The 1980s - what a time to be alive. If you missed what was undoubtedly the best decade of all time, you really did miss a treat. It was a decade that saw the beginnings of technology as we know it, the most outrageous clothing and hairstyles in history, a generation of unmistakeable, unforgettable and outright brilliant pop culture and the last generation of kids who truly knew how to be kids. There's something about the 80s that is totally distinguishable from any other era. If you see a photograph that was taken in the 80s, you can immediately tell that it was taken in the 80s - it's as simple as that. Can today's folk say the same about the noughties and the 2010s? Can photographs from the 60s and 70s so easily be distinguished from each other? Absolutely not - and that's what makes the 80s so special. The decade saw great social, economic and general change but it will mostly be remembered for silliness and bright colours - it was just that kind of time. In this article, WhatCulture.com is going to take a look at some imagery that epitomises the 80s in the most awesome ways. From fashion to films, from television to music and sport to technology, it's all here! So, without further ado, here are the thirty most awesomely 80s images you will ever see...