Things We’re Glad Aren’t Coming Back with the Cicadas!

The cicadas are back! The cicadas are back!

Other things from 1996 that we’re glad are staying buried? Check ’em out!

1. The Macarena

http://youtu.be/XiBYM6g8Tck

No explanation needed, really.

2. Beanie Babies

Born of 1993, they gained huge popularity by early 1996 which fizzled by 1999. Check out this short documentary about one family’s trouble with the fad.

3. Un-Break My Heart/Toni Brxton

Let’s face it, it’s just plain depressing.

4. Rachel Hair

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You know EXACTLY what we mean!

5. Bob Dole

BILL CLINTON & BOB DOLE IN MILK AD

Can you imagine how dull 1996-2000 would have been without Bill Clinton in office?

6. Mad Cow Disease

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Remember the big Mad Cow Disease scare of 1996? That can stay gone.

7. Independence Day

Doesn’t really hold up very well against the test of time, does it?

8. Web TV

Did you know anyone who had this? We can’t imagine waiting this long for a web connection! Watch, and see what we mean.

9. Caboodles

http://youtu.be/5fwkJwWM5n8

They were like tackle boxes for girls!

10. C’mon Ride the Train/Quad City DJs

http://youtu.be/B-DpRcxK_N8

*Groan*… You’re welcome for the reminder, btw.

11. Flipper

Elijah Wood AND Paul Hogan?!?!