r/1980s is a subreddit with 144k members. The community frequently discusses 1980s, 80s, 1985, celebrities, and phoebe cates, and the most common flair used is music, movies, pictures, television, and general discussion.
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
: "Rick James - Give It to Me Baby (1981)"
29 posts
#2
Movies
: "When your history teacher randomly shows up in your bedroom"
22 posts
#3
Pictures
: "Photos from Kate Bush's "Hounds Of Love" album cover shoot (1985)"
11 posts
#4
Television
: "Remember The Moon Man ?"
9 posts
#5
General discussion
: "Why is this the case in your honest opinion?"
9 posts
#6
Video Games
: "The Legend Of Zelda gold cartridge!"
6 posts
#7
Tributes
: "Laura Branigan Biopic in Development"
5 posts
#8
Entertainment
: "This was one of the best performances EVER!"
4 posts
#9
Vintage ads
: "1984 tv commercial with Michelle Yeoh and Jackie Chan"
4 posts
#10
Hobbies, Toys & Collectibles
: "U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission banned metal-tipped lawn darts in 1988."
3 posts
Member Growth in r/1980s
Yearly
+40k members(38.7%)
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Last updated: August 11, 2026