Five unrealistic jobs all 90s kids wished they had

Five unrealistic jobs all 90s kids wished they had by Amber Rolfe Ah, the 1990s…For anyone lucky enough to grow up in the century’s last decade, popular TV shows and films weren’t just a source of entertainment they influenced our hopes and dreams.OK, so these aspirations didn’t always pan out when we reached the real world, but who cares? At least we had our dreams. And not even Mr. Belding could take those away from us.To help you reach nostalgia-overload, here are five jobs from classic films and TV shows that everyone who grew up in the 90s definitely wished they had:1. Space Jam: Professional Basketball PlayerIf you didn’t already like basketball, this film would’ve made you its biggest fan.Apart from the obvious occupational hazards (injuries, issues with teammates, being attacked by cartoon aliens threatening to destroy the human race, etc.) it seemed like a pretty sweet gig.And while the hoop you begged your parents to buy you remained mostly unused, we all know how close you came to making it big.Remembe r: in the words of one wise philosopher, ‘if you can dream it, then you can do it.’*Benefits: Get to win against cartoon aliens and uncover their true, tiny appearance.Drawbacks: Will probably endure injuries that will result in tiny birds flying around your head.Real job equivalent: PE Teacher/Basketball Coach2. Pokemon: Pokemon TrainerWhether you collected the cards, watched the show, or played the game, it was impossible to ignore Pokemon for kids in the 90s.On the whole, Ash made us pretty jealous. He got to leave home at 10 years old to spend his time catching, training, and battling Pokemon â€" which definitely beat being at school.Even with having to endure repeated electrocutions courtesy of Pikachu, a Pokemon Trainer had more pros than cons. You even got to wear a baseball cap to the office… #livingthedreamBenefits: Get to be the best, like no-one ever was.Drawbacks: Not based in reality.Real job equivalent: Boxing/Martial Arts Trainer3. Honey I Shrunk the Kids: Inven torOK, we know this film was technically released a year before 1990, but what 90s kid didn’t see this as a child and instantly set out to shrink a close family member?And the story of lovable loser Wayne Szalinski wasn’t just fascinating for any aspiring inventor, it was educational too. We learned essential career lessons like not to give up on your ideas, or bow down to peer pressure. Also, something about giant Ants.Whoever said learning couldn’t be fun?Benefits: Get to succeed in inventing a life changing, technologically advanced piece of equipment.Drawbacks: Will probably accidentally shrink your kids.Real job equivalent: Research Scientist4. Richie Rich: Child CEO/Computer HackerAlthough Richie Rich had his fair share of problems (you know, parents disappearance, guardian’s arrest, just fitting in etc.), he lived in a mansion with his own personal McDonald’s and that was enough to make everyone in awe of his brief career.Temporarily taking charge of his Dad’s co mpany mainly involved him drinking chocolate milkshake in board meetings, commuting to the office on rollerblades and making the most of a giant gumball machine. You know, like any other regular multimillion pound business owner.And the moral of the story? Even when you’re relived of your duties as the big boss, you’ll always have your friends. And, possibly, a rollercoaster in your garden.We love a happy ending…Benefits: Perks of the job include having a family Scientist, whose inventions include a robotic bee, corrosive acid, and a bulletproof vest.Drawbacks: Van Dough gets in the way a lot.Real job equivalent: Adult CEO/Computer Hacker5. The Simpsons: Mr Plow‘Mr Plow, that’s his name. That name again is Mr Plow.’Homer Simpson had many jobs over the course of the 90s, but none were perhaps more appealing than the one that came with its own personalised purple jacket.And it wasn’t just about shovelling snow. He saved others from potentially having their hands cut off by snow blowers, got to be the face of a brand and, most importantly, got to drive a big truck around town with a giant plow attached to it.Technically this career move was made possible by his car being destroyed, but hey, at least there was no risk of radiation with one.Silver linings and all that.Benefits: Admiration from the whole townDrawbacks: Would probably be really cold.Real job equivalent: Truck Driver*By wise philosopher, we mean R Kelly.