1. 1980: Wars, Walkmans, and Who Killed J.R.?

Welcome to the very first entry of The Pop Culture Diary! 1980 was a year that simply refused to be boring. A President was elected, volcanoes erupted, and one of the world’s most beloved musicians was taken too soon. Meanwhile, fashion decided bigger was better, shoulder pads were mandatory, and neon was basically a personality trait. Rubik’s Cubes frustrated a generation, Walkmans made us nod to songs no one else could hear, and The Empire Strikes Back proved that sequels could actually be pretty freakin’ awesome. The gossip columns were overflowing, the box office was booming, and yes, the world was as chaotic as it sounds. Open up the diary and join me for headlines, hijinks, and highlights that set the tone for the wild decade ahead. Spoiler alert: it’s messy, dramatic, and oddly fun!

Sources:

• https://www.capture.com/blogs/insights/what-was-popular-in-the-80s
• https://www.womanandhome.com/fashion/80s-fashion-trends
• https://www.the-numbers.com/box-office-records/worldwide/all-movies/cumulative/released-in-1980
• https://www.csmonitor.com/1980/1229/122956.html
• https://www.reddit.com/r/trivia/comments/1b27osn/the_80s
• https://www.womanandhome.com/fashion/80s-fashion-trends
• https://www.history.com/articles/1980s-tech-gadgets-obsolete
• https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/inventions-of-the-1980-s-in-computer-history
• https://pop-culture.us/1980-annual-history-facts
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th_(1980_film)

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