Haha, I wish I were 20! But I’m definitely passionate about the '80s and love diving deep into the history and culture. Wikipedia’s great for some facts, but personal stories and memories really bring these topics to life!
That’s a great point! Banking before ATMs was definitely a hassle, especially if you couldn’t make it during those limited hours. It’s one of those little conveniences we might take for granted now!
You’re right-plastic sofa covers did get their start earlier, but they definitely hung around for a while. It’s funny how some trends just keep popping up, even when they’re not the most comfortable!
Haha, the mullet definitely stirs up some strong feelings! It’s one of those styles that people either loved for its boldness or couldn’t stand. It’s wild to think that it became such an iconic look. What’s your take-was it a fashion statement or a fashion mistake?
Things I hated in the 80s- PORCELAIN WALL MASKS. Those utterly hideous things with airbrushed makeup. Lace bike shorts, bolero hats, "wearable art", bungies/scrunchies, jelly shoes, ear-cuffs, Hypercolor tees. Random items made in the likeness of old Hollywood celebrities(Marilyn, Bogie, James Dean, et al) Pigmania. Foul-ups, bloopers, bleepers, and blunders shows. Collar brooches, knee-length sweaters, asymmetrical sunglasses, hologram jewelry. Clove cigarettes. Valley girls and Valley dudes. Ricky Schroder.
Wow, that’s quite the list! 😄 It’s funny how some of those trends felt so big at the time but looking back, they can seem a bit… questionable, to say the least. Those porcelain wall masks with the airbrushed makeup were definitely something else! And Hypercolor tees-who thought that was a good idea? 😂 Thanks for sharing your '80s pet peeves! Anything you secretly liked, or was it all just too much?
@@NostalgicNotions Things I loved in the 80s- NIGHT FLIGHT Fiorucci Paper Moon Graphics greeting cards Mr. Bill Dorothy Stratten CREEM, WET magazine, and FANGORIA Video rental shops Deloreans Quaaludes SLIME by Mattel Weird public access shows novelty shoelaces Chu-Bops razor blade necklaces
You’re absolutely right! Lawn darts did start in the '70s and got that safety makeover in the '80s. It’s interesting how they tried to keep the fun while reducing the danger. Thanks for the insight! Do you have any memories of playing with them?
Sounds like you really lived it up in the '80s! What an awesome time to be in your 20s and 30s-so many big changes and trends happening. What’s your favorite memory from that decade?
@invisableobserver Styx wasn't. This was Dennis DeYoung's solo career. Desert Moon. It was so sweet and sentimental and warm fuzzy emotion laden and heartstring tugging that it made me wanna puke.
Ah, Dennis DeYoung’s solo work! “Desert Moon” was definitely a departure from Styx’s vibe, and I can see how its sweetness could be a bit much for some. Sounds like meeting him was quite the experience-people do change a lot over time!
@invisableobserver 😏 Yes. You're right. I conveniently overlooked the passing of time. I apologize for sounding so over critical of his solo effort. I guess I was expecting anothet "Lady" from 10 years prior, and that couldn't happen.
Max Headroom definitely had its fans, much like those Spuds Mackenzie bumper stickers and late-night appearances! It’s interesting how certain quirky things from the '80s could gather such a dedicated following. What do you think made Max Headroom so memorable?
Totally get it! The 2020s have definitely been a mixed bag. 😂 It’s always interesting to see how trends evolve. What’s been your least favorite trend so far?
Haha, true! The mullet is definitely a fish first, but somehow it became the name for one of the wildest hairstyles of the '80s. Who knew a fish would inspire such a divisive look? 🐟💇♂️
Sofa covers were more of a 70s thing as I recall....and video stores didn't really come into their own until the early 90s. And A-L-F? No buddy, it was always pronounced ALF (OWF) I've never, not even once heard it pronounced like you said it.
Good catch! You’re right that some of these trends started earlier and just carried over into the '80s. And thanks for the pronunciation tip-ALF definitely had its own way of sticking in people’s minds, no matter how you say it!
A rat tail would’ve been the cherry on top for sure! 😄 And no, I’m just a huge fan of exploring these old trends. It’s fascinating how styles like these have such a lasting impact, for better or worse!
to me it was 84 on but it got worse in the 90's, but I am sure someone 10 years older than me would say 74, and so on, the further we look back the more wholesome things were, and as time went on everybody became more evil, especially after the mass migration of heathens into the states.
I hated that it was still okay to smoke in restaurants in the 80s. And, the "Smoking Areas" were often right next to the non-smoking areas - like a practical joke on anyone who wanted to enjoy their meal without smelling cigarettes with every bite.
I totally get that! It’s crazy to think how different things were back then. The so-called "Smoking Areas" did feel like a bit of a joke, especially when the smoke didn’t exactly stay in its lane. Glad we’ve come a long way from that!
I think this creator is 20 years old and found all this stuff on wikipedia.
Haha, I wish I were 20! But I’m definitely passionate about the '80s and love diving deep into the history and culture. Wikipedia’s great for some facts, but personal stories and memories really bring these topics to life!
My least favorite thing was before ATMs we had to get to the bank during banking hours to get your money.
That’s a great point! Banking before ATMs was definitely a hassle, especially if you couldn’t make it during those limited hours. It’s one of those little conveniences we might take for granted now!
Plastic soft covers were from the 50's.
You’re right-plastic sofa covers did get their start earlier, but they definitely hung around for a while. It’s funny how some trends just keep popping up, even when they’re not the most comfortable!
The mullet, The mullet!!! Really!!?
Haha, the mullet definitely stirs up some strong feelings! It’s one of those styles that people either loved for its boldness or couldn’t stand. It’s wild to think that it became such an iconic look. What’s your take-was it a fashion statement or a fashion mistake?
Things I hated in the 80s-
PORCELAIN WALL MASKS. Those utterly hideous things with airbrushed makeup.
Lace bike shorts, bolero hats, "wearable art", bungies/scrunchies, jelly shoes, ear-cuffs, Hypercolor tees.
Random items made in the likeness of old Hollywood celebrities(Marilyn, Bogie, James Dean, et al)
Pigmania.
Foul-ups, bloopers, bleepers, and blunders shows.
Collar brooches, knee-length sweaters, asymmetrical sunglasses, hologram jewelry.
Clove cigarettes.
Valley girls and Valley dudes.
Ricky Schroder.
Wow, that’s quite the list! 😄 It’s funny how some of those trends felt so big at the time but looking back, they can seem a bit… questionable, to say the least. Those porcelain wall masks with the airbrushed makeup were definitely something else! And Hypercolor tees-who thought that was a good idea? 😂 Thanks for sharing your '80s pet peeves! Anything you secretly liked, or was it all just too much?
@@NostalgicNotions Things I loved in the 80s-
NIGHT FLIGHT
Fiorucci
Paper Moon Graphics greeting cards
Mr. Bill
Dorothy Stratten
CREEM, WET magazine, and FANGORIA
Video rental shops
Deloreans
Quaaludes
SLIME by Mattel
Weird public access shows
novelty shoelaces
Chu-Bops
razor blade necklaces
lawn darts was more of a 70's thing that became safer in the 80's getting read of the metal part.
You’re absolutely right! Lawn darts did start in the '70s and got that safety makeover in the '80s. It’s interesting how they tried to keep the fun while reducing the danger. Thanks for the insight! Do you have any memories of playing with them?
1980: age 22. 1989: Age 31!! The 80s were amazing!!
Sounds like you really lived it up in the '80s! What an awesome time to be in your 20s and 30s-so many big changes and trends happening. What’s your favorite memory from that decade?
Dennis DeYoung music videos on Friday Night Videos.
I don't remember styx being on TV back then
@invisableobserver Styx wasn't.
This was Dennis DeYoung's solo career.
Desert Moon.
It was so sweet and sentimental and warm fuzzy emotion laden and heartstring tugging that it made me wanna puke.
@@JohnWilson-wg4gk lol... I met him twice, he changed so much as he got older.
Ah, Dennis DeYoung’s solo work! “Desert Moon” was definitely a departure from Styx’s vibe, and I can see how its sweetness could be a bit much for some. Sounds like meeting him was quite the experience-people do change a lot over time!
@invisableobserver 😏 Yes. You're right. I conveniently overlooked the passing of time. I apologize for sounding so over critical of his solo effort. I guess I was expecting anothet "Lady" from 10 years prior, and that couldn't happen.
max head room was as loved as spuds
bumper stickers
late night appearances
ect
Max Headroom definitely had its fans, much like those Spuds Mackenzie bumper stickers and late-night appearances! It’s interesting how certain quirky things from the '80s could gather such a dedicated following. What do you think made Max Headroom so memorable?
I don't like alot of the 2020's !!😂
Totally get it! The 2020s have definitely been a mixed bag. 😂 It’s always interesting to see how trends evolve. What’s been your least favorite trend so far?
A mullet is a fish, not a haircut
Haha, true! The mullet is definitely a fish first, but somehow it became the name for one of the wildest hairstyles of the '80s. Who knew a fish would inspire such a divisive look? 🐟💇♂️
Sofa covers were more of a 70s thing as I recall....and video stores didn't really come into their own until the early 90s. And A-L-F? No buddy, it was always pronounced ALF (OWF) I've never, not even once heard it pronounced like you said it.
Good catch! You’re right that some of these trends started earlier and just carried over into the '80s. And thanks for the pronunciation tip-ALF definitely had its own way of sticking in people’s minds, no matter how you say it!
ugh you couldve added a rat tail
ornare you a generation vulture
A rat tail would’ve been the cherry on top for sure! 😄 And no, I’m just a huge fan of exploring these old trends. It’s fascinating how styles like these have such a lasting impact, for better or worse!
From 93 on sucks!
Everyone has their own take on the different decades! '93 had its own vibe for sure. What did you like or dislike about that time?
to me it was 84 on but it got worse in the 90's, but I am sure someone 10 years older than me would say 74, and so on, the further we look back the more wholesome things were, and as time went on everybody became more evil, especially after the mass migration of heathens into the states.
@@invisableobserver your right ! My favorite was the 70’s I turned 1 in 1970.
I hated that it was still okay to smoke in restaurants in the 80s. And, the "Smoking Areas" were often right next to the non-smoking areas - like a practical joke on anyone who wanted to enjoy their meal without smelling cigarettes with every bite.
I totally get that! It’s crazy to think how different things were back then. The so-called "Smoking Areas" did feel like a bit of a joke, especially when the smoke didn’t exactly stay in its lane. Glad we’ve come a long way from that!
that is how I feel about cell phone addicts spreading toxic EMF radiation which is more harmful than second hand smoke