As a 90s kid, I totally believe that those were truly glorious days. Life was so much easier, the world felt slow, and technology didn’t consume our days. That’s probably why the whole “90s nostalgia” concept is so popular in today’s extremely fast world that literally runs on technology .

Anything from those simpler days pops up, and you'll spot us 90s kids going starry-eyed and reminiscing about that time. We have collected the best photos that perfectly capture the golden days of 90s kids. If you grew up in that decade, you will probably be “cutting onions” or smiling away by the end of this extremely nostalgic list. Scroll down and enjoy yourself!

Even though I believe that the 90s were amazing, I am not totally delusional. I know that it had its own extreme issues. But as children, you are oblivious to most of these troubles unless they directly affect you in a way, wouldn’t you agree? However, as you grow up, you slowly start uncovering the dark side of the golden days. 

In fact, some of the problems that arose in the decade are so horrifying , they might have your jaw dropping to the floor. Let’s look at some of the major ones, so we know the 90s weren’t as glorious as people claim.

For instance, the 90s diet culture was wildly problematic as it valued thinness and weight loss over everything else. The whole concept was sold under the facade of “health” or “wellness,” which is why so many people bought into it. Obviously, it negatively affected how people saw themselves.

Research shows that the “Special K Diet” was very popular. It led people to replace meals with Special K cereal. People were made to think that eating less and replacing meals was a shortcut to losing weight. 

There was also the “Cabbage Soup Diet,” which was highly restrictive. It made food and eating feel stressful and complicated. Another was the “Grapefruit Diet,” based on the belief that it could burn fat, when in reality, a single food can’t change your body. 

Then there was also the Atkins diet, which led people to believe carbs should be feared or avoided. People also became obsessed with “low-fat” or “fat-free” diets, and companies conveniently exploited this obsession by creating “healthier” alternatives.