The 80’s Blog

Millions of students used a Trapper Keeper not just to be organized and keep their work together, but also to show off their unique personalities. Trapper Keeper was a must-have school supply in the 1980s for millions of kids as they navigated their way through middle and high school, whether they were toting a cute Trapper Keeper with puppies and…

If you were a kid in the 80’s, some of your favorite candies might have included Airheads, Runts, or Nerds. But one candy stood out from the rest- Pop Rocks, the “exploding” candy. Who could forget the sensation you felt when these little sugar morsels began crackling in your mouth? Browse Pop Rocks On Amazon Here It was not your…

In a world where Coca-Cola and Pepsi dominate the modern carbonated soda landscape, it may surprise you that there was a time that RC Cola gave both companies a real run for their money. RC Cola’s 100-year history is nothing to scoff at. In fact, the story of RC Cola actually started via a disagreement with none other than the…

Michelle Pfeiffer is a popular American actress who has starred in films from a variety of different genres. From charming romances to suspenseful thrillers, she has shown her acting range throughout the years. Pfeiffer was born in 1958 in Santa Ana, California. She attended college in California, studying to be a court reporter, before finding her true calling in the…

The 80s were the golden age of arcades, and there was nothing more loved than getting quarters ready and going to the arcade. The 1980s was the time of an arcade revolution. Arcade games really their stride during this time, and if you grew up during the 80s you know that the local arcade was one of the most popular…

Jolt Cola was released in 1985 by Jolt Company, Inc. It was created by C. J. Rapp to attract the interest of students and young professionals looking for a caffeinated pick-me-up that was similar to an energy drink. Rapp was inspired to create his supercharged caffeine drink while watching his classmates at SUNY Potsdam in Rochester. His classmates would mix…

Cabbage Patch Kids dolls were the talk of the town in the 80s, and are still collectibles today. In fact, they were so popular that in the early 80s when they first came out people actually rioted over them! Cabbage Patch Kids Toys are some of the most famous dolls of all time. Cabbage Patch Kids have been around for 30 years, and every…

We’ve all been there. Hanging with the guys, a couple beers in, and someone asks the question, “Best teams of each decade.” Always controversial. Everyone has their own opinion, and after a few drinks, a civil debate can turn heated very quickly. The Best 80s Sports Teams Some teams are almost universally mentioned, as to be honest it’s probably taboo…

It is with sad hearts we pronounce that 80’s legendary baseball coach and commercial icon Tommy Lasorda has died today, he was 93. The younger generation these days may not be familiar with Tommy Lasorda, but if you grew up in the 1980s you knew exactly who he was. Best known of course for managing the Los Angeles Dodgers from…

If you’re an 80s kid, chances are that growing up you had a Rubik’s Cube. In fact, the Rubik’s Cube was one of the most popular toys of the 1980s selling about 350 million units back in the heyday. As someone who fiddled for hours with a Rubik’s Cube as a kid, it blew my mind when I came across…