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Shadow, you wonderful wise sage. We’re still crying!
8. Man of the House gave us fun pranks to try on our mom’s boyfriends before we ultimately accept them.
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And JTT showed us what human perfection looks like.
9. 3 Ninjas showed us the power of physical fitness, which extra handy in case you ever had to take on some kidnappers.
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*Signs up for karate class*
10. Two words: GIRL. POWER.
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They taught us well.
11. We knew to boycott Sea World early on thanks to Free Willy.
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The OG Blackfish.
12. The Secret of Nimh showed us that fear is real and occasionally justified.
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Even the GIF is terrifying.
13. Fashion, bedroom goals, and life advice was provided in abundance by Clarissa Explains It All.
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14. Your sleepover party game was on point because of Mary-Kate and Ashley’s inspirational You’re Invited series.
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P-I-Z-Z-A
15. And of course, you know to never — I repeat: NEVER — go near caffeine pills.
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Don’t even look at them.
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