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waichingliu81 · 08-22-2008, 08:42 AM

taking into consideration everything- political, social, cultural, personal- if you had the choice to live life in the 1980s or remain in the present day, 00s, which one would you opt for and why?

tv star collector · 08-22-2008, 08:57 AM

Hard to say. In the 1980's, I had a much better job than the one I have now.
On the other hand, I didn't have "the love of my life" (my dog). So, would I
rather be rich and lonely or poor but happy? I think I'd choose the latter!

PunkyP0WER · 08-22-2008, 09:00 AM

the 80's - the best toys, my most fav. tv shows, actors who i love were still living on this earth, the clothes were cool, the music was awesome, and most of all my mom was alive and happy. definately the 80's for me - the only thing i'd miss would be SOME of the technology of modern day. The biggies being dvd's - I hate rewinding and fast forwarding tapes and the internet to access ebay.

Chocoholic · 08-22-2008, 11:43 AM

The 1980's. Of course, I'd like to be old enough to actually appreciate them

EmoJoe · 08-22-2008, 11:55 AM

considering i wasnt alive in the 80s, id have to choose the present.

Hollow · 08-22-2008, 02:16 PM

today is ****, but we have internet and certain shows.

MonarC · 08-22-2008, 02:32 PM

Present.

Nighthawk76 · 08-23-2008, 12:24 AM

the Present

The 1980's were a lot of fun, but since I already experienced the 80's I would know what was going to happen. That would take all the mystery and excitment out of life. Being in the here and now, and not knowing what is around the corner, not knowing what is going to happen is what makes life interesting.

Schmoopie · 08-23-2008, 02:59 AM

I'd say a combination of the two. I never thought about the fact that there was no Internet! Yikes!

Andrea

Brieannas21 · 08-23-2008, 03:16 AM

I pick the 80's hands down, I had no bills, no worries, I played all day, had wonderful cartoons and regular TV shows to watch, the music was great. I'm not really into my looks so I could care less about clothing styles. I could live without internet and DVD's and CD's had just come then.

[-Kelsey-] · 08-23-2008, 03:40 AM

I lived for 32 days in the 80's... BUT I do love the 80's, the movies, the TV , the music, the video games. Just amazing. I did vote for the 80's but I do like it now because I have a computer and a nice TV....

MrRetro_08 · 08-23-2008, 08:23 AM

The 1980s for me, the films, TV Shows and some of the music back then.

Dude111 · 03-07-2026, 06:17 PM

Def the 1980s!!!!!

Screw the world now and whats its become.... A pile of crap with mean people

stevea · 03-07-2026, 06:37 PM

The voting was 17 years ago, and I'll agree with them: the 1980s.

A couple of examples:

Music was from talented musicians, not a computer generated beat or a possibly AI altered voice.

We communicated with our friends face to face more than now; now we seem to communicate more by texting.

Dude111 · 03-07-2026, 06:46 PM

People were much nicer Stevie!!

View Poll Results: if you were given the choice to live life, which period would you opt for?
1980s	13	61.90%
the present	8	38.10%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

08-22-2008, 08:42 AM	#1
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	the 80s or the present? taking into consideration everything- political, social, cultural, personal- if you had the choice to live life in the 1980s or remain in the present day, 00s, which one would you opt for and why?

08-22-2008, 09:00 AM	#3
PunkyP0WER Member Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2008 Location: MACY*S on 34th St. Posts: 1,908	the 80's - the best toys, my most fav. tv shows, actors who i love were still living on this earth, the clothes were cool, the music was awesome, and most of all my mom was alive and happy. definately the 80's for me - the only thing i'd miss would be SOME of the technology of modern day. The biggies being dvd's - I hate rewinding and fast forwarding tapes and the internet to access ebay.
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08-22-2008, 11:55 AM	#5
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	considering i wasnt alive in the 80s, id have to choose the present.
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08-23-2008, 02:59 AM	#9
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I'd say a combination of the two. I never thought about the fact that there was no Internet! Yikes! Andrea
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08-22-2008, 08:57 AM	#2
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	Hard to say. In the 1980's, I had a much better job than the one I have now. On the other hand, I didn't have "the love of my life" (my dog). So, would I rather be rich and lonely or poor but happy? I think I'd choose the latter!

08-22-2008, 11:43 AM	#4
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	The 1980's. Of course, I'd like to be old enough to actually appreciate them

08-22-2008, 02:16 PM	#6
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	today is ****, but we have internet and certain shows.

08-22-2008, 02:32 PM	#7
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Present.

08-23-2008, 12:24 AM	#8
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	the Present The 1980's were a lot of fun, but since I already experienced the 80's I would know what was going to happen. That would take all the mystery and excitment out of life. Being in the here and now, and not knowing what is around the corner, not knowing what is going to happen is what makes life interesting.

08-23-2008, 03:16 AM	#10
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	I pick the 80's hands down, I had no bills, no worries, I played all day, had wonderful cartoons and regular TV shows to watch, the music was great. I'm not really into my looks so I could care less about clothing styles. I could live without internet and DVD's and CD's had just come then.

08-23-2008, 03:40 AM	#11
[-Kelsey-] Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Aug 06, 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 21,975	I lived for 32 days in the 80's... BUT I do love the 80's, the movies, the TV , the music, the video games. Just amazing. I did vote for the 80's but I do like it now because I have a computer and a nice TV....

08-23-2008, 08:23 AM	#12
MrRetro_08 T'ank you veddy much! Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 19, 2007 Location: A Place Far Away Posts: 823	The 1980s for me, the films, TV Shows and some of the music back then.
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03-07-2026, 06:17 PM	#13
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,860	Def the 1980s!!!!! Screw the world now and whats its become.... A pile of crap with mean people

03-07-2026, 06:37 PM	#14
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,470	The voting was 17 years ago, and I'll agree with them: the 1980s. A couple of examples: Music was from talented musicians, not a computer generated beat or a possibly AI altered voice. We communicated with our friends face to face more than now; now we seem to communicate more by texting.

03-07-2026, 06:46 PM	#15
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,860	People were much nicer Stevie!!