MTV’s Origins in the 80s
On August 1, 1981, something happened to cable television – something that would define pop culture, change generations, and shape an industry. That something had a name. The name was MTV. It launched at 12:01 in the morning, ushered in by John Lack (then the Executive Vice President of Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment) saying, “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.” And so it began. Prior to 1981, MTV didn’t...
Top 5 Cartoon Characters You Shouldn’t Loan Money To
By Ryan Zimmerman Ryan, back again. . . . Today’s Top 5 are cartoon characters you don’t want to lend money to. I know they aren’t all strictly 80s, but hey, I remember them being on in the 80s, so that counts! 5. He-Man I have the POWER! While the guy may be cool, have a sword and ride a huge cat around, there are still a few things that worry me. For one, the guy has to talk himself into being strong. He can’t just be “Adam,” he has...
Granny Boots
It’s the dance scene in The Breakfast Club that cements these lace-up boots as always and forever cool. Watch it again on YouTube and tell me Molly Ringwald’s Claire isn’t still the ultimate Popular Girl. The popping dance moves, the too-cool-for-(Saturday)-school hair flip, the layered tops and below-the-knee skirt and yes, the granny boots. Smooth brown leather, upper-calf height, just-so laces: perfect. Perfect in 1985, perfect...
Wendy’s “Where’s the Beef?” Commercial
1984 had a lot to offer. The Apple Macintosh went on sale for the first time, Michael Jackson caught on fire while filming a Pepsi commercial, the Space Shuttle Discovery took off on its maiden journey, and Clara Peller first asked the question, “Where’s the beef?” Wendy’s used this as their ad campaign from 1984 until 1985. The phrase caught on faster than you can say “wake me up before you go go”...
Paint Splatter Fashion
Along with many other 80s fashion trends that are making a big comeback, paint splatter prints have re-entered the world of fashion. We remember the mid-80s Esprit jeans that featured paint splatter patterns. What could have been cooler? Now, the look goes slightly more upmarket with dresses by Yves Saint Laurent, DVF and Dolce & Gabbana. See the ought’s interpretation of this very 80s fashion trend below. Check out some new...
