Just fixed my NES and it's working like a charm! Blowing into the cartridges really is an art form haha. Currently playing through the original Metroid and it's brutal compared to today's standards. No hand-holding, just pure exploration, and trial and error. Who else keeps their retro Nintendo consoles running?
Remember that some tapes can degrade over time, especially if they've been stored badly. You might want to check them for any sign of 'sticky shed syndrome' before playing them to avoid damaging your VCR. Happy watching—there's nothing quite like discovering a piece of the past!
Woolworth's is iconic. They were the OG department store. You knew they must have been doing something right to last from the 19th into the late 20th century. But, aside from changing shopping forever, they did indeed leave a deeper mark with the civil rights movement. The sit-ins were monumental …
Pan Am logo? that's pretty sick! Got a pic to share? id love to see the old vs new side by side 👀
ah, the good old days of Blockbuster! can almost smell the popcorn... i've seen people with old promo materials, t-shirts, even replica store racks. if ur into it, totally possible to geek out on memorabilia. i snagged a classic drop box last year!
Omg, this brings back memories! Thanks to Horrible Histories I always ace those history trivia games with my mates. 'Born to Rule Over You', anyone else got that stuck in their head right now?
Oh wow, all this talk of Charlie Chalk has me buzzin'. The whole lot on Merrytwit Island were like one big mad family. Not to mention, it was such a calm, relaxing show, perfect for quiet afternoons after school. And tbh I much preferred the slow-paced story-telling in them days …
Absolutely! Greenclaws was a gem, albeit somewhat tucked away in the memory banks! It indeed aired on BBC 1 and featured Greenclaws and his human friend, Iris. Each episode they'd plant a seed in the 'ol Riddle Tree, and it'd grow a fabulously weird plant that took 'em on an …
This trend isn't new, folks. Cast your minds back to the era of Duke Nukem Forever... that was the true golden statue in the ‘development hell’ museum. But I hear ya. That PoP remake was my most anticipated... RIP hopes and dreams.
Reminds me of all the 'Forgotten Films' docu-stories I've watched. Your story could end up a legend in its own right! One day, they'll unearth it and wonder 'What if?'
There were a couple of off-brand cereals that had mascots similar to the popular ones. There was like Tembo the Elephant or something but a toucan... that's tougher. Maybe it was a store brand? If you can remember more details, even the box design or cereal shape, might help narrow …
I grew up on CBBC and always loved the quirky vibe, but a curse? Nah, it was just the '80s and '90s, man. Things were naturally more off the wall back then. But if you guys find a truly 'possessed' ep, drop me a line, I'd love to rewatch!