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kinghere1 · 02-25-2015, 09:11 AM

We all know the show was in its hayday during the late 80's early 90's and as such the technology and fashion sometimes really sticks out when watching them. What are some of the episodes when you thought to yourself how silly some of those dated episodes look.

For me it was the hairstyles on some of the people. Who could forget "David" in the aphrodisiac episode with his long coiffured hair. I bet he spent more time with the blow dryer in front of a mirror than the doctor did making those chocolate roofies.

I also can't forget the hairstyles of some of the people like Jet and his totally tubular 80's girlfriend in the Crystal Spencer episode. I also can't tell you in how many bad movies I've heard that scream they hear in.

What about you all.

wiseguy182 · 02-25-2015, 09:27 AM

The more dated a segment is, the more I like it. The 80's ruled. You think them crappy reality shows and today's music can compete with that?

dynoguy88 · 02-25-2015, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wiseguy182

The more dated a segment is, the more I like it. The 80's ruled. You think them crappy reality shows and today's music can compete with that?

Amen! The 80's made up the first ten years of life, so I feel you on that comment.

I love the beginning of the Jenny Pratt segment where the kids are walking out of school. The music, the hair and fashion makes it look like the start of an 80's teen movie. Those were the days where I thought high school kids were so old but they were cool and I wanted to be just like them.

crystaldawn · 02-25-2015, 12:43 PM

The first one that comes to mind would be the silk button up shirt that Cynthia Anderson had. They used to be very popular and I had one just like it in high school.

rerungirl · 02-25-2015, 01:34 PM

The "countess," Barbara Helga King, carried a mobile phone the size of a brick when she was conning people in Cleveland.

WishfulDreamer · 02-25-2015, 01:57 PM

The Eric Kessler segment with the "stunning" technology where they used a computer to show how a new hairstyle would look. So dated, but so fabulous! I love anything 80s, so that's probably why I love UM so much (even though the bulk of it was in the 90s).

LooksLikeCRicci · 02-25-2015, 02:19 PM

The "retro" is what makes UM awesome. I love watching the really old segments with the sweet sweet mullets.

James T · 02-25-2015, 02:50 PM

I prefer the 1980's/1990's hair styles to the monstrosities we have today.

LilMissKryssy · 02-25-2015, 04:46 PM

As a woman, I prefer the hair styles today. ( I hate super big hair with a can of hairspray) and those shoulder pads on women? So masculine. Although I am a fan of leggings so I'm glad those are back in style. I was born in 1987 so I honestly don't remember any of the 80s but I will say portraits of my parents from the 80s were hilarious lol. Any time I see computers on a UM segment, its shocking how far we have come in technology just with 25 years. I cant tell you how many segments of UM I'm thinking "If they only they had a cell phone, this could've been prevented."

justins5256 · 02-25-2015, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rerungirl

The "countess," Barbara Helga King, carried a mobile phone the size of a brick when she was conning people in Cleveland.

But it's not every day you see someone with a cellphone. Just saying...

James T · 02-25-2015, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LilMissKryssy

As a woman, I prefer the hair styles today. ( I hate super big hair with a can of hairspray) and those shoulder pads on women? So masculine. Although I am a fan of leggings so I'm glad those are back in style. I was born in 1987 so I honestly don't remember any of the 80s but I will say portraits of my parents from the 80s were hilarious lol. Any time I see computers on a UM segment, its shocking how far we have come in technology just with 25 years. I cant tell you how many segments of UM I'm thinking "If they only they had a cell phone, this could've been prevented."

The women's hair styles are fine, it is the metro sexual styles most men have nowadays. I yearn for the days a white man could rock an afro.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0-YjyGS5_w

meggiebyte85 · 02-25-2015, 10:46 PM

I think of Dorothy Donovan's killer who had over-sized framed glasses. Reminds me of Clark Griswold glasses.

Basically any woman that had huge bangs or a frizzed out perm. A guy with a mullet. Pegged jeans or over-sized t-shirts with the sleeves cuffed. Just too many cases to name.

RightOnDude · 02-25-2015, 11:00 PM

rob page's computer when he sees the note his wife "wrote"

it's got a green screen word processor!

rhzunam · 02-26-2015, 12:10 AM

I think you would have less amount of episodes that aren't dated.

kinghere1 · 02-26-2015, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LilMissKryssy

"Although I am a fan of leggings so I'm glad those are back in style. I was born in 1987 "

hello dere

02-25-2015, 09:11 AM	#1
kinghere1 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 25, 2013 Location: Howell, NJ Posts: 38	Really Dated Episodes We all know the show was in its hayday during the late 80's early 90's and as such the technology and fashion sometimes really sticks out when watching them. What are some of the episodes when you thought to yourself how silly some of those dated episodes look. For me it was the hairstyles on some of the people. Who could forget "David" in the aphrodisiac episode with his long coiffured hair. I bet he spent more time with the blow dryer in front of a mirror than the doctor did making those chocolate roofies. I also can't forget the hairstyles of some of the people like Jet and his totally tubular 80's girlfriend in the Crystal Spencer episode. I also can't tell you in how many bad movies I've heard that scream they hear in. What about you all.

02-25-2015, 04:46 PM	#9
LilMissKryssy " & every sinner has a future" Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 09, 2013 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 465	As a woman, I prefer the hair styles today. ( I hate super big hair with a can of hairspray) and those shoulder pads on women? So masculine. Although I am a fan of leggings so I'm glad those are back in style. I was born in 1987 so I honestly don't remember any of the 80s but I will say portraits of my parents from the 80s were hilarious lol. Any time I see computers on a UM segment, its shocking how far we have come in technology just with 25 years. I cant tell you how many segments of UM I'm thinking "If they only they had a cell phone, this could've been prevented."
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02-25-2015, 09:27 AM	#2
wiseguy182 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Wendy's salad bar Posts: 7,030	The more dated a segment is, the more I like it. The 80's ruled. You think them crappy reality shows and today's music can compete with that?

02-25-2015, 12:43 PM	#4
crystaldawn Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,261	The first one that comes to mind would be the silk button up shirt that Cynthia Anderson had. They used to be very popular and I had one just like it in high school.

02-25-2015, 01:34 PM	#5
rerungirl Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 23, 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 295	The "countess," Barbara Helga King, carried a mobile phone the size of a brick when she was conning people in Cleveland.

02-25-2015, 01:57 PM	#6
WishfulDreamer Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 01, 2009 Location: L.A. Posts: 3,868	The Eric Kessler segment with the "stunning" technology where they used a computer to show how a new hairstyle would look. So dated, but so fabulous! I love anything 80s, so that's probably why I love UM so much (even though the bulk of it was in the 90s).

02-25-2015, 02:19 PM	#7
LooksLikeCRicci Likes to live in a clean house Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2005 Posts: 4,050	The "retro" is what makes UM awesome. I love watching the really old segments with the sweet sweet mullets.

02-25-2015, 02:50 PM	#8
James T Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 1,567	I prefer the 1980's/1990's hair styles to the monstrosities we have today.

02-25-2015, 10:46 PM	#12
meggiebyte85 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 05, 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 32	I think of Dorothy Donovan's killer who had over-sized framed glasses. Reminds me of Clark Griswold glasses. Basically any woman that had huge bangs or a frizzed out perm. A guy with a mullet. Pegged jeans or over-sized t-shirts with the sleeves cuffed. Just too many cases to name.

02-25-2015, 11:00 PM	#13
RightOnDude Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 12, 2005 Posts: 266	rob page's computer when he sees the note his wife "wrote" it's got a green screen word processor!

02-26-2015, 12:10 AM	#14
rhzunam Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 01, 2010 Posts: 257	I think you would have less amount of episodes that aren't dated.