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99 Posts About The ‘80s That Show Parts Of Our Lives That Don’t Exist Anymore
The 1980s have become this strange kind of “in-between” decade that feels pretty recent and pretty old at the same time. So let’s refresh our memory, shall we?
The subreddit r/80sAmazing is full of nostalgic pictures that illustrate why the era was so iconic. From bold fashion styles to futuristic car designs, innovative computer games, and beyond, these trends defined a whole generation.
If you’re a 90s kid or even younger, don’t worry — curiosity for how things used to look and feel is enough to appreciate this list, too!
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#1
It Was A Glorious Era Where Every "High-Tech" Clock Radio Featured A Red Digital Display Bright Enough To Be Seen From Low Earth Orbit
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#4
Many Of Us Use To Do This. Remember?
#6
Cutting Edge 80s Tech - Sony Walkman
#7
"Max Headroom" Premiered On This Day In 1987....39 Years Already
#8
Grocery Store Memories
#9
The Swatch Watch. They Were The Thing. Who Had One?
#10
Beverly Hills Cop Is 42 Years Old?!
#11
The Way It Was
#13
Pizza Hut 1980s - It Was A Great Place
#14
80s Chairs
#15
We Never Lost The Phone
#16
A Cool Movie From My Childhood
#18
Toy Hall Of Famer! 🏆
#19
The Real Remote Control In The Very Early 80s
#20
Maybe Someday It Will
#21
Oh Yes, Those Were The Days
#22
I Don't Like
#24
The Way It Was
Saltypepper 3 hours ago
Ahhh staying home from school laying on the couch with a big ol blanket your favorite stuffy cartoons and chicken soup with vicks vapor rub loved being sick staying home from school.
#28
Boombox In The 80s? You Know You Did
#30
The Og Virtual Queue. 🎟️
#32
Who Remembers Chi-Chi's In The 1980s?
#34
First Smart Watch
#37
Judging By The Receipt, This Kid Had The Best Christmas Ever
#43
What Is This Thing?
#45
Who Else Loved These?
#46
1983 Delorean
#47
Anyone Else Thing This Album Cover Was So Cool, Back In The Day?
Russell Bowman 6 hours ago
The original Molly Hatchet album cover beats them all Artwork by Frank Frazetta
#49
Remember Spuds Mackenzie - 1980s Bud Light Beer
#50
Who Else Listened To This?
#51
On March 29, 1985 - Desperately Seeking Susan Was Released
#53
Anyone Else Use These?
#54
Team Coke Or Team Pepsi?
#55
Who Used One Of These In The 80s?
Brian Droste 4 hours ago
My parents had one. When the puctureccame out you had to wait a minute before you could peel a film off the picturecto let it develop.
#58
The Goonies 1985
#59
Who Watched Conan In The Movie Theater?
#60
Who Knew It Would End Up This Way In The Future?
#61
Life Goes On
#62
Back When It Was Possible
#64
I Never Could Beat This Thing. Could Anyone Else Here Do It?
#66
Vhs Rewinder - Who Remembers This?
#71
Two V Fans, Apparently
Heather Menard 4 hours ago
Loved it. The tesla truck reminds me of this show and their su glasses
#75
The Money Pit Premiered In Theaters This Week In 1986!
#76
V - Such A Great Show!
#77
You Know It's True!
#79
Who Had One Of These As A Kid?
#81
Who Used To Like To Watch This Show?
#84
Who Else Had One?
#85
We Know Who This Dog Is
#86
Ancient History?
Michael Largey 4 hours ago
Er, I used it in my middle 30s. Does that museum have a spot for me?
#90
Who Wants To Play Some Xevious?
#91
Did You Have A Beeper ?
#92
It’s Friday Night In 1987, Which Movie Are You Seeing?
#94
On April 7, 1989 - Major League Premiered
#95
A True Fan Would Know
#99
Jam Pants - Who Had Some?
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Brian Droste 3 hours ago
I was a 70's kid but a lot of these brought back memories of my early adulthood.
Brian Droste 3 hours ago
I was a 70's kid but a lot of these brought back memories of my early adulthood.
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