Miss the vibes of the 90s?
Youโre in the right place! Our collection of latest, creative, and trending iconic 90s captions brings back the nostalgia of the coolest decade ever.
Whether youโre channeling your inner 90s kid, rocking vintage fashion, or just vibing to classic throwbacks, weโve got the perfect captions for you.
Plus, each caption comes with a copy button and a “Share to Instagram” option, making it super easy to relive the 90s with just a click!
90s Movie Quotes for Instagram

- “Hasta la vista, baby.” – Terminator 2
- “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
- “Youโve got a friend in me.” – Toy Story
- “I’ll be back.” – The Terminator
- “Show me the money!” – Jerry Maguire
- “This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs. Any questions?” – Partnership for a Drug-Free America PSA
- “To infinity… and beyond!” – Toy Story
- “Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.โ – The Godfather Part II
- “I’m walking here! I’m walking here!” – Midnight Cowboy
- “Here’s Johnny!” – The Shining
- “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.” – Gone With the Wind
- “May the Force be with you.” – Star Wars
- “E.T. phone home.” – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- “Why so serious?” – The Dark Knight
- “There’s no place like home.” – The Wizard of Oz
- “I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.” – The Godfather
- “Go ahead, make my day.” – Sudden Impact
- “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” – Forrest Gump
- “You had me at hello.” – Jerry Maguire
- “Hasta la vista, baby.” – Terminator 2 (yes, it’s that good!)
- “I’m just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.” – Notting Hill
- “Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys.” – Dead Poets Society
Best Pick:
“Life moves pretty fast…” It’s relatable and perfectly captures the 90s vibe.
Funny 90s TV Show Captions

- “As if!” – Clueless
- “Did I do that?” – Beavis and Butt-head
- “That’s what she said.” – The Office (though technically early 2000s, it has a 90s feel)
- “Gag me with a spoon.” – Clueless
- “Saved by the Bell” – Saved by the Bell
- “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
- “Smells like teen spirit” – Nirvana (Song Title, but works perfectly)
- “I’ll be there for you” – Friends Theme Song
- “Where’s the beef?” – Wendy’s commercial
- “Dyn-o-mite!” – Sanford and Son
- “Cowabunga, dudes!” – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- “Is this thing on?” – Various shows
- “Keep on truckinโ” – Various 90s cartoons and merchandise
- “Hang loose!” – Various 90s slang
- “Have a Cow Man!” – Simpsons
- “Seinfeld” – Seinfeld
- “Friends” – Friends
- “Youโre killing me, Smalls!” – The Sandlot
- “It’s-a me, Mario!” – Super Mario Bros.
- “No way, Josรฉ!” – Various TV Shows and Cartoons
- “Amazeballs!” – A 90s coined slang
- “Radical!” – A 90s coined slang
Best Pick:
“As if!” Itโs short, sweet, and instantly recognizable.
90s Slang and Catchphrases

- “Whatever.”
- “Totally.”
- “Like, oh my god.”
- “Radical!”
- “Bodacious!”
- “Gnarly!”
- “Awesome!”
- “Sweet!”
- “Right on!”
- “That’s bogus!”
- “Gag me with a spoon.”
- “All that and a bag of chips.”
- “Peace out!”
- “Keepin’ it real.”
- “My bad.”
- “No doubt!”
- “Word.”
- “Wazzup?”
- “Buggin’ out.”
- “Do the Dew!”
- “Super chill.”
- “Straight up.”
Best Pick:
“Whatever.” Classic, simple, and perfectly captures the attitude.
90s Music Captions

- “Smells Like Teen Spirit” – Nirvana
- “One” – U2
- “Losing My Religion” – R.E.M.
- “Enter Sandman” – Metallica
- “Waterfalls” – TLC
- “I Will Always Love You” – Whitney Houston
- “Vogue” – Madonna
- “Creep” – Radiohead
- “Wonderwall” – Oasis
- “Barbie Girl” – Aqua
- “Wannabe” – Spice Girls
- “โฆBaby One More Time” – Britney Spears (although technically late 90s)
- “MMMBop” – Hanson
- “Killing Me Softly” – The Fugees
- “Closing Time” – Semisonic
- “Torn” – Natalie Imbruglia
- “Ice Ice Baby” – Vanilla Ice
- “Jump” – Kris Kross
- “U Can’t Touch This” – MC Hammer
- “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” – Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg
- “Gangsta’s Paradise” – Coolio
- “Don’t Speak” – No Doubt
Best Pick:
“Smells Like Teen Spirit.” An iconic song that needs no introduction.
90s Fashion Captions
- “Platform shoes and scrunchies โ the ultimate 90s combo.”
- “Feeling totally grunge today.”
- “My choker game is strong.”
- “Fanny packs forever!”
- “Overalls are back, baby!”
- “High-waisted jeans and crop tops โ the perfect match.”
- “This shirt is totally rad.”
- “Bucket hats and oversized sunglasses โ 90s essentials.”
- “Denim on denim – it’s a 90s thing.”
- “Who needs socks?”
- “My grunge look is on point.”
- “Chunky sneakers and ripped jeans – 90s style.”
- “Wearing all my favorite 90s tees.”
- “My slip dress is everything.”
- “This plaid shirt is a vintage gem.”
- “The ’90s called… they want their choker back!”
- “Feeling fly in my 90s gear.”
- “The ultimate 90s look.”
- “Bringing back the 90s one outfit at a time.”
- “My 90s look is so fresh.”
- “90s fashion forever.”
- “Loving my 90s inspired outfit.”
Best Pick:
“Platform shoes and scrunchies…” It paints a clear picture of the era.
90s Cartoon Captions
- “Cowabunga, dude!” – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- “That’s all folks!” – Looney Tunes
- “What’s up, Doc?” – Bugs Bunny
- “I’m too sexy for my shirt.” – Right Said Fred (Song lyric, but fits)
- “Excellent!” – Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
- “Danger, Will Robinson!” – Lost in Space
- “It’s-a me, Mario!” – Super Mario Bros.
- “Have a Cow, Man!” – The Simpsons
- “Yabba Dabba Doo!” – The Flintstones
- “Zoinks!” – Scooby-Doo
- “Jinkies!” – Scooby-Doo
- “Ruh-roh!” – Scooby-Doo
- “Hypnotoad!” – Futurama (Though technically early 2000s, it has a 90s feel)
- “Like, totally tubular, man.” – A lot of 90s Cartoons
- “Check it out, dudes!” – A lot of 90s Cartoons
- “Yeah, baby!” – A lot of 90s Cartoons
- “Groovy, Baby!” – A lot of 90s Cartoons
- “Far out, man.” – A lot of 90s Cartoons
- “Outta Sight!” – A lot of 90s Cartoons
- “Wicked Awesome!” – A lot of 90s Cartoons
- “Super Rad!” – A lot of 90s Cartoons
- “This is insane!” – A lot of 90s Cartoons
Best Pick:
“Cowabunga, dude!” Instantly recognizable and fun.
90s Toys and Games Captions
- “Remember Tamagotchis?”
- “Anyone else obsessed with Pogs?”
- “My Gameboy is still going strong!”
- “Super Mario 64 was the best!”
- “Who had a Furby?”
- “The original PlayStation was awesome.”
- “Beanie Babies were everything.”
- “Remember slap bracelets?”
- “Anyone else play with LEGOs all day long?”
- “This is my Nintendo 64 and I will not share it.”
- “Trading cards were like gold”
- “The best times were playing with my action figures”
- “My Power Rangers toys were the greatest”
- “I loved all the Digimon toys.”
- “I canโt forget my collection of Yugioh cards”
- “Remember playing with those bouncy balls?”
- “Anyone else used to collect stickers?”
- “This is my original Gameboy color and it still works.”
- “Letโs get together and play board games”
- “I want to go back to my childhood and play with all my toys.”
- “The best moments of my life were when I was playing with my toys”
- “Best time was when I was playing my Sega Genesis”
Best Pick:
“Remember Tamagotchis?” A quick and relatable question that sparks conversation.
Conclusion
So there you have it โ a huge collection of 90s captions to spice up your social media! Whether you’re reminiscing about your favorite movies, TV shows, slang, music, fashion, cartoons or toys, we’ve got you covered. Go ahead and share your awesome 90s photos with the perfect caption!
