I'm reading the classic Kelly Deadpool run, great stuff. That's from '97, also there's that animated series sequel called X-Men 97 happening. So for fun, what was going on around that time?
Another thing is in Deadpool issue 3, Deadpool wants to go on a road trip with pizza. Siryn says this:
"Since the world fell apart, Wade! Since everything changed for the mutants! Ye of all people should know what it means to have all sense in y'r life torn away!"
I'm also curious what she's referring to, what changed everything for mutants in the mid 90s? The status quo didn't appear too different.