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Posted by wildcardII on August 1, 2006, at 19:23:18
ya'll had a thread on the 70's but i wasn't born til 77 so i'm trying to recall the 80's =p
HELP..lol
Posted by TexasChic on August 1, 2006, at 19:35:52
In reply to OKAY...what about the 80's?????????, posted by wildcardII on August 1, 2006, at 19:23:18
Posted by sleepygirl on August 1, 2006, at 20:00:59
In reply to OKAY...what about the 80's?????????, posted by wildcardII on August 1, 2006, at 19:23:18
many things were fluorescent in color
the faint smell of hairspray was ever-present in the air, because hair had to be BIGGER, TALLER!! teasing our hair was a good idea, and perms were great too
we wore rubber bracelets, plastic bracelets- the more the better
scrunchies were all around hanging out with banana clips,
we wore big socks pushed down and keds and reebok sneakers-often the high top variety
swatch watches were a must have, and if you were younger your parents might have beaten up another adult in order to get a cabbage patch doll for you
earrings were big and dangly
we loved make up
we were livin' on a prayer with our friend bon jovi
michael jackson was closer to his natural state
cyndi lauper told us that girls just wanna have fun
We had to have our MTV
..that's all I've got for now
peace out :-)
Posted by Phillipa on August 1, 2006, at 22:34:29
In reply to ok, here goes..... » wildcardII, posted by sleepygirl on August 1, 2006, at 20:00:59
I had a cabbage birthday party for my youngest. All the girls brought their cabbage patches. The cake was a cabbage patch. Boy I'm old. Love Phillipa
Posted by llrrrpp on August 1, 2006, at 23:31:43
In reply to Re: ok, here goes..... » sleepygirl, posted by Phillipa on August 1, 2006, at 22:34:29
Posted by wildcardII on August 2, 2006, at 6:54:19
In reply to OKAY...what about the 80's?????????, posted by wildcardII on August 1, 2006, at 19:23:18
Posted by Gabbi~G on August 2, 2006, at 16:26:20
In reply to ok, here goes..... » wildcardII, posted by sleepygirl on August 1, 2006, at 20:00:59
Ah yes
Legwarmers with high heels
Square blazers with shoulder pads, Sculpty hair dyed with L'oreal temporary colour in burgundy-something, shameless streaks of blush, and medallion size earrings.
Flash Dance
The Go-Gos
David Bowie sold out (just for a minute or two)
Madonna style hair rags..
Middle America's ruination of Break DancingA flock of Seagulls, Duran Duran, and the Romantics, Wham, Nina and The song 99 Red balloons
Skinny Puppy, Midnight Oil, Siouxie and The Banshees, The CarsOn the brighter side:
Nina Hagen
BauHaus
The Dead Milkmen
The Violent Femmes
Do they Know it's Christmas?Okay I'm tired now.
Posted by TexasChic on August 2, 2006, at 21:02:26
In reply to Re: ok, here goes..... » sleepygirl, posted by Gabbi~G on August 2, 2006, at 16:26:20
May I add...
(these are tenative, by no means final categories)Rockin Chics:
Motels
Missing Persons
Joan Jett
Pat Benatar
Blondie
Diana Ross
The Bangles
Janet Jackson
Paula Abdul
Sheena Easton
Stevie NicksEarly 80's Classics:
Pink Floyd
Queen
Rod Stewart
Moody Blues
Steve Miller Band
John Lennon (Just Like Starting Over)
Paul McCartneyLater 80's Classics:
Michael Jackson
Whitney Houston
Lionel Richie
Billy Idol
Prince
HeartJust Damn Cool 80's bands:
The Cure
Human League
Modern English
Dexy's Midnight Runners (Come on Eileen)
Echo and the Bunnymen
Culture Club
Wham!
Simple Minds
Baltimora (Tarzan Boy)
Roxette
Chris Isaak
Stray Cats
The Pretenders
Bow Wow Wow
Falco (Rock Me Amadeus)
Men at Work (Down Under)
Talking Heads
Hair Bands:
Doken
Cinderella
Ratt
Quiet Riot
Motley Crue
Twisted Sister
Whitesnake
Def Leppard
Poison
Van HalenHeavy Metal:
Metallica
Iron Maiden
Black Sabbath
Aerosmith
Judas Priest
Scorpions
Queensryche
Megadeth
Kiss
SlayerMemorable but kind of lame:
REO Speedwagon
Huey Lewis & the News
Milli Vanille
Herbie Hancock
Rick Springfield
Hall and OatsOkay, so I'm into music.
-T
Posted by TexasChic on August 2, 2006, at 21:50:47
In reply to Re: ok, here goes....., posted by TexasChic on August 2, 2006, at 21:02:26
Posted by Phillipa on August 2, 2006, at 21:53:29
In reply to Re: ok, here goes....., posted by TexasChic on August 2, 2006, at 21:02:26
T are you on some drug? A memory lane one? Love Phillipa
Posted by Glydin on August 2, 2006, at 22:35:26
In reply to Re: ok, here goes..... » TexasChic, posted by Phillipa on August 2, 2006, at 21:53:29
large crispy hair
spiral perms
shoulder pads
high waisted acid washed jeans
stirrup pants
huge earringsBut, I spent most of the 80's knee deep in diaper changes, formula and sporting a spit rag on one or both shoulders and time passing was a blur....
Posted by Phillipa on August 2, 2006, at 23:18:48
In reply to Re: ok, here goes..... » TexasChic, posted by Phillipa on August 2, 2006, at 21:53:29
Glydin and every time you put a girl in a dress or dress up a boy they spit up all over it. And you have to change them. Wildcard see what you have to look forward to. Love Phillipa
Posted by cloudydaze on August 2, 2006, at 23:31:54
In reply to Re: ok, here goes..... » Phillipa, posted by Phillipa on August 2, 2006, at 23:18:48
I remember the 80's cartoons and tv shows and characters..
I loved fraggle rock, rainbow brite, strawberry shortcake, my little ponies, and care bears (and I still love all of them)
I will probably think of a lot more later, but i'm tired...
I also remember having lots of neon-colored clothing...
I was born in 83...so some 80's stuff i was too young to remember. Mostly i remember 80's residue left over on the early 90's...lol.
Posted by rjlockhart on August 3, 2006, at 14:41:16
In reply to OKAY...what about the 80's?????????, posted by wildcardII on August 1, 2006, at 19:23:18
Posted by wildcardII on August 3, 2006, at 14:53:48
In reply to Re: The Breakfast Club (nm), posted by rjlockhart on August 3, 2006, at 14:41:16
Posted by Gabbi~G on August 3, 2006, at 17:48:42
In reply to richard simmons..sweatin to the oldies (nm), posted by wildcardII on August 3, 2006, at 14:53:48
WildCard that was just plain mean to bring that up :P
We all forgot Billy Idol
Not that that's necessarily a BAD thing.
Posted by Gabbi~G on August 3, 2006, at 17:55:37
In reply to Re: ok, here goes....., posted by cloudydaze on August 2, 2006, at 23:31:54
> I remember the 80's cartoons and tv shows and characters..
>
> I loved fraggle rock, rainbow brite, strawberry shortcake, my little ponies, and care bears (and I still love all of them)
>
Oh Gosh, I forgot all about those, Are you my sister?
She loved everything you mentioned.
I remember she had a fraggle rock tape, and on her Birthday she invited 12 people, she told everyone she wanted a "my little pony" and every single person bought her one, we thought she'd be dissappointed but she was thrilled.
> I will probably think of a lot more later, but i'm tired...
>
> I also remember having lots of neon-colored clothing...
>
> I was born in 83...so some 80's stuff i was too young to remember. Mostly i remember 80's residue left over on the early 90's...lol.
>
>
Posted by TexasChic on August 3, 2006, at 18:35:15
In reply to Re: richard simmons..sweatin to the oldies » wildcardII, posted by Gabbi~G on August 3, 2006, at 17:48:42
No we all didn't! I listed him under 'Classics'. And how could you not love Billy Idol??? :-)
And no I'm not on drugs, I just love 80's music and have been making a list of stuff I'd like to get on CD. Of course now I might as well wait until I get a MP3 player. One of these days...
-T
Posted by wildcardII on August 3, 2006, at 19:20:16
In reply to Re: richard simmons..sweatin to the oldies » wildcardII, posted by Gabbi~G on August 3, 2006, at 17:48:42
Posted by Gabbi~G on August 3, 2006, at 20:08:09
In reply to Re: richard simmons..sweatin to the oldies » Gabbi~G, posted by TexasChic on August 3, 2006, at 18:35:15
I hang my head in shame.
It's not hard to not love Billy Idol
I was not a fan of 80's music I'm afraid, I think I delved deeply into the underground soley to escape it : )
Darn it was just so squeaky and fresh and shiny..Honestly T.C
What self respecting depressed person could handle all those bright colours and boppy people?
Don't worry, I still like you though
Even though you liked Wham..
bleeeeeeeeeeech
Posted by TexasChic on August 3, 2006, at 20:51:25
In reply to Mea Culpa-- Texas Sheik » TexasChic, posted by Gabbi~G on August 3, 2006, at 20:08:09
I didn't say I liked Wham, just that it was memorable for the 80's. I didn't hate them though, "I want your Sex' was a pretty damn cool song.
But Billy Idol, "Dancing with yourself". How is that squeaky clean? I think they were just alot more subtle back then.
I think the superficial part of the 80's was 'bright colours and boppy people'. But deeper down was the coke crashes; remember '[I know this much is] True' - by Spandau Ballet? 'How Soon Is Now?' by The Smiths. 'Turning Japanese" by The Vapors...
...okay, I never really got that one. 'there's a rat, under my bed, and a little yellow man in my head'. What is that all about????-T
Pass The Dutchie by Musical Youth
That was just a cool song.
Posted by Gabbi~G on August 3, 2006, at 22:44:10
In reply to Re: Mea Culpa-- Texas Sheik, posted by TexasChic on August 3, 2006, at 20:51:25
I want your sex was George Michael though, and I thought some of his stuff was okay,
When I think of Wham I think of "Wake me up before you Go-Go!" and those enormous teeth.I was teasing you though
I hope you know that.
Posted by ClearSkies on August 6, 2006, at 0:58:33
In reply to OKAY...what about the 80's?????????, posted by wildcardII on August 1, 2006, at 19:23:18
This was a fun thread to read!
This is the end of the thread.
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