1980’s Things, Groups, and Shows We Bet You Don’t Remember

Daniel Bonfiglio Published Yesterday in wow

For many of you, the 1980s probably feel like they were yesterday. But they weren't. They were 40 years ago.

While I'm sure you still remember quite a bit from the '80s, plenty of things, movies, and shows from that era have been lost to time in your mind.

Here are 20 '80s things we bet you don't remember.

1. Selectavision
The future of watching television… or not.
2. Burger King Glasses
Empire Strikes Back.
3. This Music Video
(It’s “Take On Me”) by A-ha.
4. Pound Puppies
A toy designed to evoke emotion, with a questionable name.
5. Newhart
An eight year sitcom about a New York family running a small town inn.
6. McDonald’s Ashtray
Nothing snuffed a cigarette better.
7. Silver Bullet
This 1985 adaptation of the Stephen King story.
8. Anthrax… NOT
You had to smell them.
9. SevenUp
Did you know they made candy?
10. Fraggle Rock
This show starring muppet-like creatures was created by Jim Henson, and took itself more seriously than its counterpart.
11. Polo Green
The worst best smell a young man could wear.
12. Just One of the Guys
Classic ‘80s comedy that couldn’t get made today.
13. The Great Outdoors
Starring John Candy and Dan Aykroyd.
14. Max Headroom
Remember this crazy guy?
15. Maximum Overdrive
Mad Max has nothing on this Stephen King action and horror flick.
16. C.H.U.D
Sci action horror from the decade that did it best.
17. Iron Eagle
Who needs Top Gun when you have Col. Ted Masters?
18. “Plop”
Mmm, so disgustingly sweet.
19. Image3D
Before VR headsets.
20. McDonald’s Record Contest
This came in the newspaper.

1. Selectavision
The future of watching television… or not.
2. Burger King Glasses
Empire Strikes Back.
3. This Music Video
(It’s “Take On Me”) by A-ha.
4. Pound Puppies
A toy designed to evoke emotion, with a questionable name.
5. Newhart
An eight year sitcom about a New York family running a small town inn.
6. McDonald’s Ashtray
Nothing snuffed a cigarette better.
7. Silver Bullet
This 1985 adaptation of the Stephen King story.
8. Anthrax… NOT
You had to smell them.
9. SevenUp
Did you know they made candy?
10. Fraggle Rock
This show starring muppet-like creatures was created by Jim Henson, and took itself more seriously than its counterpart.
11. Polo Green
The worst best smell a young man could wear.
12. Just One of the Guys
Classic ‘80s comedy that couldn’t get made today.
13. The Great Outdoors
Starring John Candy and Dan Aykroyd.
14. Max Headroom
Remember this crazy guy?
15. Maximum Overdrive
Mad Max has nothing on this Stephen King action and horror flick.
16. C.H.U.D
Sci action horror from the decade that did it best.
17. Iron Eagle
Who needs Top Gun when you have Col. Ted Masters?
18. “Plop”
Mmm, so disgustingly sweet.
19. Image3D
Before VR headsets.
20. McDonald’s Record Contest
This came in the newspaper.