Microsoft's 'Child Of The 90s' Internet Explorer Ad Is A Nostalgic Trip Back In Time (VIDEO)

Microsoft's New Advert Will Make You Cry (If You Grew Up In The 90s)
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Microsoft has released a new advert for Internet Explorer which might just make you cry - if you were born between 1984 and 1988, have a taste for nostalgia and turn the music up really loud. And now the web is 25 years old it seems as good a time as any to revisit what made it great in the first place.

The 'Child Of The 90s' ad takes a trip back through everything that was popular back in the land before iPods, including Pogs, bad haircuts and, well, Internet Explorer.

The point is that you grew up, and so did they. So switch from Chrome already.

But the effect for the right audience - including yours truly - is just to make you a bit weepy for a lost time when the internet made weird noises when connecting and Rage Against The Machine were still making albums.

Take a look, above.

125 Animal Photobombs
Underwater Bomb(01 of113)
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We're assuming that this guy was attempting to take an underwater selfie. (credit:Dr. Alex Mustard)
Cat Bomb(02 of113)
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Watch out, baby! (credit:This is Photobomb)
Tail Bomb(03 of113)
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Nothing like a perfectly timed tail. (credit:This Is Photobomb)
Behind Bomb(04 of113)
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"Ignore me!" (credit:Epic Fail)
WTF Bomb(05 of113)
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"Why are you taking pictures of butts?" (credit:Fark)
Smiling Cat Bomb(06 of113)
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Just really happy to be here. (credit:Reddit)
Penguin Bomb(07 of113)
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"What are you reading?" (credit:Nerd Nirvana)
Riding Bomb(08 of113)
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"My turn next!" (credit:Reddit)
Dog Bomb(09 of113)
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"Oh sorry, wrong room." (credit:This Is Photobomb)
MySpace Bomb(10 of113)
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At least someone is trying to stop these from happening. (credit:This Is Photobomb)
Red Fish Bomb(11 of113)
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At least that last guy is in the picture. (credit:Reddit)
Old School Bomb(12 of113)
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This cat's great-grandchildren are probably in this slideshow as well. (credit:This Is Photobomb)
Shocked Cat Bomb(13 of113)
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Who's bombing who? (credit:Shark Hug)
Driving Bomb(14 of113)
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"Turn left on Sunset." (credit:Reddit)
Watching The Baby Bomb(15 of113)
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"I want to sit on the chair." (credit:Reddit)
Stealth Cat Bomb(16 of113)
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Sneak attack is underway. (credit:Reddit)
Censoring Dog Bomb(17 of113)
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Stopping inappropriate Facebook photo uploads since 2008. (credit:Amyoops)
Horse Bomb(18 of113)
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How is he even doing that with his neck? (credit:College Humor)
Computer Cat Bomb(19 of113)
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What are you doing here? (credit:This is Photobomb)
Another Sneaky Cat Bomb(20 of113)
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Also: "Soon" (credit:Reddit)
Giraffe Bomb(21 of113)
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Talk about a third wheel. (credit:This is Photobomb)
Black Cat Bomb(22 of113)
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"You'd rather take a picture of a straw than take one of me? (credit:This is Photobomb)
Sneak Attack Bomb(23 of113)
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The other cat REALLY doesn't like glamour shots. (credit:This Is Photobomb)
Shopping Cat Bomb(24 of113)
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"Um, I think someone forgot my Fancy Feast." (credit:This Is Photobomb)
Dinner Bomb(25 of113)
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"Do I smell fish?" (credit:This is Photobomb)
Let Me Out Bomb(26 of113)
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"Um, a little help?" (credit:This Is Photobomb)
Curious Giraffe Bomb(27 of113)
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What is this contraption. (credit:Schwendenman Photography)
Disapproving Cat Bomb(28 of113)
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He does not approve. (credit:Picsbox)
Night Vision Cat Bomb(29 of113)
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His night vision is perfect for interrupting hipster photo shoots. (credit:Guzgan)
Meerkat Attack Bomb(30 of113)
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He stood on that pinecone to get in this photo: commitment. (credit:Flickr: Mike The Mountain)
Landscape Bomb(31 of113)
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"Sorry, did I ruin your postcard?" (credit:Flickr: tv42)
Beluga Bomb(32 of113)
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Maybe planned, still terrific. (credit:Wedinator)
Another Jumping Dog Bomb(33 of113)
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"My husband and I were taking our border collie, Jack, out for his daily beach run and play. (This) is the photo of him being photobombed. I didn't see the dog until I saw it on the screen after the photo was taken."- Submitted By Laura Hancock
Waterbuck Calf Bomb(34 of113)
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"I was trying to take a picture of this cute Waterbuck calf, when it's mom stepped in to see what I was doing to her baby...LOL." Submitted by: Karen Stephens
Curious Dog Bomb(35 of113)
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"What, what is this?" (credit:Xaxor)
Sneak Attack Dog Bomb(36 of113)
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"I was taking a picture of my cat Simon one day when Teddy got a bit jealous (like he always does). Hope you enjoy!" Submitted by: Hali Jakeman
Green Bird Bomb(37 of113)
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Submitted by: Karen Lyons Kalmenson
Scary Cat Bomb(38 of113)
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In our experience cats really do hate driving. (credit:reddit)
Jumping Dog Bomb(39 of113)
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This dog is huge! (credit:reddit)
Cat From Above Bomb(40 of113)
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Where was this cat standing? (credit:reddit )
Corner Dog Bomb(41 of113)
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Submitted By: Kylee Callahan
"Soon" Bomb(42 of113)
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"Here is Badger, completely unaware of his archenemy Groucho doing the bombing..." -Submitted By: Kimberly Rai Cook
Smooth Dog Photobomb(43 of113)
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Submitted By: Heather Smith Robitzek
Kissing Bomb(44 of113)
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Hey! Me too, right? (credit:Keep Busy)
Growl Bomb(45 of113)
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Submitted By: Alan Kelly
Dachshund Bomb(46 of113)
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"Photobomb of my dachshund with my then 3-month-old daughter." -Submitted By: Melanie Walsh
Bird Bomb(47 of113)
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Submitted By: Jean Seraichyk
Goat Bomb (48 of113)
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This goat would clearly lose hide-and-seek. (credit:Xaxor)
Laughing Dog Bomb(49 of113)
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That cat takes itself way too seriously. (credit:Pop Hangover)
Dog Headshot Bomb(50 of113)
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"I was taking head shots for a friend when Albert kept entering the frame and posing. This is the shot when my friend had had enough." - Submitted By: KathlynHoran
Cow Bomb(51 of113)
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These cows would have been such a good background otherwise. (credit:Damn Wonderful World)
Dog Behind Bomb(52 of113)
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Submitted by: Blacky Bokich
Big News Dog Bomb(53 of113)
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All the dog that's fit to photograph. (credit:reddit)
Bib Bomb(54 of113)
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Submitted By: Alexandra Foster
Hiking Bomb(55 of113)
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Submitted By: Reese Levine
Lakers Bomb(56 of113)
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"My husky is pretty angry she's not included in the picture." -Submitted By: Kimberly Fernandez
Fluffy Cat Bomb(57 of113)
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Submitted By: Jenny Haniver
Nose Bomb(58 of113)
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Submitted By: Ren Meier
Weimaraner Bomb(59 of113)
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"An animal photobomb taken in the "off leash" portion of Austin's Town Lake hike and bike trail. This is actually our dog, presumably telling us how she really feels about the new baby!" -Submitted By: Joanna
Pug Photobomb(60 of113)
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Just wait for it. (credit:reddit)
Baby Bomb(61 of113)
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"Took a picture of baby Avery and dachshund Milo tunneled behind her to get in the picture." -Submitted By: Diane Lenier
Parasailing Dolphin Bomb(62 of113)
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"I make this look easy." (credit:This is Photobomb)
King Lion Bomb(63 of113)
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The lion doesn't even know he is posing, he's just naturally suave. (credit:Daily Picks and Flicks)
Posing Dolphin Bomb(64 of113)
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This dolphin really deserves credit for making this picture great. (credit:This Is Photobomb)
Dane Bomb(65 of113)
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"Dog park fun (Jack, Marley, and Kiana) getting their picture taken when a great dane decides to make a cameo!!" -Submitted By: Brynn Fesler
Dog Portrait Bomb(66 of113)
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"I'm part of the family too. Why shouldn't I be in the picture?" (credit:The Chive)
Beagle Bomb(67 of113)
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"Another animal is getting more attention than me!" (credit:RedditPics)
Gorilla Bomb(68 of113)
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Maybe this was planned? (credit:Reddit)
Seagull Bomb(69 of113)
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"Oh, you were taking a picture?" (credit:Taringa)
Wedding Bomb(70 of113)
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Just a man, a woman, and their horse. (credit:Taringa)
Hungry Seal Bomb(71 of113)
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The photographer is holding a steak. (credit:Imgur)
Donkey Bomb(72 of113)
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This donkey has a place to go. (credit:Contemporary Nomad)
Over-The-Shoulder Kitty Bomb(73 of113)
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HEEYYYY! (credit:reddit)
Surprised Dog Bomb(74 of113)
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WHOA (credit:nuffy)
Hawk Bomb(75 of113)
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Quick window bomb before flying away. (credit:This Is Photobomb)
Family Photo Bomb(76 of113)
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Just gonna sneak in here. (credit:We Rule The Internet)
Shark Bomb(77 of113)
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Cool boat, dude. (credit:reddit)
Bodyguard Bomb(78 of113)
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! (credit:Cheezburger)
Llama Bomb(79 of113)
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Pretty scenic, huh?
Fish Bomb(80 of113)
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Bet he didn't see that coming. (credit:Wonders Of The Animal Kingdom)
Fish Face Bomb(81 of113)
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Finally worked! (credit:Random Funny Picture)
Censor Bomb(82 of113)
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Nope, FCC cat doesn't approve of this. (credit:Smosh)
PDA Bomb(83 of113)
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Get a room. (credit:This Is Photobomb)
Doggy Bomb(84 of113)
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Down here! (credit:Daily Picks And Flicks)
Laughing Dog Bomb(85 of113)
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Sweet picture, dude. (credit:nuffy)
Conniving Kitty Bomb(86 of113)
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That cat is up to something, and we want no part of it. (credit:WTFHub)
Crasher Squirrel(87 of113)
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Classic. (credit:TeleToon)
Kitty Corner Bomb(88 of113)
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HEY! (credit:This Is How I Will Get Famous)
Shark Bomb(89 of113)
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This probably ended well. (credit:CollegeHumor)
Bear Bomb(90 of113)
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Don't get out of the car. (credit:Daily Picks And Flicks)
Who's Bombing Who?(91 of113)
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Double Bomb. (credit:List Of The Day)
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(credit:WTFHub)
Jealousy Bomb(93 of113)
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That couch looks pretty comfy. (credit:BuzzFeed)
Cow Bomb(94 of113)
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Dude, pipe down over there. (credit:tumblr: Her Blondness)
Sinister Dog Bomb(95 of113)
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What's he planning? (credit:reddit)
Bathroom Bomb(96 of113)
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When you gotta go, you gotta go. (credit:nuffy)
In Your Face Bomb(97 of113)
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Up close and personal. (credit:nuffy)
Baby Bomb(98 of113)
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You're never too young to get photobombed. (credit:This Is Photobomb)
Wedding Day Llama Bomb(99 of113)
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Cute couple. (credit:Twister Sifter)
Dolphin Bomb(100 of113)
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C'mon, ditch the girl and come play with this ball. (credit:JapeMonster)
Goat Bomb(101 of113)
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Not just any goat bomb, but a sarcastic goat bomb. (credit:This Is Photobomb)
Whale Bomb(102 of113)
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Cool speech, bro. (credit:The Chive)
Halloween Bomb(103 of113)
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Nice costume, kid. (credit:This Is Photobomb)
Smiling Horse(104 of113)
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Cheeeeeese! (credit:Daily Picks And Flicks)
Cat Self-Portrait Bomb(105 of113)
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This way's better. (credit:Twister Sifter)
Chicken Bomb(106 of113)
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What are you guys up to? (credit:reddit)
Disgruntled Cat Bomb(107 of113)
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Seriously? (credit:nuffy)
Sideways Kitty Bomb(108 of113)
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Poor dog never even saw it coming. (credit:WTFHub)
Sneaky Cat Bomb(109 of113)
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BEHIND YOU! (credit:nuffy)
Bear Bomb(110 of113)
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Bears have needs, too. (credit:List Of The Day)
Window Dog Bomb(111 of113)
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Don't let the hair distract you from the bomb. (credit:This Is Photobomb)
"Are You Kidding Me?" Bomb(112 of113)
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C'mon, I'm cute too. (credit:nuffy)
Crasher Seal(113 of113)
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Always crashing penguin parties (and our Twitter avatar) (credit:This Is Photobomb)

UPDATE:This post was originally published in January 2013, when the advert was new. The date on this post was accidentally updated to 2014. Apologies for any accidental confusion.