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A guarded concrete barrier covered in graffiti that separated east and west Berlin
What is the Berlin Wall?
The most popular way to style hair in the 80s, both genders did this
What is big hair?
A song produced in 1982 that made Billboard Top 100; still popular to this day
What is Thriller by Micheal Jackson?
A young group of actors that often appeared in the same movies. (ex. Rob Lowe)
What are the Brat Pack movies?
This feature became a symbol of identifying oneself sexuality
What is a mullet?
The music television channel, in pop culture phenomena, of the late 80's
What was MTV?
Shiny, tight, and bright-colored clothing that was trending in the 1980's.
What is spandex?
Punk rock album released in 1980 and helped the genre become more mainstream.
What is London Calling by The Clash?
A sitcom that helped NBC grow their audience and it broke down black stereotypes.
What is the Cosby Show?
The best selling toy in the 1980's; first used a math tool
What is the Rubik's Cube?
The epidemic that was sweeping the US and was primarily called the "gay disease"
What is the HIV/AIDs Epidemic?
This clothing includes leg warmers, leotards, and headbands; also includes wearing spandex
What is fitness streetwear?
The song that changed Bruce Springsteen's message and overall tone to be more progressive
What is Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen?
A five season detective television show that put in current events
What is Miami Vice?
The most popular technology in the 80's that copies documents then prints them on another
What is a Fax Machine?
The increase in cocaine in the United States, especially in major cities
What is the Crack Epidemic?
The optimistic and vibrant clothing that was presented first in movies and then became popular
What is neon?
Song that talks about love and how faith should help guide you through.
What is Purple Rain by Prince?
A 1989 teen comedy film that exposed the worst in humanity
What is the Heather?
A portable audio recorder and player that most teens had growing up in the 80's
What is a Walkman?
A president elected in 1980 that won against Jimmy Carter by a landslide
Who was Ronald Reagan?
A feature on most women's clothes that Princess Diana wore
What are ruffles?
Helped change the narrative on women and gender stereotypes.
What is Like a Virgin by Madonna?
A 1985 blockbuster film that was one of the more famous movies of the 80's
What is Back to the Future?
Dolls that were invented in 1983 and became quite popular among that generation.
What are Cabbage Patch Kids?