Wednesday, January 21, 2026

 

Totally Tubular Times: A Rad Look Back at the 80s (from the futuristic year of 2026!)

Can you believe it's 2026? We've got self-driving cars, virtual reality vacations, and a smartwatch that practically reads your mind. And yet, sometimes, I find myself yearning for a simpler era, a time of big hair, bigger shoulder pads, and even bigger dreams: the 1980s.

Now, before you scoff and tell me I'm romanticizing a decade of neon and questionable fashion choices, hear me out. Yes, we may have been in an "on-again, off-again" recession (a concept that feels quaint compared to today's economic roller coasters), but darn it, we were happy! We found joy in the little things, and maybe, just maybe, our lack of constant digital stimulation contributed to that.

Let's talk fashion first, because how can you not? We thought we were the epitome of cool, rocking acid-wash jeans that were so stiff they could stand up on their own, and t-shirts emblazoned with slogans that probably made no sense. And the hair! Oh, the hair. It was a gravity-defying spectacle, teased within an inch of its life and held in place with enough Aqua Net to deplete the ozone layer single-handedly. Remember those crimping irons? We spent hours creating zigzag patterns in our hair, convinced we were channeling Madonna.

Bye for now! 

xoxo