The '90s were a time when there wasn't a whole lot in the world to worry about. If you need any proof, watch this old video of a Canadian religious organization which had nothing better to do than bemoan the rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, who they argued where turning children into little tools of Satan.
It has long been said that a Twinkie would survive a nuclear war. But Hostess, the company that makes the treats, is not so immortal.
In fact, Hostess is expected to file for bankruptcy this week, citing over $800 million in debt. While there is a good chance Hostess will be able to reorganize or be bought out by another company -- ensuring Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos will remain in stores -- it's possible that this could spell the end of the line for the tasty snack cakes we all grew up on.
As any true TV addict knows, the true meaning of Christmas is to give your fave shows the once-a-year opportunity to get all preachy and filled with holiday cheese, er, cheer. You may want to turn on the boob tube for a good laugh -- but at Christmastime, you're going to learn something, darn it! The following seven Christmas-themed sitcom classics are some of the most awkwardly awesome ones out there.
Two staples of every red-blooded American kid's childhood are Ohio Art's iconic Etch A Sketch and the original Nintendo Entertainment System. Now, they have become one awesome toy we wish we had as kids.
For kids of all ages, the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade means one thing: awesome floats. And no time were they more awesome than during the '80s and '90s.
Whether it's lavish spectacles that bring cherished childhood favorites (He-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog) to life or guest appearances from stars like The Backstreet Boys and ALF, parade floats from years past provide a nostalgic window to a simpler, more Dolph Lundgren-filled time.
As a way to give the art form of embroidery a much-needed dose of kitsch, graphic designer Sarah, who runs the website Totally Severe, has created needlepoint works of art depicting a variety of random pop culture subjects. Napoleon (who sits astride a 'My Little Pony'), Dwight Shrute from 'The Office' and the cast of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' (all wearing Carmen Miranda-style fruit hats for some reason) are all present.
What do you get when you put together disco, a few dozen yards of gold lamé, a troupe of ballet dancers and 'Star Wars' mania at its late '70s peak?
The answer, as demonstrated by this mesmerizing four-minute "disco ballet" from a French TV show, is one of the most mind-bogglingly awesome insane 'Star Wars' tie-ins we've ever seen -- and yes, that includes the infamous 'Star Wars Holiday Special.'
Few monsters have appeared more on TV and film than Dracula. The character, who first appeared in Bram Stoker's novel way back in 1897, has long lapsed into the public domain. Thus, pretty much anyone can do whatever they want with The Count.
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ABC's 'Once Upon a Time' debuted to unexpectedly strong numbers last night, delivering the highest ratings for any new drama series this season and bringing ABC a much-needed hit after the quick cancellation of its heavily hyped 'Charlie's Angels' reboot.
The show, which follows the real-world adventures of classic characters such as Snow White, Prince Charming and Pinocchio, is one of two new series (the other being NBC's upcoming 'Grimm') that take inspiration from fairy tales. As it turns out, these two buzzworthy shows are part of a long, somewhat eccentric TV tradition. Here are five other shows, from comedies to dramas, that cribbed from the Brothers Grimm first.
In this comedy sketch from Funny or Die, Zoe Jarman and Scott Gairdner evoke adolescence's humiliating awkwardness through the grainy, washed-out magic of VHS.