I Love the 80s Thread

[Benzgirl]

Ok, many of the retro recruitments prompted me to start this thread. What is it that you loved about the 80s?

The cliches?
rad
tubular
oh my God!

The Bands?
Flock of Seagulls
Duran Duran
Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Soloists?
Michael Jackson
Madonna
Cindy Lauper

Technology?
I want my MTV!
5.25 Floppy
The Sony Walkman

Television?
Cheers
Family Ties
Dynasty

Movies?
Revenge of the Nerds
Nightmare on Elm Street
When Harry met Sally


Fitness Craze?
Richard Simmons
Aerobics ("Let's Get Physical")
Lycra

Things?
Chia Pet
The Mullet, Asymmetical Cuts, Big Hair, Mousse and Gel
New Coke/Coke Classic

Fashion
"Power Dressing" (shoulder pads, big shoulder pads)
Color Coordinated Bags, Footware and Jewerly
Earrings, Gold, and Glitz
Acid Wash Denim


Fashion Icons
Bananarama
MC Hammer
Princess Diana