I grew up in the 80s. And I maintain that my childhood produced the greatest things ever. The proof is that most companies are rebooting pretty much everything that started when I was a kid. And even the reboots are crap compared to what we had. I wish that was just the old lady in me talking but really, it’s just true.
Because, let’s face it, it’s hard to get better than any of these:
The Oregon Trail. The best way to get out of class and score computer time on my school’s one computer. Also practice my buffalo killing skills ’cause you never know.
Also included but not pictured: The Great Space Coaster, The Magic Garden, Lite Brite, Popples, bubble tape, Dolly Pops, Cabbage Patch Kids, Garbage Pail Kids, banana clips (that I could never wear because of my ridiculously thick hair), and jelly shoes.
What do you guys think? What are some things from the 80s that trump all the crap they have now?
I loved all of these. Oregon Trail was so awesome back in the day. I kinda miss it. I still like Mike and Ike’s too. The theme song to Fraggle rock gets me every time.
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Dance your cares away *clap, clap* LOVE the Fraggle Rock theme song!!
The Oregon Trail is a great game! I had an app for my iPad but it stopped working. It’s an updated version of the game, with a little snark thrown in, but still fun!
Ahhhhhh give me all of the 80’s stuff!!!! I remember all of this and loved it all!!! I had forgotten about the Sweet Pickles books but they were awesome! So were Amelia Bedilia and Boxcar Children. I totally watched all of those shows. Care Bears was my favorite ever! I think I still have my Popples somewhere.
Oh…memories!
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Amelia Bedelia was spectacular!!!
I adored the Care Bears. A friend last week posted on Twitter a Care Bears cookbook her mom found in all her old stuff. Amazing!
I really want to own You Can’t Do that on Television on DVD. It’s really expensive.
Our cartoons were so superior. Even Sunday mornings on the USA Network express.
OMG those charm necklaces. I forgot all about them. Man I loved that.
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I didn’t even know they were on DVD!
Our cartoons rocked and it makes me sad that my daughter doesn’t get to experience them in all their glory. I might have to start showing her some of them so she realizes that SpongeBob really is a piece of horseshit.
I eat Mike and Ike’s like they’re going out of style! You’re right- The Best!
They are delicious and I was kind of mad at the campaign last year “breaking up” Mike and Ike. You can’t do that!!! They are a team!
I feel like you’re my long lost twin sister! 🙂
Yes to all of these things but I LOVED the Muppet Show and often wish it were still on in some form for Little K to enjoy. The Smurfs were my favorite and I miss my awesome charm bracelet!
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I bought the first season of The Muppet Show on DVD and it is glorious.
I think we need to bring back charm bracelets and friendship pins. We’d be the coolest kids in class.
womp womp, a lot of these weren’t in my aussie childhood. i love love LOVED gummy bears though. i have the theme song on my ipod haha.
I would LOVE to know what was in your childhood. Please write about that. Fun fact: I know the words (actual words) to the Smurfs theme song. #noshame
i will try and scrounge up some memories! um thats because the smurfs theme song rocks 😉
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Yes to all of these! I loved the Oregon Trail! 😀
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