We discuss 80s' music, being dropped off at 6 Flags for the day or the Mall, Blockbuster, Arcade games, Arcade rooms, Chat rooms, Napster, music sharing, and a little 90s.

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Movies
1980: The Empire Strikes Back premieres, solidifying Star Wars as a legendary franchise.
1982: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial becomes the highest-grossing film of the decade.
1984: Ghostbusters and The Terminator are released, becoming pop culture staples.
1985: Back to the Future debuts, influencing fashion and sci-fi culture.
1986: Top Gun makes Tom Cruise a superstar.
1989: Batman (starring Michael Keaton) revives superhero movies.

Songs of the 1980s
Michael Jackson – "Billie Jean" (1983)
One of the biggest hits from Thriller revolutionized music videos.
Queen – "Another One Bites the Dust" (1980)
A massive rock anthem that dominated both rock and pop charts.
Bon Jovi – "Livin’ on a Prayer" (1986)
A staple of '80s rock with one of the most recognizable choruses.
Madonna – "Like a Virgin" (1984)
Defined Madonna’s career and changed pop music forever.
Prince – "Purple Rain" (1984)
A legendary ballad that showcased Prince’s musical genius.
A-Ha – "Take On Me" (1985)
Famous for its innovative animated music video.
Michael Jackson – "Thriller" (1982)
The greatest-selling album’s title track, with the most iconic music video ever.
Cyndi Lauper – "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" (1983)
A feminist anthem and ultimate '80s pop song.
Guns N’ Roses – "Sweet Child o’ Mine" (1987)
It is one of the greatest rock ballads, and it has an unforgettable opening riff.
Toto – "Africa" (1982)
A song that remains beloved, especially in meme culture.
Whitney Houston – "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" (1987)
An upbeat classic showcasing Houston’s powerful vocals.
Eurythmics – "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" (1983)
A synth-pop masterpiece that helped define the new wave era.
Journey – "Don’t Stop Believin’" (1981)
A timeless hit still played at sports events and movies.
Rick Astley – "Never Gonna Give You Up" (1987)
The song behind the internet’s favorite meme (Rickrolling).
U2 – "With or Without You" (1987)
One of U2’s most emotional and best-known songs.
Billy Joel – "Uptown Girl" (1983)
A fun and catchy song inspired by 50s doo-wop music.
The Police – "Every Breath You Take" (1983)
Often mistaken for a love song, but actually about obsession.
Van Halen – "Jump" (1984)
A high-energy rock anthem featuring an iconic keyboard riff.
Kenny Loggins – "Footloose" (1984)
The ultimate '80s dance track from the Footloose movie soundtrack.
Def Leppard – "Pour Some Sugar on Me" (1987)
A hard rock anthem that became a defining song of the decade.

We all discussed the following topics:
Payphones, Airport pay phones, Cereal, Toys, HeMan, Cartoons, Bozo the Clown, Mr Rogers, Cassette tape, Mix Tapes, Arcade Games, Boom Boxes, 80s Fashion, Leg Warmers, Jelly Shoes, Hair, Poofy Hair, Aqua Net, Large Hair Dos, Toys, Cabbage Patch Kids, Stickers, Lisa Frank, Scratch Stickers, Garbage Pail Kids, My Litte Ponys, Barbie Dolls, Glow Worms, Lite Brite, Sit and Spin, Toll Dolls, Candy Cigarettes, Toys R Us, Play Grounds, Hot Slides, Concrete Padding, Boys will destroy the toys, Movie Soundtracks,

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