Submitted by N Kraft

One of the most memorable PSAs from the ’80s, this anti-drug campaign played up one very important idea: BLAME YOUR PARENTS!

Genius. And here’s a parody from Scrubs for people who don’t hate Scrubs:

Submitted by Nelson

Ah yes, the After Dark screensavers. I remember when people used to pay for screensavers, but I guess if you’re putting down cash for flying toasters, it’s money well spent.

Now, you can download a similar version for free — on Macs and PCs. When the computer goes to sleep, you go nostalgic.

Submitted by eg bob

Spy vs. Spy was a staple of MAD Magazine back in the ’60s when it was funny and continues on today. The cartoon was created by Cuban cartoonist Antonio Prohias, who fled to the U.S. days before Castro took over the country’s free press. Naturally, Spy vs. Spy is about the Cold War — but I suppose Black and White never really got the lesson on tit-for-tat.

They also made a few cartoon shorts that are pretty good. Here’s one:

Somewhat related: this classic LOLcat.

Submitted by Molly

Cardboard bricks were the stuff dreams were made of. And by dreams, I mean kick ass forts. They made pretty feeble forts though, and could be quickly overthrown by kootie-infested girls breaking through the cardboard ramparts.

Submitted by Christine R

Nothing guaranteed a future falling out more than these “Best Friends” necklaces, but it’s hard not to appreciate the romantic sentimentality of friendship being represented by, uh, bling. I suspect these were from the ’80s, but I’m not sure. Anyone know when these necklaces were popular?