r/1980s is a subreddit with 150k members. The community frequently discusses 1980s, 80s, 1985, celebrities, and phoebe cates, and the most common flair used is music, movies, video games, general discussion, and entertainment.
All about the greatest decade ever -- the Big 1980s! Relaunched under new management on October 12, 2022.
Popular Topics in r/1980s
#1
1980s
128 posts
#2
80s
39 posts
#3
1985
22 posts
#4
Celebrities
21 posts
#5
Phoebe Cates
10 posts
#6
Michelle Pfeiffer
8 posts
#7
Diane Lane
6 posts
#8
Heather Thomas
6 posts
#9
Madonna
5 posts
#10
Music
5 posts
Flair Used in r/1980s
#1
Music
: "Henly’s Dirty Laundry released 10/12/82 - kick em when they’re up kick em when they’re down."
16 posts
#2
Movies
: "They say you can’t hear photos but…"
10 posts
#3
Video Games
: "Silk Worm"
6 posts
#4
General discussion
: "The good old days of Halloween 👻"
4 posts
#5
Entertainment
: "Jamie Lee Curtis & mom Janet Leigh at Mother-Daughter Fashion Show | 1983"
4 posts
#6
hidden gems
: "Melted Popcorn Halloween decorations We had the pumpkin and my friend had the witch."
3 posts
#7
Wild Wednesday
: "Princess Lea! Thompson"
2 posts
#8
Vintage ads
: "Betcha couldn't talk faster than The Micro Machines Guy (1987)"
2 posts
#9
Hobbies, Toys & Collectibles
: "The Ultimate Garbage Pail Kids Price Guide: How Much Are Your Cards Worth?"
2 posts
#10
Television
: "The Witch Who Turned Pink (1989)"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/1980s
Yearly
+43k members(40.4%)
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Last updated: October 15, 2026