From the February 25, 2022, History "Five pop culture trends that helped shape the 1980s" by Lesley Kennedy.
A mighty interesting list. Hey, I remember those. For more information (and pictures) go to the site.
1. Women's Power Dressing:
Shoulder pads, oversized double-breasted suits.
2. Food + Fun = Entertainment:
Chuck E. Cheese, Show Biz Pizza, Medieval Times
3. Music Goes Visual:
MTV, of course. Would I have ever liked to have had this growing up. Wow!!
4. The Mall Food Court Had Its Heyday:
Hey, go eat while shopping. Remember Orange Julius, Sbarro, Panda Express and Auntie Anne's?
5. Toy Crazes Spark Frenzies:
Three words: Cabbage Patch Kids. Also Rubik's Cube and Teddy Ruxpin.
I never ever was able to do that stupid cube!!
Hey, do you remember the very first song played on MTV? (Answer below)
--CooterPatch
"Video Killed the Radio Star"
