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When news broke that a healthy baby was born from a 31-year-old frozen embryo, it sparked awe, wonder — and, surprisingly, a quirky debate: will this child grow up loving 90s music simply because the embryo was formed in the 1990s?
It’s the kind of question only the internet could turn into a full-blown conversation. Some say yes, pointing to the mystical pull of era-based nostalgia, while others insist music taste is purely shaped by environment, not “pre-birth vibes.”
The Backstory
The embryo in question was created and frozen in the early ’90s, when cassette tapes ruled and MTV still played music videos. Thirty-one years later, it was thawed, implanted, and eventually led to the birth of a perfectly healthy baby. Science says the child is the age of a newborn — but pop culture fans can’t help joking that they’re secretly a 90s kid at heart.
Why People Think the Baby Might Be a 90s Fan
Part of the humor comes from imagining the embryo “absorbing” the music of the time, like Nirvana’s grunge, Britney Spears’ bubblegum pop, or the Spice Girls’ infectious anthems. Of course, embryos don’t have Spotify access in liquid nitrogen — but that hasn’t stopped meme-makers from photoshopping tiny headphones onto frozen cells.
The Science (or Lack Thereof)
Experts will tell you that music preferences develop after birth, shaped by exposure, family culture, and personal experience. Being frozen during a particular decade doesn’t magically imprint you with its trends. But for those of us who grew up in the 90s, the idea is just too funny to resist.
Pop Culture Gold
The conversation has become a lighthearted meeting point between science nerds, music fans, and nostalgia lovers. It’s a perfect “water cooler” (or Twitter/X feed) topic — part ridiculous speculation, part reminder of how much cultural identity is tied to the decade we call “ours.”
The Verdict?
No, the baby probably won’t emerge from toddlerhood humming “Wannabe” or “Smells Like Teen Spirit” unless someone plays it for them. But the story has already cemented itself as a delightful footnote in the ongoing love affair with 90s culture.
Until then, let’s keep the playlists ready — just in case.
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