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Slap Happy

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5/1/90 – Oh no! Another story on the news about how some jackass kid poked his eye out with his slap bracelet. They’re banning these things left and right! My mom just confiscated my collection — my life sucks! Now how am I going to accessorize?

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Who Needs a Game Boy Anyway?

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8/15/90 – Finally! After saving up my allowance for months, the day has arrived: I’m spending the big bucks on a brand spankin’ new Atari Lynx. I’m gonna play California Games for days straight. Or at least the hour and a half that the battery charge will get me. A portable color video game system — it’s good to be alive!

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Saved By The Bell – Jessie’s Song

11/3/90 – In one of the most dramatic episodes of ‘Saved By The Bell’ Jessie takes far to many caffeine pills to keep up with her studies and her new singing group, Hot Sundaes.  She is always trying to be the best, but lucky for her Zack is able to save the day… AGAIN.

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Down Goes Tyson

2/11/90 – I couldn’t believe it, Buster Douglas knocked out Mike Tyson to win the World Heavyweight Boxing crown.  This was such a lock that only one Las Vegas sportsbook held odds for last nights fight.  I thought it was done when Tyson knocked him down in the 8th, but Douglas got up at 9 (my roommate swears it was a 10 count) and Douglas knocked Tyson out in the 10th (Also, the first time Tyson was ever knocked down).  I’m sure Tyson will get the title back and dominate again, he has his head on straight.

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