Mall Culture: The Original Social Network

The mall wasn't just for shopping—it was the place to be. Arcade on level two. Food court for lunch. Sam Goody for CDs. Hot Topic for the rebellion. The mall had everything.

Getting dropped off at the mall for hours was peak freedom. No phones, no tracking, just meeting up with friends and wandering stores until your parents picked you up. Mall culture was the social media of the 90s.