The Wonder Years: So Different From Now
The Wonder Years was set in the late 60s/early 70s but aired in the late 80s/early 90s. These decades were more reminiscent of each other than now, mostly because of the (lack of) technology. As we were beginning to come around to color television and other electronic advances then, the technology of this era is like never before. With friends that lived down the street and a “typical” American household, the Arnold’s really...
80s Movies: The 5 Best Coming Of Age Flicks (With Quizzes)
No matter the decade, growing up is hard to do. There’s something about the 80s though. The wholesome comforting feelings of good family and better friends show through in all of these movies making them the best coming of age 80s movies. Stand By Me (1986) Remember spending time with your friends, playing cards or camping out? Stand By Me showcases four young teenage boys when they go out in search of a dead body of someone...
Prom Looks: 80s And Now
We’ve got some of the most classics 80s prom looks and how the compare to the looks today. Don’t forget the epic “promposals!” Prom Looks: 80s And Now Ruffles Ruffles were the 80s prom fad to have. And the more the better. Whether topping off the dress on the sleeves, at mid length, accenting the bottom of the dress, or the entirety of the dress, ruffles were it. Bright Colors The 80s is characterized as a...
Quiz: How’s Your Karate Kid Knowledge?
In The Karate Kid, Mr. Miyagi focuses on technique and balance as the most important part of karate. He had a special way of teaching Daniel that made him an expert. To learn karate, according to Mr. Miyagi, follow these steps: -Wash cars -Wax cars -On circular wood slats, practice right and left circles -Practice catching a fly with chopsticks -Paint the fence moving up and down with the brush, bending at the knees -Left note to...
Caddyshack: Test Your Movie Knowledge
Caddyshack is the quintessential golf movie of the 80s. Al, Carl, and the judge provide constant laughter with their bickering, betting ways. Golfers should be like Al to easily distance themselves from any (golf) snobbery. This guy is loud, crude and mouthy but the best part is that he’s truthful! Unlike any other golfer out there, these are the mannerisms to be like Al: Be loud and obnoxious. Make sure you car and horn are...
