Why 1990s Culture is Better Than Modern-Day Culture

I'm not sure just why, but I've never really recovered from the cultural influences of the 1990s. I still wear my hair short and haven't bowed to myriad pointy shoes that have arrived season after season, while I stay comfortable in Doc Marten-style boots and Converse All-Stars.

I prefer Pearl Jam's Ten over the cheap, 3rd "copy of a copy" stylings of alterna-mediocre rock groups such as Creed. And I've almost worn out my VHS copies of Reality Bites and Empire Records (one is available in its original cut on DVD, the other sadly, is not). Its not that it is (or was) the only cultural decade that I enjoy. I love old classic movies and foreign films from all eras. I grew up on classic rock and still listen to Bob Dylan, the Beatles and David Bowie as much as ever. And I like a lot that is happening in Indie Rock these days, but I have a special place in my heart for the 1990's. I get nostalgic about some of the music and movies that are even on the cheesy side. And every time some fashion magazine announces that the 70's are back in style again, I cringe and wonder how long it will be until we see flannel on the runway. Here are more details from my favorite trip down memory lane.

1. The Style