r/1980s is a subreddit with 140k members. The community frequently discusses 1980s, 80s, 1985, celebrities, and phoebe cates, and the most common flair used is music, movies, television, entertainment, and vintage ads.
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
: "Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75"
22 posts
#2
Movies
: "Catherine Bach and Susan Anton on the set of Cannonball Run 2(1984)"
19 posts
#3
Television
: "Did you watch The Wonder Years back in the 80s?"
15 posts
#4
Entertainment
: "Who remembers who this sculpture represented in the classic video?"
8 posts
#5
Vintage ads
: "Matt LeBlanc Cherry 7UP Commercial (1988)"
8 posts
#6
Pictures
: "I hate to say it, but it’s true"
7 posts
#7
Hobbies, Toys & Collectibles
: "I miss this"
5 posts
#8
Video Games
: "Q*bert 1982"
4 posts
#9
General discussion
: "Who had one of these gems?"
3 posts
#10
hidden gems
: "The original version of "Take On Me" by a-ha (1984)"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/1980s
Yearly
+38k members(37.7%)
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Last updated: July 21, 2026