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We've all heard our parents or grandparents say things like, "Back in our day..." But let’s be honest, it’s hard to truly picture what life was like back then. The '80s were a unique time full of bold fashion, big hair, and unforgettable trends.

And thanks to Instagram accounts like “80svintagevisions,” you can now dive into that era with a fresh perspective through nostalgic photos and light-hearted jokes. We've put together a collection that'll take you right back to the neon decade!

#1

Playground merry-go-round with nostalgic text celebrating the good old 80s and GenX childhood memories.

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Mike F
Community Member
6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GenX h3ll, all the way back to the 60s. And if the bone wasn't sticking out you were fine.

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    Close-up of hand slamming a red rotary phone, celebrating retro moments from the good old 80s.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about wiring in a bluetooth receiver and walking around with this as a "cell phone"? You'd still have your real cell phone in your pocket but to everyone around you, you're talking on an old rotary phone.

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    80svintagevisions is a vibrant Instagram page that brings the unforgettable spirit of the '80s to life. Launched in 2021, the page has already attracted a dedicated community of 1.1 million followers, a testament to just how much people cherish and crave nostalgia for that iconic era.

    It’s clear that the love for the '80s never faded; instead, it continues to captivate a whole new generation and rekindle fond memories for those who lived through it.

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    #5

    Vintage paper towel dispenser in a retro bathroom, evoking nostalgia from 80s posts celebrating the good old 80s era.

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    sbj
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These were standard school issue and they always jammed and were rarely changed

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    #6

    Vintage 1980s technology featured in a nostalgic post from an Instagram account celebrating good old 80s memories

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Old enough to have SOLD beer to someone using one. Couldn't drink beer yet but I could sell it.

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    The 80s was a decade bursting with energy and creativity, especially in music. Iconic artists like Cyndi Lauper and Michael Jackson ruled the charts, each changing the game in their own way. Lauper was known for her unique pop-punk style, while Jackson, of course, revolutionized the dance floor with his legendary moonwalk.

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    #7

    Old cassette tape with tangled tape in a vintage boombox, celebrating nostalgia from the good old 80s era.

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    Julia Mckinney
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooo, have a second-hand wince from me. Hope you've got your pencil handy!

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    #8

    Old school candy necklace with pastel colors, referencing nostalgic 80s style in a playful design.

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    #9

    Black film canister with grey lid and text referencing nostalgia for the good old 80s on an Instagram post.

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    Breadcrumb.
    Community Member
    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Weed stash. If the old me could only see the big container I keep my weed in now, so impressed.

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    Madonna also broke boundaries with her bold fashion and unapologetic lyrics, while Prince captivated audiences with his electrifying performances, making the 80s a true golden age of musical innovation and unforgettable hits.

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    #10

    Foot being measured with a vintage metal shoe sizer, a nostalgic item from the good old 80s celebrating retro childhood moments.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's called a Brannock Device and it has it's own Wikipedia page. God I know a lot of pointless trivia.

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    #12

    Vintage 80s toy pop-up game paired with a modern weekly pill organizer, highlighting nostalgia from the 80s era.

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    ocean todd
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oof! That’s hurt too close to home

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    But back then, kids didn’t have the convenience of iPods or mobile phones to listen to music. Instead, they would carry massive boom boxes on their shoulders, blasting their favorite tunes for the whole block to hear.

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    #13

    Two boys wheeling a vintage TV cart down a school hallway in a post celebrating the good old 80s nostalgia.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or you were watching the last launch of Space Shuttle Challenger.

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    #14

    Vintage turquoise rotary phone representing ways of blocking calls from the good old 80s era on Instagram posts.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah then the phone started making that Beep Beep noise for like five minutes and then I usually just unplugged it.

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    The 80s was the golden age of blockbuster movies as well. Ask anyone who grew up in the era, and they'll probably mention Transformers, a movie franchise that captured the imagination of kids everywhere and remains quite popular even today. 

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    #16

    Roller skating rink scene from the 80s with people skating as a DJ plays hits, celebrating the good old 80s era.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did that recently. It was David Bowie night at the local rink. I'm never going to say no to Bowie.

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    #17

    White vintage car parked in a lot, humorously linked to celebrating the good old 80s on an IG account.

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    James016
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a red one of this exact car round the corner from me. Even has those wheels. Ford Escort XR3i

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    #18

    Old school school desk labeled as Gen X disaster kit, humorously listing earthquake, tornado, hurricane, and nuclear b**b shelter.

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    Faelwolf
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ours were the Victorian wrought iron ones with the oak top that had an inkwell in it. Sure wish I'd have been there when they sold them off before tearing it down and building a new school!

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    Video game fans might fondly remember the arrival of the Nintendo Entertainment System, first introduced in Japan as the Family Computer in 1983. When it hit the U.S. market in 1985, it sparked a gaming revolution that’s still going strong today. It was the must-have console that turned living rooms into arcades and made ‘Super Mario’ a household name.

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    #20

    Two vintage glass soda bottles featuring classic 80s Coke and Mountain Dew labels, celebrating the good old 80s.

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    Cynday Daves
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The little round strips going around and around wow haha

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    #21

    Child from the 80s blowing water, vintage cereal pieces, Totino's pizza with milk, nostalgic 80s celebration images.

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    Jemima Bauer
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They forgot a picture of stepping on a goat’s head sticker.

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    And who could forget the Rubik's Cube craze? Invented by Hungarian design teacher Erno Rubik in 1974, the puzzle took off globally in the 80s when it hit store shelves. If you could solve the Rubik’s Cube back then, without the help of YouTube tutorials, you were considered a genius.

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    #22

    Kids riding and drawing in the back of a station wagon, nostalgic scene from 80s posts celebrating the good old 80s.

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    Sue User
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We went on a trip once and slept in back of one.

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    #24

    Hand passing folded cash in a nostalgic moment, celebrating the good old ‘80s with memories of secret cash exchanges.

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    Jumping Jellyfishes
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! My grandmother was a tiny thing, like 4'5" (135cm) and I remember her once grabbing my arm and pulling it up behind my back, as I was thinking, "what the heck?!", only to feel her stuffing a bill in my hand. The funny thing is that she usually yelled at my grandfather for openly trying to give out money. This only happened a few times, but it's a great memory.

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    The 80s also had a style that was impossible to ignore. High-waisted jeans, or "mom jeans" as they’re now called, were all the rage. They might have looked a little funny, but they were a statement, that’s for sure.

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    #25

    Map of the Bermuda Triangle in the Atlantic Ocean with a humorous 80s style caption about vanishings.

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    sbj
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It seems The Bermuda Triangle has made itself disappear

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    #27

    E.T. holding a retro phone with a caption about prank calls, celebrating the good old 80s nostalgia on Instagram.

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    And when it comes to colors, why go subtle when you could go neon? From clothing to accessories, bold, fluorescent shades lit up every roller rink during blacklight skates. Those neon colors just screamed fun. 

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    Feeling nostalgic? If these flashbacks made you smile, share them with a friend who would love this trip down memory lane as much as you do! The 80s weren’t just a decade; they were an attitude, an era of unforgettable vibes, and proof that sometimes, bigger really is better.

    #28

    Vintage General Foods instant coffee tins from the 80s stacked with nostalgic retro packaging design.

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    Sue User
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw some in the store. Appsrently you can still buy it.

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    #29

    Vintage orange plastic insulated pitcher with lid, featured in popular posts celebrating the good old 80s nostalgia.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I had the pitcher we had years ago.

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    #32

    Collage of The Love Boat TV show cast celebrating good old '80s nostalgia on a vintage Instagram account.

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    #33

    Electrical outlet with faces drawn on plugs, humorously celebrating 80s nostalgia and iconic band imagery.

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    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There needs to be a tongue flapping from the one in the top right corner

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    #35

    Black and white image showing two iconic 80s shoe salesmen, including a basketball player in a Bulls jersey pointing.

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    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah but only one of them has scored four touchdowns in one game

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    #36

    Four women in pastel-colored vintage gowns from the 80s, celebrating retro fashion and nostalgia on an IG account.

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    ocean todd
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta be from a Sears catalog

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    #37

    Vintage school water fountain with text highlighting a rare Stanley water bottle from the 1980s, celebrating the good old 80s.

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    Jumping Jellyfishes
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ours had a single button next to the spigot. If the spigot and button was covered in condensation, you KNEW that water was cold!

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    #38

    Vintage newspaper table at Wendy’s shown in a nostalgic post from an IG account celebrating the good old 80s era.

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    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am 'doing the puzzles on the place mat at Pizza Hut' years old.

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    #39

    Retro Doublemint gum packaging with nostalgic text about '80s childhood memories on a purse background.

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    sbj
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They also had that unique metallic taste

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    #41

    Group of kids riding unbuckled in a wood-paneled station wagon, vintage style capturing good old 80s nostalgia.

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    James016
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Squeeze enough kids in so they are all wedged in and cannot move at all.

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    #42

    Two men, one in a red blazer and one with an anatomical torso, in a vintage 80s setting celebrating the good old 80s.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Captain Kangaroo, don't know who that is with him. That grandfather clock was creepy as h3ll.

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    #43

    Field Day ribbons in various colors highlighting the competitive spirit of the good old 80s childhood moments.

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    #44

    Side-by-side comparison of female PE teachers now and in the 80s, celebrating the good old 80s nostalgia.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, they looked like Kelly LeBrock in the final scene from Weird Science. ;-)

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    #45

    Cartoon illustration of a vintage calculator with wheels and gloves, celebrating nostalgic items from the good old 80s.

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    Lost Panda
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly... yes, but I can't remember why...

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    #46

    Breakdancing kids carrying cardboard slab in 1983 NYC street scene, celebrating the good old 80s culture and vibe.

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    ocean todd
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Refrigerator boxes were a dream come true! Electric boogaloo

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    #47

    Old school Alpine car stereo and beeper device on the floor, celebrating nostalgic '80s vintage technology and culture.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When the stereo was worth more than the car!

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    #48

    Two men in retro 80s athletic wear with short shorts and striped socks questioning 80s style on a grassy field.

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    #51

    Yellow Romper Stompers toy with green rings, nostalgic 80s children’s game featured in a retro celebration post.

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    Auntriarch
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pfft, we made our own! And get off my lawn

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    #53

    Chalkboard sign with 80s-themed drawing promoting a dinner discount using Macho Man Randy Savage voice and wrestling moves.

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    Array Index Out of Bounds
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1: Get drunk with your friend. 2: Body slam each other in the restaurant. 3: Both eat for free before you both get sent to the drunk tank.

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    #54

    Vintage spice container from the 80s with a humorous caption, celebrating nostalgia and the good old 80s era.

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    Cin
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sell by. It was bought. What's the problem?

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    #55

    Elderly woman with glasses and floral shirt beside humorous friendship quote from 80s IG account celebrating the good old 80s.

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    ocean todd
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎵…and a for being a friend. Travel down the road and back again.Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant. 🎶

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    #56

    Close-up of an '80s movie character with long hair and caption about back pain, celebrating the good old 80s nostalgia.

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    ocean todd
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chaka! Land of the Lost! (Don’t watch the Will Ferrell remake; Will is awesome, but remake terrible)

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