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On the date

Saturday, December 23, 1995

From the day

Perspective: The Teenager · Tactile

The rough wool of my plaid skirt itches against my thighs, but at least these white knee-high socks feel soft and stay perfectly in place. I’m huddled in the mall food court, calloused fingers flicking a heavy brass slammer against a stack of cardboard Pogs while my tiny satin backpack digs into my shoulders. Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men are harmonizing about "One Sweet Day" over the PA system for the tenth time today, and honestly, the sentimental vibe is becoming a total buzzkill. I just want to escape this crowd and dive into the web to see if anyone has posted new Java scripts to customize my page.

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#1 on the Billboard Hot 100

One Sweet Day

Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men

The must-have

Pogs

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

buzzkillmy badsweetwhatever

Grunge

flannellameposerslacker

Hip Hop

blingboo-yacrunkphattrippin'

Tech

cyberspaceinformation superhighwayspamweb

Catchphrases of 1995

  • To infinity and beyond!
  • No soup for you!

Tech Check

Windows 95, DVD Format, Java & eBay.

Style of 1995

Silhouette: Preppy and minimalist (Clueless)

Material: Plaid and satin

  • Slip dresses
  • Knee-high socks
  • Tiny backpacks

Cost of Living (1995)

Loaf of Bread

$0.79

Gallon of Gas

$1.15

Average Home

$133,900

New Car

$18,200

Time Elapsed

11,123 days ago

(30 years, 173 days)