1980s AP Version

Multiple Choice

Another word for awesome in the 1980s was

• Dweeb

• Bodacious

• Bogus

• All that and a bag of chips

Multiple Choice

Your boss is such a spaz, man that's ___________

• gnarly

• radical

• bogus

Multiple Choice

That is so disgusting, like _________

• gag me with a spoon

• veg out

• as if

Multiple Select

Select any word below that means awesome in the 1980s

• tubular

• gnarly

• bodacious

• radical

Multiple Choice

Dude, let's make a run for the border.

in the 1980s, this meant

• skipping school

• going to Taco Bell

• going to a rock concert

​The first ever video on MTV was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles

Why was MTV so important

Poll

This or That?

microwave to cook food faster OR

cordless phone to talk in privacy?

If you could only have one

• Microwave

• Cordless Phone

Multiple Choice

Rubics Cubes were a fad of the 1980s

Andy Nicholson, my former student, completed the entire rubic's cube while doing it behind his back.

How long did it take him?

• less than 50 seconds

• 1 minute

  50 seconds

• 3 minutes

• 5 minutes

  10 seconds

Poll

This or that?

• Pac Man

• Donkey Kong

Poll

This or That?

Poll

This or That?

which one do you like the best?

• Jelly Shoes

• Members Only jackets

​As silly as it was, bright colors reflected the positive vibe of the 1980s. It showed the joy and love of life that many Americans now felt.
1980s fashion was about STYLE not comfort!

Neon and Spandex

Poll

In the 1980s, you might use a whole can of hair spray before going out.

What do you think?

• Love it!

• maybe

• No way dude

  not a fan

Poll

Mullets?

• Thumbs Up

  Totally Awesome

• Thumbs Down

• ​Oversized blazers, power suit

• formal wear

• Jeans

• Bold colors

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Women's Fashion 1980s

This is a typical outfit required for women to wear to the office, minus the tennis shoes which she would swap out for heels. Melanie Griffith in the movie Working Girl.

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Melanie Griffith in the movie Working Girl.

Poll

Leg Warmers

• Thumbs up

• Thumbs down

Poll

French Cuff

• Thumbs Up

• Thumbs down

Poll

Fanny Packs

• Thumbs Up

• Thumbs down

Poll

Scrunchies

• Thumbs Up

• Thumbs down

Poll

This or that?

• Hoop Earrings

• blue eye shadow

Poll

This or that?

• shoulder pads

• Jazzercise outfits

Poll

This or that?

• Mom Jeans

• Ugly Sweaters

Poll

Casual fashion

What do you think?

• totally radical

  Thumbs up

• Thumbs Down

  What were they thinking?

Poll

1980s Men's fashion - This or that

• The Miami Vice Look

• Hip Hop Look

Poll

This or that

• Popped collars

• Rock Concert Tee Shirt

Poll

This or that

• Casual look

• Preppy look

Poll

This or that

• very short shorts

• Parachute Pants

Jeans were a staple of fashion

Stone washed jeans

Jeans with holes in them.

Wearing Jeans or a Jean Skirt with a Jean Jacket.

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Double Denim