This doesn't make me feel old, it just makes me appreciate the years I grew up in even more. I feel so bad for kids and teens of today.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
It really was a great decade to experience. I do feel kids are missing g out a little. Thank you for watching!
@frankrizzo4460
Жыл бұрын
Yes I totally agree with you, I truly believe that we were blessed to have experienced those days. I miss them now more than ever before.
@AmIUnderHere
Жыл бұрын
I was going to make my own comment but you said it all! It's a trend today, kids wishing they grew up in the 80s, and of course, why wouldn't they? It was awesome and I'm so glad I was able to experience it!
@tonycollazorappo
Жыл бұрын
I was born in 1961 and grew up in a very different world than today's kids. I had fun outside with friends and I felt safe. 50s, 60s, 70s best music. I graduated in 1980, I was 19 lived the 80s, lol. It was so it was so much fun, unlike today and for today's kids :(
@cmthomas07
Жыл бұрын
@@tonycollazorappo I was born in 1961 too! The 70’s were absolutely delicious, these kids now can’t even imagine the freedoms that I enjoyed. It really is quite sad🥹
@madazza
Жыл бұрын
Transformers, He-man, ThunderCats, BMX, Video Arcade's, Blockbuster! Etc. The 80's hold so many good memories for me
@BKDBrian2
7 ай бұрын
Not to mention Disney's first animated film of the Renaissance era, The Little Mermaid, which came out at the end of 1989.
@dvdiecastcustoms8785
4 ай бұрын
💯facts indeed
@thebackrooms7511
Жыл бұрын
Great channel! Thanks for the content & memories! 💖
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for watching thebackrooms7511!
@whiterabbit-wo7hw
Жыл бұрын
Hey Rhett, how's life going for you? My kids grew up in the 80's and 90s, and they love Mtv, along with Nickelodeon. The trend of music was definitely different back then, which steered it in the direction of today. Thank you, Rhett, for these wonderful videos.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for watching my friend. Life is going great for us now. I hope things are well with you. You're right about this decade steering is in the direction everything is today. I really feel this is when a lot of transitions were starting to take place. At the time is was super exciting though.
@whiterabbit-wo7hw
Жыл бұрын
@RhettyforHistory So true, Rhett. We are do wonderful. Thank you so much for your friendship.
@keithybrinson7804
Жыл бұрын
Neon skateboard and surfboard art really took off in the 80’s 👍🏾
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Yes it did. Ocean Pacific or OP clothing was super huge. Thank you for watching keithybrinson!
@lesliehackney7519
Жыл бұрын
Things come and go, decade after decade. I had a great childhood in the 50's and 60's. My kids are 70's and 80's kids. What will my two little great grandsons be telling their kids? My grandfather said he lived in the best stretch of inventions, he lived from 1890-1982 and went from horse and buggy to watching us land on the moon. As always, Rhett, I thoroughly enjoyed today's video! It did bring back a lot of memories.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
You're grandfather saw a lot of changes that happened. I was always fascinated to hear my grandparents and great grandparents talk about some of the changes they had seen. Thank you for watching and sharing some of your memories Leslie!
@theeclecticlifewithsam
Жыл бұрын
Mr. Rogers was a big part of my young life. Coming home from school and watching him brought peace and stability to myself and others. As kids we had to deal with bullying and a sometimes unstable home life. Mr. Rogers was like having a third parent we could turn to and rely on. Such a great human being! Thanks for the memories 👍
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for watching! Mr. Rogers was a great influence on a lot of people. We need more like that.
@mari_e2676
10 ай бұрын
It's tradition that we watch Planes, Trains, and Automobiles every Thanksgiving. Thank you for this video and bringing back wonderful memories ❤
@DaveSomething
Жыл бұрын
I still have some of my "mix tapes" from the 70s and 80s.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
What a gem to keep and that's awesome you still have them. Thank you for watching!
@TopGunAce23
Жыл бұрын
Born in 1971 here....and my favorite memories when they used to show a healthy breakfast with bacon on TV...
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your memories with us TopGunAce! Still a healthy breakfast in my mind!
@jeffburnham6611
Жыл бұрын
Best thing about MJ was when he set himself on fire filming a Pepsi commercial. Saturday morning cartoons were the best! Kids of today may not have experience using a rotary or touch tone phone but the hand gesture resembling holding a phone handset is still used. It means, "call me".
@robthomas3664
Жыл бұрын
On one hand, I do feel a bit older, but then I also come to the realization that I still haven't reached HALF the age my great-great-grandmother lived to. She passed away in 1984. Yet, my dad passed before he turned 55.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Rob. Sounds like your great grandmother lived quite awhile!
@jackkennedy1936
9 ай бұрын
Big hair and tight jeans in high school.. That's what I remember the most.
@johnsheetz6639
Жыл бұрын
I remember spraying roaches with my sister's aqua net hairspray. Hey it's all I had and it was effective 🤣
@treavy1
10 ай бұрын
I love mr Rodgers he is my hero
@desertrose0601
Жыл бұрын
It’s my understanding that Delorians weren’t “in style”. They were actually laughed at at the time. The car nobody wanted. That was the joke and why he couldn’t believe anyone would use that clunker as a time travel device.
@TeddyStrongBear
Жыл бұрын
What makes me feel old is the thought that we’re 23-years into the 2000s!! It still feels like the 80s ended 20-years ago, and the 90s ended 10-years ago! 😂
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
You're right! Sometimes when someone says 10 or 20 years ago my mind has to think about it because I want to gravitate to the 80s decade when they say that. Thank you for watching QzDaddy2!
@SisterWatchmanBrooke
Жыл бұрын
Yes, This is Definitely weird. That we're 23 Years into the 2000's now. I was just thinking about this the other day.
@PHBRNTGGR2
Жыл бұрын
This!
@godofzombi
Жыл бұрын
I believe that's because the 80s and 90s felt different. Ever since we got into this new millenium it all feels the same.
@filipasales9291
Жыл бұрын
@@godofzombiSo true!
@leesashriber5097
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I was born in the 60's. The 70's and 80's were the best decades. I thoroughly enjoyed part 1 and am looking forward to the sequel. Thank you for the memories. 😊
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for watching! It really was a great decade! I'm going to do some other decades as well but definitely the 70s!
@leesashriber5097
Жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory , that will be a great one!! Love the 70's too!! Happy Saturday 😊
@joshuahall1526
Жыл бұрын
Born in 65. Joined the US Army in 82.
@deannadrake2040
Жыл бұрын
@@joshuahall1526 Thank you for your service, Josh. o7
@Mick_Ts_Chick
Жыл бұрын
I'm a 60s kid too, and I agree 100 percent that the 70s and 80s were awesome!
@drew8235
Жыл бұрын
It doesn't make me feel old. Makes me thankful that I got to experience it, but also sad that current and future generations won't.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
It really was a great decade to experience. Thank you for watching drew!
@adamschrader328
Жыл бұрын
Well, Apparently they want the Dark Ages experience, cause that's where their headed.
@danp7463
5 ай бұрын
Same here, us Gen X grew up on little parental supervision and we turned out just fine. We grew up quickly and now we have good leadership skills.
@MatthewBaumgarten
5 ай бұрын
I’m sad because all the people I knew and enjoyed the 1980’s with growing up are gone as well so I only have KZitem to watch, listen and reminisce with, it all happened so fast, no doubt I miss the friends I had and grew up with in the 1980’s
@starmnsixty1209
2 ай бұрын
True enough 😢
@bearforce187
Жыл бұрын
The 80's were a great time to be young, wish we could go back.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
I agree. Thank you for watching bearforce187!
@frankrizzo4460
Жыл бұрын
Yes someone invent a time machine I'm all in.🚀
@lindah6954
Жыл бұрын
Take me with you if you figure out how. lol
@frankrizzo4460
Жыл бұрын
@@lindah6954 Definitely, I would go back in a heartbeat, some of my greatest memories growing up as a kid back then. I miss those days now more than ever before.
@coolpixdu
Жыл бұрын
@@lindah6954 same me... I wanna go back in the 80tes and stop there
@rebeccayood5152
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved the 80s!! The big hair, the neon clothes, the rubber bracelets, the video stores, the movies, and, of course, the music!!
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
There was certainly a lot going on. Thank you for watching Rebecca!
@bluebonnet1014
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree! 😁
@JC.SpdRcr5
Жыл бұрын
Hey Rebecca you forgot the mall! Everything was about the mall when I was growing up in the 80s. All my friends and I would meet up at the mall. Before I could even drive I would ride my bike to the mall or take the city bus for 10 cents to get to the mall. Favorite hang outs, Spencers, the food court, the cinema (across parking lot from mall), Tape World, and my ultimate favorite Video game arcade (Aladdin's Castle).
@johnsheetz6639
Жыл бұрын
Remember the jelly shoes girls used to have? It was the first version of a Crocs ☺️
@dyingforpie6879
Жыл бұрын
Dont forget the women! Hottest of any generation
@AJDIYNetwork
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rhetty, I feel much older now than I did when I woke up this morning. Keep up the great work!
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching AJDIYNetwork!
@mangotropic1
Жыл бұрын
This brought back memories of being a teenager in the 80’s. ❤
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching mangotropic1!
@Coryraisa
Жыл бұрын
Me too!!!
@ensabahnur7657
Жыл бұрын
I was born in 1970 & so happy for that blessing as the 70-90s were TRULY special & once 2000 hit time's been FLYING BY ever since!💯😂👊
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
It really is crazy how time starts to fly! Thank you for watching ensabahnur7657!
@ct3po776
Жыл бұрын
Hello neighbor! What's Happenin? I like finding fellow 1970 kids, so how's 53 treatin ya?! Are ya missing just eating what's in front of you instead of reading the ingredients/nutrition list?😏 Sigh! In 2016 I was volunteering at a State Park where there was 3 of us born 1970, the odds of that seemed crazy to me, but unfortunately one of em has left us from a stroke.😕 Remember when 2001 sounded so far into the future?!
@iainbanks7415
Жыл бұрын
too shay
@reidellis1988
2 ай бұрын
1970 was a great year to be born. Especially July 21st.
@gregwilson7818
7 ай бұрын
Growing up in the 70's and being a teen in the 80's was the best. I was 12 in 1980 and those were the best times to be a teen. The girls, the fashion, the music, the parties, etc. I would trade everything to go back and do it all over again. Back then, you were never in the house - even in the winter. After breakfast, you went out to hang with your friends, cam home for lunch, went back out until dinner, and then back out until the street lights came on. No cell phones, no social media, you knew what bathroom to use, rainbows were just a beautiful part of nature, no one cared if you were a democrat or republican, etc. Truly a magical time...
@myeyeswentdeaf6213
3 ай бұрын
Yeah, and adults didn’t throw temper tantrums every time they saw a friggin rainbow on something. 🙄
@Mick_Ts_Chick
Жыл бұрын
I'm a 60s kid and went through high school (class of 82), then college. What a fun decade it was! The teen angst movies like 16 Candles, Just One of the Guys, and Breakfast Club were so great. Also with buying albums, it was fun to read all the liner notes, look at the cover art, and listen with your friends until you almost wore out the needle, lol. There won't be another decade as unique or fun as the 80s. Thanks for posting!😊
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for watching Mick_Ts_Chick! It really was a great decade to experience and I love the movies, music etc.
@tonycollazorappo
Жыл бұрын
Class of 80 here, I was born in 1961. I hit my 20s in the 80s and what a wild ride the 80s were for me, LOL.
@cynsi7604
Жыл бұрын
@@tonycollazorappo Okay, let me round it out. Born in 1963 & graduated high school in 1981. So here we have High School Grads of… 1980, ‘81 & ‘82!! ROCK ON US!! We experienced everything the first go round! 🤣 😎 ✌🏻
@sarahfulvio
Жыл бұрын
Yep, class of 82! And I had big huge blond hair and a Madonna T-shirt with a neon skirt!
@TammieR-B
Жыл бұрын
I guess instead of saying " I'm older than dirt" I can say "im older than diet coke"👍💙
@ensabahnur7657
Жыл бұрын
C'MON be proud! I'll be 53 in September! See how EASY that was?💯😂👊
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
That does sound a little newer! Thank you for watching Tammie!
@kamurray67
Жыл бұрын
I am older than most diet drinks. I still remember when sugar substitutes started becoming a thing.
@cpltrickie
Жыл бұрын
@@ensabahnur7657I agree, and God willing, I'll be 52 in December.
@TeddyStrongBear
Жыл бұрын
Or, say you’re older than Dirty Harry!
@markhewitt4307
Жыл бұрын
I was born in 1974..i still remember my mom having an 8 track player in her car. Growing up in the late 70s, early 80s, we had the best video games, music, tv shows, movies, etc. To go back for a week knowing then what i know now would be amazing.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
At point and time it was a big deal to have an 8 track player in the car. Many cars just had a radio only. Thank you for watching and sharing your memories with us Mark!
@budselect71
Жыл бұрын
It doesn’t make me feel old it makes me miss those years. And wish I could go back in time to enjoy them again
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
That would be nice wouldn't it? Thank you for watching budselect71!
@pommiebears
Жыл бұрын
I don’t feel I belong here, in this century, AT ALL. I’m like a stranger to it lol.
@MagdaleneDivine
Жыл бұрын
We need more men like Mr. Rogers in our world today. He was just such a high quality human being
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Yes he was. He did a lot for a bunch of generations of kids and parents. Thank you for watching!
@MagdaleneDivine
Жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory 😇 he's the reason I try to be kind to strangers and giving to the homeless when I was a kid in San Francisco. Watching so much homelessness and Mr Rogers would have episodes about that kind of stuff.
@user-mv9tt4st9k
Жыл бұрын
I am not sure now long Mister Rogers' Neighborhood ran in reruns, but I allowed my toddler to watch Mister Rogers and Thomas the Tank Engine in the mid- late-2000s. We limited TV time so we chose programs that would be a good influence.
@ryannguyen9470
Жыл бұрын
Damn, I’m old. I’m turning 51 this year. I’m as old as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid and Blanche Devereaux in The Golden Girls (both, which I’ve watched when I was much younger). Damn, how time flies…
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
It sure does. You never realize it until you look back. Thank you for watching Ryan!
@bettytordoff8920
Жыл бұрын
I guess this makes me Sophia off the Golden Girls. In '80, I was 20. 😄 All of these, plus a few more, are firmly planted in my memory. Thanks for another fun trip down Memory Lane.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for watching betty! I really loved that show!
@NITE_SHIFTING
Жыл бұрын
Feel totally fortunate to have grown up in the 1980's and 1990's. Can't imagine growing up now.
@Bob-sd7qr
Жыл бұрын
Normally I'm filling with the feeling of nostalgia when watching these, but sadly I was already 17 in 1980, so now I'm just feeling old! Fun Fact, in Back To The Future when they are in the future, there is still a payphone on the sidewalk!
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
It's fun to look at that sequel and see what they thought it would be like. Who would have thought payphones would be gone though. Clearly no Jaws 19 either. I still love the movie though. There first one was the best though. Thank you for watching and sharing that little fact with us.
@Bob-sd7qr
Жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory Thanks for the video! I always find it hilarious when I see the pasts version of the future. It's really hard to think "out of the box." When you look at the fifties version of the future, it's like a Chevy bell aire with a bubble on top! The simple things like payphone are simply overlooked. Keep the videos coming!! ✌️
@Nerval-kg9sm
Жыл бұрын
It seems astonishing today that cell phones weren't predicted back then, but even one of the most visionary sci-fi writers of the era, William Gibson, didn't envision them, when he got so much else right.
@Bob-sd7qr
Жыл бұрын
@@Nerval-kg9sm Maxwell Smart came close with the shoe-phone! 😂✌️Actually, I think agent 99 had a compact in her purse... the precursor to the flip-phone!
@jetskitonio
Жыл бұрын
I was born in 2001 yet I have so much appreciation for 80s culture. From the movies to the music, just the overall vibe. Yes things weren’t perfect but it was definitely more simpler than how things are now and I envy that I didn’t get to experience it. If reincarnation is true, send me back in time to enjoy the 80s😂
@jetskitonio
Жыл бұрын
I could actually relate to a few things in this video tho as well
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
It really was a great time to experience but I am happy to know you have an appreciation for the 80s vibe. We need people to carry it on. Thank you for watching!
@TayWoode
Жыл бұрын
@@jetskitonioyou’d be surprised how many people of your age say the exact same thing, they all talk about it as if it’s some nostalgia they never experienced, my friends son loves 80s music and films, just not the fashion 😂
@AS-xj9cy
Жыл бұрын
@@TayWoode yeah im 18 rn and I wanna experience the 80s cause of the absence of technology and better music
@fivebooks8498
Жыл бұрын
My kids are your age. Born 1999 and 2002. They were so bored all the time. Never wanted to go outside. Hardly even learned to interact with others face to face because of texting. I think they just had too much stuff and became disinterested in everything. We were never bored in the 80’s. We used a phone rarely and just to make a plan for what we were doing. Spent all day in the woods building forts or roaming the neighborhood with a pack of friends. Rode bikes everywhere even miles away. Parents never knew where we were. We just had to be home before dark. It was awesome.
@mollysmithe143
Жыл бұрын
I was an 80’s kid, this video hit me hard. Omg. I made my mom buy me the chipmunks Christmas record and played it to death all year round. My poor parents. Hahaha great times.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
I think every parent and older sibling was tortured with that album. It was super popular! Thank you for watching and sharing a memory with us mollysmithe143!
@po-tay-toe7920
Жыл бұрын
Christmas, Christmas time is here, Time for joy, and time for cheer!
@mollysmithe143
Жыл бұрын
@@po-tay-toe7920 hahaha, yasss!
@Julieroo28
Жыл бұрын
I loved fruit roll ups. They were real fruit, though. The ones that came later were/are nasty. Also, John Candy’s character was carrying his dead wife in his trunk in Planes, Trains and Automobiles. 😮
@Funco1979
Жыл бұрын
That film is absolutely hilarious!
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Julie! That is my all time favorite comedy movie!
@Julieroo28
Жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory I love that particular conspiracy theory! 🤣
@Mick_Ts_Chick
Жыл бұрын
My daughter was watching this with me and she loved fruit roll ups too! She loves 80s music the best and says she was born in the wrong time period.
@paul8926
Жыл бұрын
I remember purchasing my very first CD 💿 that came in a long box, those were fun early days of high tech music. Now, you just stream on the internet…unfortunately, the fun is gone.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
I do feel the hunt in the music store was part of the fun. Maybe you got the newest best thing or maybe you found a hidden gem that not many knew about. Thank you for watching and sharing your memories paul!
@lawrencethornbury8081
5 ай бұрын
I bought my first CD in 1988, Deff Leppard, Hysteria
@davidgoodman6924
Жыл бұрын
Such a depressing video! But you are spot on! I'll never forget my childhood during the 70's and 80's. Thanks for reminding me of the good times! 👍
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for watching David!
@joshuatheargonaut4412
Жыл бұрын
I was born in 81 so I got to be a kid kid in the 80’s and a rebellious youth in the 90’s. I mostly remember Saturday morning cartoons, going to the arcade at the mall by myself, Star Wars and Indiana Jones, Pee Wee’s playhouse, Fraggle Rock, Muppet Babies, The California Raisins, Listening to Thriller on the radio during the Halloween season, He-Man, being scared of my My Buddy doll after seeing Child’s Play, going to pizza-hut and playing pac-man on the old flat top screen tables while eating pizza, watching MTV for the first time while on a family trip in a hotel room, Seeing a kid with a green Mohawk while taking the bus to school and blowing my mind that hair could look like that, being called a poindexter by a car of teenagers while walking home from school and asking my mom what a poindexter even was, sharing a Nintendo with my 2 brothers and sister, The Goonies, Watching Mr Wizards world (anyone remember that gem?). I don’t like to live in the past but I often think it was better times back then for a variety of reasons. I’d like to think it’s not just because I was a kid and things were easier or that nostalgia is an addictive drug sometimes, but truly we had a better community of people. Social Media has truly stolen a human element that is integral for our all around well being. I’m sad kids today don’t even know this. When you even try to explain this you are looked at and treated like a lunatic. We can only do our small part. If you have kids steer them away from all that garbage. It’s just poison. If you’re an adult and partake you should know better. Turn it off and get involved.
@DrumWild
Жыл бұрын
In the 70s when I started playing guitar, I couldn't afford a guitar tuner, so I used the phone's dial tone. This remained a habit until the early 90s.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Wow! I had no idea that was even possible. I had to youtube how you can even do that. Thanks for telling us about that.
@USViper
Жыл бұрын
Born in 1969, and I was 11 in 1980... the best decade in my life hands down.
@joannewilson1162
Жыл бұрын
Born in 1980 and I’m still young and cool.😂😂😂😂😂😂
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
We always will be in our own eyes! It's the kids that that think otherwise. Thank you for watching!
@larsnienstadt9538
9 ай бұрын
Born in '80 and I still feel like I'm 18 forever too😁
@ITIsFunnyDamnIT
Жыл бұрын
It's fun to watch these nostalgia videos. Amazing how fast time flies by. As a kid times seemed like it took forever to go by, and we all couldn't wait to grow up. Don't get me wrong. I'm much happier as an adult ( the 80s ) wasn't such a good decade for me despite all the cool and fun nostalgic memories it, because of other Not so good things that also happened. But in the end I am happy to have been born when I was the 70s was cool, and the late 80s and 90s is when things got better. Funny how life is just a bunch of memories. Everything becomes a memory as fast as you see and hear it.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
It is funny how time goes by so slowly when you are young and then it flies by when you are older. Thank you for watching and sharing some of your memories of the 80s even if they weren't the best of times for you.
@ITIsFunnyDamnIT
Жыл бұрын
Can you sometimes cover cigarette loads in one of your videos about things from the 70's 80's, 90's I know they were still around in the 90s but somewhere they stopped making them due to some people getting injured by them? I'd love to hear any info on them. An interesting thing about the old internet, it may have been slow, but it was fun to totally customize it, back than games like solitaire and minesweeper were free on every computer, I miss the personalization of how you could make everything look on your screen and even change the sounds,
@cgimovieman
Жыл бұрын
I think most people look back at the first two decades they were alive and wish the world could still be that way. But as someone born mid-1979, and growing up in the 80’s and 90’s, it really did feel like the “sweet spot” in history to be a kid. Before that things were just a little more tumultuous, not as connected, and technology was pretty basic. In the years since, the world has become so much more cold and corporate, and technology and communications have become so ubiquitous and out of control that I don’t think we really even appreciate any of it, and things like social media, cell phones, and streaming video consume our lives. But in the 80’s and 90’s I feel like we had the best of both worlds. It was a pretty stabile and economically prosperous time, innovations happened on practically a weekly basis, there was lots of cool stuff for kids. No, hardly anyone had a cell phone until the late 90’s, but everyone a “a” phone. It was just at your house. No, video games weren’t in HD, surround sound, and connected to online communities, but all video games were so new and exciting in the 80’s and 90’s, and growing so fast. And the joy of going to a physical place like an arcade was a social thing in a real sense, and you weren’t just in your house all day. We didn’t have GPS in our cars, but all that meant was that that you had to think a little a plan things out. But there was joy in just the spontaneity of not knowing exactly where you were, and exploring too. There weren’t streaming services or on-demand for things like cartoons, but when you did get them on Saturday mornings or maybe the evening or early morning, man, it was so much more special. As an adult, I’ve honestly been pretty lost in the world today because of how much I miss all of these ways from when I was a kid. I feel like most things that I ever loved have now gone away, with nothing replacing them, and it’s painful.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Technology is an interesting thing to watching develop and change. In some ways it is good and then in other ways not so much. I do enjoy the face to face interactions that seemed to happen a lot more than what they do now. There was a time when most people not only knew their neighbors but also everyone on their street or road. You're right about about some of the joy being gone and missing from going places like the arcade. It's really just not the same at all. Thank you for watching and sharing some of your memories and thoughts.
@WinterInTheForest
Жыл бұрын
I can relate to this
@jenx5870
Жыл бұрын
I would say you're assessment is correct, but I would change the years to the mid 70s to mid 90s. The world kind of started going downhill around 1989, and after 1995, it just spiraled downward in terms of music quality, etc., and just never made a recovery.
@StressFree313
Жыл бұрын
Ahhh the good ole 80s!!! Playing outside until the streetlights came on...momma putting the Chuck Taylor sneakers in the washing machine only to be worn all summer...the wonderful trips to Bob-lo Island. I really miss those days 😢
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing some of your memories of how it was for you StressFree313!
@IamAnson777
8 ай бұрын
Bob-lo Island!! I remember going there! It's was Great! You must be from Michigan or Ohio!!
@JustMe99999
Жыл бұрын
I grew up in the 80's. I believe we had just the right amount of technology to where it was helpful but not harming society. I can remember the absolute wonder when my parents purchased an original IBM PC (4.77 mhz processor, green screen and TWO 5.25" floppy drives) in 1981 when I was 7 years old... started my life long love of computers, but it's just not the same today.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
You got on board with the computer world early. My first one was a commodore 64. I remember at the time I was the only one with that. I loved it because it filled in the game gap between the Atari and the Nintendo. My friends didn't understand why I had it until they saw my huge game selection. Then I had trouble getting them off of it. Thank you for watching and sharing your memories.
@Mick_Ts_Chick
Жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistoryThe Commodore 64 was also our first. We had Pong, lol.
@CatholicTraditional
Жыл бұрын
Your parents had to have a pretty penny in order to have a home computer back then!
@JustMe99999
Жыл бұрын
@@CatholicTraditional No idea how much it cost, but we got it at a store called Computer Land... I remember the sales lady in the store teaching me how to type!
@Mick_Ts_Chick
Жыл бұрын
@@CatholicTraditional Mine were very middle middle class. They were just careful with their money and saved as much as possible for the things they wanted or needed later.
@dabanjo
Жыл бұрын
Thumbs up if you're still young and cool. (In your mind)
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
👍👍Thanks for watching dabanjo!
@Dorelaxen
Жыл бұрын
You're only as old as you feel. George Bernard Shaw said it best. "We don't stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing." I'm going to be the old guy at the front of the loudest heavy metal concert there ever was, cane in hand, showing the kids how you freaking headbang. Pick me up when my hip gives out and prop me against the stage, it won't stop me! Hell, retro stuff is popular with modern kids now (most of my friends are significantly younger than me, and they're into things like Walkmen, vintage cameras, and vinyl records), so I'll get to tell the kids that I got to experience it first hand!
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Those are some great words and I believe them to be true. Those that stay active and have fun doing it are the ones that seem to be happy and live better and longer. It is interesting how some of the retro stuff is popular again. Some of the shows streaming have helped with that. But even without that it just seems to come back around. Thank you for watching!
@Broughton1128
Жыл бұрын
*Best. Decade. Ever.*
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Broughton!
@TheComicRelief9001
Жыл бұрын
I still have my Walkman and a few cassette tapes, I bet if the kids in my neighborhood saw those things they'd have no idea what to make of it
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
I'm sure you're right on that. I still have those things as well. Thank you for watching TheComicRelief!
@CherylZanchettin
Жыл бұрын
I have the most incredible memories of my childhood and young adulthood being born in the 60’s , age 7-17 in the 70’s and 18 years old in 1980 and having the best young adulthood throughout the 80’s. I feel like those were Truly the Best of Times !!!!! ❤❤❤❤
@CVinyl
Жыл бұрын
The 80s where epic! Amazing era 📼 #80s4life
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching CVinyl!
@BeautifuluglyDTES
Жыл бұрын
I was born in 72,and these vids NEVER make me feel old,in fact,they make me sad,cause there's a loss of innocence that goes with it. I also think about how kids of today are so out of touch with human interaction,and how they may never understand the importance, of a simple trip to the mall,to hang out,and physically do some"social networking,"but that's a long forgotten pastime. Everything comes full circle ,so you never know. 👍
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Human reaction in person was just part of every day life. Now it seems many younger people just feel a little off when put in those situations where they have to do that. For many of us it's still natural. Times have changed and I'm not saying one way is better than the other but I'm grateful I have gotten to experience what I did when I did. Thank you for watching!
@daughterofsekhmet81
Жыл бұрын
Born a few days into 81 here and I definitely agree with you. I wouldn't trade my "analog" youth for anything and I feel bad for young people now. Mental illness is at an all time high and people are seriously _afraid_ to make phone calls, it's wild. The good thing is a lot of young people are realizing how addicted they are to screens & social media and recognizing the detrimental effects too much technology is having on them. There's kind of a movement with gen Z now where they're switching to flip phones to "detox", to be more present in real life and less dependent on technology. So there's still hope!
@BeautifuluglyDTES
Жыл бұрын
@@daughterofsekhmet81 I took the time to read your excellent comments,and I loved your ..."I wouldn't change my ANALOG youth...... brilliant.😁
@D3MON_KOR3
Жыл бұрын
Isn't it strange how things change every decade. . . The 80s were definitely simpler times. I miss physically going out on the weekend and buying a few music cassettes for the party later that day. Used to buy cassettes Saturdays and go out and rent movies on Sundays 👍
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
It was definitely a more simple time and I'm glad I got to experience it. Thank you for watching and sharing your memories!
@D3MON_KOR3
Жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory keep the great uploads coming 👍
@karenrosen2983
Жыл бұрын
Rhetty,I love these videos but not gonna lie-when you said how old Rue McClanahan was when Golden Girls started and I’m 52 I almost choked on my coffee 😂😂!
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
I hear you on that. The other ladies on the show were quite a bit older. Time creeps up before you know it though. Thank you for watching Karen!
@jenx5870
Жыл бұрын
They definitely looked a lot older. I am 50 yrs old, and I get mistaken for a lot younger. I think it's genetics, and Rue just wasn't blessed with the "young" gene. It didn't help that most of them had grey or white hair to play up the elderly angle. I used to love that show as a child, but half of the jokes flew right over my head. As an adult, I watch it, and I can appreciate the humor even more.
@davidroberts5577
Жыл бұрын
I was at Woodstock in 69, I suppose someone is getting old. My best memory from the 80's : The birth of my son.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing a great memory from the 80s! I'm curious on your best memory of Woodstock?
@davidroberts5577
Жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory Thank you ☮️ I was there with John Sebastian and his pregnant girlfriend. A wonderful lady I still to this day speak with, she and I met in the 3rd grade. Perhaps my favorite memory was ?? the entire event, once in a lifetime experience.
@MissHeird
Жыл бұрын
I was class of 82, was married in 83 and had my 3 children in the 80's. MTV was my favorite channel and the pop and rock music was awesome. The telephone was our means to communicate with anyone and no internet or cellphone. Now it seems we would all be lost without them.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your memories of the decade with us Miss.
@MissHeird
Жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory You're welcome Rhetty.
@Take-the-Ticket
Жыл бұрын
I remember MTV's first video coming on, it was a big event. The first music vid they showed was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles. Not long after that was Jackson's "Thriller" which was also a huge event that we little ones planned for - it was a maybe 15-20 minutes long horror story around the music. At 9 years old his Thriller album was the first one I bought with my own money :)
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
MTV was huge and then Thriller took it all to a whole other level. It was like a mini movie really. It never gets old watching it either. Thank you for watching and sharing your memories with us!
@samanthab1923
Жыл бұрын
I remember hearing about MTV at a summer party down on LBI. We didn’t have cable yet because all our lines were underground. It sounded wacky. We all laughed.
@misspiggy9647
Жыл бұрын
My first introduction to MTV was at my Grandmothers Shore house in the late 80's. We never had cable growing up, but my Grandmother had cable at the shore house. The cable box was a long narrow box with numbers on it and you pushed the button in front of the number to change the channel. I pushed #13, which was MTV. On the screen a band was playing, but the band was all skeletons. At some point they turned into people. I remember saying "Mom, check out this skeleton band playing! neat!". The song got stuck in my head. Later that night I would be singing "I will get by....I will get by...I will get byyyyyy...I will survive" walking down the boardwalk. I never knew until I got older that i was singing Touch of Grey by the Grateful Dead. Some time later my friend next door got cable and we would always put on channel 13 and sit and watch music videos after school. We got so excited hearing our favorite song come on and then being able to see the artist and their video for the song, which you have never seen before.
@gooniesgirl1979
Жыл бұрын
I turn 44 next month. I’m always glad to be the age that I am. I always get a lot of younger millennial guys replying to me on KZitem trying to compare their life experiences to mine, even though 2 decades separate us. I mostly try to stick to the older nostalgia and Gen-X channels now.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
There really is a lot of differences in 2 decades and especially when you are talking 2 decades after the 80s. Thank you for watching Lisa!
@gofishingwhenyoucan
Жыл бұрын
We're the same age
@dvdiecastcustoms8785
4 ай бұрын
Gen x all the way 🤘🤘🤘
@gooniesgirl1979
4 ай бұрын
@@dvdiecastcustoms8785 You know it! 🤘🤘🤘 Boy, I haven’t gotten a reply from this channel in months. I turn 45 in 3 months. I’ve really been enjoying the Gen-X subreddit on Reddit.
@dvdiecastcustoms8785
4 ай бұрын
@@gooniesgirl1979 50 here but I’m still young at heart and happy birthday early 👍
@joeheid2776
Жыл бұрын
It was nice knowin ya Rhetty cause once Courtney and Demi get wind of this video you're a dead man. 😁🤣
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Haha! They still look great though! Thanks for watching Joe!
@carma1279
Жыл бұрын
Wow, i was seven and i distinctly remember that happening to jessica, all the constant news coverage and the movie afterward. I can remember praying she would be ok and have a long, healthy life. It was absolutly heartwrenching.
@ensabahnur7657
Жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
It really was quite the story and everyone was glued into what was happening. Thank you for watching and sharing your memories!
@robthomas3664
Жыл бұрын
I had an old friend of mine that was so moved by that story, he ended up naming his first daughter Jessica.
@siddrajput1029
Жыл бұрын
I remember too. I was at a party and the TV news was on talking about a baby stuck in a well. I saw them rescue her that night. Glad Jessica is doing well today!
@brandonbaker4329
Жыл бұрын
I enjoy the content you make talking about stuff that you don’t see anymore or as often. I also just subscribed to your channel
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Brandon!
@philiplombardo249
9 ай бұрын
I was born in 1980. I love music and guitar, and back in May of 2018 my band opened for Stryper at the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines, Iowa. I met Michael Sweet and talked with him while I was plinking around on my guitar on stage. It was an amazing moment! Long live 80s music!!
@OGTKCole
Жыл бұрын
Sheesh! I love this channel. I miss the 1980s so much. especially the mid to late 1980s.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching OGTKCole!
@jenx5870
Жыл бұрын
I could go back as a preteen/teen and live 1985 to 1988 on a constant loop and be fine with it.
@Ana_Michelle3
Жыл бұрын
Saturday morning cartoons was a ritual for us 5 kids in the 80's. With only 1 tv, fights between brothers & sisters on watching G.I Joe, or My Little Pony was a NORM!! Good'ole Days 😊
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
I can imagine the battles now! Who won the most? Thank you for watching and sharing your memories with us alatinagirl28!
@Nerval-kg9sm
Жыл бұрын
The 80s took me from ages 9 to 19, from grade school to junior high to high school to college. It was definitely my decade. From 1990 to 1998 I was in college and then grad school and cut off from the world. By the time November '98 came along and I resurfaced, the world was already so different.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
It was definitely different by the late 90s as you said. Thank you for watching and sharing how it all was for you.
@dianebuzek723
Жыл бұрын
I like the way you do the age/years comparisons. Thats stuff I do, lol, really puts things in perspective. And makes ya feel old 😂 👍🏻👍🏻 I enjoyed this, thanks !
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Diane and I'm happy to know you enjoyed the video!
@melisaeslinger6247
Жыл бұрын
Brings back great memories! Everything wasn’t perfect, but it was a different time. 😊
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Melisa!
@one7decimal2eight
Жыл бұрын
I remember Down In The Valley In Minnesota...these record stores always had that unique smell, black light posters, tickets for sale for upcoming concerts and smoking paraphernalia.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
They really were their own cultural spot. Those posters with black lights and a lava lamp were really cool! Thank you for watching and sharing your memories!
@swansfan6944
Жыл бұрын
The Golden Girls was another wonderful American sitcom that graced our screens in Australia back in the day, and boy did we love 💗 it. Wow 😮 does Ralph Macchio ever age ? Looks amazing. Thanks Rhett. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
He does look great for his age. He has always had youthful looking genes. he was 22 years old when he was playing a 16 year old. Thank you for watching Jodie!
@SweetPea-01
Жыл бұрын
The 80’s was the best! I feel very blessed to have grown up in the 80’s lol. I can still hear the Folgers coffee song in my head.
@DrumWild
Жыл бұрын
5:32 The firefighter [Robert O'Donnell] who got focused attention for the Baby Jessica rescue did the talk show circuits for a while. The attention faded, he went through a divorce, and his life fell apart. Some suggest that the fame, and subsequent loss of fame, did him in. He eventually took his own life at the age of 37.
@ensabahnur7657
Жыл бұрын
DAMN! May he be resting in PEACE!
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and and giving us a little more background on him. I had no idea about any of his difficult times.
@leanneb9529
Жыл бұрын
80's were absolutely the best....especially 1983 and 1984....miss those days... would give anything to go back😢😢😢
@paulstan9828
Жыл бұрын
Nice job Rhetty always a lot of fun.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and I appreciate you watching Paul!
@odetomy
Жыл бұрын
I loved my 80's Saturday morning cartoons. If anything got me out of bed early on a Saturday morning, that was it. lol. I kind of wish one of those streaming channels would research the line-ups of Saturday morning cartoons for particular decades/years and re-create that line-up to stream on Saturday mornings. I think, that would be nice, not only for nostalgic purposes (for us adults), but for today's kids to see what we all watched, and to actually have something good to watch on Saturday mornings. Also, I wish those streaming companies would research the after school specials from the 70's, 80's and 90's and offer those around 3:00 to 6:00. Also, they could pepper in all the School House Rock clips into all of this. Mix all that in with the old Sesame Street, Electric Company, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and you've got a hit streaming app on your hands!
@rayinpau.s.a.6351
Жыл бұрын
I was in my twenties , And remember all that you talked about . loved the big hair bands !
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
The big hair and tight jeans or later spandex was great! Definitely some great hard rock and heavy metal. Thank you for watching!
@unicornmadness6286
Жыл бұрын
That's horrible, I'm as old as a fruit roll-up. I really don't know how to feel about that.🤷🏽♀️ My favourite shop to buy CDs, VHS, and dvds was a place called Sam Goody, i would head to that store every two weeks when i got paid. I loved that store!❤
@cpltrickie
Жыл бұрын
I started the 80s at age 8 and ended at age 18 (Dec 79 to Dec 89). I remember almost everything in this video. The only thing I didn't remember was that diet coke came out in 81. Also I never own a record player and only started in the late 80s going to record stores for cassette tapes.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Prior to Diet Coke Tab was the go to drink if you wanted a coke product. It was their answer to Diet Pepsi which was a product of the mid 60s. Thank you for watching!
@TeddyStrongBear
Жыл бұрын
I don’t remember when Diet Coke came out, but remember Caffeine-Free Coke was very popular during that era…
@cpltrickie
Жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory diet Pepsi, just 1 calorie. My favorite line about diet Pepsi came out in the 90s. You're the Diet Pepsi of evil, just 1 calorie, not evil enough.
@jenx5870
Жыл бұрын
I remember the lemon flavored Diet Pepsi. Whatever happened to that?
@the80skid20
Жыл бұрын
God, I sure wish I could just go back to the 80s. It was the best decade ever. Interesting fact about The Buggles. Video killed the radio star came out in June of 1979. So technically, it's a 70s song. Great song nonetheless. Best cartoons best movies best TV sitcoms best music. Best everything.
@ronm6585
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rhetty. 👍🏻👍🏻
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching ronm6585!
@lowlifeangler
8 ай бұрын
The 80s ...when retirement age was pushing 55 yrs old. Now I'll won't get retire till I'm 70!
@leemarie414
Жыл бұрын
It would be and understatement to say you're pretty good at hitting the mark with these visits down memory lane. But with this video you pretty much hit it out of the park. I appreciate the videos and your work and effort to keep these memories fresh in our minds (at least mine).
@vinnytnecniv
Жыл бұрын
I was very lucky to be an 80s & 90s kid, toys cartoons, and Music was so much fun & Magical, very lucky to experience those times
@airtiki2374
Жыл бұрын
I think my 1st 45"s & albums were from kmart then came sam goody and musicland in the malls..ahhh I miss the malls😢
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
The malls were a ton of fun and during this time it was really our social media. Thank you for watching airtiki2374!
@MegaZboo
6 ай бұрын
80’s social media was to name the band, then lead singer, drummer, and so on after every correct answer among a group of friends.
@evancortez2
Жыл бұрын
When I was a kid being over 50 was considered old, not just old but ANCIENT - now that I am myself over 50 I don't really consider being in my 50s that old anymore...only sometimes :)
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
I hear you on that! My perspective on it all has changed! Thanks for watching!
@travelingwithmikeandpam9074
Жыл бұрын
I remember all of this! We were just married in 1982, so our kids grew up partly in the 80"s! Thanks Rhetty, great memories!
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you definitely made some great memories in the 80s! Thank you for watching my friend!
@dawhiteguy1234
Жыл бұрын
I feel so sad watching these videos but I love them.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and I'm happy to hear you are loving the videos!
@godofzombi
Жыл бұрын
Nostalgia is such sweet sorrow.
@rochesterjohnny7555
11 ай бұрын
I don't need help feeling old but good memories , us Gen X must be the most nostaligic generation ever
@juliamenezes8053
Жыл бұрын
I remember that pop rock bands always had pins that people decorated vests hats or backpacks with stickers too. Audio recording has improved lots though the MP4 doesnt get static like cassette tapes
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
In reality the records were better than cassettes as far as quality but they certainly weren't as durable or portable. The digital world definitely took over and I understand why. Thank you for watching julia.
@danerichter2289
3 ай бұрын
EVERYTHING was BETTER in the 80's!!
@marlenecentrella9793
Жыл бұрын
Good video, my son's time. My time is the 50's. Saw tons of these movies with my kid. Brings back a lot of happy memories ❤. Have a happy weekend Rhetty. ❤ Stay safe enjoy 😉🙏
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Marlene and I hope you have a great weekend as well!
@jons.6216
Жыл бұрын
Kids in that decade had the ugliest hair! Haha! Makes me think of Small Wonder! I can still remember at the end of BTTF part 2 in the theater this collective "GROAN!!" coming from the audience when they saw the preview of the final installment come up on screen! I eventually did see it on video and it was actually pretty fun!
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
I do love that series but the first one is leaps and bounds above the others. You're right on the hair but I'm surprised the girls big hair hasn't come back in yet. The mullets did for some reason. Thank you for watching!
@nathanlamont9920
Жыл бұрын
Born in 87 so I'm more of a 90s baby. But I still say 80s had the best music and media overall. Born just in time to experience the world pre-internet and before we went through that portal around 2009.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Nathan!
@jayalexander3356
Жыл бұрын
One thing I miss about the 80s is clothes were true to size. I could grab my size off the rack and never even have to try it on. Oh and big hair. I love big hair.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
I keep waiting for those big hair styles for women to come back but so far nothing. Thank you for watching jayalexander!
@9250td
Жыл бұрын
This video was done very well.,. Thanks for bringing the memories back!❤
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for watching 9250td!
@rogertemple7193
6 ай бұрын
I'm 59 i graduated school in 1983 and I remember everything from the mid and late 70's but most especially from the 80's that includes tv shows, movies, music, comic books, foods, beverages and anything else from the 80's down here in Southern Oklahoma Thanks for the memories.🇺🇲📺📻🇺🇲
@Lemoncatsf
Жыл бұрын
Ten years older than Diet Coke and old enough to be in the Golden Girls 😂. Thank you for the nostalgia, perspective and the John Candy love! He will forever be one of my favorites. Splash was cast so perfectly. The 80s was the last decade before before we were immersed into the www and everyone having mobile phones. Research was done inside libraries for the most part. Magazines were more important. That’s been replaced to a large extent by reading online articles.
@RhettyforHistory
Жыл бұрын
Splash was a great movie and John Candy was in a lot of great ones. It was a huge loss when he died. Researching school projects, reports and work required a lot more than it does today. You really had to plan that process out so you could get it done. Thank you for watching and sharing some of your memories with us Lemoncatsf!
@brendaholliday6866
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Rhett, I enjoyed your 80's memories video it was great reminiscing about that time frame. Looking forward to part two of 80's memories. Have a fantastic weekend. Take care 🐎
@RhettyforHistory
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Thank you for watching Brenda and I hope you have a great weekend as well!
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