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According to Rolling Stone, 1984 was the best year of pop music the world has ever seen. And there’s no doubt that it was legendary. We were blessed with the releases of Prince’s “When Doves Cry,” Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time,” a-ha’s “Take on Me,” Sade's “Smooth Operator,” Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” and many more absolute bangers.
But let’s not forget that the entire decade of the 1980s was filled with amazing music, bold fashion choices, unforgettable films, and thankfully, lots of cameras. Bored Panda has compiled a list down below of the most iconic photos from the ’80s people have managed to hold onto. So enjoy scrolling through this list that might give you a massive wave of nostalgia, and be sure to upvote the photos that make you wish that you had a time machine!
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#1
My Mama Circa '83. This Explains Why I'm The Uncoolest Person Ever, Cos She Took It All! Oh And That Bike? She Built It
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#2
My Mother When She Was A Tank Instructor In 1984
Max Fox 1 month ago
She is in the Israeli armor corp. Basic training commanders were men, but there were a large number of women who were instructors at "Tank School" and they taught the soldiers how to do their various jobs (driver, gunner, etc). That looks like the driver's hatch of an M-113, though, not a tank.
Shlomihu 1 month ago (edited)
one of the first "cool" tasks given to women in the IDF
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Bill Swallow 1 month ago (edited)
And even under those circumstances, her hair looks GREAT! (Kidding aside, anyone who can be a tank instructor deserves a great deal of respect.)
#3
My Dad, My Brother And Me Vandalizing The Berlin Wall 1988 (We Lived On The West-Side)
RomanceRadish 1 month ago
I remember seeing little chunks of hard material, packed in tiny boxes, for sale at the retail store Prange Way in early 1990s. "Own a Piece of the Berlin Wall," the boxes advertised.
zatrisha 1 month ago
Parts of the wall were really sold, but many of them were fake
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Patricia Steward 1 month ago
It's not like its destruction was scheduled.
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Molly A. Block 1 month ago
My mother's family immigrated from Deutschland. I actually have 2 pieces of the Berlin Wall with graffiti on them. My Oma revisited after the wall came down, and brought back a suitcase full of pieces our family had gathered. Amazing, and I am so proud to be German!
Joshua David 1 month ago
Probably the most shocking of the historical event was David Hasslehoff singing during the removal. Like huh? Turns out he was a huge popstar in Europe. He was pretty much a joke by then in the US.
Janet Horwith 3 weeks ago
I actually knew a few idiots that bought those tiny pieces. I always thought they were from domestic demolition sites.
Marie BellaDonna 1 month ago
This is one of the only situations I can think of, in which I can absolutely condone vandalism.
Forrest Hobbs 1 month ago
Fun fact: the Berlin Wall was built 100% on the East side of the border. These people are actually in East Berlin. I've read that sometimes East German border guards would grab West Berliners who vandalised the wall - they did have some sturdy doors here and there to enable them to do so.
While we’ve already touched on some of the biggest hits, it’s impossible to show appreciation for the 1980s without giving the decade more credit for its music. Almost all of Prince’s iconic songs came from the ’80s, along with many of Madonna’s. Michael Jackson also had plenty of classics from this decade, as well as Whitney Houston.
We can’t forget about all of the amazing groups from this era too: Duran Duran, The Smiths, The Cure, N.W.A., R.E.M., New Order, Depeche Mode, Talking Heads, The Clash, Joy Division, and more. David Bowie was also on fire during the ’80s, alongside Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, and Cher. You could easily stick to only music from the 1980s for the rest of your life and still have great tunes to play in any situation!
#4
My Dad Sculpting A Bust Of My Mom 1980s
sturmwesen 1 month ago
my grandma had one till the 90s. it's not like you buy a new one on the first day of every decade
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#5
My Dad Skateboarding At Hyde School 1982. I Think He Was Cooler Than Me
Mark Karol-Chik 1 month ago
Oh yes. It was a thing in the 70's and early 80's. Hardcore skaters were trying to get a feel for the board as surfers did.
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ॐBoyGanesh 1 month ago (edited)
If this is indeed the child of the person in the picture, they posted this photo 11 years ago and it has since been used in timeless, advertisements and promotions and new stories. Good on them! I hope they got paid for how often it’s been used for marketing.
Sara Frazer 1 month ago (edited)
There is a 80% chance that there is at least a little cocaíne in that briefcase
#6
My Dad And Friends Look Like The Cast Of Stranger Things (1982)
BrunoVI 1 month ago
Only Hollywood product that was ever realistic enough to trigger nostalgia was Stranger Things season 1. OK, except for the whole upside-down thing. Maybe.
nicholas nolan 1 month ago
No, no, The Upside-Down was pretty bog standard for the midwest in the 80s.
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Bill Swallow 1 month ago
Need to photoshop a DND battlemat and figures in the middle, with rule books, sheets, and dice. (Plus Cheetos and Mountain Dew)
Aussi Panda 1 month ago
The boy in the blue t-shirt looks so much like my son as a child, I saved this photo when I last saw it & showed him. He agreed.
Tonja Jackson 1 month ago
This reminds me of the closing line in "Stand By Me": "I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12. Jesus, does anyone?" and this is true. As I type this, I am smiling while I remember those friends: Debbie, Dawn, and Maria.
Another aspect of the 1980s that we can never forget is the incredible fashion of the decade. When you think of the ’80s, bright colors, spandex, and fanny packs might come to mind. But there was so much more! Vogue published a piece breaking down the biggest fashion trends of the era, and they first mention women’s power suits. Big shoulder pads and blazers over tight skirts were all the rage, even for women who weren’t in business.
On the other hand, many women were also stepping into spandex and Lycra bodysuits to get their jazzercise on. Fitness outfits from the ’80s were iconic, with vibrant colors, big scrunchies, leg warmers, and more. There was no time in the 1980s when you could avoid being a fashionista, not even while you worked out alongside a Jane Fonda tape!
#7
My Dad Got In Trouble For Skipping School Because The Local Paper Printed This Picture Of Him, 1984
David Houde 1 month ago
Years later I finally found out how I got skipping school all those times. It was the bus drivers! They knew all the kids (especially the trouble makers), talked for hours between runs at the bus garage and oh, one of them was our next door neighbor.
joann fielding 1 month ago
My 7th grade year my school gave out 'prizes', I won the 'most notorious skipper' category, but guess who skipped the assembly where it was awarded. 🖐 haha
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Crystalwitch60 1 month ago
Dam I was married in 1984 lol 18 ,this is how u didn’t get caught NOT 😂
#8
A Photo Of Freddie Mercury My Father Took In 1982 At A Show In Dallas
Johnnynatfan 1 month ago
Almost a quarter century? He Died in 91. That was more than a quarter century ago. What kind of math are you doing?
Load More Replies... Doofnuts 1 month ago
Not necessarily a fan ot the lifestyle, but he will always be one of the top singers in the world! (in my humble opinion).
Antoinette the Red 1 month ago
Looks like he must had had great seats...that costs about $12 :)
#9
My Mom And Bob Ross During An Event In Central Park, NYC In 1989
zatrisha 1 month ago
Many of his paintings are now being sold by his former television station to keep the program alive, as your president has cut all subsidies.
Brian Garcia 1 month ago
I believe he had three for each episode...practice, working, and then final. To your point money made was off the Bob Ross painting method materials and supplies. And yes, years ago these largely were never sold although a few I believe were given away...not with funding concerns some have been put up for sale. Think his son also followed in his footsteps and there may have been some angst within the estate following his passing. If you get a chance, look up his previous career...b-* USAF drill sergeant (pre-perm), believe he vowed to never yell and raise his voice after his service...hence his exceptionally calm demeanor.
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As for men’s fashion choices in the 1980s, hip-hop influenced a lot of people. Bucket hats, gold chains, acid-wash jeans, and tracksuits were popularized after fans saw their favorite celebrities sporting them. But women were inspired by their favorite stars too, with many taking inspiration from Madonna’s iconic looks or Princess Diana’s posh wardrobe. And, of course, many took fashion inspiration from what they saw on the screen. If you loved an outfit that appeared in a John Hughes film, you might try to recreate it yourself.
#10
My Mom Had A Nanny That Was A Mrs. Doubtfire Lookalike, C. 1981
joann fielding 1 month ago
"Run by fruiting. A disgruntled staff member, no doubt, did you not tip them? "
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My Mother’s Racially Mixed Family, 1989
#12
My Mom In NYC, When She Sailed Around The World [1984-85]
Just like with fashion and music, our preferences in movies are subjective. But no matter what you like to watch, I’m sure there’s an ’80s film out there that you love! And if you’re in need of some suggestions, Rotten Tomatoes has compiled a list of the most beloved films from the decade of decadence.
Now, let’s start with the top ten: Back to the Future, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Ghostbusters, Star Wars: Episode V, Sixteen Candles, The Shining, Raging Bull, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Do the Right Thing, and The Princess Bride.
#13
My Cool Mom Partying With Robin Williams And Billy Crystal In LA In 1982
Sportsgal 1 month ago (edited)
That's what I was thinking...she must have a hell of a tolerance!
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My Parents Swapping Wedding Attire, 1984
KatSaidWhat 1 month ago
It very briefly attempted a comeback a few years ago but quietly sank back into the shadows, thank god.
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#15
My First Wife And I On Our Wedding Day In December 1989
I was 19 and she was 18, I admit that we married way too young, but it lasted 17 years and 2 beautiful daughters came along too, one daughter who is now 30 and the other who is 27. I was a drummer in a rock band at the time and my best man was the lead guitarist. I hope you all enjoy the 80’s style! You know that long hair looks awesome with a top hat! Slash would be proud.
If those films aren’t exactly what you’re looking for, don’t worry, there’s plenty more to choose from. If you’re looking for more action or something sci-fi, Blade Runner and The Terminator are great options. If you want a comedy, Airplane! never disappoints. And of course, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is a hit too. If you want a wholesome romantic comedy, you can’t go wrong with Say Anything or When Harry Met Sally. And if you want a coming-of-age film, The Breakfast Club is the way to go.
#16
Myself In 1983, Republic Of Korea
#17
Terry Fox Was 22 Years Old In 1980 When He Set Out To Run Approximately 8,000 Kilometres Across Canada
Jumping Jellyfishes 1 month ago (edited)
I remember this. What an amazing man! He’d had his leg amputated due to cancer and he was running to raise money for cancer research. Sadly, he wasn’t able to complete his run. After 5300 kilometers, he was coughing and having chest pains. An x-ray showed his cancer had returned and had spread to his lungs. He passed away on June 28, 1981.
The Starsong Princess 1 month ago
His legacy is amazing - the Terry Fox Foundation has raised close to a billion dollars for cancer research.
#18
My Filipino Mom In 1985 Dressed As Pris From Bladerunner On Halloween
Today, the 1980s are often romanticized in the media as a nearly perfect decade. Kids had just enough technology to enjoy arcade games, but they weren’t glued to their cell phones. The average person could own a camera and capture moments from their life, but they didn’t have to worry about how they were perceived on social media. Of course, there were still plenty of issues during that time, from the Cold War to the AIDS epidemic. But overall, it seemed like a much simpler period than the one we're currently experiencing.
#19
In 1983 I Was Chosen Along With 3 Other Students To Interview Ozzy Osbourne For Newsday/Kidsday Newspaper In NYC
#20
I Humbly Submit A Photo From Circa 1987 For Your Approval. A Photo Of Me, My Dog Wearing Sunglasses, And My 1984 Fiero SE
nicholas nolan 1 month ago
It's only not on fire because the starter failed.
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Leesa DeAndrea 3 weeks ago
I have a red 1984 Fiero SE sitting in my garage. The motor is kaput.
#21
Princess Diana Dancing With John Travolta In Cross Hall At The White House
Reemerger 1 month ago
Looks almost like something you could consider a - oh, I don't know - ballroom?
We’ll never be able to return to the ’80s (unless someone out there is developing a time machine à la Doc Brown), but that doesn’t mean that we can’t bring it back in our own ways. If you’ve held onto your Walkman and cassette tapes for decades, keep listening to them! If you still have the VHS tapes with your children’s favorite films, never give them away. And if that old point-and-shoot camera will still work with some new batteries and a fresh roll of film, there’s no reason to stop using it. Why not infuse a bit of nostalgia into your everyday life?
#22
Christmas Morning In 1985, I Was Thrilled To Get A Typewriter
Robert T 1 month ago
I got my first computer two years before that. It was also a cream box shape, not unlike the typewriter. LOL
BeesEelsAndPups 1 month ago
My first computer was an Apple IIe we got in 1987. I learned to write in BASIC on that baby, and it started my obsession with all things electronic. My first TV was Magnavox we got in 1992. I was already a teenager and had no interest in TV. My parents had their priorities in order.
Load More Replies... Fat Harry (Oi / You) 1 month ago
My friend had a typewriter like that in the 80s. I remember trying to write a letter to my dad on it several times, before getting frustrated and giving up.
MajikDraygon 1 week ago
My son (10) begged for a typewriter for months. Found one at an estate sale for $2. He loves it!
Abby Louise Rexroth 3 weeks ago
Now people are going back to traditional typewriters to do crafts. I think it's the tactile element that makes them feel connected to the written word.
#23
After Their First Fight, My Dad Apologized To My Mom Through Polaroids. The True Og Of Apologies, My Man (1987)
RomanceRadish 1 month ago
Keep in mind he could not see where he was pointing the camera's frame, he was guessing. He did good!
Kali Chaos 1 month ago
This is the cutest. If he didn't run over the dog or something, I'd forgive him.
#24
Me Arriving Home From School In The Early 80's To Be Surprised With This Hoth-Base My Mom Made For Me
Fire Singer 1 month ago
I used to collect troll dolls as a kid and one year for Christmas my mom made them all clothes from felt, velcro, and puffy paint. I thought Mrs. Clause had made them specially for me, which is kind of true. :)
Is this list inspiring you to pull your old scrunchies, denim jackets and fanny packs out from storage, pandas? We hope you’re enjoying this trip down memory lane! Keep upvoting the photos that you find incredibly iconic, and let us know in the comments below if there’s anything in particular that you miss from the 1980s. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another list from Bored Panda that might make you super nostalgic, look no further than right here!
#25
My American Dad And Canadian Mom As Niagra Falls For Halloween 1985
David Paterson 1 month ago (edited)
So that's what Niagra Falls looks like! Excuse my ignorance.
Abby Louise Rexroth 3 weeks ago
My parents were the same Dad (US) Mom (Canada). Happily married for 33 years. Canada makes some d**n fine people, thanks Canada for giving me one of your best!
#26
(1989) Me, Age 4, So Stoked For A Ghostbusters Toy From My Mom That I Went Full Derp
Ermes of Endearment 1 month ago
I was just about to say the same thing!!!
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"Full derp" made me spit out my Halloween Cap'n Crunch (which by the way, DOES turn the milk green).
#27
My Room As A Teen. Might As Well Have Been An 80s Museum
WubiDubi 1 month ago
That's a young audiophile right there. 3 generations of media, a backup Walkman... parents chose the speakers though.
Janet Horwith 3 weeks ago
I had a little bitty TV like that. The father put it in his work shed to watch Lakers games. B*****d!
#28
France, 1985. My Mom Feeding Me Backstage During A Ballet Dancing Show
Vincent-Oliviér Desmet-Demeyer 1 month ago
‘Eef eet wuz not for dat caméra, I could juzt put a Gauloise in zis child and keep danzingeh…’ (just kidding OP)
Just stopping by 1 month ago
I don’t know why, but the mom reminds me of Inga ( Helga's nanny in that one episode of Hey Arnold)😅😂
#29
Americans Were Grateful For Canadian Aid During The Iran Hostage Crisis Of 1980
Stephanie A Mutti 1 month ago
We don't forget our love for Canada,,, it's just a LIE being sold for evil to the,,, I don't even know who buys it.
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Peter Bear 1 month ago
Hey Canada, want to do us another solid, maybe come and burn down the White House again? You know you want to.
Stan Chung 4 weeks ago
Yeah USA brought this on themselves. Installing a puppet Shah. GTFO out the middle east and stop supporting that GenCD country.
#30
My Parents In The Late 1980’s They Loved Floral
Antoinette the Red 1 month ago
And the picture behind them is the most 80's everything. Saw it everywhere, from cafes' to hair salons.
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Damned_Cat 1 month ago (edited)
Peach-colored accent wall. I guarantee you that something else in the room is aqua green for contrast. EDIT: I just realized that the mantle on the same wall is aqua green! LOL!
Leona 1 month ago
to me they look like the couple that lived next door in National Lapoon's Christmas Vacation
Load More Replies... Mary Tonningsen 1 month ago
I had that same set of fireplace tools back in the 80s! Must have been the rage. :)
Babs Ishkabibble 1 month ago
Those terrible Nagels... everybody thought they were the epitome of good taste. ROFL
#31
Me And The Homies Before Going To See Straight Outta Compton. The Tour, Not The Movie. Circa 1989
RomanceRadish 1 month ago
No matter the era, wearing a turtleneck and a sweater to a concert would be stifling!
Sara Frazer 1 month ago
I really love the sweaters. I want fashionable sweaters to make a comeback
#32
The 1980 Eruption Of Mt St. Helens
Ozymandias73 1 month ago
Probably most circulated Helen's eruption photo out there. Still an awesome and terrifying sight.
Eggwodd 1 month ago
I was in Tacoma. I had a clear, no color rain coat, which was the thing at the time. I remember being outside and sliding my hand down the arm of my coat and having wet, light gray soot running off.
Diane Tucker 1 month ago
I live in Vancouver, Canada, and clearly remember hearing the blast of the eruption. I thought something had hit my bedroom window.
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Earlier this year I was flying from SeaTac to Houston to visit my sister. The plane flew right by Mt St Helens; I'm ashamed to say I was born in Washington, have lived here my whole life, and have never actually seen the famed volcano. It was absolutely mind-boggling. The mountain is horseshoe-shaped; one side is completely gone! I cannot even imagine how huge and violent the eruption was. My mom was a child at the time, living in eastern Washington. She said ash covered everything like snow
Molly A. Block 1 month ago
Why is that motorcycle's wheel up on the bumper of that car though?
Lexi 1 month ago
It's hitched to the car as the photographer was going to use it to get closer to the volcano after setting up camp. He got there later then he planned which likely saved his life. After taking the shot he stated driving away but he had to abandon the car as the ash made it hard to see, he rode to safety on the motorbike.
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1980 was my first Xmas as a single mom, I ended up with the cheapest Xmas tree on the lot, which came from a forest covered in ash from Mt. St. Helens. The poor little tree was pale green from not getting enough sun, and it was really short and lopsided. Only cost me $4, which was about all I could afford, since I still had to buy ornaments from K-Mart. It was a sad little tree, but I loved it because my son had fun decorating it, and it was all ours! :)
Sharon Bacon 1 week ago
I lived in Portland, Oregon. My daughter was born exactly one week before the eruption. I didn't not take her outside for a couple weeks after this. I use to watch the smoke come out of the top from work, before it erupted. I now live on the Washington side. I can see Mt St Helens very well on a clear day.
#33
Just Found An Old Family Photo From 1985. This Was Taken Right Before I Headed To The Twin Pines Mall On My Skateboard. The Good Old Days
#34
Stumbled Upon Nicolas Cage In An Old Family Album (1985)
T Barth 1 month ago (edited)
The guy on the left is David Naughton. He was in The American Werewolf in London.
Antoinette the Red 1 month ago
He was also, the "Dr. Pepper Guy". I'm a Pepper, She's a Pepper..."
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#35
My Dad's First Day On The Job, 1987
#36
Since Everyone Is Posting Their Mom's In Bikinis For Some Reason, Here's My Mom Coming To See Me During Her Lunch Break For My Kindergarten Graduation In 1988
Blue Bunny of Happiness 1 month ago
Those glasses, I think of Deirdre Barlow every time I see that style.
UKGrandad 1 month ago
"Free the Weatherfield One". Now there was a storyline.
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Lila Allen 1 month ago
Hopefully this isn't one of the trends that will reappear. I'd blocked it out mentally.
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#37
45 Years Ago Today I Stood Alone On The Summit Of Everest. No Oxygen, No Partner, Only My Breath And The Endless Sky
I was exhausted, close to my limits. It was not triumph over the mountain, but over fear, doubt, and human limitation.
Hugo 1 month ago
In 1953 or '54 Sir John Hunt came to our village to give a talk about the first 'conquest' of the mountain. I was young and the only thing I remember was him recounting how the oxygen bottles were heavy and cumbersome, so Hillary and Tenzing Norgay ditched them for the final a*****t on the summit. The air was so thin that after every step they had to stop and take six deep breaths. Recently I read that they did use oxygen, so I'm confused. At least I now know it's possible without.
#38
Nostalgia From 1982. Me And Four Friends (All Still Friends Today) Doing What Kids Did Back Then. Made Memories At The Roller-Skate Park
RomanceRadish 1 month ago
Skating is still a thing! Sadly not as widespread as (I believe) it should be!
Upstaged75 1 month ago
Friday night at the roller rink was the highlight of the week for me! So many great memories.
Geoffrey Scott 1 month ago
Still have a roller rink in Big Rapids Michigan. The one I used to go to in Lake, Mich. burned, never to be replaced.
Huddo's sister 4 weeks ago
There is one in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne I used to go to that's still around. The one I went to before moving is now an indoor playcentre.
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Marie BellaDonna 1 month ago (edited)
We have a "family fun center" that opened up near me a while back. It has a bowling alley, snack bar, bumper cars, lazer tag, arcade, and of course, a small skating rink. We went there with my family three or four years ago, and of course I went right for the rink. Most of the Gen Z's (younger kids) were falling all over themselves trying to skate. Meanwhile, my old fat Gen X àss was skating circles around them. They were amazed. I was like, "This was my childhood, man. I grew up doing this, every single Friday and Saturday night!" It was so funny, lol!!
#39
My Beautiful Mother On Her Wedding Day In The 1980’s
Blue Bunny of Happiness 1 month ago
The bottles with the squidgy foam labels! I’d forgotten about them!
geezeronthehill 1 month ago
No. They would have rotated the bottle for best trademark visibility.
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#40
Today I Turn 50 Years Old. This Is Me In 1985 About To "Drop-In" On A Ramp We Built With Scrounged Wood
The way I remember it, shortly after this picture was taken I was forced to seek shelter from the masses of teen girls within a 5-mile radius that swarmed the area after I pulled off this trick.
Giulia Fortunati 1 month ago
The original post is from 5 years ago, so maybe he was 15.
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Molly A. Block 1 month ago
That's probably not how anyone else remembered it though, hahahaah.
#41
My College Dorm Room, 1985
KatSaidWhat 1 month ago
This could have been posted by my cousin who I am forever grateful to for introducing me to every artist on that wall and a hell of a lot of others too. Dad introduced me to rock despite only listening to pop and reggae in the car.
Load More Replies... Fire Singer 1 month ago
My parents loved the Stray Cats! I remember listening to that cassette tape...that's right cassette tape...hundreds of times on road trips.
Spark 1 month ago
It's not just a keyboard, there's an entire computer inside of it.
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TheMFKNXerdo 1 month ago
Sick C64 setup. I had the same printer, I think. It was pretty fun to make things with it. Interesting to see another that used the C64 beyond its gaming capabilities. Though, of course, it was also a superb games machine!
Ann Tiques 1 month ago
So many times I think to myself, “What is Annie Lennox doing right now?”
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#42
My Mom In The 80s
Sara Frazer 1 month ago (edited)
Guy on the left looks like he should be in WWF(WWE), guy on the right looks like a modern Seattle -area bar staff 😹
#43
My Mom Has Had This Poster Hanging In My Parent's Bathroom Since Before I Was Born. (It's From I Think 1982) Every Time I Visit Them
Diane Tucker 1 month ago
Oh rainbows had their moment in the early 80s. I remember going to a Rainbow shop with friends when I was in grade 12.
#44
Sequential Pictures Of My Dad In The 80s Taken In The Same Place Nearly 30 Years Later
RomanceRadish 1 month ago
Yes! Water slides were a freestanding singular attraction, not originally part of a gargantuan amusement park.
#45
In Circa 1980, My Parents Also Took This Picture Instead Of Helping Me Get My Head Unstuck
Eppe 1 month ago
Disagree. The metal is in his mouth against his teeth, and he has a look of serious distress on his face.
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Yup. The default reaction to something like that back then was to (in order) 1. Laugh 2. Gather everyone nearby, tell them to come look so they can laugh too 3. Get a camera and take a couple of photos so you can laugh for years to come 4. Tell them "Well you got yourself in there, you can get yourself out too!"
Johnnynatfan 1 month ago
My mother has a portrait of me at around this age in the early 80's sobbing because I didn't like the shirt she made me wear.
geezeronthehill 1 month ago
The kid's first serious love interest is going to see this at the first meeting with the parents.
#46
Stealing A Drink Of Wine At A Wedding While My Mom (Behind Me) Isn’t Looking. (1987)
Antoinette the Red 1 month ago
Just remember to spit out the cigarette butts.
Load More Replies... joann fielding 1 month ago
And yuuuge shoulder pads! They were everywhere. Next time your watch the Golden Girls (don't deny it, you watch) notice how there's even shoulder pads in the nightgowns!
Load More Replies... Janet Horwith 3 weeks ago
Oy! Family weddings! Having to be in church and listen to the mumbojumbo,then rush like cattle to the local buffet restaurant to eat cheap food that made you sick on the way home.
#47
My Dad And His First Wife, Circa 1984. The Hair, The Silhouette. It’s Amazing
#48
Photos From My Grandmother's Time Working At Continental Bank In Chicago In The Early 80's
The first was taken on her birthday, and the rest were taken on her gay boss' birthday. I specify gay because that's why they got him a belly dancer.
Azbb Guyz 1 month ago
It depends on where you were. Here in Tucson, Az I had the c**p beat out of me more times than I could count, I was shot at and was told it was my own fault for being open. I have numerous scars. I learned never back down and I beat the hell out of some people and would do it again if needed
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Jaya 3 weeks ago
Tell that to all the gay people who were beaten up regularly, shunned by their family or lost their job because of their sexuality.
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#50
Found A Magazine From 1980 In A Hospital Demolition With A 14yr Olds Interpretation Of The Future
SchadenFreudian Psychology 1 month ago
Things turned out a lot worse than we thought they would.
Victor 1 month ago
I never realised that "1984" was ever considered a utopian novel, I always thought that it was meant to portray a dystopian future.
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#51
Found This Signed Poster From The 1980 Olympics While Cleaning An Abandoned Storage Unit
#52
My Dad When He First Immigrated To NYC In 1986
#53
My Mom's Budget For Their 1980 Wedding
Michael Largey 1 month ago (edited)
Just move the decimal points one to the right, and you've got the amounts for a small bare bones modern wedding.
Huddo's sister 4 weeks ago
My mum and dad's wedding was in the 80s and she just wanted a 'bring a plate' (potluck) afternoon tea after, but my grandad insisted on it being catered. Their church's catering group did it, so it still cost less than $200. My grandma made the wedding cake and my mum still has the royal icing fans and flowers that adorned the top.
#54
Found This Newspaper Movie Section From 1980 During Some Home Construction
#55
From The 1980 Sears Holiday Wishbook. Wow, Times Have Changed
The Majestic Opossum 1 month ago
Wish I still had some of those old catalogs... Never knew how much I'd miss them!
Mary Tonningsen 1 month ago
Yep, his name's right there at the top of the page! Geez, he was so young!
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Found This Picture Of My Parents From The 80s And I’m Very Jealous This Costume Didn’t Stay In The Family
#57
1983 Pgh, Pa. I Still Remember The Whiskey And Cigarette Smell From Spidey
General Anaesthesia 1 month ago (edited)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "PGH is a common abbreviation for the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, often used in official contexts and by locals. The "H" is significant because, after a federal attempt to standardize place names in the late 19th century by dropping the "h," the city successfully campaigned to keep it, a decision that is celebrated today." - AI overview.
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#58
My Daughter Said I Should Post This, Her Mum 1989
Hassel Davidhoff 1 month ago
Whoa! She looks EXACTLY like a co worker I have, though that coworker was born in 1995 so definitely not the same person. The resemblance is truly astonishing though.
#59
My Mom On The Right, Working At McDonald's Around 1980 - 1981
SlothyK8 1 month ago
Oh, wow. I remember those uniforms! AND the menu! And in those days, the pies were legit.
Sheena Leversedge Wood 1 month ago
had one recently. they don't take the roof of your mouth off anymore
Load More Replies... Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com 1 month ago
"chocolaty" ALWAYS means it's not real chocolate
#60
At My Drafting Table With My Electric Eraser Before Our Office Used Computers, 1984
#61
Pictures I Took While Working At McDonalds In The 1980s
That's me on the right in the first picture. The man I'm shaking hands with is the franchise owner, an super nice man that everyone loved. He had stopped in for a visit on one of the days I brought my camera.
I worked at a SE Indiana McDonalds 1987 to 1990. It was my first job. Pay was $3.35 an hour. I was so proud of my new job that I brought my mom's camera in (a Pentax IQ Zoom) and started taking pictures of everyday activities and of my new friends and coworkers. I took pictures almost four years. It was a great experience. Much of the crew was the same age and we all got along. We became collectively friends and hung out after work at parties and other fun events.
I learned a lot from working there. Many of the crew became friends for a long time.
#62
This Mad Magazine From 1982 My Dad Found
Hassel Davidhoff 1 month ago
The fold-in! I loved those too! And Spy vs. Spy!
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Nikki Sevven 1 month ago
Does anyone remember the issue that came with a record of a song with multiple endings, depending on where the needle hit? The beginning of the song was always the same: "It's a great big, beautiful, wonderful, incredible, super spectacular day..."
Brier Random 1 month ago
And your heart is hummin’ with good times comin’ and you’ve GOT that happy feelin’ things are goin’ your way… etc… UNTIIIIIILLLL…..
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Obsessed With This Photo Of My Dad In The 80s Where He's Wearing A Belt Buckle Of His Own Name
Janet Horwith 3 weeks ago
Comes in handy when you pass out drunk as a pig, you can be identified.
#64
The Year My Father Got My Mother A Hoover For Christmas 1984
Upstaged75 1 month ago
My mom does not accept household appliances as gifts from my dad. They've been married for 55 years, so I guess it works. 😂
Mary Tonningsen 1 month ago
That carpet looks exactly like the linoleum I used to have in my kitchen. I loved it! It never showed the dirt (nor could you find anything you dropped - it was lost forever).
#65
Here Is My Friend's T-Ball Team Photo From 1983. They Didn't Know Coach Jimmy Was Famous
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Serena Myers 1 month ago
My usual reaction to seeing any photos from the 80s...but that was only a few years ag.....oh (expletive deleted).
SchadenFreudian Psychology 1 month ago
This is making me almost wish I had di.ed right after finishing university in the late 80s. But not really, because then I would have missed out on the 90s, some good friends, good parties, good concerts, meeting my partner, and having Obama as POTUS. So, I’ll revise that wish: I wish the good things about the 80s had stayed around.
nicholas nolan 1 month ago
The 90s were the best. We were living the age of the Peace Dividend. The robots in the Matrix had it right.
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KrazyChiMama 1 month ago
I can’t help but wonder how our lives would be if RR hadn’t been POTUS and tanked our economy
PenguinEmp 1 month ago
Well you would have had mondale. Because the yuppies then wanted Gary Hart. The almost-pulled-it-off candidacy of Colorado Senator Gary Hart and the emerging yuppie demographic that made up his base. They don’t remotely resemble the working-class base we associate with Trump today. But together, they helped shift the Democratic Party’s focus away from its labor coalition and toward the hyper-educated liberal voters it largely represents today, eventually creating an opening for Trump to cast Democrats as out-of-touch elites and draw the white working class away from them. In fact, if it weren’t for 1980s yuppies and the way they shifted America’s political parties, the modern MAGA GOP might never have arisen in the first place.
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Serena Myers 1 month ago
My usual reaction to seeing any photos from the 80s...but that was only a few years ag.....oh (expletive deleted).
SchadenFreudian Psychology 1 month ago
This is making me almost wish I had di.ed right after finishing university in the late 80s. But not really, because then I would have missed out on the 90s, some good friends, good parties, good concerts, meeting my partner, and having Obama as POTUS. So, I’ll revise that wish: I wish the good things about the 80s had stayed around.
nicholas nolan 1 month ago
The 90s were the best. We were living the age of the Peace Dividend. The robots in the Matrix had it right.
Load More Replies... KrazyChiMama 1 month ago
I can’t help but wonder how our lives would be if RR hadn’t been POTUS and tanked our economy
PenguinEmp 1 month ago
Well you would have had mondale. Because the yuppies then wanted Gary Hart. The almost-pulled-it-off candidacy of Colorado Senator Gary Hart and the emerging yuppie demographic that made up his base. They don’t remotely resemble the working-class base we associate with Trump today. But together, they helped shift the Democratic Party’s focus away from its labor coalition and toward the hyper-educated liberal voters it largely represents today, eventually creating an opening for Trump to cast Democrats as out-of-touch elites and draw the white working class away from them. In fact, if it weren’t for 1980s yuppies and the way they shifted America’s political parties, the modern MAGA GOP might never have arisen in the first place.
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