Long Live The 1980s

The Rubik’s Cube Craze : Why the World Became Obsessed “You’re twisting it wrong!” Ah yes, the cry heard across basements, classrooms, and living rooms everywhere in the 1980s. If you were alive during that magical neon-splashed decade, chances are you’ve twisted, turned, cursed at, and maybe even thrown a Rubik’s Cube across the room. Let’s take a nostalgic trip back to when this brightly colored cube took the world by storm, became a cultural icon, and cemented its place in history as the most frustratingly fun puzzle toy of all time. Humble Beginnings: A Hungarian Invention Believe it or not, the Rubik’s Cube wasn’t invented in some flashy Silicon Valley lab with a synth-heavy soundtrack playing in the background. Nope. It was created in 1974 by a Hungarian architecture professor named Ernő Rubik . Initially, he wasn’t trying to drive generations of kids mad—he was trying to help his students understand 3D geometry. He called it the “Magic Cube.” By 1977, it was being sold i...

Why 1980s Birthday Parties Were the Best Blog: Long Live the 1980s If you grew up in the 1980s, chances are you still think your birthday parties back then were nothing short of epic . And guess what? You’re absolutely right. No offense to today’s Pinterest-perfect balloon arches and $500 custom cakes—but back in the '80s, we had something better: heart, imagination, and a whole lot of neon. Today on Long Live the 1980s , we’re taking a trip down memory lane to relive the totally tubular, sugar-fueled chaos of 1980s birthday parties. From cassette boom boxes to pizza-stained paper tablecloths, here’s why birthday parties in the '80s were hands-down the best. 1. The Invitations Were DIY... and Legendary Before Evites, animated GIFs, and social media RSVPs, we had construction paper, glitter glue, and stickers —lots and lots of stickers. Birthday invitations in the 1980s were often hand-made masterpieces created by kids with a box of markers and wild dreams. And if you we...

Board Games of the 1980s That Brought Families Together There was something magical about gathering around the dining room table on a Friday night in the 1980s. The television was turned off (unless it was a quick round of Wheel of Fortune beforehand), snacks were set out—usually cheese balls, soda, and maybe some microwave popcorn—and the entire family sat down, not for a movie night, but for something even better: board game night . Before the internet, smartphones, and endless streaming services, board games were one of the best ways to spend quality time together. These games didn’t just pass the time; they sparked laughter, competition, learning, teamwork, and the kind of memories that linger for decades. In this post, we’re taking a nostalgia-soaked journey back to the 1980s to revisit some of the most beloved board games of the era—games that truly brought families together. 1. The Game of Life (1985 Edition) Originally released in the 1960s, The Game of Life received a m...

Big Hair and Bigger Dramas: The Golden Age of 1980s Soap Operas By: Long Live the 1980s The 1980s. A decade of excess, neon colors, mullets, and of course, big hair. While the music, fashion, and movies of the 1980s have seen their fair share of nostalgia-fueled revivals, one part of pop culture that continues to hold a special place in our hearts is the golden age of soap operas . It was a time when melodrama ruled the airwaves, romance bloomed in the most outlandish ways, and the hairstyles were as towering as the scandals. If you grew up during the 80s or have watched reruns of these legendary shows, you know that this was the era when soap operas hit their peak—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. A Brief History of Soap Operas Before we dive into the big hair and bigger dramas , let’s take a quick look at what made soap operas such an enduring part of American television. Originally, soap operas got their name from the sponsors who used to advertise household soap products d...