The 1980’s
As part of Generation X, I have fondest memories of the 80’s.
I remember the arcades, Big Hair, Big shoulder pads, etc.
As I grew older, I realized the importance of spending time with your loved ones face-to-face. Not through text or e-mail.
In the ’80s, socialization was much different than now.
If you want to meet someone, you must attend club or house parties.
Though I enjoy the convenience of technology, I prefer playing video games at the house with friends and having sleepovers.
Going to the malls, Movies, Discos, etc.
I’m sure many of Gen X feel the same way. Even if you are not from the Gen X era, you must have heard from your parents or seen it on a TV series how 80’s was.
Here are some of the things that I remember about the 80’s.
Popular Movies
1 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Universal Pictures
2 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Paramount Pictures
3 Batman Warner Bros
4 Rain Man Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
5 Back to the Future Part II Universal Pictures
6 Who Framed Roger Rabbit Buena Vista / Touchstone Pictures
7 Look Who’s Talking TriStar
8 Coming to America Paramount Pictures
9 Star Wars. Episode VI – Return of the Jedi 20th Century Fox
10 Crocodile Dundee II Paramount Pictures
No. 1 Songs
1980 Call Me – Blondie
1981 Bette Davis Eyes – Kim Carnes
1982 Physical – Olivia Newton-John
1983 Every Breath you Take – The Police
1984 When Doves Cry – Prince
1985 We are the World – USA for Africa
1986 That’s what Friends Are for – Dionne and Friends
1987 Walk like An Egyptian – The Bangles
1988 Faith – George Michael
1989 Look Away – Chicago
Popular Games
Pac-Man
Joust
Donkey Kong
Frogger
Ms. Pac-Man
Star Wars
Dig Dug
Defender
Missile Command
Super Mario Brothers
Galaga
Kung Fu
Popular Stores
Brookstone
Esprit
Hickory Farms
K.B. Toys
Montgomery Wards
Orange Julius
RadioShack
Sam Goody
Sharper Image
Software Etc.
Tower Records
Waldenbooks
Wilson’s Leather
Popular Toys
Big Wheels
Cabbage Patch Kids
Care Bears
Game Boy
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Masters of the Universe
My little Pony
Polly Pocket
Pound Puppies
Rubik Cube
Teddy Ruxpin
Popular Board Games
Battleship
Chinese Checkers
Clue
Monopoly
Risk
The Game of Life
Trivia Pursuit
Popular Famicom Games (NES)
Castlevania
Dragon Quest
Duck Hunt
Final Fantasy
Ghost’n Goblins
Metroid
Super Mario Brothers
The Legend of Zelda
Popular Snacks
Big League Chew
Capri Sun
Cheez balls
Cool Ranch Doritos
Fruit Roll-Ups
Jell-O Pudding Pops
Nerds
Push Pop Candy
Reese’s Pieces
Sparkle Cherry Laffy Taffy
Toaster Strudel
Topps Bubble Gum Juice Cartons
Fashion Trends
Leg Warmers
Shoulder Pads
Blazer
Big Hair
Ripped Jeans
Bodysuit
Spandex
Parachute Pants
Jean Jacket
Tights
Mullet
Side Ponytails
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