There once was a glorious time when Playhouse Disney was on TV screens across the nation and '90s babies could watch Out of The Box, the greatest show in history.
Watching Out of The Box was more than just an after-school ritual. It was an interactive experience that enriched your prepubescent mind, heart and soul.
The show's intro was seriously your jam. It was the catchiest shit your middle school ears ever heard and it got you pumped AF for each episode.
Watching the gang construct the house was mesmerizing, especially since it was made with just boxes and paint. "PLEASE LET ME COME, VIVIAN," your heart would cry with jealously.
Every time Tony shouted "come on!" and then climbed through the entrance to the clubhouse your mind was BLOWN. HOW DID IT MAGICALLY TRANSFORM INTO THE COOLEST CLUBHOUSE EVER?
SERIOUSLY, THE COOLEST.
Vivian and Tony were gods in your eyes because they invited the entire neighborhood over. No one on your block was as cool as them.
Story time was the shit because your pals dressed up and acted as the coolest characters. Remember when Vivian was a troll under a bridge?!
Tony would start telling a story and then ask the kids to continue it, LEAVING YOU DESPERATELY NEEDING TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT.
Arts and crafts time was the highlight of your day and made you want to search your home for any materials you could find.
Vivian taught you how to make AWESOME crafts like paperclip jewelry and musical instruments made of toilet paper rolls and pipe cleaners. HOW COOL WAS SHE?
Music time made you hype and beg to have these instruments for your birthday so you could jam out like Tony.
JAMMMM ONNNNNN TONY. BANG THOSE DRUMS.
Tony and Vivian's goodbye song was tragically beautiful. It was an amazing tune but made you sad that your time with them was over.
Out Of The Box showed you how to have fun and be imaginative without an iPad. KIDS THESE DAYS WILL NEVER KNOW.
The world was a brighter place when Out of the Box was in it. WE LOVE YOU FOREVER VIV AND TONY. Thanks for showing us that magic lies inside every cardboard box.
And for old time's sake, here's the goodbye song for you to relive the magic:
