People were shopping, driving, and drinking, (although not necessarily in that order). 
 
Everything was bigger in the 1980s, and by 1982 that trend was well underway. People were shopping, driving, and drinking, (although not necessarily in that order), and making sure they had a good time above all else. 
Here are 25 photos showing what life looked like in the year 1982. 
1
Cruisin’ 
Hangin’ out at McDonald’s, 1982.
  
2
“My Dad” 
“At a party during his sophomore year of college, 1982.”
  
3
Sunbathing 
East Germany, 1982.
  
4
Stranded Passengers 
Using pay phones at Stapleton International Airport in 1982.
   
5
Fifth Avenue 
NYC, Manhattan, 1982. Photo by Gunar Roze.
  
6
A Bell Phone Center Store 
Within Sears, 1982. 
  
7
Frat House 
A bike-a-thon fundraiser, 1982. 
  
8
Exploring Checkpoint Charlie 
Berlin, 1982. 
  
9
Fourth of July Parade 
Highland Heights, Kentucky, 1982.
  
10
A ‘67 Chevy 
Bought and painted for the parade. 
  
11
Christopher Street 
Pride day, 1982. Photo by Rob Precht.
  
12
“My Grandfather” 
“At his ‘filling station.’”
  
13
Sitting With His Camaro 
Montreal suburbs, 1982. 
  
14
Moorestown Mall 
Moorestown, NJ, 1982.
  
15
Tandem Bike Ride 
In the Sun, 1982.
  
16
 Space Shuttle Challenger
 Space Shuttle Challenger Being towed along the street in Lancaster, California, 1982. Four years before disaster. 
  
17
Spring Break 
Human tower, 1982.
  
18
44th & Broadway 
Times Square, 1982. 
  
19
Morey's Pier 
Haunted House in Wildwood, NJ, 1982. 
  
20
Silver Queen Hotel 
Wilkes-Barre, PA, 1982.
  
21
Friday Night 
Pool at the bar, 1982.
  
22
Brand New Ames Store 
Opening in 1982. 
  
23
Prized Flowers 
Lansing, MI, 1982.
  
24
Cable Car 
California Street and Grant Ave in San Francisco, 1982.
  
25
Residents of Huntington Park 
Celebrating the 4th of July with classic low-rides.