The 80s had to be the most colorful and culturally impactful decade. Proof? The fact that most of the 80s stuff are back! Whether they're being re-made, re-fashioned or just simply being recalled, it's enough evidence that everyone - young and old alike - just can't get enough of the 80s.
Cases in point:
1. The A-Team. As kids, my brothers and I would crowd around the TV screen to watch the exploits of Hannibal, Face, Murdock and B.A. Baracus. Every episode was an adventure and we'd usually re-live that adventure in our garage the next day.
Now, the A-Team is back on the big screen. Old characters, new actors, and by the way the trailer looks, it'll have a choc full of special effects.
2. Tears for Fears. The new wave/pop duo is going to Manila for a concert this May, and the prospect alone got us talking about how we'd do the "Mad World" dance during school programs and sing "Everybody wants to rule the world" during Christmas parties. One of our friends said that the word around the grapevine is that only one member will be flying over. (Does that make it "Tear" for Fears?)
But according to the posters going around cyberspace, Roland and Kurt will both be in town for the concert. Expect a throng of nostalgic 80s kids to show up at the concert. And hey, we might just be part of that group.
These two - along with Clash of the Titans, Cyndi Lauper in The Apprentice, that concert in Manila featuring Randy, Louie, Gino and Keno - are proof enough that the 80s really defined a lot in terms of visual, sound and culture. And I feel lucky to have seen these things both in their original and revived incarnations.
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