Nostalgiacore is an aesthetic involving nostalgia and achieved internet history. Most senses of nostalgia focus on childhood shows, snacks, trends, fashion, and video games.
Contents
TV Shows
This list has some examples of popular nostalgic shows that people born from the 1990s to mid-2000s may have grown up with. Feel free to add more if you feel some are missing.
- Powerpuff Girls (1998-2005)
- Rugrats (1990-2006)
- Are You Afraid of The Dark? (1990-2000)
- Goosebumps (1995-1998)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! (2000-2006)
- Beyblade (2001-2005)
- The Magic School Bus (1994-1997)
- Pokemon (1997- present day)
- Reading Rainbow (1983-2006)
- Arthur (1996-present day)
- Hey Arnold! (1996-2004)
- Dexter's Laboratory (1996-2003)
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999-present day)
- Care Bears (1985-2006)
- The Backyardigans (2004-2010)
- Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996-2002)
- Recess (1997-2001)
- Max and Ruby (2002-2019)
- Wonderpets (2006-2009)
- Invader Zim (2001-2006)
- Maggie and the Ferocious Beast (2000-2002)
- Oswald (2001-2003)
- Pucca (2006-2008)
- Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)
- Digimon (1999-2001)
- Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! (2004-2006)
- Totally Spies (2001-2013)
- Samurai Jack (2001-2017)
- Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (2004-2009)
Food
Whether you're a '90s kid about to plop down for the After-School programs or a 2000s baby gearing up for a marathon with Hawaiian punch and pizza, snacks play an enormous part in Nostalgiacore. If you're already into Nostalgiacore, you may consume many popular snacks depending on what generation you're in. Here are a couple of snacks that steal our little hearts.
This is for you, '90s and 2000s kids!
- Fun Dip
- Wubba Bubba Bubble Tape
- Dunkaroos
- Trader Joes Fruit Wraps
- Instant Oatmeal with Dinosaur Eggs
- Eggos
- Danimals
- Push Pop
- Ring Pop
- Handi-Snacks Breadsticks and Cheese Dip
- Gushers
- Pop Rocks
- Laffy Taffy
- GoGurt
- Hi-C
- Nerds
- Fla-Vor-Ice
- Warheads
- Sixlets
- CapriSun
- Hawaiian Punch
- Craft Macaroni and Cheese Dinner- Spiderman
- Jujubes
- Razzles
- Candy Jewelry Necklaces/Bracelets
- Dots
- Cosmic Brownies
- Kid Cuisine
- Nik n' Nip Mini Drinks
- Lunchables
Video Games & Consoles
Around this era, video games have quickly became a hot new hobby, with everyone vying for the top consoles. After school, you'd see an older sibling playing or even play some yourself, know without further ado, some of our most loved video games/consoles!:
- Wii (especially Wii Sports)
- Nintendo GameBoy Color
- Space Invaders
- Pokemon (excluding present day games)
- Super Mario
- Sonic Sega All Star
- Nintendo GameCube
- Pac-Man
- Tamagotchi Connection
- Nintendo 64
- Early versions of Sony Playstation
- Mortal Kombat
- Street Fighter
- Mario Kart DS
Fashion Trends
In this time period, you either loved or hated some of the most iconic trends that came out.
For example...
- Rice Necklaces
- Silly Bandz
- Slap Bracelets
- Tattoo chokers
- Butterfly clips
- Mood Rings
- Printed Cargo,Khaki or Biker shorts
- Airwalks
- Long bead necklaces (usually glass beads)
- Shutter Shades
- Livestrong Bracelets
- Animal Print
- Colored skinny jeans
- Slim Belts
- Skirt and jeans combo
Music
Playlists
- nostalgiacore by Sienna Nelson
- Nostalgiacore by 1242262846
- Nostalgiacore by Jake Linham
- Nineties Nostalgiacore by Vita Rey
- Nostalgiacore by Annie Siegmann
- nostalgiacore by a7a 😾
- nostalgiacore by sarah
Subgenres
Saturationcore
Saturationcore is an aesthetic found mostly on TikTok. It includes, but is not limited to saturated colors, fisheye lenses, and '90s inspired fashions. This aesthetic is trying to mimic the look of a lot of Hype Williams music videos from the '90s.
Fashion
Saturationcore fashion staples are:
- Butterfly clips
- Tye-die shirts
- Bleached hair
- Cow print (usually on handbags and clothing)
- Bandanas
However, you do not have to wear Saturationcore fashion to participate in this aesthetic.
Resources
Links to external media to get a better understanding of Nostalgiacore.
Pinterest Boards
YouTube
- i want to go back. (nostalgiacore) by garbage ghost
- hazy childhood memories (90s and 00s nostalgiacore) by garbage ghost