The 1980s was my era. So much happened in the 80s. Good and Bad.
Michael Jackson and Madonna revolutionized the pop music era of the 80s. Shopping malls were everywhere, even in cities. Credit was easy to obtain from banks so spending was up but consumer debt exploded. The US and Soviet Union relations tried to improve. This was also the era of the Yuppy (young Americans with total dedication to their careers with the willingness to work hard hours to get ahead). Health clubs popped up everywhere with aerobic classes. Work out outfits and leg warmers were the trend. Video games, music, and movies were a big influence, along with iconic TV shows such as Dallas, Dynasty, Knots Landing. People would plan their weeks around watching these shows. But then there were the negative 80s - The stock marked crashed October 19, 1987. Our President Reagan was shot, AIDS had a major explosion. The Exxon Valdez Disaster in 1989, and Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster in 1986 were a few. The late 70's and 80's were my time. I have to say I loved the 80s. I loved the music, such a great variety, loved that dancing was so popular, lots of great comedy and light sitcoms. In my opinion, people had more of a sense of humor-they could laugh at themselves and we enjoyed life. "Ah, the 80's" :)
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