The 1980s was the decade of transformation in television! The personal computer started growing its popularity, as did, compact discs, VCRs, and Nintendo. Cartoons such as The Smurfs, Mutant Turtles, Care Bears, Rainbow Bright, Transformers, Froggle Rock, and He-man ruled TV. The popular animated sitcom The Simpsons debuted in 1989 and is still loved today! MTV, CNN, and TNT were news to our eyes!
Every little girl had a cabbage patch kid or My Little Pony for some reason and Pac-man ate up quarters at the arcade while people ate up pizza at the local parlor. Other Popular video games included Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong, Frogger, Digger, Tetris and Golden Axe.
Nothing screams out 80s more than the Queen and King of pop themselves Madonna and Michael Jackson! They both became musical sensations! Find 80s Costumes, Material Girl Costumes, and pop icon such as Michael Jackson Costumes, the idol for pop lovers all over the world. Michael Jackson Costumes soon became a hit with his chart busting tracks. His revolutionary videos that showcased his break dancing skills inspired youngsters worldwide to follow suit.
Like every decade the 1980s set its fashion trends. People would walk around with perms, and mullets. Girls would over accessorize with headbands, big bows, neon color, dozens of bracelets and they would wear legwarmers over leggings. Anything denim was also in style, along with Ray-Ban sunglasses and shoulder pads. Even though they may seem ridiculous now, it was cool back then!
