Retro

14 Gadgets from the ’80s That Felt Futuristic But Flopped

14 Gadgets from the ’80s That Felt Futuristic But Flopped

These 14 gadgets from the 1980s looked advanced but failed to deliver on their promise.

14 Catchphrases From Old Sitcoms No One Uses Anymore

14 Catchphrases From Old Sitcoms No One Uses Anymore

These 14 sitcom catchphrases were once everywhere but have slowly disappeared from conversation.

12 Candy Commercials from the ’80s That Wouldn’t Be Allowed Today

12 Candy Commercials from the ’80s That Wouldn’t Be Allowed Today

The candy commercials of the 1980s weren’t just colorful and fun; they often crossed lines that wouldn’t pass today. From strange characters to risky messages, many ads were made before stricter advertising rules took hold. Looking back, it’s clear how much things have changed in how candy is marketed to kids.

12 Chain Restaurants That Used to Be Everywhere in the '80s

12 Chain Restaurants That Used to Be Everywhere in the '80s

These once-booming chain restaurants ruled the ‘80s but have mostly vanished like perms and mixtapes.

13 Weird Fads from the ’80s and ’90s We All Forgot About

13 Weird Fads from the ’80s and ’90s We All Forgot About

These 13 strange fads from the ’80s and ’90s took over for a moment, then disappeared almost completely.

10 Playgrounds That Would Be Considered Unsafe Today

10 Playgrounds That Would Be Considered Unsafe Today

These old-school playgrounds were thrilling at the time, but today's safety rules would shut them down in a heartbeat.