Continuation of my childhood in the 1980s. Apparently there was a huge marked difference between an elementary-school child's experience of the '80s, and experiences from what one would designate "young people."
This includes pop culture terminology, idioms, and phrases. What the hell is a "yuppie?" As near as I can figure, a "yuppie" is the following. Baby Boomers were born in the mid-to-late 1940s to the very late 1950s, and they had to be young at some point, correct? The term "yuppies" refers to young Baby Boomers that existed in the 1980s who were in their late twenties to very early thirties; you know, people who are movin' on up and getting their footing in their careers. Yeah, I know the math doesn't quite add up, but whatever. These "young people" apparently forged a shallow, empty non-culture type of life that had no meaning. Teenagers perpetuated this with their mall things. Meh, go figure.
I am also surprised to learn that apparently people back in the 1980s were all shallow, superficial selfish aholes. Again, this was not my perception of the 1980s.
We had Saturday morning cartoons. Do these even exist anymore? The kids today are so deprived of guidance and morals and wonderful routines that establish a safe and trusting environment.
Winnie the Pooh! Rainbow Brite, Punky Brewster, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I was Jem for Halloween way back in third grade as an eight-year-old. I was a huge fan of Jem and the Misfits. Jem was way more fun and interesting than Barbie. We also had She-Ra and the Guardians of Greyskull, and She-Ra's cousin He-Man.
What do kids, especially girls, have nowadays? Britney Spears and "grl fon wild" to emulate? The poor dears.
There existed a wealth of good music from The '80s. I am surprised to learn recently that the '80s had a lot of crappy music such as david lee roth, whitesnake, prince, centerfold angel, billy idol. I cannot tolerate that big-hair metal little-talent bands nonsense.
This is because my parents only listened to the good stuff. Crowded House, Tears For Fears, Simple Minds, Foreigner, just to name a few. Man, Tears For Fears is still it. I don't care how many Natalie Merchants or (I hate to admit it) Sarah McLachlans you give me, Tears For Fears still rules.
Kool And The Gang. My absolute favorite song by them is "Cherish The Love." I especially cherish the intro to that song, with the seagulls trilling in the distance. I will forever associate this song with my childhood because of those beloved seagull chirps. It weaves together the New England, the beaches, and the positive aspects of the 1980s. (Hehe.)
I am also surprised to learn that some individuals associate Madonna with the 1980s. Urm, nope. Madonna is a washed-up lost old hag. The '80s belonged to Cyndi Lauper and Pat Benatar. I was the hugest Pat Benatar fan in elementary school. Yes, I listened to Pat Benatar in elementary school. My parents had some of her albums. I did not put much stock into the actual lyrics if they were offensive or whatever. I just liked how her music sounded.
Although I suppose it is good that nowadays there is actual pop culture music kids can listen to. All that britney spears, backstreet boys, chrwsi aguilera , nsync stuff... You have to admit, the music itself does seem remarkably kid-friendly. Back in my day, there really wasn't' any pop-culturally [[[[radio hits,, stuff that was actually played on the radio meaning adults also listedne to it..]]] That's why I had to listen to Pat Benatar and Cyndi Lauper. Great music, sure, but not really geared towards little kids.
This includes pop culture terminology, idioms, and phrases. What the hell is a "yuppie?" As near as I can figure, a "yuppie" is the following. Baby Boomers were born in the mid-to-late 1940s to the very late 1950s, and they had to be young at some point, correct? The term "yuppies" refers to young Baby Boomers that existed in the 1980s who were in their late twenties to very early thirties; you know, people who are movin' on up and getting their footing in their careers. Yeah, I know the math doesn't quite add up, but whatever. These "young people" apparently forged a shallow, empty non-culture type of life that had no meaning. Teenagers perpetuated this with their mall things. Meh, go figure.
I am also surprised to learn that apparently people back in the 1980s were all shallow, superficial selfish aholes. Again, this was not my perception of the 1980s.
We had Saturday morning cartoons. Do these even exist anymore? The kids today are so deprived of guidance and morals and wonderful routines that establish a safe and trusting environment.
Winnie the Pooh! Rainbow Brite, Punky Brewster, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I was Jem for Halloween way back in third grade as an eight-year-old. I was a huge fan of Jem and the Misfits. Jem was way more fun and interesting than Barbie. We also had She-Ra and the Guardians of Greyskull, and She-Ra's cousin He-Man.
What do kids, especially girls, have nowadays? Britney Spears and "grl fon wild" to emulate? The poor dears.
There existed a wealth of good music from The '80s. I am surprised to learn recently that the '80s had a lot of crappy music such as david lee roth, whitesnake, prince, centerfold angel, billy idol. I cannot tolerate that big-hair metal little-talent bands nonsense.
This is because my parents only listened to the good stuff. Crowded House, Tears For Fears, Simple Minds, Foreigner, just to name a few. Man, Tears For Fears is still it. I don't care how many Natalie Merchants or (I hate to admit it) Sarah McLachlans you give me, Tears For Fears still rules.
Kool And The Gang. My absolute favorite song by them is "Cherish The Love." I especially cherish the intro to that song, with the seagulls trilling in the distance. I will forever associate this song with my childhood because of those beloved seagull chirps. It weaves together the New England, the beaches, and the positive aspects of the 1980s. (Hehe.)
I am also surprised to learn that some individuals associate Madonna with the 1980s. Urm, nope. Madonna is a washed-up lost old hag. The '80s belonged to Cyndi Lauper and Pat Benatar. I was the hugest Pat Benatar fan in elementary school. Yes, I listened to Pat Benatar in elementary school. My parents had some of her albums. I did not put much stock into the actual lyrics if they were offensive or whatever. I just liked how her music sounded.
Although I suppose it is good that nowadays there is actual pop culture music kids can listen to. All that britney spears, backstreet boys, chrwsi aguilera , nsync stuff... You have to admit, the music itself does seem remarkably kid-friendly. Back in my day, there really wasn't' any pop-culturally [[[[radio hits,, stuff that was actually played on the radio meaning adults also listedne to it..]]] That's why I had to listen to Pat Benatar and Cyndi Lauper. Great music, sure, but not really geared towards little kids.
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