I’m a 90’s baby.

I grew up during, at least what I believe to be, the peak of Nickelodeon’s programming.

These classic Nick shows represented an iconic part of tv’s pop culture and had everything from talking babies (Rugrats), a dog and cat conjoined (Catdog), action shows (Legends of the Hidden Temple) and pretty much anything else a kid could dream of.

I was, of course, a devoted viewer and since the end of the ’90s have been missing my childhood roots—the shows that I would watch blissfully for hours on end … and I know I’m not the only one.

The people at Nickelodeon must have heard our cries because a few weeks ago they announced that they were bringing back classic ’90s programming. The greatest shows that ever aired would now be back for our complete enjoyment to reminisce of the simpler times. My early 20-something brethren were as happy as I was: Last week the hashtag #Nickelodeon ranked number 7 as the buzz of “The ’90s Are All That” block programming exploded. It dominated discussion which comes as no real surprise—people thrive on nostalgia, that feel-good that brings them back.
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