Dr. Jebra Faushay: "The 80s: You Just Had to Be There"

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One time around 2000 my little brother (born 1985) said, "you're so lucky, the 80's were awesome".

I grimaced and ignored the comment.

Now I get it: the 80s were awesome.

Some other great things: Amana Radaranges, getting a hand-me-down 1972 Toyota Corona from your dad, ET.

Nostalgia slop

I don't get how people get so hung up about the <insert decade here>. It's your childhood/youthhood. Nothing else is special about it. In 30 years dumb people will glorify the 20s.

Nostalgia slop teally is a befitting term for this crap.

2016core has been a thing since last year, maybe 2024

Like the headline said, you had to be there...

Of course, nostalgia slop can exist for any period. But it can be interesting to stop and think about how the little details of everyday life have changed over the years.

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