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’80s Music Video Thursday: Yeah, We Really Want To

Jan. 28, 2010

“Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” by Culture Club, submitted by CosmykDolfyn:

Yes, we really want to hurt you if you don’t tell us WHAT IN THE WORLD YOU ARE DOING!?!

Essential cheesy ’80s listening. Watching it, however, it a horse of another color.

“Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves, submitted by QuoteMan.

The happiest song ever recorded. Kind of makes you want to fling yourself off a building, am I right?

“Super Trouper” by ABBA.

Mamma mia! It’s ABBA! Superb ’80s hair, a very special Christmas sweater, and a seizure-causing light show. Oh, ABBA, you always come through!

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Epic Win: Turner & Hooch

Jan. 27, 2010

Submitted by Susan V, human de Bordeaux:

What is not to like here? Tom Hanks? A big, slobbery Dogue de Bordeaux (that would be Hooch) that—wait for it—helps solve a crime?! Oh, dog may be man’s best friend, but he is also man’s best costar. This 1989 film performed well at the box office (an attempt at a spin-off television series was even made) depsite later becoming a constant source of jokeage for Mr. Hanks upon becoming more famous.

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Epic Win: Sony Discman

Jan. 27, 2010

Win Pics: Sony Discman

Submitted by Babalou, iPod hater.

Oh, the time before iPods (and other mp3 players, of course)! I went through many generations of portable CD players, including one that looked a lot like the original Sony Discman (though it must have been a later model). Unfortunately (yes, I said it!), people don’t really listen to CDs anymore, and so these machines have become obsolete. Not to say that mp3 players don’t have their conveniences, but something must be said, I think, for listening to a whole CD all the way through, the way it was meant to be heard. Plus, you got to enjoy the artwork printed on the CD itself.

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Epic Win: Die Hard

Jan. 26, 2010

Submitted by Bristol Y, with a vengeance.

Yippee kai yay! When Die Hard was released in 1988, it rejuvenated the action film genre. It spawned several sequels (most recently, 2007’s Live Free or Die Hard) and is, arguably (along with Pulp Fiction), the highlight of Bruce Willis’ career. If you like your action films with a bit of Christmas fun (and a score that references A Clockwork Orange), then this is the action film for you!

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Epic Win: Awesome ’80s Malls

Jan. 26, 2010

awesome '80s malls

Submitted by Tina T, mallrat:

Malls back in the day were way better. They had that funky smell, and the stores were totally awesome.

Fortunately for you awesome ’80s mall fans, there seem to be geographical pockets where time has stood still and malls retain their ’80s-ness. Of course, the stores have probably changed, but the atmosphere remains intact.

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