**A Nostalgic Look Back at Nickelodeon**

I'm not sure why but I loved Nickelodeon in general you know Hey Arnold Rugrats Angry Beavers SpongeBob eventually but still the fact that this is Nick tunn codon that alone means a lot to me so there you go pretty cool and I was right eyeballs let's put him aside okay whatever came out of this was Simpsons related oh which is in another little baggie let's open it come on you kidding me that's why we have scissors little snippy snip oh I almost cut her oh it's Lisa from The Simpsons very cool maybe I'll put that in my keychain or I'll hang it up somewhere cuz up there I have the Mario costume Tudi toui I always forget the name what the freak is that animal called I always forget but I love it it's from um Super Mario Brothers 3

**The Iconic Characters**

As I sit here, surrounded by nostalgic trinkets and memorabilia, I find myself reminiscing about my favorite childhood shows. One of them was Nickelodeon, which has a special place in my heart. The network was known for its quirky humor, lovable characters, and entertaining shows that captivated audiences of all ages. From the absurd antics of Hey Arnold! to the mischievous adventures of Rugrats, Angry Beavers was another favorite show that showcased the zany duo of Norbert and Helga. And who could forget SpongeBob SquarePants, a sponge with a heart of gold and an enthusiasm for all things optimistic? As I flip through my old Nickelodeon memorabilia, I'm reminded of how much these shows contributed to my childhood.

**The Simpsons Connection**

But the nostalgia doesn't stop there. I also stumbled upon some Simpsons-related goodies, including a Lisa Simpson figurine and a Simpsons-themed magnet. The irony is not lost on me - here I am, surrounded by Nickelodeon memorabilia, but also proudly showcasing items from another beloved network. It's a testament to the enduring power of pop culture that these shows can transcend networks and generations.

**Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles**

As I dig deeper into my nostalgic stash, I find myself staring at a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) stormtrooper figurine. I have to admit, I never got too into the TMNT as a child, but there's something about the character of Raphael that always drew me in. Maybe it was his rough-around-the-edges demeanor or his unwavering dedication to justice - whatever it was, I found myself fascinated by this iconic turtle.

**Stewie's Lip Balm**

But things took a turn for the unexpected when I discovered a Stewie lip balm in my stash. The infamous villain from the animated series Family Guy had somehow managed to make its way into my collection of nostalgic goodies. While I couldn't taste the cinnamon-flavored lip balm, I was intrigued by the novelty of it all. Who knew that Stewie, the diabolical baby genius, could bring a smile to my face with a simple tube of lip balm?

**Pokémon and Kabam**

As I continued to dig through my stash, I stumbled upon a Pikachu plushie, which seemed out of place among my Nickelodeon memorabilia. But then it hit me - Pokémon was another beloved franchise that had captured my imagination as a child. And speaking of nostalgic gaming experiences, who could forget the thrill of playing Super Mario Brothers 3 on the NES? The stormtrooper figurine I mentioned earlier seemed to fit right in with this collection.

**A Quick Recap**

In the end, my stash was a veritable treasure trove of nostalgia, featuring everything from Simpsons merchandise to Pokémon plushies. As I looked around at all these mementos, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the role that Nickelodeon had played in my childhood. Whether it was Rugrats, SpongeBob, or TMNT, there's something about this network that has left a lasting impression on me. And who knows - maybe one day, I'll dig through my stash and find some more surprises.

**A Special Message from the Creator**

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"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhello everybody how are you David DeFranco here from David franco.com Loot Crate yes it is once again that time of the month to unbox my monthly box of gamer and geek goodies that's what I like to call it and of course if you do want to check out Loot Crate just go to davidf franco.com Crate use that link right below as well as my discount code DeFranco d r n Co to save a couple dollars on your order now let's get right into the crates this month's theme is animate so I do want to say you right off the bat if by anime Loot Crate means anime like maybe a couple anime items here and there then I have to apologize ahead of time I'm not an anime fan whatsoever so I might not get some of these items when by get I mean you know understand all right tradition take my glasses off put my blindfold on and something special which I'll show you in a second as you guys know I like to blindfold myself to make things a little more exciting and that way I'll guess my the uh items as I go and now for the first time ever oh God okay my blindfold came off but I'm closing my eyes I promise all right here we go opening the crate voila there's probably a card or a book up top telling us everything that's in it yep there it is very cool we'll look at that in a second first up ooh it's like a plushy oh my nose is in the way look at that it fits my mouth it's really hard to tell wait wait oh God I think those are eyes right there are those eyes we'll see in a second this is impossible to tell um so we'll see put that right there oo let's open it up and see let's try to see I have no idea okay this might be some kind of lip balm of some kind cuz I know I got bacon lip balm from lot crate months ago which actually does taste like bacon but it's kind of awkward but hey bacon is bacon no I'm dropping stuff this might be a temporary tattoo hold on let me try to find that item oh God got it oh that's right this thing is in my mouth forgot already and a sticker so yeah as always it's impossible to tell blindfold end with a horse's head on your head and this feels like a sticker as well or maybe a temporary tattoo and that's it all right God let's take that freaking thing off jeez it is crazy in there and I will give a proper thanks to whoever sent that to me on my wish list isn't this hilarious it's kind of freaky to be honest I cannot wait to scare the crap out of hunter pants with that all right now that my face is all red and I'm all itchy let's let's get into this o Nick Tunes Stimpy from Ren and Stimpy very cool now I got to be honest I never really got into red and snippy for whatever reason I'm not sure why but I loved Nickelodeon in general you know Hey Arnold Rugrats Angry Beavers SpongeBob eventually but still the fact that this is Nick tunn codon that alone means a lot to me so there you go pretty cool and I was right eyeballs let's put him aside okay whatever came out of this was Simpsons related oh which is in another little baggie let's open it come on you kidding me that's why we have scissors little snippy snip oh I almost cut her oh it's Lisa from The Simpsons very cool maybe I'll put that in my keychain or I'll hang it up somewhere cuz up there I have the Mario costume Tudi toui I always forget the name what the freak is that animal called I always forget but I love it it's from um Super Mario Brothers 3 o this is a teenage Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles I thought it was Teenage M Mutant Ninja Turtles it's a stormtrooper uh magnet let me yep it works there's a magnet bar a magnet bar there's a metal bar under my desk but believe me it works there it is very cool very artsy it's over 9,000 I'm sorry I'm missing the reference but for whatever reason this makes me think of Kabam anybody out there watch cab uh Kabam CU Lam that was a pretty unique show back in the day o I was right this is lip balm Stewie lip balm cinnamon very you know what let's try that right now come on really I'm so challenged today what the deuce are you staring at it says can't see it up close you get a little blurry but you get the idea all right first taste I'm not literally going to bite it like you know taste as in on my lips I can't taste the cinnamon really but I can definitely smell it pretty neat stuff okay here we go teenage M Ninja Turtles this is Raphael now I got to be honest people are going to shoot me when I say this I never got too into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and I know a lot of people loved it it was just never my series but I got to say I loved the video games back in the day I think what was it was it only NES there was one game where you could go around the map in some kind of tank I kind of forget the details but we used to play it all the time on the NES I'm I'm pretty sure it was the NES and then of course there's the typical arcade game that I used to play all the time as well kind of like The Simpsons but teenage mut Ninja Turtles but still very cool I do respect um this for what it is cuz I realized it's a huge iconic brand in people's childhood Honestly though like I said it's just something I never got into call me the minority I don't know but there you go and now we have a very fat slash oh my God my lips got red what the hell it looks like I'm wearing lipstick this is this is lip balm right yes is this a trick it looks like I'm wearing freaking lipstick what the hell oh my God this is not good this is not good guys all right then what was I saying okay oh Pikachu oh my I look terrible Pikachu kind of fat and angry I'm sorry I don't really understand the reference maybe he just a deranged Pikachu he just looks like he's going to throw up or something but I do enjoy Pokemon so maybe I'll get some of that geek cred back I was just never into the turtles and everything but Pokemon I was into I'm still into I mean I'm not a Die Hard fan but I like Pokemon for what it is now I haven't played a Pokemon game in years so hopefully I'll check out Pokemon X and Y or whatever new ones are coming out for the 3DS but it's definitely been a while however I should say one of my all-time favorite Pokemon games is definitely Pokemon Snap On the N64 so there you go quick recap Stimpy for men and Stimpy Pikachu Lisa Storm Trooper teenage mut Ninja Turtles Raphael cinnamon lip balm which is secretly lipstick and I think that is it oh and it's over 9,000 again I don't understand the reference maybe it's a kablam kind of thing or maybe it's not really meant to be anything maybe it's just like a comic book thing who knows anyway guys there you go as always if you do want to check out Loot Crate do not forget to use our link right below David franco.com crate and use my discount code to Franco to save a couple bucks in your order thank you guys so much for watching I'm going to go wash my face off cuz I look like an idiot and I will see you in tomorrow's video peacehello everybody how are you David DeFranco here from David franco.com Loot Crate yes it is once again that time of the month to unbox my monthly box of gamer and geek goodies that's what I like to call it and of course if you do want to check out Loot Crate just go to davidf franco.com Crate use that link right below as well as my discount code DeFranco d r n Co to save a couple dollars on your order now let's get right into the crates this month's theme is animate so I do want to say you right off the bat if by anime Loot Crate means anime like maybe a couple anime items here and there then I have to apologize ahead of time I'm not an anime fan whatsoever so I might not get some of these items when by get I mean you know understand all right tradition take my glasses off put my blindfold on and something special which I'll show you in a second as you guys know I like to blindfold myself to make things a little more exciting and that way I'll guess my the uh items as I go and now for the first time ever oh God okay my blindfold came off but I'm closing my eyes I promise all right here we go opening the crate voila there's probably a card or a book up top telling us everything that's in it yep there it is very cool we'll look at that in a second first up ooh it's like a plushy oh my nose is in the way look at that it fits my mouth it's really hard to tell wait wait oh God I think those are eyes right there are those eyes we'll see in a second this is impossible to tell um so we'll see put that right there oo let's open it up and see let's try to see I have no idea okay this might be some kind of lip balm of some kind cuz I know I got bacon lip balm from lot crate months ago which actually does taste like bacon but it's kind of awkward but hey bacon is bacon no I'm dropping stuff this might be a temporary tattoo hold on let me try to find that item oh God got it oh that's right this thing is in my mouth forgot already and a sticker so yeah as always it's impossible to tell blindfold end with a horse's head on your head and this feels like a sticker as well or maybe a temporary tattoo and that's it all right God let's take that freaking thing off jeez it is crazy in there and I will give a proper thanks to whoever sent that to me on my wish list isn't this hilarious it's kind of freaky to be honest I cannot wait to scare the crap out of hunter pants with that all right now that my face is all red and I'm all itchy let's let's get into this o Nick Tunes Stimpy from Ren and Stimpy very cool now I got to be honest I never really got into red and snippy for whatever reason I'm not sure why but I loved Nickelodeon in general you know Hey Arnold Rugrats Angry Beavers SpongeBob eventually but still the fact that this is Nick tunn codon that alone means a lot to me so there you go pretty cool and I was right eyeballs let's put him aside okay whatever came out of this was Simpsons related oh which is in another little baggie let's open it come on you kidding me that's why we have scissors little snippy snip oh I almost cut her oh it's Lisa from The Simpsons very cool maybe I'll put that in my keychain or I'll hang it up somewhere cuz up there I have the Mario costume Tudi toui I always forget the name what the freak is that animal called I always forget but I love it it's from um Super Mario Brothers 3 o this is a teenage Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles I thought it was Teenage M Mutant Ninja Turtles it's a stormtrooper uh magnet let me yep it works there's a magnet bar a magnet bar there's a metal bar under my desk but believe me it works there it is very cool very artsy it's over 9,000 I'm sorry I'm missing the reference but for whatever reason this makes me think of Kabam anybody out there watch cab uh Kabam CU Lam that was a pretty unique show back in the day o I was right this is lip balm Stewie lip balm cinnamon very you know what let's try that right now come on really I'm so challenged today what the deuce are you staring at it says can't see it up close you get a little blurry but you get the idea all right first taste I'm not literally going to bite it like you know taste as in on my lips I can't taste the cinnamon really but I can definitely smell it pretty neat stuff okay here we go teenage M Ninja Turtles this is Raphael now I got to be honest people are going to shoot me when I say this I never got too into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and I know a lot of people loved it it was just never my series but I got to say I loved the video games back in the day I think what was it was it only NES there was one game where you could go around the map in some kind of tank I kind of forget the details but we used to play it all the time on the NES I'm I'm pretty sure it was the NES and then of course there's the typical arcade game that I used to play all the time as well kind of like The Simpsons but teenage mut Ninja Turtles but still very cool I do respect um this for what it is cuz I realized it's a huge iconic brand in people's childhood Honestly though like I said it's just something I never got into call me the minority I don't know but there you go and now we have a very fat slash oh my God my lips got red what the hell it looks like I'm wearing lipstick this is this is lip balm right yes is this a trick it looks like I'm wearing freaking lipstick what the hell oh my God this is not good this is not good guys all right then what was I saying okay oh Pikachu oh my I look terrible Pikachu kind of fat and angry I'm sorry I don't really understand the reference maybe he just a deranged Pikachu he just looks like he's going to throw up or something but I do enjoy Pokemon so maybe I'll get some of that geek cred back I was just never into the turtles and everything but Pokemon I was into I'm still into I mean I'm not a Die Hard fan but I like Pokemon for what it is now I haven't played a Pokemon game in years so hopefully I'll check out Pokemon X and Y or whatever new ones are coming out for the 3DS but it's definitely been a while however I should say one of my all-time favorite Pokemon games is definitely Pokemon Snap On the N64 so there you go quick recap Stimpy for men and Stimpy Pikachu Lisa Storm Trooper teenage mut Ninja Turtles Raphael cinnamon lip balm which is secretly lipstick and I think that is it oh and it's over 9,000 again I don't understand the reference maybe it's a kablam kind of thing or maybe it's not really meant to be anything maybe it's just like a comic book thing who knows anyway guys there you go as always if you do want to check out Loot Crate do not forget to use our link right below David franco.com crate and use my discount code to Franco to save a couple bucks in your order thank you guys so much for watching I'm going to go wash my face off cuz I look like an idiot and I will see you in tomorrow's video peace\n"