Originally Posted By willthisbetheone It seems that every time things from the 80s are reviewed, somebody who saw the decade first-hand degrades them. They say derisive things about the hair, the clothes, the music, the images... It really gets to me. I've been an 80s fan for a long time. Here's an article I wrote for RetroJunk. It's called "Don't Call Me A Poser", and it's my history of being an 80s fan. The link can be found here: <a href="http://www.retrojunk.com/details_articles/760/" target="_blank">http://www.retrojunk.com/detai ls_articles/760/</a>. I write about a lot of stuff in there, both from the 80s and from my personal life, and how the former has helped me through the latter. It is lengthy and a little outdated (It was written when I was 23, "Pee-Wee's Playhouse" isn't on Adult Swim anymore and I no longer use the word "cheesy" to describe any aspect of the 80s), but I encourage you all to read it, so you can learn more about me. Also, please read through the comments section at the bottom. It explains how I've changed my mind on several things I wrote in the article. The decade helped me through so much that I just want to say to the people who make fun of it, "You looked great, you sounded great, you were all great back then...Don't make fun of yourselves". One of the aspects of Aspergers' Syndrome is latching on to a certain subject and getting to know a lot about it. The 80s is that subject for me. I've gone through a lot over the years, and the 80s has been a constant source of peace and strength throughout my life. I hope all of you can understand that. This is a very special thing for me, and not everybody understands that. When I was on the DisBoards a few years ago, I talked about how I didn't like people making fun of the 80s. Having revealed my age in an earlier thread, I was laughed at with comments like "You were only 7 when the decade ended". Please give it a read, and you can learn more about both me and what I like. Sincerely, John Kilduff
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hey don't worry John. I think the new romantics had the best clothes (or maybe the cast of Miami Vice), the best pop, rock and metal came our of the 80's. Hollywood made films that were fun. Epcot was born. LA hosted the Olympics. Pacman, Space Invaders and Donkey Kong ruled. Rubic's Cubes did our heads in. There were a lot of bad things in the 80's (reganomics, fear of plane hijacking, war on drugs etc.) but for we, the 80's was the most enjoyable decade. And Disneyland was at it's best too.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: And let's don't forget how the 80's gave you all one of the best movies ever made--THE BLACK CAULDRON. ORGOCH: July 1985, ta be exact. ORDDU: What a shining moment that was in the history of the Disney company... ORGOCH: It was a 'shiner', all right. Should'a been called THE BLACK EYE 'cause a what them dang critics had ta say 'bout us!
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs Back in my day...we didn't need memory cards for video games. We finished our games the whole way through and we liked it! Back in my day...we had these things called pay phones where you would pay a quarter to make a phone call. The only people that had these cellularized tellerphones were yuppies, celebrities and the two Coreys! Back in my day...Disneyland had souvenir map books that were actually like little books! Back in my day...there were THREE bakers for Cinnamon Toast Crunch! Back in my day...sitcoms had opening and closing credits...and theme songs! Back in my day...sitcoms had the Very Special Episodes! Back in my day...Disney Channel was a pay channel! Back in my day...The Disney Stores used to sell merchandise from the park! Back in my day...Saturday morning had a slew of cartoons!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I agree the 80's were OK - but I will put a plug iun for Reagan, as I never lived better, moved faster in my career and had so many work options as i did in the 80's -- ( as opposed to having to call Bangalore for everything like now, including most of our careers -- but I am a child of the 60's ( born in the 50's) -- a Boomer -- and you know we only romanticize about that period....
Originally Posted By wahooskipper In the 80s I had a perm (a "wave" actually) and today I am bald. In the 80s...greed was good. In the 80s a cell phone weighed about as much as a young toddler. In the 80s Al Gore was working really hard to invent the internet. Oh, the music!
Originally Posted By barboy In the 80's I drove a Dodge Datona equipped with the rudest compact cassette player, and the babes loved it. Best part of the 80's: Duran Duran Worst part of the 80's: the Evil Empire
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb >>>Best part of the 80's: Duran Duran<<< I don't THINK so Worst part of the 80's: Bands, with few or no women/girls, who wore makeup Best part of the 80's: Bands, with few or no women/girls, who had lots of hair and wore ripped jeans (Def Leppard, anyone?)
Originally Posted By Goofy Sam In the 80s ... I wore mini skirts and shoulder pads. In the 80s ... My sister and I fought like cats and dogs, frequently. In the 80s ... I drove a 1970 Opal Kadett and a 1964 Plymouth Valient In the 80s ... I learned to get along with my sister (although it was the end of the decade) In the 80s ... I was my sisters maid of honor. In the 80s ... I was blessed to be able to watch my sister marry her soulmate and sing at her wedding too. In the 80s ... I actually listened to Suzy Q and Tiffany (but if you ask me I'll deny it.)
Originally Posted By wahooskipper <----had big jeans in the 80s. Feeling better about myself these days!
Originally Posted By DAR <<In the 80s ... I wore mini skirts and shoulder pads.>> I take it it's Goofy Samantha and NOT Goofy Samuel then.
Originally Posted By DAR In the 80's Indiana Jones, Marty McFly and Axel Foley were part of my life. GI Joe, He-Man, Transformers, M.A.S.K dominated my television in the mornings and afternoons. They also dominated my bedroom. The A-Team, Knight Rider, Family Ties and the Cosby Show were the nighttime staple. Michael Jackson was normal and okay to listen to. Beat Street, Breakin and Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo led me to purchase the album "Electric Breakdance" with a fold out on how to breakdance.
Originally Posted By lasvegasgirl * SIGH * The 80's. THAT was my time. LOVE THE 80's. Had the big hair, off the shoulder sweatshirt, -------- also, met the love of my life on Feb. 9, 1983. And seeing Journey in concert. I miss that time a lot. The 80's hold beautiful memories for me for sure.........................
Originally Posted By liveforvacations I am an "80s girl" and those were good times! My friends still talk about my "big hair" and I still miss it! Yes, I love "big hair" and skinny jeans. Does anyone remember jeans so tight that you had to lie on the bed to do them up and then sitting was just not a good idea. I still cannot accept these "low rise jeans" that make most peoples bums look funny and give them that "plumber's butt" when they bend over or the jeans that look like they belong to their dads where the crotch is at the knees! Its hard to believe people laugh at the 80s. However, I cannot wear skin tight jeans anymore as I do like to breathe and I cannot hold my arms in the air for as long as it takes to get "big hair" so I guess I'll just have my memories! Oh, talking about the 80s-just heard that Van Halen with David Lee Roth just announced they are touring. The last time they toured together was in 1984. Now there a good 80s memory and there's a little bit there for the fans of the late 70s!
