r/The1980s is a subreddit with 178k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and money talk, 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
Solution Requests
: "Looking for band - help!"
1 post
#2
Money Talk
: "Did any of you girls get The Barbie Dream House when you were growing up in the 70’s, 80’s? I was looking at some on eBay and they sell between 3,000-10,000. Yikes!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/The1980s
#1
1980s
1 post
Flair Used in r/The1980s
#1
80’s Movie
: "I remember we went to go see Superman III when it was released in 1983. Loved it but the moment when Vera turned into a robot, that terrified me as a 12 year old."
37 posts
#2
80’s Video Games
: "Paperboy"
16 posts
#3
80’s Music
: "Peter Byrne dies at 74"
10 posts
#4
80’s TV
: "Cassandra Peterson and her alter ego, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, 1980s"
7 posts
#5
80’s Events
: "Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Casey Affleck at Damon’s birthday party in the late 1980s."
3 posts
#6
80’s Fashion
: "Did any of you girls get The Barbie Dream House when you were growing up in the 70’s, 80’s? I was looking at some on eBay and they sell between 3,000-10,000. Yikes!"
3 posts
#7
80’s Pictures
: "Heather Thomas and Arnold Schwarzenegger (1980s)"
3 posts
#8
80’s Products
: "What was your all time favorite toy from the past? Mines was definitely Micronauts which came out in the mid 70’s. There were so many things you can do with them."
1 post
#9
80’s Tech
: "Martin's Musings - Did the 1980s predict Tomorrow's World?"
1 post
#10
80’s WTF
: "I remember in kindergarten and elementary school I hated doing this."
1 post
Member Growth in r/The1980s
Yearly
+58k members(49.1%)
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Last updated: September 30, 2026