45 Nostalgic 80s Pictures Gen X Kids Will Remember From The “Before Times”

Ah, the “before times”—back when Gen X kids ruled the playground with no smartphones, no internet, just endless hours outdoors and those toys we’d trade our snacks for.

As an elder millennial, I remember the freedom of those days, running around without a single app to track our every move, yet I’ve also embraced the new digital world.

This collection of nostalgic 1980s pictures will take you right back to that era, whether you lived it or just heard the stories.

Here’s to remembering the way things were, and maybe wishing we could blend a little of both worlds.

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Mike Primavera

Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome