Ever wonder what life in the '80s was like? The ’80s were an unforgettable era full of memorable music, movies, trends, and games. From disco to the classic game “Pacman”, the decade left a lasting mark on pop culture. With its unique style and fashions, the '80s continue to inspire generations to this day.
Fads & Fashion:
One of the many highlighting factors of the '80s was its' extreme amount of fashion and trends. The period was marked by self-expression and the breaking of stereotypes. The aesthetic of the '80s can be best described by patterns, accessories, and neon! These, along with leg warmers, disco, and “big hair”, became defining factors of the dazzling time.
Technology & Games:
The ’80s were a time of large advancements in technology and entertainment. For the first time, widely accessible video games and consoles were produced. Popular games of the '80s include: Pacman, Super Mario Bros. Defender, The Legend of Zelda, Tetris, Donkey Kong, and so many more. And even still, there was more. This period showed us the rise of Apple, Nintendo, and the new gaming consoles that came from them.
Music:
This decade of music may be one of the most diverse we’ve ever seen! From pop to rock and everything in between, the '80s were truly a time of musical introductions and sampling, meshing together to bring us catchy tunes that are still being celebrated all these years later!
Classic Songs & Artists:
Michael Jackson
Whitney Houston
The Police
A-ha
U2
Metallica... and so many more! Thanks to the modern reach of technology, we have the ability to hear any and all of these in just seconds! Just hop onto Spotify, Apple Music, or anywhere else music is accessible and prepare to 'jam out'!
Movies:
There’s something about the '80s that just makes you feel nostalgic, the movies above all. Despite being heavily criticized in their prime, many of the movies produced in this period are looked back on as icons and classics! An enormous amount of movies from the '80s rose to fame, to be forever remembered in the generations to come.
Some of the Top Movies of the '80s:
Beetlejuice
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Grease
Footloose
The Breakfast Club
The Dead Poets Society
ET
Ghostbusters
Back to the Future
Star Wars
The Goonies
The Outsiders
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
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