From Atari to oat bran, glasnost to Boy George, this comprehensive, alphabetized, and witty guide takes readers through the big '80s--a concise, cross-referenced catalogue of historical events, artistic achievements, technological developments, cultural triumphs and of course, Smurfberry Crunch. Now, as '70s nostalgia peaks, the next (and possibly even sillier) decade takes the spotlight as a new generation embraces its embarrassing past.Includes cultural high points such as: - Baby on Board- Dallas- Eurythmics- Flashdance- Inspector Gadget- Just Say No- Kate & Allie- Live Aid- McDLT- Pac-Man- Rainforests- Teddy Ruxpin- Underoos-Valley Girls- Xanadu- and much, too much more