1997 Socks
Description: Cracker Jack is an American brand of snack food that consists of molasses-flavored, caramel-coated popcorn, and peanuts, well known for being packaged with a prize of trivial value inside. The Cracker Jack name and slogan, "The More You Eat The More You Want", were registered in 1896. Some food historians consider it the first junk food. Cracker Jack is famous for its connection to baseball lore. The Cracker Jack brand has been owned and marketed by Frito-Lay since 1997. Frito-Lay announced in 2016 that the toy gift would no longer be provided and had been replaced with a QR code that can be used to download a baseball-themed game.
Description: Korea Girl were a four-piece indie pop/emo band from San Jose, California that formed in January 1996. They released two self-titled demo tapes in March 1996 before eventually re-recording the songs and releasing them on CD (Korea Girl in 1997; rereleased in 1999 with additional bonus tracks). They released one 7" (Reunion in 1997) and appear on various audio and video compilations. Their sound was generally melodic and understated, featuring both male and female vocals and using clean and undistorted guitars giving them their unique indie sound. While the group broke up in 1999, they did leave a fantastic and incredibly underrated LP behind, filled with tracks that are distinct and varied.
Description: Commemorate the legendary 1997 Moscow concert of electronic music pioneer Jean Michel Jarre with this electrifying design. This captivating artwork captures the essence of Jarre's groundbreaking performance against the backdrop of Moscow's iconic skyline. Own a piece of music history and relive the magic of this unforgettable event.
Description: This vintage-style design celebrates the mysterious legend of Mel’s Hole in Ellensburg, Washington. Featuring a rustic forest scene with distressed textures, bold retro lettering, and an eerie depiction of the infamous bottomless pit, this artwork is perfect for fans of folklore, paranormal mysteries, and local legends. A fun and nostalgic design for those who love strange stories and Pacific Northwest adventures.
Description: Ripcord Games began as a publishing label of Panasonic Interactive Media in 1997, and is probably best known for Postal, its debut game, and the Spec Ops series. In 1999 Ripcord Games was spun off from the parent company and sold, but continued to operate as it had previously, but as a privately held company. The company partnered with Southpeak Interactive for publishing, but when Southpeak suddenly dissolved in November 2000, so did Ripcord's much needed funding. Although the company had the most experience publishing games for the PC, Ripcord had announced and promoted several console titles, but without the financial support it required, Ripcord shuttered their offices in 2001 and stopped publishing.
Description: Squaresoft in the 1990s was a powerhouse of Japanese RPG development, releasing iconic classics on the SNES and PlayStation, including Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX, Chrono Trigger, Super Mario RPG, and Secret of Mana. Their 90s portfolio is considered a "golden era" of gaming, characterized by high-quality storytelling and innovative combat systems.
Description: The Oklahoma City National Memorial is a memorial site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, that honors the victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were affected by the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. It is situated on the former site of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, which was destroyed in the bombing. The building was located on NW 5th Street between N. Robinson Avenue and N. Harvey Avenue. The national memorial was authorized on October 9, 1997, by President Bill Clinton's signing of the Oklahoma City National Memorial Act of 1997. It was administratively listed on the National Register of Historic Places the same day. The memorial is administered by Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation.
