22 Things You’ll Remember if You Grew Up in the 80’s in Missouri
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Stephanie Butler
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You can say a lot of things about the 1980’s, but one thing is for sure – it was truly unique and definitely not boring. Growing up in the 80’s, you watched the world change quickly, technology explode, and fell victim to a slew of horrible fashion choices. Here are a few things you might remember…
They were everywhere...the cartoon, the merchandise....oh, smurfy smurf!
Yep, even the boys...
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Arcades were the place to be...There were a lot of other classics like Donkey Kong, Frogger, Galaga, and so many more!
Maybe you played them on....
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Or perhaps you had this instead...
Yes, it was portable. But still, kinda bulky. Notice the cassette tape player.
Remember when they used to play music videos?
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Or their more disturbing cousins....
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Did you solve it? Or did you give up and take it apart?
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You might have had one of the dolls that smelled like their names.
Yep, if you wanted to see cartoons, you'd better get up before noon on Saturday!
Or were they Jordache?
Honest and real, these books spoke to a lot of us growing up in the 80's.
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You know what "Wax on, wax off" means.
It's a booby trap!
It wouldn't be an 80's list without him.
The lunchbox, right?
Toys, movies and everything in between. The 80's was the original heyday of Star Wars.
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Sixteen Candles, Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, and the Brat Pack.
What are some of the things not mentioned on this list that remind you of growing up in the 80’s? Share them in the comments below.
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