
The 1980s were an interesting time in the United States. It was a decade of economic prosperity, political tension, and technological advances. The decade saw the rise of the personal computer, the launch of the first space shuttle, and the advent of the cellular phone. Many people bought their first VCRs and watched a variety of new videos, including the popular MTV.
The early 1980s saw the rise of new wave music, while the later years were marked by the emergence of hip-hop culture. Popular movies during the decade included Ghostbusters, The Karate Kid, and Back to the Future. The fashion of the decade was heavily influenced by the most popular stars of the time, including Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, and many others.
Ever wondered what life was like in the '80s? Other than watching shows that are set in the decade, like Stranger Things and Glow, you can play this quiz for a dose of '80s nostalgia. Travel back 40 years in time and see for yourself what it's like to spend a day in the '80s!
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Rise and shine! You've woken up for the day and it's the 1980s. What are you having for breakfast?

None of these
Omelette
Pop-tarts
Pancakes
Eggo waffles
Eggs and bacon
What drink would you like to have on this fine '80s morning?

None of these
Iced tea with lemon
Milk
Orange juice
Coffee
Hot tea
How about some cereal too?

Pac-Man Cereal
Gremlins Cereal
Count Chocula Cereal
G.I. Joe Action Stars
Donkey Kong Cereal
None of these
What song is playing on the radio?

"Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
None of these
"Call Me" by Blondie
"Another One Bites the Dust"
"Take On Me" by A-ha
You're meeting your friends at the arcade! Pick an outfit style.

Grunge
Neon colors
Tie-dye
Hypercolor
Zebra print anything
None of these
Choose some headwear!

Mini bowler hat
None of these
Bandana
Fedora
Cap
Trucker hat
Pick a top.

Flannel shirt
Canadian tuxedo
None of these
Peasant top
Crop top
Spaghetti-strap top
Next, pick some pants to pair with it.

Cargo pants
None of these
Bell-bottom pants
Ripped jeans
Board shorts
Bike shorts
Alternatively, pick a skirt or a dress.

Tartan skirt
Leather mini skirt
Denim skirt
None of these
Slip dress
Bohemian floral skirt
Grab a jacket, in case you get cold!

Cardigan sweater
Bomber jacket
Plaid coat
Denim jacket
Sweater vest
None of these
Pick an accessory to give your outfit a little spice.

Belt
Mood ring
None of these
Wallet chain
Knee-high socks
Quirky socks
This is the halfway point! It's time to pick some shoes!

None of these
Timberlands
Wedge sneakers
Crocs
Athletic shoes
Platform heels
What arcade game are you playing first?

Centipede
Donkey Kong
Pac-Man
None of these
Frogger
Metal Slug
That was fun! How about another game before lunch?

None of these
Street Fighter
Dig Dug
Asteroids
Pong
Space Invaders
You stop for lunch at a diner. What do you order?

Hamburger
None of these
Meatloaf
Fried chicken
Milkshake
Steak and eggs
You enter a store and decide to buy a toy. What do you get?

Care Bear
Rubik's cube
Cabbage Patch Kids
Masters of the Universe
None of these
My Pet Monster
What movie are you renting from Family Video?

The Karate Kid
The Terminator
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Die Hard
None of these
Lethal Weapon
How about another?

Ghostbusters
Back To The Future
The Breakfast Club
The Princess Bride
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
None of these
You get home and turn on the TV. Which of these TV shows is on?

The Dukes of Hazzard
The Benny Hill Show
Little House on the Prairie
None of these
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Fraggle Rock
Pick another show to watch.

None of these
Knight Rider
Charlie's Angels
Cheers
Night Court
Mork & Mindy
Which of these snacks are you having while watching television?

None of these
Pizza Lunchables
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Frosted Chocolate Fudge
Jell-O
Microwave popcorn
Smurfberry Crunch
It's time to turn in for the night. You take one last look at the poster of a movie star on your wall. Who is it?

Cher
Tom Cruise
Michelle Pfeiffer
Meryl Streep
Eddie Murphy
Bruce Willis
None of these
Alec Baldwin
3 Comments
the best thing they come up with is “Seinfeld”? really. I Guess computers make guesses also.
You got: the Golden Girls!
Thank you for being a friend! You might be old and crotchety, but you won’t let that stop you from living! Known for your witty banter and ~colorful~ comments, you see the world as a glass half empty and you’ll be damned if you let it pass you by without taking a sip!
okay… I am not old and crotchety I’m a teenager
Leave It To Beaver:
You’re a homebody. Family is what matters most to you and they are the people you most enjoy being around.
^ Agreed