Though the '80s may be famed for its bright colors, big hair, and rockin' music, the era has yet another claim to fame: Being the most fun decade of the last century ... at least according to these now-legendary photos.
From ski trips to basement ragers, here are 20 fun '80s pics that trigger an emotion they don't have a name for yet.
1
Holiday in the Sun
“My Mom in Trinidad in the early '80s.”
2
A Cold One For The Ages
“That was an epic beer run! (Early '80s).”
3
Groovy Nights
“My parents in the early '80s at a 1960s party!”
4
Neon Nights
‘80s Partygoers dressing for the occasion.
5
Wine Time
“My grandpa ready to party in the '80s. My grandma, not so much.”
6
Wild Night In
“1980s teen party.”
7
Rowing The Boat
“My Dad Circa 1980 Seattle, Washington.”
8
Cheers!
“My dad (right) and friends at a house party (mid-'80s).”
9
Party Crasher
“Me in the mid '80s crashing some random kids birthday party at McDonald’s so I could hang out with Miss Piggy. I was so excited.”
10
Take a Hike
“My Dad and Aunt, Rocky Mountains early ‘80s.”
11
Go Gators!
“‘80s football party!”
12
Mistress of the Dark
“My uncle Mickey and Elvira at a party in the '80s.”
13
Fun in the Sun
“Old Film of a Pool party in the 1980s.”
14
Skater Boy
“My dad in the mid to late '80s. Cincinnati, Ohio.”
15
Pretty In Punk
“My parents in the 80s going to a punk party.”
16
Riverboat Rager
“My Wife (l) and friends at 80s frat party.”
17
Camping Trips
“Family camping trip, early 80s NZ.”
18
Van Life
“Early '80s Family Camping Trip with the Trans Van.”
19
Biker Chick
“My mom circa 1980s.”
20
Totally Cool
“My mom in the '80s skiing in Lake Tahoe, California.”