Archive - Whatever Nevermind

Ripping Off the (40th Anniversary of) Band Aid + Idris Elba x 'Masters of the Universe'

Confronting the problematic fave holiday song + Idris hangs with He-Man

Nov 27 •

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The Dark Underbelly of '80s Nostalgia Accounts + Boyz II Men Biopic

'80s flashback Instagram is not all neon-colored joy + '90s news bits

Nov 21 •

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The Gen X Show You Should Be Watching + Embodying The Boss

'Somebody Somewhere' star Mary Catherine Garrison is 'ready to take on the world' + Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen

Nov 14 •

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Confronting the Comfort Shoe + 'A Great Pair of L'eggs'

Fawnia and Cheryl confront their newfound embrace of comfortable ugly shoes.

Nov 7 •

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October 2024

👻 Boo!A Halloween Pop Culture Nostalgia Extravaganza 🎃

The spookiest, most fun moments from '80s and '90s TV shows and movies.

Oct 31 •

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The Surprising Popularity of Cassettes and Walkmans + Kate Moss' Designer Cast-Offs

Gen Z has embraced the lo-fi tech + Gen X icons sell their old clothes

Oct 24 •

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'90s Movies, Magazines, Perfume + Models

Two new exhibits revisit Gwyneth Paltrow, Tom Cruise, and Margaret Cho in the era + Kate and Keanu news

Oct 17 •

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Why Are So Many Gen X Celebs Shilling Hair Care? + A Royal Bon Jovi Wedding

We rate the brands from most to least egregious + rock royalty, obviously

Oct 10 •

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The Now-Super-Famous Guest Stars of ‘Miami Vice’ 🌴

Forty years later, an oral history from the show’s casting director and costume designers

Oct 3 •

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September 2024

Sylvie’s ‘Emily in Paris’ Gen X Style + Oo La La, Sasson Jeans Are Back

The Netflix hit’s costume designer shares all the secrets + the puzzling return of ‘80s jeans

Sep 26 •

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Cynical New Retro Soda + 'Friends' Forever

Is this '80s-referential beverage genuinely nostalgic?

Sep 19 •

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Not Your Mom's Press-on Nails + Gen X's Nepo Babies

Traumatized by '80s Lee press-on nails + Madonna's daughter and more

Sep 12 •

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