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This lens is for anyone who loved living in the 80s and maybe still is. The 80s was a great decade that left its mark in music, movies, videos, toys, politics, you name it, it was affected by the 80s.

Some might say it was good, some great, and even some naysayers but whether you loved dressing like Don Johnson or just wished that wearing socks would come back into style, living through the 80s altered your perspective on the world.

If you grew up in the 80s then you have even more great pop cultural influences to remember fondly. And hopefully this lens will help you relive those fond memories.  

Visit our online store at www.FanOfThe80s.com for fun tees, shirts and gifts inspired by your favorite 80's movies, music, fads, sayings and slogans.

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Top 10 80s Fashion Accessories 

What everyone was wearing in the 80s.

If you think I missed something, leave a note in my guestbook. There may be a sequel to this list!
  1. Large Plastic Earrings. These were so big, it's a good thing they were plastic or our earlobes would have pulled off. They featured bright colors and wild designs.
  2. A belt with metal studs in it. Usually black or a neon color, this belt sat low on the hips and wrapped around at least 2 times. Matching studded bracelet optional.
  3. Big Hair. Guys, girls, it didn't matter. Big hair was of the utmost importance. Sales of mousse and Aqua Net probably made up 1/3 of the GNP during the 80s.
  4. Swatch watches - Anywhere between 1 and 3 could be worn comfortably at one time. Usually interspersed with various friendship bracelets, rubber or metal bangles. The Swatch Guard was another must.
  5. Parachute Pants - These comfy pants were only sold for guys unfortunately but were way cool because of their many zippers and comfortable, lightweight fabric.
  6. Hightop Sneakers - Was it the aerobics craze or the new superstar endorsements that made these huge. Reebok, LA Gear, Converse and Nike were the popular brands and usually worn with at least 2 pairs of multi-colored laces and scrunchy socks.
  7. Spandex - By itself or under a dress or skirt. Short or long, colored or patterned, apparel made of spandex was a major part of the 80s wardrobe. Probably the least missed fashion trend of the 80s.
  8. Hats - The rappers wore them turned to the side, the girls wore them pushed way back so their big hair could stick out (thank you Debbie Gibson) but we all had them.
  9. 1 Glove - Don't lie. We all idolized Michael Jackson for his music, dance moves and fashion forward attire. No one can properly moonwalk without wearing a single glove, preferably sequined.
  10. The Members Only Jacket - No list would be complete without this must-have fashion item of the 80s. The 80s was all about cliques and proving you were better than everyone else and there was nothing that said you subscribed to this way of thinking like the Members Only Jacket.

Vote for your favorite 80's Sayings! 

If I haven't included your favorite 80's saying, submit it to this list!

Whatchoo talking 'bout Willis?

3 points

Not!

2 points

Sike!

1 point

Dude!

1 point

Totally!

1 point

Awesome!

1 point

Smooth move, Ex-lax!

1 point

I'll be back.

Must be said in your best Austrian accent of cours more...1 point

Like, Gag Me With a Spoon!

0 points

Rad!

0 points

Like, Oh my gosh!

0 points

Gnarly!

0 points

Tubular

0 points

Homey don't play that!

0 points

I know you are, but what am I?

0 points

Where's the Beef?

0 points

Dy-NO-Mite!

0 points

Whatever

0 points

No, duh....

0 points

Bitchin'

0 points

Just Say No

More of a slogan than a saying? You decide.0 points

FanOfThe80s Favorite CafePress Shop 

If you grew up in the 80s, you played with the Gen1 Transformers. Now, 25 years later, we get to see the Autobots and Decepticons come to life on the big screen. If you are as excited as I am about this new movie, you have to get yourself one of these shirts to wear when you go see it.
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80s Video of the Week 

Great videos that we all miss seeing!

In honor of this song being remade for the new Ice Age movie, I want to post the cheesy 80s original video so the youth of today don't think that it's new just for the movie. Plus, props to Was not Was for finally finding a commercial outlet for this song.

Was (Not Was) - Walk The Dinosaur

Was (Not Was) - Walk The Dinosaur CHRYSALIS (P) 2007 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws.

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Great 80s Gear on CafePress! 

Sayings, Movies, Fads and Music from the 80s on apparel and merchandise.

Child of the 80's Part 1 

You know you can identify with at least half this list! I could probably add another 100 items.

You know you grew up in the 1980's IF...
1.You know what "Sike" means.
2.You know the profound meaning of "Wax on, Wax off."
3.You know that another name for a keyboard is a "Synthesizer."
4.You can sing the McDonald's Big Mack, Filet-o-Fish, quarter pounder and French fry song.
5.You know who Mr. T is.
6.You know Fat Albert and the man behind his voice.
7.You ever wore fluorescent, neon clothing.
8.You could break-dance, or wish you could.
9.You wanted to be "a punk" for Halloween.
10.You believed that "By the power of Greyskull, you HAD the power!"
11.Partying "like it's 1999" seemed SO far away.
12.You thought that Transformers were more than meets the eye.
13.You knew that "knowing is half the battle."
14.You wanted to be on Star Search.
15.You had "big hair" and used AquaNet hairspray.
16.You wore a banana clip at some point during your youth.
17.You remember the garbage pail kids, and maybe owned some.
18.You knew what Willis was "talkin'bout."
19.You understood when Scooby Doo said, "Rut row raggy?" and laughed when Shaggy said "Zoinks!"
20.You HAD to have your MTV.
21.You actually thought "Dirty Dancing" was a REALLY good movie.
22.You remember when ATARI was a state of the art video game system.
23.You owned any cassettes.
24.You were led to believe that in the year 2000 we'd all be living on the moon.
25.You remember and/or owned any of the Care Bear Glass collection from Pizza Hut or the Muppets glasses from McDonalds.

Child of the 80s - Part 2 

26.Poltergeist freaked you out.
27."Bueller?"
28.You carried your lunch to school in a Gremlins, ET, Dukes of Hazards, Knight Rider, Strawberry Shortcake or A-Team lunch box.
29.You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the ONLY female smurf.
30.You know what leg warmers are and probably had a pair.
31.You heard "I've fallen and I can't get up!" at least 100 times.
32.You wore your Izod shirt with the collar up.
33.You had a Swatch Watch with the Swatch Guard.
34.You loved the "Where's the beef?" Wendy's commercial
35.You remember when Happy Meals came in a box, not a paper bag.
36.You remember when Saturday Night Live was funny.
37.You had Wonder Woman or Superman underoos.
38.You know what a "Push Up" ice cream is.
39.You had to come in the house when the street lights came on.
40.You had to change into play clothes after school.
41.You owned, or knew somebody with a Commodore 64.
42.) You hated Scrappy Doo.
43.) You recorded songs off the radio with your boom box.
44.) You wish you had a ! light saber.
45.) Somehow you still know all the words to songs played on VH1
46.) Your arm was full of rubber bracelets.
47.) You have ever said, "Gag me with a spoon."
48.) You have ever wondered what happened to Saturday morning cartoons.
49.) You had to get up to change the channel.
50.) You can still sing 1 to 12 from the Pinball machine on Sesame Street.
51.) You thought the "Thriller" video was pretty cool.
52.) You remember the first time you went into a video store to rent a movie.
53.) Boys wore those wide, colorful shoelaces, and girls wore "jellies".
55.) You know which movie "I want my two dollars" came from.
56.) You still cannot go in to the water because of that dang movie "Jaws".
57.) El Debarge's "Feel the beat of the Rhythm of the night" plagued the radio every hour.

Popular 80s Toys 

Great 80s games and toys we all played with!

Simon Says Electronic 1984 Game

Simon Says Electronic 1984 Game

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Transformers Movie Leader Optimus Prime

Transformers Movie Leader Optimus Prime

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Twister

Twister

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Swatch Watches on eBay 

Turn the clock back with these fun Swatch Watches.

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Television in the 80s 

The 80s continued the revolution of television as we know it. There were so many great series during this decade and they filled every genre. Probably the most popular genre for 80s television series was the Sit-Com or Situation Comedy. Also popular were the Detective and Crimefighting genres. It's great that fans of these shows can now enjoy them again remastered on DVD. I've compiled some selections from each genre below.

80s Action & CrimefightingTelevision Series now on DVD! 

We loved these shows in the 80s and now they are being released as DVDs. Get your favorite today!

Airwolf - Season 1

Amazon Price: $27.49 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

The Fall Guy: The Complete Season 1

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

The A-Team - Season One

Amazon Price: $34.49 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Knight Rider - Season Two

Amazon Price: $21.49 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

80s Sit-Coms on DVD at Amazon 

Family Ties - The Complete First Season

Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Silver Spoons - The Complete First Season

Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Who's the Boss? - The Complete First Season

Amazon Price: $26.49 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Diff'rent Strokes - The Complete First Season

Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

The Facts of Life - The Complete First & Second Seasons

Amazon Price: $26.49 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

80s Science Fiction and Fantasy Series DVD at Amazon 

Beauty and the Beast - The Complete First Season

Amazon Price: $20.49 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - The Complete Epic Series

Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

V - The Complete Series

Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Quantum Leap - The Complete First Season

Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Alien Nation - The Complete Series

Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

80s Drama Series on DVD at Amazon 

Dynasty - The Complete First Season

Amazon Price: (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Knots Landing - The Complete First Season

Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Dallas - The Complete First and Second Seasons

Amazon Price: $20.49 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

St. Elsewhere - Season 1

Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

80s Detective and Cops TV Series on DVD at Amazon 

Miami Vice - Season One

Amazon Price: $32.99 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Hill Street Blues - Season 1

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Magnum, P.I. - The Complete First Season

Amazon Price: $22.99 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

21 Jump Street - The Complete First Season

Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Remington Steele - Season 1

Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Leave Some Love 

Wanna comment on my lens? Hit me with your best shot! :)

GypsyGirl68 wrote...

yes, I am still living in the 80s at least in my heart, are you sure we can't turn back the clock? sigh. well since we can't I'm making up 80s music vid lenses and checking out everyone else's stuff, great to find you!

ReplyPosted October 19, 2008

Lensmaster

LadyRebel wrote

All this I remember, and parachute pants. Brings back alot of memories.Thnaks for the "awesome" site, 'dude'!

Reply Posted August 30, 2008

Lensmaster

Jenn wrote

This whole list is like, totally rad dude.

Reply Posted June 17, 2008

ipnomad wrote...

I grew up in the eighties. I loved Ferris Beuler, Revenge of the Nerds, KnightRider, A Team, TJ Hooker, AirWolf, eighties were definitely crazy, with hip hop on the come up and great alternative rock, Whitney houston etc.Cool lens

ReplyPosted January 06, 2008

Barkely wrote...

Loved the 80's, I was definitely a child of the 80's.

ReplyPosted August 15, 2007

 
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