1. “You Can’t Make Money Playing Video Games” For many boomers, the idea of a career in gaming is laughable. They grew up in a time when traditional careers, like being a doctor, lawyer, or banker, were the gold standard. […]
1. “Radical” The word “radical” in the ’80s was used in all sorts of contexts to mean something that was really, truly amazing. If something was incredibly cool or totally out of the ordinary, you’d call it “radical.” The term
1. Paul McCartney Died and Was Replaced by a Lookalike One of the most famous rock conspiracy theories is that Paul McCartney actually died in a car crash in ’66, and The Beatles secretly replaced him with a doppelgänger. Supposedly,
1. Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Yes, Mister Rogers was one of the kindest, most gentle people on television, but let’s be honest—some parts of his show were downright eerie. The Neighborhood of Make-Believe had an uncanny, dreamlike quality, with lifeless puppets
1. “I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up!” – LifeCall In 1989, LifeCall aired one of the most unforgettable commercials of the decade, featuring an elderly woman lying on the floor and crying out, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get
1. Coca-Cola: The Real Thing? Back in the ’70s, Coca-Cola’s ad campaign with the slogan “The Real Thing” was designed to emphasize the drink’s authenticity. The implication was that Coca-Cola was the real, original soda, an idea that millions of
1. Molly Ringwald: The Queen of Teen Movies Molly Ringwald was the undisputed queen of teen films in the ’80s, starring in John Hughes classics like Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink. Her portrayal of the relatable,
