Some say the BEST Decade Ever!!! What do y'all think?
Let's look through the "Sweet as Sick" time we had in the 80s Decade. The 1980s was a vibrant and iconic decade filled with memorable moments in music, movies, dance, events, fashion trends, quotes, slang 80s language and fun times. Let's take a trip down memory lane and explore the cultural highlights of this exciting era.
Music: The Soundtrack of the 80s
The 80s was a golden age for music, with iconic artists like Michael Jackson's music spreading love and shining light on things we needed to see, Madonna, Prince, and Whitney Houston dominating the charts. In Australia we had "INXS" "Midnight Oil" "Men At Work" just to name a few. The era saw the rise of MTV, revolutionizing the way music was consumed and propelling music videos to new heights of popularity. From pop to rock to hip-hop, the 80s had a diverse and eclectic music scene that continues to influence artists today. Again, some argue that the 80s music was the best era of music. I must say, I absolutely loved it, as a Gen Xer it was my era, but I also loved other decades music and the authenticity that was echoed through musicians back then and their music.
Movies: Blockbusters and Cult Classics
The 80s gave us some of the most beloved movies of all time, from action-packed blockbusters like "Top Gun" and "Indiana Jones" to coming-of-age classics like "The Breakfast Club", "Ferris Bueller," "Pretty In Pink" "St Elmo's Fire". Movies like "The Color Purple, Rain Man, Dead Poet's Society and Field of Dreams". Don't forget the Dance movie craze that continued from the late 70s bringing iconic "never forget movies" like Fame, Footloose, Dirty Dancing, Flashdance, Xanadu and more. The era also saw the birth of iconic franchises like "Star Wars", "Back to the Future," "First Blood" "Karate Kid" "cementing their place in pop culture history.
Events: Moments that Defined the Decade
The 80s was a decade of significant events, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. The Rubiks cube had the world inthralled. A sad day when one of the worlds peace leaders & master musician John Lennon was assassinated. Poverty & Famine filled 3rd world countries in Africa and musicans and people of the world came together through Live Aid, Band Aid, raising money for these countries to " ban together". The 80s was an incredible era for humanity moving forward in uniting - so much more than the world we live in today. It was a time of political change, of course sadly more wars continued - as they control it to be so, technological advancement started to make a presence and cultural shifts that shaped the world we live in today. If only we knew what was ahead of us, im sure we would have all came together
Fashion Trends:
The 80s were known for their bold and daring fashion trends and big hair! From neon colors and leg warmers to oversized shoulder pads, mini skirts and acid-washed jeans. Lot's of Denim, pointy shoes, and Pink - Lot's of Pink. The Hair Scrunchie was everywhere, and it was the era for matching colored Jewelry and Clothing. It was a decade of excess and extravagance, where fashion was a form of self-expression and individuality.
Quotes: Memorable Lines from the 80s
The 80s gave us some of the most iconic movie quotes of all time, from "I'll be back" in "The Terminator" to "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it" in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." These lines have become ingrained in popular culture and are still quoted today.
Slang Words: Totally Tubular Lingo
It was a whole new language for the 80s. The 80s had its own unique slang that defined the decade, from "totally tubular" to "gnarly" and "rad" to "Cool". You could have been called "Lame," an "Air Head" "Dude" was popular and "Total Babe" we often said. "Sprung" "Grody" "Stoked" - "Mint" "Wicked" "Sweet" and "Ace" were "Classic" sayings. People said "Bite Me" "It Sucked" and "Give Me A Break" which was all "Legit" - Yes, it was a time of colorful language and playful expressions that reflected the fun and carefree spirit of the era.
Fun Times: Nostalgia for the 80s
Looking back on the 80s, it's easy to feel a sense of nostalgia for a time filled with Incredible music, iconic movies, memorable events, daring fashion trends, unforgettable playful slang words, and endless fun times. The 80s will always hold a special place in our hearts as a decade that truly embraced individuality and creativity.
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