ALL HAIL THE ’80s, the decade that refused to take itself seriously.
It was all about big hair – and even bigger shoulder pads. We put it to a vote in the office, and 1988 won out as our favourite of the decade. Let’s take a look at why…
Faith by George Michael was the most successful song of the year, which is really saying something when you’re up against Rick Astley in his prime. And we’ve all knocked out a couple of these in the bedroom mirror.
The styles may have been off the wall, but they were fun. We wanted colour, we wanted over the top. And when in doubt, we could always just add a parrot.
Would you rather watch a storyline develop over half an hour or watch a two minute summary set to a power ballad? We thought so…
Oh to be young again. And what were we watching – or, rather not watching – in the local cinema in 1988? Rain Man was the big winner at The Oscars but our vote goes to Licence to Drive, almost entirely because of these fonts.
1988 was only the year that blessed the world with Home And Away. And where would we be without dear old Alf? Altogether now: “Hold me in your arms…”
Hairspray was officially listed in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs in ’88, the poor Ozone Layer’s still recovering.
“Who’s your favourite turtle?” became THE playground question in 1988, and your answer was taken very seriously. Watch out for Donatello boys, they’re full of notions.
Missing the lean green fighting machines? Fortunately, they’re one piece of the ’80s that live on, returning to cinemas on Friday the 17th of October. Check out the action packed trailer below and be amazed by the new effects and how HUGE Shredder’s gotten.
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