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Remember the thrill of snapping a slap bracelet onto your wrist with a satisfying smack, or the joy of doodling with a shimmering gel pen on the cover of your notebook? This isn't just a battle between two iconic '90s school essentials; it's a clash of raw, tactile delight against the quiet revolution in personal expression. Slap bracelets bring an element of physical play and immediate gratification, while gel pens offer a gateway to endless creativity and color. What's at stake here goes beyond mere nostalgia; it's about which of these can claim to have shaped our cultural identity the most. What do you value more: the playful nostalgia of slap bracelets or the creative freedom of gel pens?
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Gel Pens over Slap Bracelets when it comes to the greatest 90s School Essentials of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Gel Pens 65.2% of the time over Slap Bracelets.
Across all battles:
Gel Pens win rate: 63.0%
Slap Bracelets win rate: 39.1%
Trapper Keeper is currently the top contender in this league. You can see who else is rocking the charts by checking out the GOAT List.
Fans love slap bracelets for their fun, snappy design and the instant cool-factor they added to any 90s kid's outfit. They were not just fashion accessories; they were conversation starters and an integral part of the schoolyard culture.
Gel pens are leading mainly because of their huge variety in colors and the unique flair they added to everyone's notes and doodles. There's a bit of nostalgia for those sparkly and neon writing experiences that really seem to resonate with fans.