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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
Many Of Us Use To Do This. Remember?
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#2
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
#3
Which Breakfast Club Character Were You Most Like In High School?
#4
April 8, 1989 - "The Look" By Roxette Became The #1 Song In America
Liliana Spiro 3 hours ago
Marie Fredriksson, sadly, passed away in 2019 after a long battle with cancer (brain tumor). Per Gessle has continued solo and by collaborating with other Swedish (mainly) artists
#5
The Real Pain!
#6
Some Of My 80’s Collection:)
#7
Cutting Edge 80s Tech - Sony Walkman
#8
The Real Remote Control In The Very Early 80s
#9
Oh Yes, Those Were The Days
#10
Beverly Hills Cop Is 42 Years Old?!
#11
Ted Talk
#12
I Remember The Days Vividly
#14
We Never Lost The Phone
#16
Maybe Someday It Will
#17
The Swatch Watch. They Were The Thing. Who Had One?
#18
The Way It Was
#19
Ring Any Bells For Some?
#20
Boombox In The 80s? You Know You Did
#21
A Cool Movie From My Childhood
#22
I Don't Like
#23
First Smart Watch
#25
The Goonies 1985
#27
Pizza Hut 1980s - It Was A Great Place
#28
80s Chairs
#30
"Max Headroom" Premiered On This Day In 1987....39 Years Already
#31
Grocery Store Memories
#34
What Is This Thing?
#35
The Way It Was
Saltypepper 8 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.
#36
Who Else Loved These?
#37
1983 Delorean
#38
The Og Virtual Queue. 🎟️
#39
On March 29, 1985 - Desperately Seeking Susan Was Released
#40
Who Used One Of These In The 80s?
#45
Toy Hall Of Famer! 🏆
#46
Who Else Listened To This?
#47
Wargames (1983)
#49
Judging By The Receipt, This Kid Had The Best Christmas Ever
#50
Who Watched Conan In The Movie Theater?
#51
Life Goes On
#52
I Never Could Beat This Thing. Could Anyone Else Here Do It?
#54
42 Years Ago Today, Detention Was Served
#55
Who Remembers Chi-Chi's In The 1980s?
#56
Team Coke Or Team Pepsi?
#58
Married With Children Premiered On Fox On April 5, 1987
#59
Two V Fans, Apparently
Heather Menard 9 hours ago
Loved it. The tesla truck reminds me of this show and their su glasses
#61
Who Knew It Would End Up This Way In The Future?
#62
Back When It Was Possible
#64
Vhs Rewinder - Who Remembers This?
#65
Who Had One Of These As A Kid?
#66
Anyone Else Thing This Album Cover Was So Cool, Back In The Day?
Russell Bowman 10 hours ago
The original Molly Hatchet album cover beats them all Artwork by Frank Frazetta
#68
Remember Spuds Mackenzie - 1980s Bud Light Beer
#70
Anyone Else Use These?
#73
We Know Who This Dog Is
#74
The Money Pit Premiered In Theaters This Week In 1986!
#75
V - Such A Great Show!
#76
Ancient History?
Michael Largey 9 hours ago
Er, I used it in my middle 30s. Does that museum have a spot for me?
#77
You Know It's True!
#78
Who Had One?
#79
Who Remembers Vanguard?
#83
It’s Friday Night In 1987, Which Movie Are You Seeing?
#86
Who Used To Like To Watch This Show?
#90
Did You Have A Beeper ?
#91
Who Else Had One?
#92
A True Fan Would Know
#95
Who Wants To Play Some Xevious?
#97
On April 7, 1989 - Major League Premiered
#99
Jam Pants - Who Had Some?
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Brian Droste 8 hours ago
I was a 70's kid but a lot of these brought back memories of my early adulthood.
Liliana Spiro 3 hours ago
You guys, heads up - we seem to have a troll down voting just to down vote. I've upvoted the ones where it made no sense at all why they'd be having a -1
David Paterson 1 hour ago
It looks like most of you were spoiled rich kids. Could never afford any of these - other than the mangled cassette tape.
Brian Droste 8 hours ago
I was a 70's kid but a lot of these brought back memories of my early adulthood.
Liliana Spiro 3 hours ago
You guys, heads up - we seem to have a troll down voting just to down vote. I've upvoted the ones where it made no sense at all why they'd be having a -1
David Paterson 1 hour ago
It looks like most of you were spoiled rich kids. Could never afford any of these - other than the mangled cassette tape.
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