80s Logos Were and Still Are The Most Eye-Catching
What is it about the 80s logos that were so eye-catching? Well almost everything you could think about really. Today’s logos are bland and colorless. Unlike the old 80s logos that featured plenty of colors, shapes and plenty of flare. 80s Logos Were and Still Are The Most Eye-Catching Let’s talk color. Color was one of the most important and standout aspects of these logos. The 80s Apple logo makes the current one look...
The 80s Movies I Grew Up Watching (And Quizzes!)
There are two types of people in this world. The ones that like to watch an 80s movies once and the ones that will watch them over and over. My Dad is the latter and so am I. I grew up in the 90s watching 80s movies. I thank him for my love of 80s movies, so many of which, are still my favorites to this day. The 80s Movies I Grew Up Watching (And Quizzes!) Trading Places This movie has you entertained and laughing from start to...
Like Totally 80s – What Life was Like in 1984
Do you know what huge electronic technology came out in 1984? Any writers you know from that year? This year was a great year and here’s why. What Life Was Like in 1984 Popular TV: Jeopardy The Cosby Show The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes V Murder, She Wrote Night Court Who’s The Boss? For the Kids: Punky Brewster Thomas and Friends Muppet Babies Popular Movies: Ghostbusters Beverly Hills Cops The Terminator...
GLOW Is Now On Netflix and It’s Awesomely 80s
GLOW was the 80s female wrestling show that gave us elements of the wrestling world we weren’t necessarily prepared for. Now, GLOW is back with a slightly altered mission but it does feature some incredibly awesome 80s elements. “In Netflix’s new half-hour dramedy GLOW, Alison Brie plays an aspiring actress in early Eighties Los Angeles who, after finding herself fed up with her limited choices as a woman in show...
Why 80s Sitcom Sidekicks Are The Best ‘Wingmen’
What comes to mind when you think of an 80s sitcom? Maybe it’s the sweet hearted conversations of the Tanners. Better yet, maybe you recall the Tanners ripping on Kimmy Gibbler. And really, what would Full House be without the wonderfully obnoxious, free-spirited Kimmy Gibbler living next door? Which brings me to my point. How awesome are the sitcom sidekicks of the 80s? There’s the witty, fun, rabble-rousers like Zack and...
Like Totally 80s – What Life Was Like in 1983
The year when a new car was less then $10,000 and gas to fill it was a mere $1.17 per gallon. What else do you know and love about 1983? Here’re some facts and figures from what life was like in 1983. What Life Was Like in 1983 Best TV Shows: The A-Team M*A*S*H* Webster Magnum, P.I. CHiPs We Got It Made The Love Boat Knight Rider Cheers Fraggle Rock Best Movies: Scarface Return of the Jedi Trading Places Flashdance Risky...
Like Totally 1981- What Life Was Like 36 Years Ago
It was 36 years ago when it was 1981. It cost you under $3.00 to see Stripes when it came out and you were probably watching shows like Happy Days and The Jeffersons. Here’s more for a nostalgic look at like in 1981. Like Totally 1981- What Life Was (Like 36 Years Ago?) Best TV shows: Magnum, P.I. Three’s Company The Jeffersons 60 Minutes Duke’s of Hazzard M*A*S*H* Little House on the Prairie Happy Days Diff’rent Strokes CHiPs...
These 80s Summer Styles are Perfect for Summer 2017
The 80s are back! Ok, so not really. But the fashion is. For summer trends this year, look back to the 80s. These 80s Summer Styles are Perfect for Summer 2017 High-Waisted Floral Shorts Waist (bands) were higher in the 80s and the look is in again. A midriff shirt shows off the high waist and a little skin too. Neon High-Waisted Pencil Skirts Pencil skirts are a fashion that will never fade. This color though? Not as common as it...
15 Ways To Show Today’s Kids A Fun 80s Summer
How do you have a totally 80s summer with kids? (Or at least a summer day from the 80s?) No cell phones, laptops, or i- Anythings! But what else is there to do? So much. 15 Ways To Show Today’s Kids A Fun 80s Summer Go to the Park Swing on the swings and slide down the slide. Run around and play on the play set. You won’t regret it. Sidewalk Chalk Everyone can join in on this. Make a picture or play a game, whatever you...
Teddy Ruxpin: Childhood Hero Or Creepy Bear?
In 1985 the Teddy Ruxpin talking teddy bear was introduced and back then it was super cute. However the more we think about it now, it comes across as quite the creepy gift for a young child. That theory is made a little more by an old commercial we dug up on YouTube. When introducing his Teddy Ruxpin to the class, a little boy becomes discouraged as his classmates seem disinterested in his show and tell piece. That’s when a...
10 Children’s Books You Didn’t Know Were From The 80s
What does a sweet little girl with a longing to learn and a young cartoon turtle have in common? If you look to children’s books of the 80s, you’ll find your answer. Matilda and Franklin are just a couple characters to come out of these great kids books of the decade. 10 Children’s Books You Didn’t Know Were From The 80s Matilda Matilda was an extraordinary little girl who read everything she could get her hands on and...
You Can Thank The 1980s For These Popular Restaurants
From Papa Johns and Cinnabon to Outback Steakhouse and Hooters, our favorite chain restaurants wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the 80s. Through name changes the menus have been revamped, these restaurants are here to stay. You Can Thank The 1980s For These Popular Restaurants 1980 Applebee’s restaurants opened their doors to Atlanta Georgia residents in 1980 as T.J. Applebee’s Rx for Edibles & Elixirs....
Did You Ever Visit Videopolis?
A recent article just reminded us of Disney’s incredibly 80s move in creating Videopolis, a dance park turned TV show. “When the obviously un-cool Michael Eisner became Disney’s C.E.O. he was desperate to appeal to teenagers and young adults. In an attempt to attract edgier teens of the MTV generation Eisner developed Videopolis: an epic 5,000 square foot all-ages discotheque located just west It’s a Small World in...
80s Decor: What’s Still In And What’s Still So Very Out
The 80s had style, this much is for sure. Clothing fashions were full of neon and patterns. The hair was nothing if not big. And the decor? Well, that’s where the 80s really had their own flair. Floral on floral, pastels, ferns galore, and shabby chic were all 80s staples. Whether at home or in the office, it was easy to tell these looks were from the 80s. 80s Decor Ferns The 80s was full of ferns (and coincidently perms.) Prop...
REO Speedwagon’s ‘Can’t Fight This Feeling’ Ruled Billboard For Three Weeks
In May of 1985, there was one REO Speedwagon song in particular that destroyed the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks. The classic “Can’t Fight This Feeling” was an instant hit in 1985 and fans loved it so much, they propelled it to three solid weeks at number one. “When the band had difficulty coming up with songs for their Wheels Are Turnin’ album, they took time off so each member could write...
