Chris Wahl
Ah, the 1980s—a time when the world was a little bit bigger, our hair was a little bit higher, and our imaginations ran as wild as our wardrobe choices. Growing up in the 80s meant that adventure was just a bike ride away, and your best stories were often the result of a little curiosity and a lot of questionable decisions.
Thinking back, it’s funny how the smallest things could turn into the biggest memories. And that’s what these retro pics are all about—taking you back to a time when life was simpler, yet somehow, more exciting. So, grab your Walkman, throw on your favorite mixtape, and get ready to relive those totally awesome 80s moments that’ll have you feeling like a kid again.
1. This is the most 80s thing I’ve seen
2. This image is seared to my teenage brain
3. See you again in 2030
4. Yellow sports walkman
5. These people are about to watch history
6. Just Prince being Prince
7. This is very 80s
8. Rollerblades killed the Skating star
9. Look, It’s Batman and the Joker
10. That is one 80s sofa!
11. Vintage yoyos
12. I’m glad to see they got to meet each other
13. I’m pretty sure kids today haven’t even seen static noise
14. So many hours!
15. The Sony Mega Watchman
16. Steven Spielberg lines up a POV shot on E.T. (1981).
17. We had a lot of the white Sony ones, and some CVS and Fuji
18. My entire schoolbag was covered
19. Uncanny
20. Gwen Stefani getting Sting’s autograph, 1983.
21. Crunchy and delicious
22. My first game
23. This phone needs a comeback
24. Don’t let your parents catch you playing this
25. 15-Year-Old Eva Mendes Getting An Autograph From 17-Year-Old Alyssa Milano (1989)
26. “Pa papapapa papapapa pa pa papa papa”
27. It’s now safe to turn off your computer
28. He’s got a point
29. Remember these?
