r/The1980s is a subreddit with 179k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses 1980s.
This community is intended to celebrate and reminisce over all of the fun and crazy aspects of the 1980s. This community welcomes all, whether you lived through this era or not, let’s all learn, laugh and reminisce about the charming and unique culture of the 1980’s together.
Popular Themes in r/The1980s
#1
Advice Requests
: "I wanna be an honorary 80s kid or teen! What should I watch, listen to, play, etc.?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/The1980s
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1980s
1 post
Flair Used in r/The1980s
#1
80’s Movie
: "The Cannonball Run (1981)"
24 posts
#2
80’s Video Games
: "Zaxxon"
18 posts
#3
80’s TV
: "YOU CAN''T DO THAT ON TELEVISION"
15 posts
#4
80’s Music
: "M|A|R|R|S: “Pump Up the Volume” (1987)"
11 posts
#5
80’s Pictures
: "(OC)1986-1988 / 16th Engr Bn 1st squad, Nuremberg Germany"
3 posts
#6
80’s WTF
: "What are y’all thoughts on Gen Z being 80s social media influencers/artists?"
3 posts
#7
80’s Advertisement
: "I remember we went Trick-or-treating for Halloween in 1976 and actually got a few McDonald’s gift certificates for a free regular soda. Good from November 1, through November 30, 1976. Of course I’d go to McDonald’s the very next day for my free Coca Cola…"
2 posts
#8
80’s Events
: "Madonna and Sean Penn’s Wedding: Guests and the newlyweds in Malibu (August 16, 1985)"
2 posts
#9
80’s Design
: "What everyday items from a mid to late 1980s bedroom do recreations usually miss?"
2 posts
#10
80’s Tech
: "Step into the digital stone age: A fully functional 1986 C64 BBS archive is back online!"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/The1980s
Yearly
+59k members(48.7%)
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Last updated: October 23, 2026