13 WTF Things From The '80s That Definitely Wouldn't Be OK In 2016

The ’80s were messed up when you look back and think about it. Re-live the atrocities at Heathers the Musical at Arts Centre Melbourne this May. Peak 80s high school drama.

1. Parachute pants.

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2. Smoking. Everywhere.

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On planes. In restaurants. At work. Everywhere.

3. Moonwalking. Everywhere.

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We get it, you can walk backwards and have amazing style and grace.

4. Wearing white tights. Everywhere.

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White tights at dance class. White tights under your high-waisted jean shorts. Black tights though? No way — you'd be labeled "goth."

5. Phones with cords.

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The ancient lost art of wrapping the phone cord around your wrist during a four-hour convo.

6. Mobile phones this big and with no apps.

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Can't swipe right with a phone like that now can you? No.

7. Scrunchies...

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Accessorising with things bigger than your hair? Sure, why not.

8. ...and shoulder pads.

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Bigger the pads the more expensive the jacket.

9. Let's not forget the perms...

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10. ...and over-the-top eye makeup.

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With makeup this strong, no one would notice the bags under your eyes from the all-night rave sessions.

11. Watching horror movies with the worst special effects, but they still scarred you for life.

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Don't tell someone watching a horror in the '80s that they looked fake. Hell no.

12. Having to pick sides when it came to music.

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Punk vs. Pop vs. Rock vs. Rap. Now you can listen to it all.

13. Buttons for every cause/band/scene/feeling.

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Now we've got Facebook pages to show our support. Actually, bring back the badges.

These things probably wouldn't fly today, but the '80s were still pretty cool. Check out Heathers the Musical brought to you by Arts Centre Melbourne. Buy your tickets here now.

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