130 Questions To Brush Up Your 80s Trivia Knowledge

What are Some Fun Facts About the 80s?

The 80s witnessed the rise of iconic pop stars like Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Prince. They dominated the music charts with hits that are still classics today. 

This was also the time when MTV launched (1981) and brought music videos into our homes. Fun fact: The first music video ever played on MTV was Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles. Ironic, isn’t it?

It was also the time when video arcades burst onto the scene. Classic games like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong captivated players for hours. 

Here’s another 80s trivia: IBM launched the Apple Macintosh in the 80s, which paved the way for the digital age. And let’s not forget the epic movies, such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Top Gun, Back to the Future, The Terminator, and, of course, the horror classic, The Shining.

What are the 80s Iconic For?

The 80s witnessed the explosion of diverse music genres, from the rise of pop icons like Michael Jackson and Madonna to the dominance of rock bands such as Queen and Guns N’ Roses.

This era is also synonymous with bold and eclectic fashion, featuring neon colors, oversized accessories, leg warmers, mullet hairstyles, and power suits. This was also the time when breakdancing and hip-hop culture gained massive popularity and influenced music, dance, and fashion.

Here’s another interesting 1980s trivia: Jane Fonda released her workout tapes in 1982 and turned aerobics into a cultural phenomenon.

What Were Some of the Most Popular Catchphrases from the 80s?

Even after 40 years have passed, the 1980s remain iconic for a number of things. The 80s were the heyday of new lingo, aka slang that the young Gen Xers of that time used. Brush up on your 80s trivia with these slangs and their meaning: 

• Gag me with a spoon! (meaning: That’s disgusting!)
• Totally tubular! and Cowabunga! (meaning: It’s so exciting!)
• Radical! (meaning: Cool!)
• Gnarly (meaning: Amazing, as well as disgusting)
• Eat my shorts! (meaning: Go away!)
• Veg out (meaning: Relax and do nothing)
• Wannabe (meaning: Someone pretending to be someone else)

How many of these 80s catchphrases do you still use?