Holidays are coming! (Classic 90s Coke ad)

Coke has become a staple in every noche buena and Christmas party! Let's see how this classic TV ad can bring back some childhood memories :p

Memory Checklist # 2

10. In your early 90s vocabulary, surfing was a water sport that was popular in the States and that only a few Pinoys get into. Later in the 90s, surfing became synonymous to browsing. You surf when you browse Internet sites and TV channels.
11. Among your childhood crushes is Atom Araullo of 5 & Up.
12. You were a Batibot kid.
13. If you're a bit younger then, you're probably more of an ATBP. (Awit Titik Bilang At Iba Pa) kid.
14. Your expressions include "as if!", "duh!" and "whatever" said with your thumbs and index fingers forming a big W.
15. Robert Jaworski was both coaching and playing for Ginebra at PBA. He was actually the most senior guy in the court.
16. You were cool if you hang out at Megamall to ice skate.
17. You were among the kids who got excited over watching the Royal London Circus.
18. You've heard of local classroom wars between the Hiphops and the Metals.
19. Meanwhile, you knew how to classify conos and jologs.
20. AMA was the butt of all school jokes then. (I personally believe that AMA is a fairly impressive educational institution but sad to say, some people can be so discriminating.)

If you can relate to at least 5 of the items here, then you know that you are

a certified Not-So Recent Kid.

Click here to read Not-So Recent Manila's Memory Checklist # 1.

Craving for more? Abangan ang Memory Checklist # 3!

90s Greenbelt Snapshots and Some Ramblings

For those who regularly shop and dine from one hotspot to another in Metro Manila, it's easy to overlook the changes that take place in the areas. Twenty years ago, who would've thought that the mere talahiban in the intersection of QC, Pasig and Mandaluyong would actually become one of the business hubs in the country called the Ortigas Center?

Those in their mid-20s would have probably seen the transformation of Fort Bonifacio Global City, which is more commonly known to the younger generations as The Fort. Back in the early 2ks, there wasn't even Serendra or Bonifacio High Street. There wasn't even Market! Market! nor any of those high-rise offices and condominiums.

My boss told me that way back during the late 80s and early 90s, Makati Avenue was like the place-to-be. However, these days, most women I know cringe at the idea of walking in gimmick clothes along the area. Of course, everyone knows why. (But you might as well watch out for A. Venue. Makati Av might just be the A-venue for all 'em A-list parties and It people.)

It was Greenbelt which took the glory that was that of Makati Avenue. These days, in spite of the mushrooming of malls--upscale or not, in Metro Manila, Greenbelt remains to be the most modern and best landscaped mall complex. As Greenbelt 5 opened its doors to the public late last year, I cannot help but wonder how Greenbelt looked way back in 90s' sophistication.

So here. These are the pictures which I found over the internet.

Goodbye, Carlo!

Remember this commercial way back in '95? This featured Chantal Umali who later joined the second batch of TGIS in GMA. Young heartthrob Patrick Garcia was Carlo in this ad. (Though I don't see him in this version.) He joined ABS-CBN's Gimik, the rival teen show of TGIS.

Pop Swatch

Among the trends of the 90s that shouldn't be missed is the POP SWATCH. The product was relased in the 80s but it onlt made its way here in the 90s. Thanks to Gift Gate. I remember the first endorser was Mikee Cojuangco.

What everyone liked about Pop Swatch are the look--you can call it a mini wallclock =p and the straps which can be changed to match or accentuate your outfit.

Here are some photos of some swatches:

1991 Christmas Pop Swatch Bottone.

Click here to buy the item.

Passport '93

Click here to view Rick's Swatch Collection.

Goodbye Carlo!

This is the classic Purefoods Tenderjuicy Hotdog commercial. Carlo is supposed to be Patrick Garcia but as you will notice, he cannot be seen anywhere in this clip.



* The girl, Chantal Umali, later on starred as Happy in TGIS the second batch.

Not-So Recent Snapshots: Miss Universe 1994

One of my fondest memories of the 90s is that of the Philippines being the host country of the Miss Universe back in <strike>'93</strike>'94 (Thanks for the correction, Jemyr). Among the long-legged beauties in the picture is Miss Mauritius-Viveka Babajee + (who was also involved in the Film Fest Scandal) and our own darling, Charlene Gonzales.

It was also because of this pageant that the Manolo and Michelle pair came to exist: Ogie Alcasid met Miss Australia-Michelle Van Eimeren who later on became her wife. Former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres of Puerto Rico met Aga Muhlach who soon became her boyfriend. Sad to say, both couples are no longer together. Michelle went back to Australia as Ogie went for Regine Velasquez and Dayanara went back to Puerto Rico and married international artist Marc Anthony. Well, yes, they too separated.

And here's a twist of fate: Charlene Gonzales married Aga. They didn't expect it, for sure.

Photos taken from www.elanecdotario.com.

Read more about your favorite beauty queens on that website.

Vintage Finds: Trapper Keeper Binder

Click here to buy the item at eBay.

Sabado na, GIMIK na!

Kapag Sabado ng hapon, noong 90s, sa bahay lang ang gimik ng mga Pinoy teenagers. Ito ay dahil sa inaabangan nila ang kwento ng mga buhay ng kanilang favorite GIMIK characters.

Ang cast ay kinabibilangan nila:

Judy Ann Santos as Diane Villaroel
Rico Yan as Ricky Salveron
G Toengi as Gina de Leon
Diether Ocampo as Gary Ballesteros
Rica Peralejo as Jersey Salveron
Mylene Dizon as Melanie Suntay
Bojo Molina as Brian Lorenzo
LJ Moreno as Cathy Dominguez
Dominic Ochoa as Eric Abesamis
Laura James as Cindy Trinidad
Baron Geisler as Choy Ledesma
Kristine Hermosa as Tintin Fernandez
Kristopher Peralta as Toffee Sanchez
Paula Peralejo as Pauline Salveron
Patrick Garcia as Carlo de Leon
John Lloyd Cruz as Junie de Leon
Kaye Abad as Kakai Marquez
Carlos Agassi as Marco Trinidad
Cheska Garcia as Corrine Apostol
Jolina Magdangal as Ese Aragon
Marvin Agustin as Joey Fajardo

Answer to last entry's Mystery Star: Laura James

Not-So Recent Mystery Star # 1

Naalala niyo pa ba kung sino ang showbiz kid na ito?

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90s' Closer You & I Close-Up Commercial

The song was sung by Gino Padilla.

Crush ng Bayan: Jonathan Brandis

Not-So Recent Manila's
MGA CRUSH NG BAYAN
It's time to look back and remember your pre-adolescent crushes!

Jonathan Brandis became a tad bit popular when he got the lead role in The Neverending Story in 1990. He was regularly seen as part of the Sea Quest cast, which Pinoy girls watched on Thursday evenings at RPN 9.

Jonathan became a lot of girls' favorite guy to appear in teeny bopper magazines like Bop, Teen Beat and Tiger Beat. He was also known as Brittany Murphy's real-life prom date.

He didn't make it big though. He usually starred in B-list movies and failed in his attempt to re-launch his showbiz career. This was thought to be the reason for him to commit suicide in 2003. He died at the age of 27.

Now Showing: Forrest Gump

Movie released in 1994.

Click here to view awards and nominations.

Raid your video cabinets and prepare a bag of chips. Here's the trailer of the 1994 hit movie:

Poster photo from www.impawards.com and video from www.youtube.com.

Featured Album: Ultraelectromagneticpop

Eraserheads' first publicly released album.

Released in July 1993.

5x Platinum: Sold 200,000+ copies

Ligaya - First song included in DWLS FM 97.1's Top 10

Pare Ko & Toyang - #1 song in various countdowns

Tracks:

1. Easy Ka Lang

2. Maling Akala

3. Pare Ko

4. Shake Yer Head

5. Ganjazz

6. Ligaya

7. Tindahan ni Aling Nena

8. Honky-Toinks Granny

9. Shirley

10. Walang Hiyang Pare Ko

11. Combo on the Run

OPM Hit of the Week: Is She Thinking About Me?

Another one of those great Pinoy ballads from Jose Mari Chan.

Is She Thinking About Me features Christine Bersola in his 1994 album, Thank You Love.

Sign in to imeem to listen to the track.

Lyrics from Lyrics:OPM Pinoy Songs at

http://fireworks.2elev8.com/lyrics/jose-mari-chan/is-she-thinking-about-me-2/

INTRO
Is she thinking about me

Does she remember my name

Is she hoping I’d call

Do I matter at all

Or her feelings the same

Is he thinking about me

Does he remember my name

How I wish he would call

Do I matter at all

And will I ever be the same

CHORUS

Yet I know what she’s feeling

I can still feel the touch of her hand

I could swear this is just the beginning

Please let her be thinking of me

I’m the one of the many

How could I be the girl of his dreams

Was I caught by surprise

When I looked in his eyes, I saw me

READY, GET SET, GAME: Ang Family Computer

Ready, Get Set, Game!

Everything about your favorite games in the 90s:

backyard games, video games, game shows, etc.

Naalala mo pa ba ito?

• Ito ang isa sa mga pinaka-aabangan mo tuwing summer kasi saka mo lang ito pwedeng malaro. Usually, nakatago ito kapag pasukan.
• Kung mahigit dalawa kayong magkakapatid, malamang nag-agawan na kayo sa joystick o naiinis ka pag salit-salitan kayo tapos magaling ang kalaban mo.

Photo taken from Wikimedia

Photo URL: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ea/Console-Nintendo-Family-Computer.jpg/745px-Console-Nintendo-Family-Computer.jpg

I'd love to watch that with a bag of chips: ABANGAN ANG SUSUNOD NA KABANATA

Naalala nyo pa ba ang pamilyang Tengco na ating inaabangan tuwing Lunes ng gabi?

Ang Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata ay isang political satire na tinatampukan ni Cong. Tengco (Noel Trinidad), ang kanyang sosyal na maybahay na si Barbara Tengco (Tessie Tomas) at spoiled na isip batang unico hijo na si Dino (Anjo Yllana).

Ang cast ay kinabibilangan nila Roderick Paulate, Carmi Martin, Winnie Cordero, Nanette Inventor, Sammy Lagmay, Jennifer Sevilla, Joji Isla at Nova Villa.

Larawan mula sa ABS-CBN International
Ilang impormasyon galing sa IMDB

Sabado Nights

Here's the San Miguel TVC that launched Ina Raymundo to show business.

Not-So Recent Movie: CLUELESS

WHATVEVER!

In 1995, we saw high school girls Cher, Dionne and Tai (Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash and Brittany Murphy) strut their stuff in the hippest clothes, trendiest items (micro-tac phones and pagers) and coolest lingo.

Some unforgettable scenes:

1. Cher falls from the bed while attempting to seduce Christian.
2. "She could be a farmer in her clothes." Amber's nasty comment on Tai, the new girl.
3. "You're a virgin who can't drive." Tai's harsh remark to Cher.
4. "How many times have I told you not to call me woman?!?" Dionne to boyfriend Murray.
5. The water works behind Cher when she realized "Oh my God! I'm in love with Josh."
6. Cher's hi-tech wardrobe.

If you have forgotten these scenes, well, AS IF!

I'd love to watch that with a bag of chips: BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD

Here are two fictitious guys from Highland, Texas who made midnights on MTV something to look forward to. Beavis and Butthead usually "while away time in sarcastic conversation, fantasizing about sex, and cynical, destructive behavior. They survive without serious consequences, and with a generally contented, though critical (not apathetic) worldview." (Wikipedia) But inspite of this, the dillholes gave us all gazillions of laughter.

However, the media watchdogs weren't so happy with Beavis and Butthead. A lot of critics have blamed deaths of children and juvenile delinquency to the said show. Most of these claims were not proven.

What we can't forget: Personally, it's the laugh and their nasty comments on music videos. Plus their run-ins with the other characters like Tom Anderson (elderly neighbor), principal and teacher arch-nemeses, David Van Driessen (their hippie teacher who liked them) and DARIA ("Diarrhea").

The show ran from 1993 to 1997.