20 Reasons Why I Wish I Could Time Travel to the ’80s

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As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic “Back to the Future,” I can’t help but fantasize about hopping into a time machine—preferably a DeLorean—and revisiting the vibrant decade of the ’80s as my adult self. Here are just a few reasons why I’d love to rewind the clock.

  1. The 21st century has seriously neglected the joy of sticker books.
  2. I would love to show the popular crowd that I can finally sport Benetton and Esprit styles.
  3. I’d take it upon myself to rewrite history so that Whitney Houston never crosses paths with Bobby Brown.
  4. I need to give Wil Wheaton and his pals a heads-up about the leeches lurking in that pond. (Thanks, Stephen King, for the trauma.)
  5. The nostalgic treats like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pudding Pies, green frog ice cream bars, and cylindrical granola bars with nougat are sorely missed. (I’d also mention Pudding Pops, but let’s be honest, they’ve been tainted along with The Cosby Show.)
  6. I long for Tom Cruise in his prime—before fame and Scientology took their toll.
  7. Chuck E. Cheese would still don a vest, bow tie, and a derby hat. Now, he looks like he’s dressed for a jog. Back in my day, a mouse knew how to entertain in style, and the ball pit? What a ridiculous loss!
  8. Hungry Hungry Hippos would come with real marbles—not the cheap plastic stuff.
  9. McDonald’s apple and cherry pies were deliciously deep-fried treats.
  10. I could impress kids by saying, “No gnus is good gnus!” and seem super cool.
  11. I could be the ‘cool’ adult by handing out Hubba Bubba to pre-teens.
  12. My Eddie Murphy-style Buckwheat impression would be a guaranteed crowd-pleaser in any bar.
  13. The hairspray of the era had a delightful grape scent.
  14. I could debate VHS superiority over Betamax with conviction.
  15. During “Dallas,” I could drop the bombshell: “Bobby’s not dead; this is just Pam’s dream!”
  16. The thrill of finding a new issue of Teen magazine in my mailbox would be unbeatable.
  17. I’d tell my younger self to stop giving my Strawberry Shortcake dolls and My Little Ponies bizarre haircuts, or they’d become unsellable.
  18. That precious Ace Frehley doll would still be in my collection, unlike my husband’s beloved Millennium Falcon, which was also sold off at a yard sale.
  19. I’d still have my intact lavender jellies—before my grandmother decided to cut holes in them for my sore toe.
  20. I’d cherish the memory of my grandmother, just as she was, watching me shine on “Star Search” every week.

So many adventures await in the past! If only I could find that elusive flux capacitor. For more nostalgic content, check out other engaging posts like this one on Modern Family Blog. And if you’re interested in starting your journey into parenthood, consider checking out Cryobaby’s at-home insemination kits for a reliable option. Plus, learn more about your options at this excellent resource for fertility questions here.

In summary, the ’80s were a vibrant era filled with unique experiences and cherished memories that I would love to revisit. Who knows what else I might discover in that time warp?


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