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15 movie villains we secretly loved
Her dramatic songs and sweet-sounding guilt trips made her a villain people still quote. Fast-talking and hot-tempered, he was far funnier than any god of the underworld had a right to be. A superfan turned supervillain made for one of Pixar’s most memorable bad guys. He tried to steal Christmas, and still somehow became a holiday favorite. Jim Carrey’s endless disguises made this villain a joy to watch. His reasons for fighting made many fans wonder whether he was really the bad guy. His pinky-to-the-mouth pose and ridiculous evil plans made him the funniest villain around. His song about how great he is turned a bully into a fan favorite. His snake staff and his loud parrot sidekick made him a villain kids loved to hate. Plenty of viewers admitted they could almost see where he was coming from. His calm, classy menace set the standard for action-movie bad guys. Her black-and-white hair and over-the-top style made her impossible to forget. She stole every scene she was in, and her song is still a karaoke favorite. Her dramatic horns and grand entrances made her one of Disney’s most iconic villains. The god of mischief became so popular that he ended up with his own show. -
Things kids did when their parents weren’t looking
The lid always seemed to clink at exactly the wrong moment. 
Old keys, mystery batteries and random coins were treasure. 
Every hallway turned into an ice rink with a running start. 
Somehow the vegetables always disappeared under the table. 
Mixing shampoo, toothpaste and lotion was a very serious science experiment. 
Shoes ten sizes too big and a tie down to your knees made you feel very grown-up. 
One quick sip by the light of the open fridge felt like getting away with something. 
It never made it into the oven quite as full as it started. 
A sleeping bag or a couch cushion made the staircase the best ride in the house. 
Every bed turned into a trampoline the second the door closed. -
Things we miss about the old internet
Swapping your mouse pointer for a sparkly wand or a tiny cat was peak personalization. 
Half the internet seemed to be permanently under construction, and nobody minded. 
Pages just loaded, with no banners asking permission first. 
Fans built entire websites dedicated to their favorite bands, shows and games. 
Shiny, sparkly images were used on every profile and message. 
Silly animated videos got passed around between friends for weeks. 
Leaving a friendly note on someone’s website felt personal and kind. 
People built strange, wonderful little websites just for fun. 
Tiny communities built around one hobby felt like hanging out with friends. 
You saw what your friends posted, in order, and you knew when you’d seen it all. -
15 hairstyles everyone tried at least once
Pulling back all your hair except two front pieces was the go-to look for every dance. 
A simple design buzzed into the side of your head made every haircut feel bold. 
Sleeping on foam curlers was uncomfortable, but the bouncy curls were worth it. 
Rolling hair around a cut-up sock created the perfect bun with no help from a salon. 
A long, dark fringe swept over one eye was a whole personality in the 2000s. 
Getting tight curls at the salon meant smelling the chemicals for days afterward. 
Plenty of mousse and a good scrunch gave curls that famous crispy texture. 
Every strand curled outward at the bottom, held in place with lots of hairspray. 
Pulling your hair way over to one side was the ultimate fun, fancy look. 
One long, skinny strand at the back of the neck was somehow considered cool. 
Spritzing it on and sitting in the sun left a lot of us with surprise orange streaks. 
It always seemed like a good idea, right up until the first snip. 
Plenty of kids got this haircut, sometimes with an actual bowl as the guide. 
That crinkly, wavy texture made every school picture day look like a party. 
Getting a perfect zigzag with the end of a comb took serious patience. -
Things every 2000s girl wanted
Only your secret password could unlock it, which kept nosy siblings out, mostly. 
Half pillow, half stuffed animal, it was the coziest thing in the room. 
These dolls and their storybooks were the dream gift for many girls. 
Each plush came with a secret code to unlock a virtual version of your pet online. 
Stomping on arrows in your living room counted as both a game and a workout. 
Collecting the tiny animals with big eyes was a full-time hobby. 
These tiny players held just one minute of one song, and we loved them anyway. 
Lunch boxes, wigs and posters let every fan live the best of both worlds. 
These colorful bags were the must-have accessory for school, sleepovers and trips. 
Its screen swiveled open to reveal a full keyboard, and celebrities carried them everywhere. 
Snapping a hot-pink phone shut was the ultimate 2000s power move. 
With their big heads and bold fashion, they gave Barbie some serious competition. -
Things you did when you were bored before smartphones
Pick a color, pick a number, and find out your future. 
Everyone spun until they were too dizzy to stand. 
Lying in the grass and spotting animals in the sky was free entertainment. 
Moving all your furniture around somehow felt like a brand-new room. 
Thump, catch, repeat, until someone inside told you to stop. 
A single deck of cards could fill an entire afternoon. 
A few lines of paper decided where you’d live, who you’d marry and what car you’d drive. 
The margins of your school notebooks turned into a full art gallery. 
Couch cushions, chairs and every blanket in the house became a castle. 
The family computer’s built-in games got a lot of use on rainy days. 
Trying to beat your high score on that tiny screen was strangely addictive. 
A little embroidery thread and a safety pin could keep you busy all afternoon. 
You’d go through all of them twice and still land on nothing to watch. 
With nothing else to read in the bathroom, everyone knew those ingredients by heart. -
15 Nickelodeon shows we still haven’t forgotten
Every kid was sure they’d make it through the temple, and every kid feared the temple guards. 
Little ones shouted at the screen to help find clues and fill the handy notebook. 
Every kid wished for fairy godparents who could grant any wish. 
Many fans still call it one of the best animated series ever made. 
A web show run by teens felt like a glimpse of the YouTube era before it fully arrived. 
Two stepbrothers and a mischievous little sister turned everyday chaos into comedy gold. 
Clarissa talking straight to the camera made her feel like a cool older sister. 
Messy challenges and buckets of slime made it the game show every kid wanted to be on. 
Kel’s love for orange soda became one of the most famous running jokes on kids’ TV. 
This sketch comedy show launched some very famous careers, and kids repeated its jokes for days. 
Spooky campfire stories made this the show kids watched through their fingers. 
Doug’s journal entries made every awkward kid feel a little less alone. 
Arnold and his football-shaped head made city life look cozy and full of heart. 
It showed the world through the eyes of a group of babies, and it made every playpen look like an adventure. 
A cheerful sponge living in a pineapple under the sea became one of the most famous cartoon characters on the planet. -
Things that instantly take you back to the 90s
These colorful characters with TVs on their tummies were impossible to miss for anyone with little siblings. 
Hanging out at the food court was the center of every teenager’s weekend. 
Pressing a button to float little rings onto pegs could keep kids busy for hours on a road trip. 
Unrolling a whole foot of fruit snack was half the fun of eating it. 
These squeezable, bowling-pin-shaped drinks were a lunch box essential. 
This neon-green citrus soda had a huge, devoted fan base. 
You could buy just one song on a tiny cassette and play it until the tape wore out. 
A cup full of tokens was all you needed for an afternoon of skee-ball and prize tickets. 
Running around a dark, foggy arena with a plastic laser gun was the ultimate party. 
Friday nights meant family sitcoms, pizza and staying up a little later than usual. 
Celebrities with milk mustaches were on magazine pages and posters everywhere. 
The loud Velcro rip of opening one could be heard across the whole classroom. 
Every step lit up the sidewalk, and every kid wanted a pair. 
These loud, zebra-striped workout pants were everywhere, from gyms to football games. 
Grunge style meant your flannel was more of an accessory than a shirt. 
These shirts changed color with your body heat, which made for some very awkward handprints. 
Every ponytail had one, and every wrist had a spare. -
15 old barbie dolls that could be worth more than you think
Dolls dressed by the famous costume designer are dazzling, detailed and often valuable. 
Dolls still sealed in their original packaging are often worth far more than ones that were played with. 
This one-of-a-kind doll wore a rare pink diamond necklace and reportedly sold for about $300,000 for charity. 
Made with real diamonds, she was reportedly valued at around $85,000. 
This limited-edition doll from the 1990s was decked out in gold thread and crystals. 
Famous for her floor-length hair, she became one of the best-selling Barbies of all time. 
The red-gown doll that started a yearly holiday tradition is a favorite among collectors. 
This 1980s doll switched from business suit to evening gown and became an icon of her decade. 
Barbie went to space years before the real Moon landing, and that outfit is a collector’s prize. 
The first Barbie that could twist at the waist is a classic piece of toy history. 
Her hair could change color, and finding one in great condition is surprisingly rare. 
Mid-1960s dolls with bendable knees and a stylish bob are highly sought after today. 
She came with three interchangeable wigs, which made her one of the most playful dolls of her time. 
Her short, rounded hairstyle from the early 1960s makes her a favorite with vintage doll fans. 
The very first Barbie, in her black-and-white striped swimsuit, is the holy grail for collectors. -
15 movies that are basically impossible to forget
Dodging bullets in slow motion completely changed the way action movies looked. 
Audiences left the theater arguing about whether that little spinning top ever fell. 
The songs, the leather jackets and the final transformation made it a sleepover classic. 
Its twist ending is so famous that people still warn each other not to spoil it. 
It made every kid wonder whether their toys came to life the moment they left the room. 
It wasn’t a huge hit in theaters, but it went on to become one of the most beloved films ever made. 
A man on a park bench telling his life story somehow made the whole world cry and laugh at once. 
One kid, one big house and a whole lot of booby traps made it a holiday favorite. 
That final lift is still being recreated at weddings and in swimming pools everywhere. 
Everyone knew exactly who to call, and the theme song is still stuck in our heads. 
A bike flying across the moon became one of the most iconic images in film history. 
Lightsabers, a galaxy far, far away and one very famous family secret changed movies forever. 
Two simple musical notes were enough to keep beachgoers out of the water for years. 
One shower scene made a whole generation think twice before stepping into the bathroom. 
The moment the screen bursts from black-and-white into full color still gives people chills.