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If you were a product of the 80s and are planning a 40th birthday party, focusing on that era may be just the right theme for you and your friends, especially those who are of similar age. An Eighties Night party will allow you relive those childhood or teen years and give you a chance to immerse yourself in the unique culture of that crazy era. Like, totally!
Many experts refer to the 1980s as the "Me" era - a decade of excess when things were over-the-top and people cared more about how they looked and what was best for them than anything else. Fashions were...umm...interesting, music ranged from Madonna pop to newly-emerging Punk, and technology was making life easier and more interesting.
Ponder the years of the 1980s and you'll no doubt remember the unique fashions that dominated that decade. If you choose an 80s party, encourage your guests to dress in that fashion and let them become part of the decorations. Rolled-up jeans and parachute pants were all the rage. Every girl had at least a few sets of leg warmers and slouch socks were a must. And then there's neon shirts, Swatch watches, jelly shoes, and dresses with big bows and shoulder pads. If guests don't have these in their attics or garages, they can check out retro second-hand stores for some good buys. And don't forget the big hair!
Decorations for that swinging 80s party should also include 80s music posters (think young Michael Jackson, Duran Duran, and Madonna), gold lame tablecloths, and plenty of bright colored streamers. Other fun decorations for this themed 40th (or other) birthday party might include popular toys of the era - some or which you may own and some of which are still available for purchase. These include Rubik's cubes, Cabbage Patch Kids, Micro Machines (tiny cars), Care Bears, Pound Puppies, My Little Pony, Masters of the Universe action figures, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and anything related to Star Wars. It's also fun to print out large signs featuring some of the popular expressions and lingo of the decade like "Barf Me Out", "Take a Chill Pill", "Couch Potato", "Eat My Shorts", "Most Definitely", "Righteous", "For Sure", and "Space Cadets." Sweet!
Depending on your taste, background music can range from Cyndi Lauper, Hall and Oates, and Air Supply to Dead Kennedys and Social Distortion. Consider renting a karaoke machine as part of the entertainment and purchase (or make) an 80s mix for dancing. Encourage a little break-dancing and a moonwalk or two!
For a girl party, you might think about showing some of the era's hottest chick flicks including Dirty Dancing (1987), Somewhere in Time (1980), When Harry Met Sally (1989), Moonstruck (1987), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Beaches (1988), or Terms of Endearment (1983). Serve plenty of popcorn and Pop-Rocks candy and keep the tissues handy!
Great 80s party games should include a rousing round of Trivial Pursuit. The game was first introduced in 1982 and there's a "Totally 80s" edition that can be purchased for use with the standard game board. This is a great game to play as individuals or in teams and it can last for a few hours. (Consider a shortened version if you're pressed for time.) Guests can also play "Pin the Glove on Michael" (just get an MJ poster and a white glove) or some Pac-Man, if available.
And don't send your party guests home without a few 1980s-era party favors.
Fill up neon-colored bags with mini Rubik's cubes, jelly bracelets and rings, fishnet fingerless gloves (a la Madonna), neon sunglasses, and a CD mix featuring your favorite 80s tunes.
Have a fabulous night!
For more 80's theme party ideas and for creative birthday ideas, visit Special Moments. This article was submitted by Jen Carter.
Do you think I have a chance of being a world class bear rapper?
Yo bro I be Bungle Bear, yeah that is me name
I got a furry body and my face is the same.
I can't act I can't dance cos my body too fat
So I thought what they heck I go and try rap.
B-B-B-ungle the Bear I am a Rainbow tripper
I got no where to pee cos my costume has no zipper.
Rod, Jane and Freddie so what they sing better songs
But they were loaded crystal meth and toking on bongs.
The dealers in the 70's I ain't paid them yet for the drugs
They said if they see me my dead furry skin is gonna be a rug.
So vote yes for me the Bungle bear rapper
I was on Rainbow and and what could be crapper
forgive me if my grammer is all wrong
cos the bear rapper cannot do songs.
Are you related to Wierd Al Yankovic because you both can make some funny raps and do better then half of the real rappers.
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