I’m a child of the 80’s. The majority of my younger childhood was in the eighties. (Not high school, mind you.) Admittedly, I’m one of those people who actually looks on those years somewhat fondly.
I enjoyed rolling up the sleeves on my T-shirts, doubling up on coordinating colored socks, playing games on my Commodore 64, and watching School House Rock, Picture Page and — my all-time favorite — Secret City with Commander Mark.
There is one trend, however, that should stay in the 80’s. Really.
I’ll admit that when I was about six or seven, I owned Jelly Shoes. You remember them, right? Those hideous translucent plastic shoes that were so thin you felt every rock, pebble and piece of gum you ever stepped on? The ones that cracked and fell apart after you wore them only once? Yeah… those should die. Or be burried in an 80’s time capsule.
But Nooooo. Aparently, I may be the only one who feels that way. Can you believe THIS?
Ugh.
Am I the only one who hopes this throwback dies quickly? Am I wrong for praying my daughters never want a pair? What other trends should die and never return? (Besides Zubas… that’s a given. 
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I agree wholeheartedly! Gross!
I had several pair over the years and they all made my feet sweat so bad. It was simply terrible.
The only trend besides jelly shoes I think should die a permanent death are all the ultra-skinny jeans I’m seeing around. They are for the runway models, ladies. Yikes. I remember peg-legging mine to get that ultra-skinny look. It didn’t look good on the average woman then, it doesn’t look good now.
Oh, Heather, you made me think of another. Remember “bicycle shorts?” I think that lycra trend should die. I’ve always said spandex should come with an age and weight limit. (And I’m far over both.)
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