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With the advent of the internet, many major cultural staples went by the wayside, such as arcades and video rental stores. Another often-forgotten element of the past is the phonebook-sized gift catalog that many retailers would send en masse during the holiday season, showcasing photos of mail-order items next to enthusiastic product descriptions.

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