31 Genx Memes for 80s Kids Who Grew up in Simpler Times

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John Summers • Contributor
Jul 8, 2024 9:00 PM EDT

Today I saw an old public service announcement from the 80s, telling parents that from now on they would have to strap in their babies and small kids when going for a ride in their car. This implies that when my parents took me from the hospital back in the late 70s, they just threw little baby me in the back seat and hoped for the best. I also distinctly remember riding my bike around town with no helmet, no knee pads, no nothing. One day, my brother and I rode our bikes down a steep hill, and when my brother made a sudden stop, I crashed into the back of his bike and flew right over his head, landing on the hot asphalt.

Did I get injured? Yeah, I got some really nasty bruises. But I did what we all did back then (say it with me) – I walked it off. I just got back on my bike and we kept riding until it was time for dinner, and then my mom bandaged me up. We were really built differently, huh?

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    Me in the 80s.. 01 The Ultimate '80s Page C Me now..
    via 1980s Memory Lane, The Ultimate '80s Page
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    Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama An unbelievable thing that has changed in 30 years is that in 1995, this was supposed to be what 45 year-olds looked like.
    via 1980s Memory Lane, @baddestmamajama
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    Another actor's life destroyed by drugs and alcohol
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    Todays kids will never know the thrill of seeing who had your textbook the previous. year. Sophia 四 protegint string STATE New Hock PROVINCE COUNTY New Yak PARISH SCHOOL DISTRICT OTHER HUNTER HIGH SCHOO THIS BOOK IS THE PROPERTY OF: Book No. 79-72 Enter information in spaces to the left as instructed CONDITION Year ISSUED TO Used ISSUED RETURNED 21 NEW HUNTER COLLEGE HIGH SCHOO Kenny Kieman Kimberly log Haven Bihar Rollin insta DAVID SMITH 4000 ALDON OLD STOOPID STOOPID DUMB 212 DUMB FUN 10-6 FU
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    "Welcome, please scan the QR code for the menu." ME:
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    THIS LOOKS LIKE A NICE LITTLE ANIMATED FILM FOR MY CHILDREN TO WATCH WATERSHIP FROM THE NOVEL THAT ENTHRALLED THE WORLD COMES AN ANIMATION CLASSIC. DOWN WATERSHIP DOWN PO Color/92 Mins 37501 ce
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    skinnytaste COOKBOOK Kuu แนน NEW K OK DITH COOK BOC S НА COOK I'M THIS OLD
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    1984: I can't wait to see what the world is like in 40 years! 2024: I really miss 1984.
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    As it turns out, they were prepping us for self checkout the whole time
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    This is what I mean when I say I'm sending positive energy your way ++
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    Morr PAC-MAN
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    The Ultimate '80s Page 80s parents when you tell them you don't like what's for dinner: YOU GET NOTHING! YOU LOSE! GOOD DAY, SIR!
    via 1980s Memory Lane, The Ultimate '80s Page
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    DON'T CALL YOURSELF A GAMER IF YOU NEVER PLAYED THIS BACK IN THE DAY TOMY WATERFUL RING-TOSS
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    The Ultimate '80s Page I'm just mad. I've waited my whole life for 2024 SPROVALTS googleme420 Not a single Jetson car in sight
    via 1980s Memory Lane, The Ultimate '80s Page
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    YOU KNOW YOU TOTALLY ROCKED THIS NECKLACE BACK IN THE 80s
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    40 YEARS OF Rainbow Brite Rainbow Brite Rainbow Brite
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    They say you can't hear a photo. Me:
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    Dan Regan @Social Mime I don't care what anyone says, Doritos and Chips Ahoy tasted better in the 80s. @Social_Mime
    via 1980s Memory Lane, @Social Mime
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    Conspiracy theorists: "The government used CGI to fake the moon landing." The CGI in 1989:
    via 1980s Memory Lane
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    KHZAARD Gunter glieben glauchen globen
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    TO E
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    It's 1985. You're 12 years old and home sick from school. You have a bowl of chicken soup, a gingerale, and watching The Price is Right. Then this happens... E
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  • 23
    I CAN'T END MY MESSAGES WITH "LOVE, SHAQ" BECAUSE THE B-52's RUINED THAT FOR ME
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  • 24
    REMEMBER THERE WAS A NUMBER YOU COULD CALL 5 13468 7 89 JUST TO HEAR WHAT TIME IT IS
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    @pfmemeschinabistro
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    When you kept going in and out of the house so yo grandma made you stay in now you're stuck watching "The Young & The Restless" 031
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    ME AT 18: THIS RADIO STATION IS PLAYING MY JAMS. ME AT 25: THIS BAR IS PLAYING MY JAMS. ME NOW: THIS GROCERY STORE IS PLAYING MY JAMS.
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    AND I'VE HAD... THE TIME OF MY LIFE
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    Mom: do not touch my scissors 6 yr. old me later that day:
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    Before google someone would tell you this dude was Marylin Manson and you just had to accept it
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    40 years ago Daniel LaRusso robbed Johnny Lawrence of the trophy with an illegal front kick. ALL VALLEY KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINALS 10 FINALS ALL VALLE CHAMPION NEVER FORGET
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