30 Funny 80s Cartoon Memes Only Gen X Kids Will Truly Appreciate

I’m one of those weird in-betweeners—too young to be full Gen X, too old to be a true millennial. Basically, I’m the guy who remembers rewinding VHS tapes with a pencil and blowing into Nintendo cartridges like it was a certified repair method. And when it comes to cartoons, the ‘80s were my Saturday morning church.

Whether I was watching He-Man, Thundercats, Jem, or some deeply confusing fever dream like Turbo Teen, I was all in.

These nostalgic memes aren’t just funny—they’re time machines for anyone who grew up in that glorious neon age of toy commercials disguised as cartoons.

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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