Step into the time machine and journey back to the ’90s, where Valentine’s Day was a realm of handwritten love notes, mixtapes, and genuine connections. In an era before swipes and instant messages, the day was cooler, filled with the charm of tangible expressions of love and the thrill of handmade valentines. Join me for a nostalgic look at why Valentine’s Day was undeniably cooler in the ’90s.
No thrill compared to opening your box of valentines at the end of the day.
A time when wrapped presents were given (with lots of courage) by would-be admirers. Gifts over GIFs.
A Lisa Frank card, if you were really lucky.
That meant someone really liked you.
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Max swoon moment
Hey it’s a card with the GOAT so be thankful.
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Girls had power too
This card meant major ouch for the boys.
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Instead of drowning your unrequited love in white wine, you got turnt on cookie cake
Either way you had something to enjoy at the end of the day.
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The ultimate Valentine’s Day treat
You can tell when there’s a lot of effort involved or required.
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Giving your crush a CD mix
Hand selected songs that tell all about how you feel.
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If you were too chicken to burn a CD-R, you’d play your favorite love song over and over thinking of them
“No matter the distance, I want you to know that deep down inside of meeee…”
Good friends would send you a VERY IMPORTANT candygram
Good friends are still the best dates.
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Disney valentines were the coolest
They were charming, sweet, and romantic in their own way.
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These meant you were at the peak of your game
Especially if it was a favorite character or movie.
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The best valentines were the ones that came with SUGAR
The point was to be really sweet while sending a message.
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These cookies seemed Valentine’s-y for some reason
These were a bit of a tease for those of the more flirty type.
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Plus a lot of these
No one really complained until the dentist came knocking.
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Texting wasn’t a thing yet
Everyone raced home and waited for their crush to call the family landline.
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When they didn’t, mom let you have your favorite ice cream
No one ever slept sad after a bowl of their favorite ice cream.
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At the end of the day, you REALLY only wanted one thing
It was the highlight of the day, one you’d hold on to while sleeping.
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