Rewind to the Best Parts.

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  Top 5 Worst Games Hall of video shame!
  Every legendary hero needs a truly terrible villain, and in the world of gaming, these titles are the ultimate “Big Bads.” For every Mario 3, there is a game so broken, so boring, or so bizarre that it actually makes you appreciate the good ones more. Here is the “Hall of Shame”—the top 5 worst video games ever made. The Hall of Shame: Top 5 Worst Games of All Time To make this list, a game can’t just be “kind of bad.” it has to be a total disaster—the kind of game that ruins friendships, breaks consoles, or, in one… Read more: Top 5 Worst Games Hall of video shame!
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  My Top 5 All-Time Retro Essentials
  The Pixel Pantheon: My Top 5 All-Time Retro Essentials The golden era of gaming wasn’t just about moving from left to right; it was about the music, the crushing difficulty, and the pure joy of a well-timed jump. If you grew up with a controller in your hand and a bowl of sugary cereal by your side, you know that some games never truly “age”—they just become legends. Whether you were a Nintendo loyalist or a Sega speedster, these titles defined our childhoods and built the foundation for everything we play today. Grab your spare batteries and blow the dust… Read more: My Top 5 All-Time Retro Essentials
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  How the Burger Queen got the Dairy Crown
  It is a common piece of fast-food folklore that Burger Queen simply rebranded to become Dairy Queen, but the reality is a bit more nuanced. While there is a direct corporate link between the two, they actually began as entirely separate entities with very different missions. Here is the breakdown of how one “Queen” eventually joined the court of the other. 1. Two Separate Kingdoms To understand the transition, you first have to look at their origins. They weren’t born from the same parent company: 2. The Expansion of Burger Queen Through the 1960s and 70s, Burger Queen became a… Read more: How the Burger Queen got the Dairy Crown
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  Boy meets article!
  For anyone who grew up in the 1990s, Friday nights were defined by a specific ritual: sitting in front of the television for ABC’s “TGIF” lineup. While many shows came and went, none captured the bittersweet transition from childhood to adulthood quite like Boy Meets World. Running for seven seasons from 1993 to 2000, the series remains a masterclass in how a sitcom can “grow up” alongside its audience. The Journey of Cornelius Matthews The show followed the life of Cory Matthews (Ben Savage), a regular kid from Philadelphia. In the beginning, Cory was a sports-obsessed 11-year-old who found girls… Read more: Boy meets article!
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  The Meteor Man: The Unlikely Hero the ’90s Needed
  The Meteor Man: The Unlikely story the 90’s needed! Released in 1993, The Meteor Man remains a unique landmark in the superhero genre. Written, directed by, and starring Robert Townsend, the film arrived long before the Marvel Cinematic Universe made capes and cowls a billion-dollar industry. Instead of a brooding billionaire or a literal god, Townsend gave us Jefferson Reed, a mild-mannered schoolteacher in Washington, D.C., who just wanted to stay out of trouble. A Different Kind of Origin Story The film’s premise is classic silver-age sci-fi with a community-focused twist. After being struck by a glowing green meteor, Jefferson… Read more: The Meteor Man: The Unlikely Hero the ’90s Needed
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  Selena: The Heartbeat of a Culture
  The story of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez remains one of the most poignant narratives in music history—a meteoric rise fueled by immense talent and a tragic end that solidified her status as a cultural icon. To understand Selena is to understand the American Dream through a bicultural lens: she was a girl from Texas who didn’t grow up speaking Spanish fluently, yet she became the “Queen of Tejano,” teaching herself the language phonetically to connect with her roots and her fans. The Garage Days: Building the Foundation Selena’s journey didn’t begin on a grand stage, but in her family’s garage in Lake… Read more: Selena: The Heartbeat of a Culture

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Get Ready for 80s Week!

Dust off your shoulder pads, grab your favorite neon headband, and check your dial—something big is coming to UpInThePast.com.

From April 6th to April 10th, we are officially taking a trip back to the most "totally tubular" decade in history. We’re turning the clock back to the era of arcade high scores, Saturday morning cartoons, and the birth of the home computer revolution.

What to Expect

For five straight days, UpInThePast.com will be your headquarters for pure 80s nostalgia. We’re diving deep into the archives to bring you:

• Retro Tech Showcases: From the clack of mechanical keyboards to the hum of the first mobile "bricks."
• Media Preservation: A look back at the movies and shows that defined a generation.
• Wrestling Legends: Revisiting the golden era of the squared circle.
• Synth & Pop Culture: Celebrating the aesthetic that refuses to die.

Mark Your Calendars

The broadcast begins on Monday, April 6th, and we aren’t stopping until the credits roll on Friday, April 10th.

Whether you lived through the 80s or you're just a fan of the aesthetic, this is the week you’ve been waiting for. This isn't just a look back; it's a Special Presentation of the decade that changed everything.

Don't be a poser—stay tuned to UpInThePast.com and get ready to hit REWIND!