Fads & Trends
The higher the hair, the closer to God was a popular saying in this decade as everyone wanted to have ______ hair
What is big
This machine played music while people danced
What is a boom box
This hockey legend of the Edmonton Oilers is often called the greatest player in NHL history.
Who is Wayne Gretzky?
This singer released the hit songs Girls Just Want to Have Fun and Time After Time.
Who is Cyndi Lauper
This type of exercise became popular in the 80s, combining high-energy dance moves, step intervals, and toning exercises set to upbeat music, often performed in neon leotards and leg warmers.
This piece of technology became common in homes during the 80s, keeping people entertained for hours
What is cable television
Name a popular Canadian musician/ singer from the 80s
Bryan Adams
Celine Dion
Corey Hart
Kim Mitchell
This rock star, also known as "The Boss", sang Born in the U.S.A. in 1984.
Who is Bruce Springsteen
In the 1980s, woman's shirts and blazers often had these types of pads to make them look powerful in the workplace.
What are shoulder pads
Name a popular arcade game from this decade
What is Pac Man, or Donkey Kong
What Canadian coin featuring a bird on the front was introduced in 1987
This small handheld electronic game was used by many kids during the 80s. What company released the electronic device known as the Gameboy?
Who is Nintendo
This wash of jean became popular in the 80s,
1. Light wash
2. Acid wash
3. Dark wash
What is acid wash jeans
This brand of soft drink/ pop was reformulated in the 80s for marketing purposes, it was noted to be sweeter in flavor.
What is coca-cola
Who were the two Prime Ministers of Canada in the 80s
Who are Pierre Trudeau and Brian Mulroney
This 1982 movie features a friendly alien who wants to “phone home.”
What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
What male haircut, often referred to as "business in the front, party in the back" was popular in the 80s
What is the mullet
This children's toy designed by Xavier Roberts was released in 1982. These dolls featured unique plastic heads, soft cloth bodies, and individualized birth certificates, making each doll one-of-a-kind. They were also known as "little people dolls"
What are Cabbage Patch Kids
The 1988 Winter Olympics were held in which Canadian city?
A) Montreal
B) Calgary
C) Toronto
What is Calgary
Name one movie Molly Ringwald starred in
Sixteen Candles
Breakfast Club
Pretty in Pink