jessd 0 #1 January 14, 2003 You probably have read these before - but, they are still kind funny. YOU KNOW YOU GREW UP IN THE 1980'S WHEN -You know what "Sike" means. -You know the profound meaning of "Wax on, Wax off." -You know that another name for a keyboard is a "Synthesizer." -You can sing the McDonald's Big Mack, Filet-o-fish, quarter pounder, and French fry song. -You know who Mr. T is. -You know who Fat Albert is. And who was old boy with the pinkmask? -You ever wore fluorescent, neon clothing. -You could breakdance, or wish you could. -You wanted to be The Hulk for Halloween. -You Believed that "By the power of Greyskull, you HAD the power!" -Partying "like it's 1999" seemed SO far away. -You thought that Transformers were more than meets the eye. -You knew that knowing is half the battle. -You wanted to be on Star Search. -You can remember Michael Jackson when he was black. -You wore a banana clip at some point during your youth. -You remember the garbage pail kids, and owned some. -You knew what Willis was "t! alkin' 'bout." -You HAD to have your MTV. -You actually thought "Dirty Dancing" was a REALLY good movie. -You remember when ATARI was a state of the art video game system. -You owned any cassettes. -You were led to believe that in the year 2000 we'd all be living on the moon -You know what leg warmers are and probably had a pair. -You wore biker shorts underneath a short skirt and felt stylish. -You wore your Izod shirt with the collar up. -You had a Swatch Watch with the Swatch Guard. -Your Legos collection started with the free sets in a Happy Meal. -You remember when Happy Meals came in a box, not a paper bag. -You remember when Saturday Night Live was funny. -You had Wonder Woman or Superman underoos. -You had to come in the house when the street lights came on. -You had to change into play clothes after school. -You hated Scrappy Doo. -You recorded songs off the radio with your boom box. -Your arm was full of rubber bracelets. -You have ever wondered what happened to Saturday morning cartoons. -You had to get up to change the channel. -You thought the "Thriller" video was pretty cool. -You remember the first time you went in to a video store to rent a movie. -You wore those wide, colorful shoelaces. -Quiet Riot's "Come on feel the noise" was the best song - ever. -You know where "I want my two dollars" came from. -You still cannot go in to the water because of that damn movie -Jaws. -El Debarge's "Get a beat to the rhythm of the night" plagued the radio every hour. -You remember life before minivans and SUVs. If you can identify with at least half of this list then you, my friend, you are a "Child of the 80's". "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #2 January 14, 2003 I love being born in the 80s Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #3 January 14, 2003 I remember almost the entire list... anyone else remember "where's the beef?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #4 January 14, 2003 Check out this website for some fun "flashbacks" to the 80's or whatever decade you grew up in. The first time I went on this site it made me laugh so hard because it brought back so many funny memories about toys and tv shows etc... "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #5 January 14, 2003 I still say that!!! Althought usually I'm not talking about real beef Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #6 January 14, 2003 Gotta love Dave Thomas and Wendy's. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #7 January 14, 2003 Yup. Born in 82, and I remember that vast majority of those ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #8 January 14, 2003 Quote I remember almost the entire list... anyone else remember "where's the beef?" I loved that lady. Her name was Clara Pellar and she became an instant star from that ad campaign. My favorite commercial was the one when she was kicking ass in her car with her friends in the back seat sliding all over the place. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbob 0 #9 January 14, 2003 Yeah, and the lady who did the commercials was just as bad in the movie "Throw momma from the train"Who Dares Wins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KawiZX900 0 #10 January 14, 2003 you forgot chuck taylor all stars. and a different colored chuck on each foot. owned, all of the garbage pail kids first series Accelerate hard to get them looking, then slam on the fronts and rollright beside the car, hanging the back wheel at eye level for a few seconds. Guaranteed reaction- Dave Sonsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #11 January 14, 2003 I personally didn't compile the list - it was an email that sent to me at work. But, that definitely should have made the list. Or, wearing two socks on each foot, but, different alternating colors like Punky Brewster! "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #12 January 14, 2003 OK, 80's people, where did my signature line come from? QuoteYou stupid good-lookings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #13 January 14, 2003 Quote you forgot chuck taylor all stars. And Vans Off the Wall slip ons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #14 January 14, 2003 I have always loved Vans... "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #15 January 14, 2003 remember tight rolling your jeans was"cool" or anything acid washed......ok im a child of the 80's teens that isif my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #16 January 14, 2003 QuoteI have always loved Vans... Me too. And the slip on's are available again on their website!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeetFlyer 0 #17 January 14, 2003 This is our little tribute to the 80's... Travel back in time for the 80's speedstar tryouts. http://www.headdown.net/archive/movies/ff2001/80s.mov 40mb I'm the one called Red > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #18 January 14, 2003 I was im'ing a certain smart-mouthed dz.commer the other night and mentioned that I graduated from high school in '83. She said that she graduated nursery school that year. Those young whipper-snappers, they need to learn to respect their elders! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,461 #19 January 14, 2003 QuoteYeah, and the lady who did the commercials was just as bad in the movie "Throw momma from the train" Actually, not the same person. Clara Peller ("Where's the beef") only had fame in the commercials; Anne Ramsey (actress in "Train") actually was pretty well known long before. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #20 January 14, 2003 Quote I remember almost the entire list... anyone else remember "where's the beef?" Ahhh, the old lady on the Wendys commercials! She was cool!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #21 January 14, 2003 Quote I graduated from high school in '83. Hah! You suck! I graduated in '82 - the year that ruled all other years. I hear you though... my son was born in '83... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbob 0 #22 January 14, 2003 Really, and all this time I thought they were one in the same, oooops, my bad. Must have been the voice.Who Dares Wins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyz 0 #23 January 14, 2003 How many pairs of parachute pants did everybody have,me about 10 pair! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #24 January 14, 2003 Quote I was im'ing a certain smart-mouthed dz.commer the other night and mentioned that I graduated from high school in '83. She said that she graduated nursery school that year. Those young whipper-snappers, they need to learn to respect their elders! Pretty close for me. I graduated in '89!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #25 January 14, 2003 2 pairs. Ya know, If I go did around at my parents house, they are probably still there!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites