5 Things Millennials Reveal They Don’t Miss About The 90s
Growing up in the 90s had some definite perks. We were kids or teenagers as the technological boom was in full swing. We saw the rise of household computers, cell…
Growing up in the 90s had some definite perks. We were kids or teenagers as the technological boom was in full swing. We saw the rise of household computers, cell phones that could actually fit in your pocket, DVDs replaced the VHS system, and better video games and graphics. That's barely skimming the top of how quickly things were being upgraded during this digital renaissance, but not everything about the 90s was great. Recently millennials took to Reddit to talk about things they definitely don't miss from the 90s.
1. Smoking in restaurants
Couldn't agree more. I remember as a kid my parents being asked smoking or non when we would go into a restaurant. Now that just seems so ridiculous. Eating in a room filled with cigarette smoke? It's almost as ridiculous as smoking inside a metal tube at 30,000 feet in the air.
2. Calling a friend's house and their parents picking up
What was even worse was calling a girlfriend's house and having to get past that awkward teenager-parent chat. It was usually only one question, but it felt like an interrogation when you were in grade school or early high school.
3. Dial-up Internet
Few things were worse than having an AOL instant messenger chat with a friend and someone decided they needed to call the house. If you were ever mad at a sibling this was also great, petty revenge. You could just pick up any phone in the house and they'd get kicked offline.
4. Printed-out directions or maps
Sitting in the passenger seat with a giant atlas while my dad tried to figure out where he was going was quite entertaining. Not as entertaining as if Mapquest couldn't fit the directions on 1 page. Thank goodness we've come so far and our cars talk to us now.
5. Missing something on TV because it was live and now it's just gone forever
It was possible to record a show or movie, but it also seemed like a lot of steps. You needed a blank VHS tape, VCR, correct timing, and know-how. What kid knew all that? Today you choose your show, and push a button. It's so advanced that you get to decide if you want all episodes, only new episodes that run at this time. What a jump!
There were a lot of responses on the Reddit thread about this if you'd like to see more. Millennials have seen the good (the best TGIF lineup, technological advances) and the bad of the '90s (clothing and hairstyles). Overall we've been dropped into a pretty good spot on the timeline of human history. Be happy about that.
10 Classic TV Shows That Were Spin-Offs
Frasier is one of the most iconic spin-offs of all time, and now, it's coming back.
As we've reported, the revival series will see Kelsey Grammer reprise the role of Frasier Crane. Not much is known about the premise of the series, except that it’ll chronicle Frasier moving to another city to start the next chapter of his life.
This news got us thinking about other popular spin-offs in television history, and there are far more than you think. In fact, we bet you forgot that some of these shows were actually spin-offs.
Scroll below to see ten iconic TV shows that happen to be spin-offs.
'Frasier'
Frasier had a tough act to follow being a spin-off of Cheers, but it lasted 11 seasons and won a staggering 37 Emmys overall.
'Happy Days'
It’s easy to forget, but Happy Days was a spin-off of Love American Style and was on the air for 11 seasons.
'Laverne & Shirley'
A spin-off of a spin-off! Laverne & Shirley lasted eight seasons and gave the world one of the best theme songs ever!
'Mork and Mindy'
Happy Days was so influential it had two successful spin-offs. Mork and Mindy lasted four seasons and helped launch Robin Williams’ career.
'Benson'
The Soap spin-off lasted seven seasons and netted lead actor Robert Guillaume an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
'A Different World'
This classic sitcom spun-off from The Cosby Show, and the first season followed Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) as she entered college. Bonet would leave the series after the first season, but A Different World would last for five more seasons. Plus, their primary theme song was sung by Aretha Franklin. How awesome is that?!
'Maude'
And then there’s Maude! The late, great Bea Arthur stared in this All In The Family spin-off that lasted six seasons.
'The Jeffersons'
The Jeffersons were the second spin-off from All In The Family and stayed on the air for 11 seasons. Oh…and it easily had one of the best ensemble casts and theme songs EVER!
'Good Times'
Yet another spin-off of a spin-off! Good Times spun-off from Maude, lasted six seasons AND gave the world Jimmie Walker. (Side note: Apparently, it was a rule for all shows created by Norman Lear to have amazing theme songs.)
'The Simpsons'
No spin-off list is complete without The Simpsons. This iconic animated series started off on The Tracey Ullman Show and went to become the longest running American sitcom.
