It’s hard to believe that the 1980s were over three decades ago. So much has changed since then, especially 
when it comes to technology. It’s amazing to think about how different our lives are now compared to those of our parents and grandparents.
80s stuff
In many ways, life is better now than it was in the 1980s. We have more rights, more opportunities, and more ways to connect with each other. But there are also some things from the 1980s that our kids are missing out on. Here are ten of the most awesome things from the 1980s that our kids will never experience.
When it comes to awesome 80s stuff, our kids are definitely missing out! Here are just a few of the things that made the ’80s so great – and that our kids will never get to experience.
VHS tapes
1. VHS tapes. Remember spending hours at the video store browsing through movies before finally making your selection? And then having to rewind the tape before you could watch it? Those were the days!
Bubblegum pop
2. Bubblegum pop. From Madonna to Michael Jackson, the ’80s were all about the catchy, upbeat pop music that you just couldn’t get enough of.
Neon everything
3. Neon everything. Neon clothes, neon accessories, neon everything! The ’80s were all about standing out – and looking good doing it.
Leg warmers
4. Leg warmers. A must-have fashion item in the ’80s, leg warmers were both practical ( keeping your legs warm in cold weather) and stylish.
Big hair
5. Big hair. The bigger, the better! The ’80s were all about big hair – think of the characters in movies like “Hairspray” and “Flashdance.”
Funky fashion
6. Funky fashion. The ’80s were all about expressing your individual style, whether it was through wearing brightlycolored clothes, ripped jeans or jean jackets adorned with patches and pins.
Arcade games
7. Arcade games. From classics like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong to newer favorites like Street Fighter, arcade games were all the rage in the ’80s. Remember pumping quarters into the machines to try and get the high score?
