The 1990s First World Problems meme is a nostalgic spin-off of the classic First World Problems format. It typically features a photo of a young woman dressed in quintessential 90s fashion—complete with flannel, a choker, and butterfly clips—appearing deeply distressed. The captions highlight the trivial yet frustrating technological and cultural hurdles of the decade, such as a portable CD player skipping, someone picking up the phone while you were on AOL, or having to rewind a VHS tape before returning it to Blockbuster. It serves as a humorous time capsule, allowing users to laugh at the unique 'hardships' of life before the era of high-speed internet and smartphones.