The Eighties Online

We grew up on 80`s music and we are still listening to 80`s music today.

Though much of the music was inspired by punk rock, only a fraction of it sounded much like that aggressive, revolutionary format.

MTV, one of the ’80s most singular, well-known phenomena, served as a backdrop and venue for much of the pop music of the ’80s.

By popularizing the music video format for the masses, the cable network allowed audiences a visual intimacy with their pop music idols never possible previously.

New wave’s blend of punk, power pop, mainstream rock and disco constituted the first fresh genre to emerge in the Reagan Era. MTV, one of the ’80s most singular, well-known phenomena, served as a backdrop and venue for much of the pop music of the ’80s.

As a unique and distinct subgenre of new wave, synth pop was quite a force in mainstream and underground pop music during the first half of the ’80s. It helped standardize the use of synthesizers across genres as well, among its several influences on pop music moving forward.

One of new wave’s biggest stars, the Cars boasted a sound that encompassed several styles, including pure pop, power pop, classic rock and punk.

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The ’80s was a decade of significant political and cultural change. These events have an impact on our lives today and will into the future in so many ways.

There were also, admittedly, trivial or relatively unimportant events that took place in the 1980’s. Here are some of the events that ranged from the deadly serious to the ridiculous.

So whether you loved the 1980s or hated it, there’s something here for everyone who lived during this decade to bring back those nostalgic memories.

1980

• The $40 million “Heaven’s Gate” took a dive after it’s Thanksgiving premier.
• Despite a recession, auction prices started to soar. Lighting the way: A Tiffany Lamp sold for $360,000.
• Tampons caused toxic shock syndrome, resulting in 42 deaths.
• In Mexico city, Yin-Yin delivered the first giant panda born outside China, but smothered the cub shortly thereafter.
• “Friday the 13th” was a big enough grosser to scare up seven sequels by the end of the decade.
• Rubik’s Cube, the product of a Hungarian inventor, tormented puzzlers trying to find the correct variation out of 43.2 quintillion possibilities.
• Dialects were Meryl Streep’s signature. Her New York whine in “Kramer vs. Kramer” won her an Oscar.

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The 80s movies and music define the fashions of the 80s about as good as anything.   Of course not everyone dressed as uniquely as Jon Crier’s Duckie  character from “Pretty in Pink” or  Madonna in “Desperately Seeking Susan.  But many were extremely fashion conscious in the 1980s.

Pastel colors were seen on occasion. Most of the time preppy’s or yuppies were seen in pastel colors.  The Izod and Polo shirts with the upturned collar or a pastel colored sweater tied over the shoulders. Black was worn mainly in mod, goth and punk circles.

The 80s hair and 80s makeup styles manifested in bright colored clothing and outrageous, big hair. Punk and new wave 80s makeup was at the extreme end, being load and colorful.

In the end, there were so many different 80s fashion styles and colors that the 80s can’t be defined by any one fashion trend. The list of eighties fashions and accessories that follows is by no means complete. Please comment with any 80s fashion items that may have been left off.

These lists of what people wore in the 80s will be a big help to you if you are planning an 80s party and need an 80s outfit to wear. 80s parties are very trendy these days. And a big crowd pleaser.

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Here is a list of some of the most unique and unusual toys and collectibles from the 1980’s Decade.

Rubik’s Cube Puzzle

Rubik’s Cube Puzzle

I remember twisting myself into a frenzy on the bus ride to school, trying in vain to solve my Rubik’s Cube. With billions of combinations, but only one solution, our “Cube”, featuring the same original colors, is the ultimate brainteaser. For players who are stumped, each puzzle comes with a Solution Hints Booklet to help master the challenge. Ages 8 and up.

Stuff From The 80s Book

Stuff From The 80s Book

Remember Hungry, Hungry Hippos? What about My Little Pony, Hit Stix, He-Man, The Care Bears™, and Lite-Brite? These are but a few of the totally gnarly gems awaiting you inside this funny, fact-packed book full of trivia, color photos and illustrations, and a “Redonkulus Meter,” rating how ridiculous each product was! Dude! What are you waiting for? Softcover. 180 full-color illustrations! 216 pages.

Talking Scarface Figure

Talking Scarface Figure

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