As compiled by me, Asten: nostalgia queen, chaos gremlin, and defender of discontinued snacks.
Let’s be honest: some things are just objectively iconic. But this list isn’t just about what was “good” — it’s about what lived rent-free in our childhood brains. These are the snacks, TV shows, toys, and songs that made the 2000s magical, messy, and 100% unforgettable.
So grab a Mini Milk, plonk yourself on the sofa, and let’s revisit the GOATs — aka the Greatest of All Time.
🍭 SNACK GOATS
- Mini Milks (Strawberry)
Soft, sweet, and disappeared faster than your will to do homework. The definition of “simple joys.” - Fruit Winders
The edible comic strip. If you ate one without reading it, we need to talk. - Turkey Twizzlers (Pre-Jamie Oliver sabotage)
We still grieve. They were curly, greasy, and iconic. - Blue Raspberry Slush Puppies
No idea what “blue” tasted like. Still obsessed. - Cheese Strings
Were they really cheese? Unclear. Did we care? Absolutely not. - Dairylea Lunchables
Tiny crackers and processed cheese? Gourmet cuisine if you were under ten.
📺 TV GOATS
- Basil Brush
The fox who raised us. Master of chaos. Boom boom! - Dick & Dom in da Bungalow
Screaming, porridge, absolute carnage. Peak Saturday morning vibes. - Jungle Run
Slightly terrifying, but we wanted to be on it so bad. - The Story of Tracy Beaker
Chaotic queen behaviour. And that theme song? A cultural reset. - 50/50
School vs school. Shame-based entertainment for kids = genius. - Trapped!
“You are the saboteur…” still lives in my nightmares.
🎮 GAME GOATS
- Tamagotchis
Emotional support egg or constant guilt trip? Both. - Sims 2
For all your pool ladder removal revenge needs. - Bust-A-Move / Puzzle Bobble
Colour-matching madness. Peak arcade vibes. - Furbies
Definitely haunted. Definitely ours. - Polly Pocket (OG tiny version)
When she actually fit in your pocket. Simpler times.
🎶 SONG GOATS
- S Club 7 – Reach
Reach for the stars… Admit it, you sang that. - The Buggles – Video Killed the Radio Star
One word: SYNTHS. Timeless. Obsessed. - Girls Aloud – Sound of the Underground
This song walked so your eyeliner phase could run. - Busted – Year 3000
Time travel. Triple-breasted women. No notes. - Kylie – Love at First Sight
Euphoric banger. Still makes you want to do a twirl.
🌪️ Daisy’s Corner
“Let’s be real — if Turkey Twizzlers came back tomorrow I’d be eating them in the bath with a Capri Sun and no regrets. ‘Trapped!’ gave me trust issues. And if you didn’t scream ‘BOOM BOOM’ like Basil Brush had taken over your soul, did you even live? Also, my Furby once said hi at 3am. I haven’t known peace since.”
💬 What would be on your GOAT list?
Drop your nostalgic faves in the comments — especially if they were weird, limited edition, or long discontinued. This is a safe space for Panda Pops and Cartoon Network marathons.
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