1980s

15 Things Teenagers Did Before Leaving for a Friday Night Out in the ’80s

15 Things Teenagers Did Before Leaving for a Friday Night Out in the ’80s

A nostalgic look at the practical, social, and stylish rituals teenagers followed before heading out for Friday night fun in the 1980s.

18 Things '80s Families Did Before Recording a TV Show

18 Things '80s Families Did Before Recording a TV Show

Before recording a television show, 1980s families followed careful VHS rituals that turned saving a favorite broadcast into a memorable household event.

17 Things '80s Kids Remember About the Local Comic Book Shop

17 Things '80s Kids Remember About the Local Comic Book Shop

A trip to the local comic shop gave 1980s kids colorful stories, collecting rituals, friendly debates, and discoveries that made every visit feel like an adventure.

17 Things '80s Kids Did While Waiting for the School Bus

17 Things '80s Kids Did While Waiting for the School Bus

Here's a nostalgic look at the simple games, conversations, gadgets, and neighborhood adventures that kept 1980s kids busy while they waited for the school bus.

14 Things '80s Kids Did While Riding the School Bus

14 Things '80s Kids Did While Riding the School Bus

A lively look back at the simple games, friendships, music, mischief, and everyday rituals that filled school bus rides for kids during the 1980s.

17 Things Every '80s Kid Saw at the Local Arcade

17 Things Every '80s Kid Saw at the Local Arcade

This article revisited 17 real arcade machines that helped define what an 80s kid saw during a trip to the local arcade.