The most 1985 thing
Deborah’s outfits
In the discussion (5)
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- Kevin’s very short shorts are nominated as a defining period detail. — Kyle Brandt
- Other period details include a low-tar cigarette advertisement, a word processor and aspiring to newspaper journalism.
- Buddy’s sleeveless denim and flannel wardrobe is treated as a short-lived 1980s look.
- Trekkie outfits, the word brewski and an older prom band playing originals are period details; research connects band members with Rod Stewart.
- The prom queen’s outfits, particularly the yellow Madonna-like ensemble, are the final stated period-detail selection. The spoken performer name is Deborah Foreman. — Bill Simmons