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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Hulk Hogan was an era-defining American brand: big, brash and bizarre | Jesse Hassenger

Hulk Hogan was a pivotal figure in professional wrestling's popularity during the 1980s, becoming a cultural icon known for Hulkamania.
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

The Devilish History of the 1980s Parental Advisory Sticker: When Heavy Metal & Satanic Lyrics Collided with the Religious Right

In the mid-80s, a conservative group of Congress wives targeted rock music lyrics, leading to public backlash and the controversial "Filthy Fifteen" list.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Time to get excited!' Why Stranger Things could be back to its best for its final episodes ever

The return of Stranger Things is met with mixed feelings due to its lengthy, convoluted storytelling but still elicits excitement through its trailer.
NYC music
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

The Wild, Inclusive Brilliance of New York's Pyramid Club

We Started a Nightclub portrays the rise and fall of Pyramid, representing the vibrant 1980s East Village nightlife and its influential figures.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Take It From a Woman: Magnum P.I. Should Be Your Summer Style Inspiration

Tom Selleck starred in the original Magnum P.I. from 1980-1988, portraying a private investigator solving crimes in his red Ferrari on Hawaiian islands.
Fashion & style
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Dorsia is real for one night only in NYC

The iconic Dorsia restaurant from American Psycho is being brought to life as a pop-up immersive cocktail experience in NYC.
fromDefector
3 months ago

Are We Human, Or Are We Slayer? | Defector

Slayer represented a departure from the playful antics of other heavy metal acts, crafting music that felt intensely serious and dangerous, culminating in the seminal album 'Reign in Blood.'
Music
fromFast Company
3 months ago

What '80s pop culture taught me about investing

As I struggled to get a secondhand easy chair up the stairs, I found myself referencing pop culture, underscoring the influence of entertainment in my daily life.
Video games
fromVulture
3 months ago

Club Kids

Zaldy's bold fashion choices and carefree lifestyle in New York reflect the vibrant underground culture of the late '80s, merging personal identity with avant-garde expression.
NYC music
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