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1 1980s Pop Culture

2 1980s Facts FACTS about this decade.  Population: 226,546,000 National Debt: $914,000,000,000 National Debt:  $2,000,000,000,000 Average salary: $15,757 Life Expectancy: Male 69.9  Female Minimum Wage:  $3.10 BMW was $12,000; Mercedes 280 E was $14,800 Attendance:  Movies 20 million/week

3 Major Events Objectives: What were some cultural events that took place in the 1980s?
Mt. Saint Helens JUST SAY NO Challenger s Sandra Day O’Connor Japan automaker The Cosby show Rubik's Cube Compact discs are Assassination attempt- Reagan “We are the World” "Thriller" ozone layer, Vietnam Memorial "Oprah Winfrey Show” Liposuction The birth of MTV Cabbage Patch kids Pac-Man Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Post-It Notes Earthquake hits San Francisco John Lennon The AIDS virus

4 80s Event Mt. Saint Helens erupts, killing 60 people.
Challenger Explodes Japan passes the US as the largest automaker Rubik's Cube gains worldwide popularity Assassination attempt on President Reagan 80s Event Challenger Clip

5 1980s Events Michael Jackson's "Thriller" sells 20 million albums to become the largest selling record ever. The Vietnam Memorial is erected in Washington D.C. Liposuction is introduced. Cabbage Patch kids are released. Thriller Clip

6 1980s Events Teenage Mutant Turtles and Drugs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles become an over night sensation Earthquake hits San Francisco The AIDS virus is discovered JUST SAY NO

7 1980s Events Sandra Day O’Connor- 1st women supreme court justice
The Cosby show premiers. Compact discs are first released.- CDs outsell vinyl for the first time ever. “We are the World” is recorded by USA for Africa Hole in the ozone layer, is now indisputable. "Oprah Winfrey Show" and goes national September 8th.

8 1980s Events The birth of MTV, the 24 hour-a-day music television station Pac-Man is introduced in the US and sparks a huge craze. Post-It Notes are introduced by 3-M John Lennon ( Beatles) is assassinated

9 What some popular sport stars and events of the 80s?
Technology/ Sports Objectives: What some popular sport stars and events of the 80s? How popular was T.V. in the 80s and explain the typically themes of the sitcoms?

10 Sports Bill Buckner Clip Miracle on the Ice Pete Rose is banned from baseball for betting on games, August 24. Bill Buckner lets World Series squirt through his legs. Red Socks lead 3-2 game Red Socks tied in 10th inning Miracle on the Ice USA amateurs beat Best Hockey team in the world, on the biggest stage of the world Basketball Magic vs. Bird Michael Jordan Football Joe Montana Jerry Rice Boxing Evander Holyfield Mike Tyson

11 Age of the Sitcom Age of the Sitcom
In 1986, 82% of American adults watched television daily Cable TV was born Many shows typically lasted 30 mins Strong Family Themes Moral Themes

12 1980s Technology Personal Computers Nintendo Entertainment System
Macintosh IBM Nintendo Entertainment System More widespread use of Microwave Oven Portable Video Camera Arcade Games Pac Man Space Invaders Nintendo Gameboy 1989 Sold 100,000,000 consoles in 4 years Popular games: Pong Pacman Tetris 1980s Technology

13 End of Day One

14 Fashion and Fads of the 80s
What were some major Fashion trends and Fads of the 1980s?

15 Slang Words of the 80s 1980s Catch Phrases
Dude: Someone who is cool. The opposite of a dork. Fer Sure:Phrase. "Do you want to meet Duran Duran:" "Fer Sure!“ Gag Me With a Spoon: Disgusting Like: "I was all like, No Way" Used mostly in Valley Girl speak, it was the most widely used aspect of this stereotype. Radical: Something extremely hip, almost awesome ie. "His moves are quite radical.“ Whatever: Universally used for anything that leaves even an ounce of doubt in your mind. Usually used in a condescending tone by a Valley Girl. ie. "So she said, 'I really like your purse' and I'm like 'Whatever!'“ Chill: To be calm. ie. "I'm chill.“ To the Max: It is really cool Here are some more Valley Girl Talk

16 1980s Fads Tupperware Parties Chia Pets Roller Skating Rinks Sony Walkmans Remote Control Cars Pop Rocks Boom Boxes / Ghetto Blasters He-Man Pee Wee Herman Polaroid cameras Cabbage Patch Dolls Garbage Pail Kids Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ghost-hunting My Little Pony Crocodile Dundee Hats Sweater on Waist 'Baby on Board' Signs Moonwalking Doc Marten Lace-Up Shoes (army boots) California Raisins Crush soda pop Miami Vice Fashion Rainbow Brite Hello Kitty Duck-tails Nintendo Scratch 'n Sniff Stickers Aqua Net Hairspray Swatch Watches Rubik's Cube Strawberry Shortcake Guys with one earring Care Bears Slinky Mullets and Rat tails (long strip of hair in back of neck) Mohawks Dungeons and Dragons Hanging out at Video Arcades Trapper Keepers Smurfs Chuck E. Cheese American Gladiators Lip Smackers Garfield Goatee Beards WWF Wrestling Vans Tennis Shoes Break Dancing Muppet Babies Ouija Boards Slip 'n Slide

17 1980s Fashion -101 1980s fashion tended to be rebellious, colorful, and crazy Clothes often did not match Lots of glitz! Hair was BIG, Accessories we re BIG You wanted to STAND OUT

18 80s Fashion Shoulder Pads
Product of women working in the business field Shoulder Pads- Use to make women shoulder look more broad like a “man” Also-Wider Top make waist line look skinner Mini Skirts These were often paired with leggings.  Stretch-Stirrup Pants Baggier then tights Tighter then sweat pants. Held down with a stirrup

19 80s Fashion Fads Leg Warmers Parachute Pants Oversized Tops-
No real use, makes you look “cute”? Parachute Pants Sometimes tight, sometimes loose- Yes I had a pair Oversized Tops- Showing shoulder never looked so good

20 Designer Clothing Calvin Giorgio Armani Donna Karan – DKNY Gap Esprit
Designer Clothing was HUGE in the 80s Big Labels- Big COSTS Stone Washed Jeans Calvin Giorgio Armani Donna Karan – DKNY Gap Esprit BUMM Ralph Lauren The Express Peppe Bugle Boy

21 Hair- Women Hair Crimping French Braid Big Hair Banana Clips
Side Pony Tails

22 Hair-Men Big Hair Mullets Gerry Curl Ivy League Feathered Hair

23 Make-up PAINT YOUR FACE Bold Eyes +Blush on Check bones

24 1. What was the different fashion themes of the 80s?
Types of Fashion Objectives: 1. What was the different fashion themes of the 80s? Preppy Valley Girl Power Dressing Punk Flash Dance Madonna Look

25 Preppy Preppy Khakis, polo shirt, sweater vest, skinny tie
CONSERVATIVE- Followed with Reagan movement 1980s version of the good ole’ 50s

26 Valley Girl Valley Girl Rich, suburb girl Valley Talk
Headbands, mini-skirt, legwarmers Rich, suburb girl Valley Talk What ever Gag me with a spoon

27 Power Dressing Power Dressing Big Shoulder Pads- MUST STAND OUT
Business Look- Pinstripes

28 Wild dyed Hair Rebels- The new Hippie Rock n Roll Punk

29 Flash Dance Flash Dance Based on the Movie “Flash Dance” Neon
Oversized shirt Stockings Tights

30 Madonna Look Madonna Fishnet stocking Layers of beaded necklaces
Bleached Hair- Dark roots

31 Activity Watch shows- Indentify Fashion Birth of MTV assignment

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