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Welcome to the We Love the Eighties Community

This community is dedicated to the music, movies, television, games, radio, and pop culture that defined the 1980s. It is a place for people who lived the decade, as well as those who appreciate what made it unforgettable. Members use this forum to check in during live radio blocks, share weekly listening memories, and talk about what the music, shows, and moments of the 80s bring back for them. Guests are welcome to browse selected discussions, while full participation requires registration. If you would like to understand the intent behind this community and how it is curated, you can read more here: About This Community. Explore current conversations, share your memories, and take part in a community built around real 80s experiences.

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  1. Pete

    Favorite Movie Quote from the 80s

    What is the most unforgettable movie quote from the 80s. Some lines became part of everyday conversation and still make us smile. Share the quote that stayed with you and the movie it came from. Mine is "I'll be back" which was in the movie The Terminator.
    • Pete
    • Thread
    • 80s movies classic movies movie quotes nostalgia pop culture
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  2. On This Day October 20, 1985 – Andy Warhols Fifteen Minutes Premiered On MTV

    On This Day October 20, 1985 – Andy Warhols Fifteen Minutes Premiered On MTV

    On this day October 20, 1985, Andy Warhols Fifteen Minutes premiered on MTV, bringing art, celebrity, and counterculture to cable television in a way never seen before. The talk show was named after Warhols famous phrase about everyone getting their fifteen minutes of fame, and it quickly became...
  3. On This Day October 6 1985 – Jem Premiered In Syndication

    On This Day October 6 1985 – Jem Premiered In Syndication

    On this day October 6 1985, Jem premiered in syndication, bringing one of the most iconic animated series of the 1980s to television screens. The show followed Jerrica Benton, a music company owner who transformed into the glamorous rock star Jem with the help of advanced holographic technology...
  4. On This Day August 1 1981 – MTV Made Its Debut

    On This Day August 1 1981 – MTV Made Its Debut

    On this day August 1 1981, MTV launched in the United States and forever changed the way music was consumed, marketed, and experienced. At 12:01 AM, the network aired its first music video, Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles, signaling the start of a new era where visual presentation...
  5. Pop Culture in England During the 80s: A Vibrant Decade of Innovation and Influence

    Pop Culture in England During the 80s: A Vibrant Decade of Innovation and Influence

    The 1980s in England was a decade marked by vibrant creativity and significant cultural shifts. This era saw the rise of diverse music genres, groundbreaking television shows, and unique fashion trends that left an indelible mark on pop culture, both domestically and internationally. Music...
  6. Pete

    Pop Culture in England During the 80s: A Vibrant Decade of Innovation and Influence

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Pop Culture in England During the 80s: A Vibrant Decade of Innovation and Influence. Please add to the discussion here.
    • Pete
    • Thread
    • 1980s england 80s fashion 80s music 80s television cultural influence duran duran leather jackets music scene neon colors new wave pop culture punk rock red telephone booths the smiths vibrant culture
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  7. 80s Pop Culture: The Birth of MTV

    80s Pop Culture: The Birth of MTV

    The 1980s was a decade of bold style, electrifying music, and dramatic shifts in popular culture. Amidst the kaleidoscope of neon fashion and iconic synth beats, one platform emerged that not only encapsulated the spirit of the decade but helped shape it: MTV. Launched on August 1, 1981, MTV...
  8. B

    80s Pop Culture: The Birth of MTV

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article 80s Pop Culture: The Birth of MTV. Please add to the discussion here.
    • Brad
    • Thread
    • 1980s impact of mtv madonna michael jackson mtv mtv's legacy music television music videos pop culture
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  9. B

    80s Icons: From Madonna to Michael Jackson | We Love the Eighties

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article 80s Icons: From Madonna to Michael Jackson | I Love The 80s. Please add to the discussion here.
    • Brad
    • Thread
    • 1980s 80s fashion 80s music cindy lauper madonna michael jackson musical icons pop culture prince
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  10. 80s Icons: From Madonna to Michael Jackson | We Love the Eighties

    80s Icons: From Madonna to Michael Jackson | We Love the Eighties

    Ah, the 1980s! A time of audacious fashion, larger-than-life personalities, and music that continues to resonate across the decades. The 80s was an era that birthed some of pop culture's most unforgettable icons figures who transformed the music industry, set fashion trends, and left an...
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