Episode S2E11 -From Testicles to Tamagotchis: The Wildest 90s Fads

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Step into the world of "Collective Loathing," where Gen Xers reclaim the mic! In this episode, Felix and #Hollywood are joined by a special guest—Drama Mama—for a hilarious, nostalgic, and sometimes outrageous journey through the fads, toys, and pop culture of the '80s and '90s. From Saturday morning cartoons and Tamagotchis to Beanie Babies, Game Boys, and the wildest news stories of the week, nothing is off-limits. Expect unfiltered banter, generational debates, and plenty of laughs as the crew shares personal stories, questionable advice, and their unique take on the world burning around us. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your favorite '90s fad in the comments! Follow us on TikTok, X, and Instagram @loathingpodcast 00:00 - Intro: The Forgotten Generation 01:12 - Meet the Hosts & Special Guest 03:05 - Make-A-Wish Podcast Dreams 04:06 - Voicemails: 80s Fads & Cartoons 06:10 - Saturday Morning Cartoons & Gen X Memories 10:00 - The Price is Right & Childhood Nostalgia 13:11 - Pranks, Pink Eye, and the Corning Museum of Glass 16:30 - World Burns: Wild News Stories 18:06 - Kentucky Man & the Scissors Incident 22:00 - Korn Concert Gone Wrong 27:00 - Tyreek Hill Divorce Drama 31:00 - Corn Festivals & Regional Rivalries 33:00 - 90s Fads: Tamagotchis, Beanie Babies, Pogs, Game Boy 39:00 - 90s Fashion: Doc Martens, Overalls, Mom Jeans, Hammer Pants 44:00 - Rave Pacifiers, Pagers, and Call Waiting 48:00 - 90s Nostalgia: Payphones, Malls, and Scents 52:00 - Final Thoughts & Outro

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