What were the 80s like?

[Spicoli]

I neglected to mention I played a shat ton of Galaga..and I was damn good at it

[Mark TKO]

Everyone claims to have grown up in the best era - and understandably so- but I honestly believe if it came down to it with an expert panel to weigh up the evidence etc etc the 80s would come out on top.

Perfect blend of kids still going out all day long and the home computer revolution just kicking off with great TV and VHS, arcade games that were simple but awesome and football pre the Premier league era when money killed the game as we know it.

You just don't see kids or any more on their own in groups building dens, playing football in matches that lasted hours. Parents just don't let them out of their sight any more - and though I've no kids I fully understand that too.

We were around for the birth of the Internet, this wonderful thing (?) that changed society - history will continue to judge if it was for the good.

Oh to be 13 again in 85.....