I hated the fucking 80's

[MichMan]

107. Loved the 80's

While I loved the 70's and came of age so to speak in that decade, it was the 80's that I felt really defined me.

I entered the 80's as a 22 year old college drop out with few job skills and working for close to minimum wage at entry level jobs. Struggling to pay rent and lonely, in need of female companionship. When the 80's ended, I was married, a college graduate with an Engineering degree, and in the midst of establishing a successful career. My income had quadrupled and we will be celebrating our 40th anniversary this year.

I thought the music and culture was great. Loved the rock and soul music of the times. Sammy Hagar, Def Leppard, Asia, Stevie Nicks, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Whispers, Evelyn King, Patrice Rushen, and so many more. IMO, Lonesome Jubilee by John Mellancamp is one of the finest albums ever recorded. Iconic comedy films like Caddyshack (love Rodney), Vacation, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Blues Brothers, Stripes, Trading Places, Revenge of the Nerds.

As a big car enthusiast, the malaise of the 70's, was replaced by some great new models and performance was back, with the dreaded 55 mph speed limit going away. Finally, one could go to the beach and women with unsightly tattoos were few and far between.