It’s 80s day at my son’s school today. We raided the women’s department at the local Goodwill in order to find clothes that a young man might have worn in the post-feminist effeminate decade that spawned such “sex symbols” as Prince and David Bowie. In the end, I’m pleased to report that Alex, age 11, ended up looking like the long lost member of New Edition.
On the drive to school, I made him listen to Thomas Dolby’s “She Blinded Me With Science.” Conversation ensued.
Alex: “I’ve heard this song before, mom. It’s ‘Shock the Monkey,’ right?”
Me: “Blinded Me With Science.”
Alex (shrugging): “Same thing.”
Yeah, pretty much.
Anyway.
When we got to school I saw leg warmers and side ponytails, and big Madonna bows on the tops of heads. And that was just the boys.
I jest.
Sort of.
Happy 80s day, son.
Lord, do I feel old today.
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Don’t feel old. When you sing Joe Hill and realize you were even too old to be a hippie, then you can feel old. lol
haha! Yes, you’re right. It’s all a matter of perspective, I suppose. Thanks for the reminder.
And he looks great!
Thank you! I thought so. But then, I always think Alex looks great.
See what your experiences lead to! A masterpiece! Funny because I was only a baby in the ’80′s and I still miss the big hair
Oh my goodness, Beth! I had the biggest perm, ever. At one point I think I even had a mullet perm. Shudder.
I thank God that I grew up in a rural farming area and the ’80′s look was the same as any other time look for us!!
Totally agree with you, Charles! The cowboy often reminds us that he’s basically been wearing exactly the same outfit for, oh, the past 40 years. Certainly saves him from stressing out about trends when all he concerns himself with is switching from a light to a dark hat for the winter, breaking out the heavier shirts, and dusting off the Carhartts.