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11 Commercials That’ll Flash You Back To The ’90s

Good morning, Rat Rock Nation!  Davey Mac here with another fun list for ya!  Based on the positive feedback we’ve received for the 11 Commercials That’ll Flash You Back To…

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Good morning, Rat Rock Nation!  Davey Mac here with another fun list for ya!  Based on the positive feedback we've received for the 11 Commercials That'll Flash You Back To The '80's...we're gonna do the '90s now!

We're talking all of your favorites...from a famous Budweiser catch-phrase to a legendary NBA icon...we've got some great '90s advertising gold that will give you all the nostalgic feels.  From the camera angles to the insane energy (were we all on stimulants?), this list will have you yearning for a simpler time!

Nowadays, good commercials are really a lost art form.  I like some of those Geico ads...and the Liberty Mutual ones aren't bad...but most are pretty blah in my opinion.  No personality!

But that wasn't the case in the '90s.  These commercials are insane and pumped with energy.  So enjoy...it's time for 11 Commercials That'll Flash You Back To The '90's...and it starts...right now!

Davey MacDavey Mac in 1993

Davey Mac in 1993

Slim Jim: Randy Savage (1996)

Let's get this list started with some excitement!  And nothing can get you pumped up more than wrestling legend Randy "Macho Man" Savage yelling at you to bite into a Slim Jim!

Hungry Hungry Hippos (1994)

I don't know if they gave these kids 40 grams of hardcore sugar but, man, this Hungry Hungry Hippos game (and commercial) is intense!

Gatorade: Be Like Mike (1992)

While Jordan was awesome in the '80's, he became a cultural icon in the '90's...and this Gatorade ad was hella famous.

Budweiser: "Wassup" (1996)

It was either the "Wassup" guys or the frogs for Budweiser...I'm going with "Wassup" because it's still fun to say!

Mentos: The Freshmaker (1994)

Very odd commercials that seemed to be made outside of America...these well-known ads were later parodied by the Foo Fighters for their music video "Big Me."

1-800-Collect (1994)

Collect call?  What's a collect call?  Well, kids, it's when you have no money and no phone and need to make a call.  Sounds complicated, I know...

Super Soaker (1996)

Super Soakers revolutionized the water-gun game forever and I'm still using them to this very day.

McDonald's: Skateboarding With Ronald (1999)

The influence of Tony Hawk in the 1990's was very real...he even got Ronald McDonald skate-boarding!

Blockbuster Video: Wow, what a difference! (1992)

I wish Blockbuster Video still existed.  For real.  Where I live in Spring Lake Heights, my go-to Blockbuster (on the corner of Route 35 and Allaire Road in Wall) is now a Whole Foods.  Oh, well...

Coca-Cola: Polar Bears (1993)

People went nuts for this ad when it first came out.  Don't forget, computer graphics were still pretty new to the world and folks were blown away by these soda-drinking polar bears.

Pepsi: Cindy Crawford (1992)

Legendary commercial featuring the greatest supermodel of the decade and Pepsi.  Well done.

“East Side” Dave McDonald has been the co-host of The Morning Rat Race for the past ten years. A lifelong Monmouth County resident, Davey Mac was raised in Spring Lake and graduated from Monmouth University. Additionally, Davey Mac co-hosts The East Side Dave and Son Wrestling Show (which is available on WRAT.com and is nationally syndicated by Beasley Digital Media). Davey Mac is a mega-sports fan, crazy wrestling enthusiast, Star Wars obsessive, rock and roll freak, and all-around Pop Culture nut. From the hottest streaming shows to the best in live sports, Dave tries to watch everything.