Hella 90s: Cologne, Crystal Meth & Cartoons – Ep 118
Episode 118 – Cologne, Crystal Meth & Cartoons
Show Notes
1. Question of the Week
Topic: Stupid things you did to impress the opposite sex as a teenager in the 90s.
We’re taking a trip down memory lane to remember all the goofy stuff we did as teens to get attention from the opposite sex. Think cologne, perfume, love notes, football jerseys, and more! What were your go-to moves?
2. 90s Movie of the Week: Grumpy Old Men
Release Date: December 25, 1993 (U.S.)
Main Cast:
- Jack Lemmon as John Gustafson
- Walter Matthau as Max Goldman
- Ann-Margret as Ariel Truax
- Burgess Meredith as Grandpa Albert
- Daryl Hannah as Melanie
- Kevin Pollak as Billy
Plot Overview:
Grumpy Old Men follows John and Max, two elderly men who have been neighbors and rivals for years. They both fall for the same woman, Ariel, setting off a hilarious rivalry. It’s a heartwarming tale about aging, love, and friendship.
Discussion Points:
- How would you explain this movie to someone who’s never seen it?
- What was your favorite scene? (Hint: One of us loves the IRS agent line!)
- Favorite character?
- Why should someone watch it?
Fun Fact:
- Max reminds us of a classic grandpa.
- Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau’s close friendship made for amazing chemistry.
- We were surprised by the relatively small age gap between Lemmon and Matthau.
- We also reflect on how closely the actors’ passing occurred.
3. 90s Song of the Week: Semi-Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind
Release Date: February 18, 1997
Chart Performance:
- Peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100
- Certified 4x Platinum by RIAA
Lyrical Highlights:
- “I want somethin’ else to get me through this semi-charmed kind of life…”
- “The sky was gold, it was rose / I was takin’ sips of it through my nose…”
Discussion:
What is this song really about? On the surface, it’s catchy and upbeat, but the lyrics dive into themes of addiction and coming to terms with life changes. Did you catch the juxtaposition between the bright music and dark lyrical content?
4. Weekly Top 3 List: Nickelodeon Cartoons
What are your top 3? Share with us and let us know if you agree with our picks!
5. Trivia Time!
Time to test your 90s knowledge with some fun trivia!
1. Name 2 of the most popular colognes or perfumes from the 90s.
- CK One
- Cool Water
- Tommy Girl
- Drakkar Noir Cologne
2. What 90s song by Tom Petty was about marijuana?
- “Mary Jane’s Last Dance”
3. Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau starred in another iconic film together in 1968. What was the name of this movie?
- “The Odd Couple”
- Bonus points if you know their character names!
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