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How many do you remember ??

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AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 27 Sep 2004 09:10

Dee I was a child in the 40s and 50s so you are just a toddler!! films like The Robe amd musicals like South Pacific, Sound of Music, carousel etc. etc. were the thing to watch. And the songs from them were 'our' songs. No cult toys in the 40s/50s as far as I can remember (not many toys actually and pleased with anything). No top of the pops, but family favourites and housewives choice to listen to Frankie Lane, Johnny Ray, Frank Sinatra, and later Little Richard and all the 'new' rock and Roll stars. Jive ---- I couldn't!! but loved to watch it and hear the music. But I do remember the 60s, 70s and 80s when my children were young and wore all the gear and had all the records. (Donny Osmond etc. Grease!! OK I am Old but I don't feel it. ann glos

Chris Ho :)

Chris Ho :) Report 27 Sep 2004 07:56

I keep trying to have a clear out Gwyneth, but somehow it all gets back in the loft!. (what are we like?).

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 27 Sep 2004 07:52

I'm with Maggie and Christine, - why are WE storing all this? Can add a couple of Wuzzles to the list. Eleroo and Rhinokey!

Kim from Sandhurst

Kim from Sandhurst Report 27 Sep 2004 00:05

Ultravox with 'Vienna' 1981 My all time favourite Kim

*ღ*Dee in Bexleyheath*ღ*

*ღ*Dee in Bexleyheath*ღ* Report 26 Sep 2004 23:59

Believe me...if you were a child in the eighties YOU ARE NOT OLD. This must be true because I was a child in the fifties/sixties and I AM MOST DEFINITELY NOT OLD YET! I'm in me PRIME .....SO THERE! Dee :-P

Bobtanian

Bobtanian Report 26 Sep 2004 23:14

william shatner, in startrek, (before he started shaving).......

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 26 Sep 2004 22:49

Christina, mine are 21 and 24!! - they deny it all - but i have evidence in the attic lol oh, and Take That, and Vanilla ice (Ice, Ice baby)

Chris Ho :)

Chris Ho :) Report 26 Sep 2004 22:41

Snap Maggie!, My little pony, Strawberry shortcake getalong gang, you name it we had it, daughter is now 22!.. think I remember more than her!..

The Mad House

The Mad House Report 26 Sep 2004 22:41

yep i remeber those tooooooo

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 26 Sep 2004 22:38

I remember those things - but only because my children were into them!!!!!!! also: She-Ra Care Bears Jem dolls Rainbow brite Sylvanian families (originals boxed and in the attic - if they're not taken soon, I'm keeping them to subsidise my pension)lol maggie

The Mad House

The Mad House Report 26 Sep 2004 22:26

yes i remeber it all i was 6 in 1980 & god do i remeber it all like it was yesterday thank's for the reminder you forgot the space hopper thou lov jo xx

Esta

Esta Report 26 Sep 2004 22:16

Having spent the day with a friend who I haven't seen since school .......... we had a laugh at the followng and I thought I'd share with you all........ Hello children of the 80's. Read this, it will take you back but be careful 'cause it will also make you realise that you are now actually quite old ........ Um Bongo, Um Bongo, They drink it in the Congo Friendship bracelets were ties that couldn't be broken. You know all the words to "Ice Ice Baby". You wanted to be on "Jim'll Fix It". You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before he had plastic surgery. You wore one of those slap-on wristbands at some point...or heaven forbid one of those T-shirts that changed colour with heat (Global Hypercolour). You know the profound meaning of "Wax on, Wax off". You remember Madonna in her cone stage. You knew "The Artist" when he was humbly called "Prince." You even wore fluorescent-neon clothing... (if you can call it clothing!) Not only did you wear fluorescent-neon clothing, but they were mismatched with fingerless gloves and toweling socks. You could break dance (ok, you wished you could) You remember when Amiga was a state of the art video game system. You remember M.C. Hammer. You can still sing the rap to "Fresh Prince of Bel Air".... You can remember when it was Jazzy Jeff and The fresh Prince and NOT just plain Will Smith! You own any cassettes. You have ever pondered on why Smurfette was the ONLY female smurf. You ever had a Swatch Watch. You believed that "By the power of Greyskull, you HAD the power!" Big wheels and BMX's were the way to go. With your pink (or blue) portable tape player, you sang to Kylie and Jason. If you ever owned Polly Pocket or Micro Machines. If you ever made Ken fall in love with Barbie. You know what " Psyche" means. Partying "like it's 1999" seemed SO far away. You wore a banana clip at some point during your youth. You actually thought "Dirty Dancing" was a REALLY good film. You were led to believe that in the year 2000 we'd all be living in space. You know what leg warmers are and probably had a pair. You wore biker shorts underneath a short skirt and felt stylish. Somehow you still know all the words to songs played on VH1's "Big 80s" You still don't like going in the sea because of Jaws. You remember Now compilations that had the pig on the front cover. How old do you feel now ???? Esta :0

Esta

Esta Report 26 Sep 2004 22:15

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