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" * Nintendo is releasing a series of games on the gameboy called the "classic series". These are the original versions of hits like Super Mario Bros. Neither the graphics, or original box design has been modified. To top it off, they also released a gameboy with, as they call it, "retro" colors which are made to look like the original nintendo. I think this is great, because they are taking the time to remember the classics, and for me, I can play all of the great games I grew up with again. Sadly, none of today's kids know what these games are. I tried explaining my excitement for these games to a 10 year old cousin. He didn't even know what these games were. Then it hit me, he was BORN in 1994. The earliest game system he could remember is Playstation. Its sad, but I guess Mario has now become an aged plumber who was cool two decades ago. As for me, long live 8 bits. I'm happy with my NES.

* On an interview, one of the actresses from "Mean Girls" said that there's a generation gap between the teenage actresses (including Lindsay Lohan) & those in their 30's (Tina Fey & Amy Poelher, who mentioned this comment on 'Conan O'Brian') with karoake that they had no idea who Prince, The Go Go's or Pat Benatar were. Another celebrity/interview from another show, Hillary Duff (about 16/17 years old) said that her "crush" Matthew McCounaghey (sp?) is too old. And he's in his 30's. On a positve note, my local radio station interviewed a couple of kids born on 1985 and most said that 30/34 year olds aren't old. But had no clue about the pop culture & historic events ("Where's The Beef?", Challenger explosion, "Dallas") were when the DJ asked them questions.

* When the kids are digging a cool new singer named Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas...and you and I remember her as Stacy Ferguson from KIDS Incorporated.

* Just the other day I was listening to the radio while driving at work (I'm 30), and my riding partner who's roughly 60 had on 'oldies' station on. Oldies should mean 50's, 60's & early 70's, right? I heard Billy Joel's "Tell Her About It" and "The Heart Of Rock N'Roll" by Huey Lewis & The News! Both of those songs came out in 1984! I don't even consider music from the late 70's to be 'oldies'! Classics, sure, but Huey & the Piano Man shouldn't be lumped in with doo-wop & psychedelics! Come on!

* My guy and I were talking about the awesome drum beats, synthesizers, and assorted sounds of 1980s music. You almost know current music doesn't hold a candle to them.

* Well, I'm from the 70's (born in the Fall of 1970 to be exact). But I was defintely apart of the 80's crowd, for sure! During the 80's I was the ages of 10-19 years old, so I know how it is to be a teenager during that era. I don't care what kids today say; even with their technology, CGI graphics, Xbox's(eventhough I own a PS2)...THE 80'S RULED regardless!! We had originality, and ingenuity. (I still adore Ms. Pacman and Donkey Kong). Television was more fun, personal and honest. (Transformers, Voltron, Mighty orbots, Mr.Rogers Neighborhood, Sesame Street; Scooby Doo). Special effects in movies took more time to develop, but we appreciated the time and effort that was executed towards them. (Back to the future trilogy; Last star-fighter, Indiana Jones trilogy etc). The Music in the 1980's was outstanding! Madonna; Metalicca; Run DMC; Banaramma; Janet Jackson. Artist actually wrote their OWN songs and music; and even if they didn't, they still had a respect, and honor for their craft. Nowadays, as long as you look plastic, don't mind being taken advantage of my the "fat cats" of the music industry and, oh yeah...LOVE MONEY, you're in!! But kids today can make you feel old if you let them. Well...DON'T LET THEM. Tell how much fun we had. Tell them how we started the party! We just decided to pass on the torch because our hands became hot and tired. But...THEY WILL HAVE TO GIVE IT BACK. (smiles).

* Everything on here brings back memories and makes me feel old...but hey guys...did you ever think that it is us....the people who grew up in the 80's that are responsible for bringing all this stuff back...like the cartoons and toys. I would rather my kids (someday when I have them) play with some of the stuff from the 80's than what is out there today. I just hope that someday enough of "our" kind will be working in those industries to bring more of it back!

* "(On the radio) There was Bruce Springsteen, Madonna. Way before Nirvana there was U2 and Blondie and music was still on MTV. Her two kids in highschool, they tell her that she's uncool. But she still preoccupies with 1985..." ('1985' from Bowling For Soup)

* I was born in January 1983. I was going through my bedroom the other day, and came across all my bedroom sheet sets I had as a child -- Remember, Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, Cabbage Patch Dolls? I had all those bedroom sets, and now I'm giving them away to a 2 year old I nanny for -- all those characters are NOW back!!

* All I have to say is "He-man"

* The music!!!!!!!!! That says it all. I was a late 80's bloomer. I was born in 86, The Teddy Ruxpin years. Well kids around me don't understand my music. Like my anthems are "I Think We're Alone Now"-Tiffany, and "Love Is A Battlefield"- Pat Benatar, and my friends just look at me wierd. So I've resorted to hanging out with older people who understand the meaning of Whitesnake and Journey and can rock with me to Twisted Sister(even though they wore make-up!!!)

* I tell you what always makes me feel old, I'm only 17 now. But when I was about three/four the late 80s - early 90s...things like Lucky Charms cereal, The Moondreamers, Timmy Mallet, Super Ted, Mighty Max, Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles (now called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) I used to own a Cabbage Patch Kid at one point and a Sally Doll!!! (anyone rememeber them?!!!!??) good old 80s. I wish it were still the 80s now. I'd fit right in!! hehe

* Remember Weeble Wobbles? They don't fall down! Geez, that brings back memories. I don't know if everyone did this, but my sister and I grew up watching Sesame Street religiously! We learned everything we needed to know from this show and didn't even have to go to Kindergarten! It wasn't even required so we just went straight to first grade. Here's another one for you...remember those friendship pins people wore on their shoes? They were made out of colored beads and safety pins. It was an awesome decade!

* The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles get played on AMC.

* My boss and I were discussing how the game cartridge for "Legend of Zelda" was gold. It was always cool to hold that gold cartridge--had a feeling of richness to it!!!

* They actually starting doing the "action" opening montage/credits on Saturday Night Live again a few years ago, but they'll never top the ones from the mid-1980s. Those were the best. No still photographs for these actors--they got to strut their stuff in the opening credits!!!!"

Somone started mentioning commercials from that period. Here are some more from the same site:

A&S One-Day sale (new york)

God, these were irritating.. two sexy women's voices advertising this midtown shopping center's annual "one day sale." Both women would speak in low voices, overlapping each other.

A&W Rootbeer

A & W Root beers got that "frosty mug taste . . ."

A-Team action figures

"You can pretend that you're Hannibal, Murdoch or Face, or even B.A. Barrackus, each one is an ace! Each is sold seperately with rifle and gear, when there's trouble to face you know the A-Team's here!"

A-Team figures

(They're the A-Team) You know they're soldiers of forture (They're the A-Team) Helping people in need. You can pretend that you're Hannibal, Murdoch or Face, or even B A Barachus; you know each one is an ace. Each is sold separately with rifle and gear. If there's trouble to face, you know the A-Team's here (They're the A-Team).

ABC

Two people comparing their wash. "I can't tell the difference, can you tell the difference. No, I can't tell the difference, can you tell the difference. Why pay more. ABC."

ATT distance bill

It started off with a Black american couple in their 50's or 60's the wife received a phone bill. The husband asked her if their son called he was a way in college. The wife was crying, the husband asked did he say how he was doing " yes" did say how much he missed us "yes" and she still crying then the husband says did say how well he is doing in school. Then the husbands says All those things are wonderful, then what on earth are you crying for. then the wife says have you seen our Long Distance bill. and the husband starts choking.

Absorbine, Jr.

Aired around '82/'83...It showed a waitress and bowler from the ankle down. The bowler was getting ready to roll the ball down the alley, and all of a sudden began hopping up and down on his foot like a idiot, because his other foot had an itch! The waitress spilled her trays of food for the same reason...all along, there was a song playing which went: "ditch the itch, itch, itch, ditch the itch, itch, itch, with Absor-BINE Junior!" Hilarious!

Ad Council

I remember another ad that featured Dave and Vince. Dave and Vince are pulled up at an intersection. Dave is explaining that even in short distances you should buckle your safety belt. Vince is trying to get Dave's attention that something is going to impact the car from the side. After Vince finally gets Dave's attention a huge log comes in from the side and Dave says: "even at short distances accidents can happen." Then a male voice over says: "You could learn a lot from a dummy. Buckle your safety belt."

Ad Council

The dummies (Vince & Larry) were riding in a blue car and hit the wall and CRASH! And the dummy yelled "OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" And lyrics to the song goes: "We are the dummies Crashing on through, Busting our heads just for you. My name is Vince, my job makes me sore, If you buckle up I wouldn't do it no more. They called me Larry, I'm a dummy, too, If you don't buckle up the dummy is you. Buckle that belt!" And the Voice said "These are the professional dummies do not attempt this at home!" And again: "Buckle that, Buckle that, Buckle that belt, That's What we say and we know we're not wrong, when you go for a ride put your safety belt on!" And the seatbelt goes CLING!

Adopt A Pet PSA

This ad started to air about 1985-1987. It's sort of like a "what animals are thinking when people adopt" A cat saying "I've found a new friend" and an older dog saying "On behalf of all of us." The jingle went something like this. "Adopt from your local humane society, sweeheart don't be hesitating, cause a new friend is waiting for you. Dog: Howdy do!"

Aero Bar

This is a Canadian chocolate bar which is just milk chocolate full of little bubbles (full of nothing). The commercial had three scenes of kids disregarding figures in authority saying "Hey kids, what are you doing?", and the kids brandishig Aero bars and shouting "Nothing, nothing!"

Aero Chocolate Bars

"What are you doing?" "Nothing! Nothing!"

After Eight Dinner Mints

A 30ish strikingly beautiful single woman is at a chic party and an extremely handsome but likeable fellow turns around. It's Skip Flannagan, her still-single high school boyfriend. The pair seem to fall in love again with the announcer saying something like, "Things just seem to be better with After Eight Dinner Mints."

Agree Shampoo

"Turn it up the volume with Agree", a very cool new wave jingle from the mid-80s!

* "(On the radio) There was Bruce Springsteen, Madonna. Way before Nirvana there was U2 and Blondie and music was still on MTV. Her two kids in highschool, they tell her that she's uncool. But she still preoccupies with 1985..." ('1985' from Bowling For Soup)

I like that song in a nostalgic way. It's kinda humorous.

* Remember Weeble Wobbles? They don't fall down! Geez, that brings back memories. I don't know if everyone did this, but my sister and I grew up watching Sesame Street religiously! We learned everything we needed to know from this show and didn't even have to go to Kindergarten! It wasn't even required so we just went straight to first grade. Here's another one for you...remember those friendship pins people wore on their shoes? They were made out of colored beads and safety pins. It was an awesome decade!

Weebles? I rmemeber those from the 1970's. My buddy and I got a hacksaw to cut one open to see how they worked and there was a steel ball in there to alter the center of gravity so they always stayed up.

I have a couple of friendship beads in my jewelry case. My 7 year old daughter loves them. I bought her some beads and safety pins for Christmas...and she loves them! She's making some for her friends at school.