MTV & more
This “Queen of Pop” became an MTV icon with hits like “Like a Virgin” and “Material Girl.”
Who is Madonna?
This 1981 event made headlines when the newly inaugurated U.S. president survived an assassination attempt outside a Washington, D.C. hotel.
Who is Ronald Reagan
If something was totally amazing or impressive in the 80s, you might call it this tubular word.
What is "Rad"?
These colorful, stretchy pants were a workout staple thanks to aerobics videos and stars like Jane Fonda.
What are leggings?
This 1984 film introduced the world to a friendly green ghost named Slimer and a theme song everyone can still hum.
What is Ghostbusters?
This artist’s groundbreaking 1983 short‑film‑style video helped break racial barriers on MTV and became one of the most famous videos ever made.
Who is Michael Jackson?
In 1982, this British prime minister led her country into the Falklands War, a conflict that boosted her political standing.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
If someone told you to “take a chill pill,” they were basically telling you to do this.
What is to calm down?
Often worn oversized, this jacket style with built‑in padding gave wearers a bold, squared‑off silhouette.
What are shoulder pads?
This sitcom about the Huxtable family became one of the most-watched shows of the decade.
What is The Cosby Show?
This artist’s 1984 video “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” became one of MTV’s most-played clips and helped define her quirky, colorful image.
Who is Cyndi Lauper?
In 1989, crowds around the world watched as this symbol of the Cold War was opened, allowing citizens to cross freely for the first time in decades.
What is the Berlin Wall?
This slang term described someone who tried too hard to be trendy or cool, often copying others instead of having their own style.
What is "poser"?
These shoes, originally designed for aerobics, became everyday fashion and were often paired with slouchy socks.
What are Reeboks?
This fantasy film featured a young boy reading a magical book about Atreyu, Falkor, and a world called Fantasia. Later also used in Stranger Things
What is The NeverEnding Story?
This 1980s arcade game featuring a yellow character eating dots became one of the most iconic games of all time.
What is Pac‑Man?
This portable cassette player, introduced by Sony, let people take their music on the go for the first time.
What is the Walkman?
This slang term meant someone was very stylish, attractive, or cool — often used to describe outfits or crushes.
What is "fly"?
This fashion trend involved wearing a sweatshirt with the collar cut wide so it hung off one shoulder, inspired by Flashdance.
What is an off‑the‑shoulder?
This detective series set in Miami was known for its pastel suits, fast cars, and a soundtrack full of 80s hits.
What is Miami Vice?
This 1980s craze involved solving a colorful 3‑D puzzle cube invented by a Hungarian architect.
What is the Rubik’s Cube?
Before USB drives and cloud storage, this thin, flexible magnetic square stored computer files and often came in sizes like 5¼ inches.
What is a floppy disk?
If something was totally unbelievable or outrageous, you might say it was this “excellent” word.
What is "gnarly"?
This classic outerwear piece became a symbol of cool in the 80s, thanks to stars like Michael Jackson and movies like Top Gun.
What is a leather jacket?
This 1987 film starred Arnold Schwarzenegger as a commando hunted by an alien creature in the jungle.
What is Predator?