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A complete 80s guide, from big hair to MTV to the Brat Pack
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Girls just wanna have fun , and the ‘80s sure were fun! As the decade most known for color, boldness, and boundary-pushing pop music, the '80s have endured as an era looked back on with nostalgia and sentimentality. But what were the 1980s really all about? In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the totally radical ‘80s fashion, hair, music, movies, history, and more!
1980s Pop Culture Overview
- ‘80s fashion trends included masculine styles for women (like shoulder pads and power suits), as well as neon colors, acid wash jeans, leg warmers, and Members-only jackets.
- ‘80s movies and music including culture-shifting films and artists like The Breakfast Club , Do the Right Thing , Whitney Houston, and Michael Jackson.
- ‘80s pop culture involved massive fads and trends like Pac Man, shopping mall culture, Jazzercise, Cabbage Patch Kids, and “eat-ertainment” spots like Chuck E. Cheese.
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- It’s worth noting that, while fitness was a massive trend and pop culture moment that defined the ‘80s, it brought about some severe beauty standards that permeated the decade and the people that grew up in it. [37] X Research source Only athletically toned, slim bodies were considered acceptable in the 1980s, and the rampant focus on nutrition and fitness spurred a rise in anorexia and other eating disorders. [38] X Research sourceThanks
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