Top 10 1980s Things That FAILED Spectacularly

Dive back into one of the most audacious decades of innovation, where dreams often turned into spectacular flops! In our video, Top 10 1980s Things That FAILED Spectacularly, we explore some of the most infamous product misfires of the 1980s, illuminating the corporate miscalculations that led to utter failure.

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From the perplexing RCA “Dimensia” TV system—misleadingly named and ahead of its time—to the poorly constructed Yugo, which became a running joke in automotive circles, we count down ten products that didn’t stand the test of time. Discover how Apple’s Lisa computer, despite its groundbreaking technology, fell victim to a sky-high price tag, leaving it largely ignored.

We shine the light on McDonald’s misguided McDLT, with its bizarre packaging aimed at keeping components separate—and failing miserably in execution. The DeLorean, a car praised for its futuristic design, became known for its poor performance and subsequent financial troubles, forever overshadowed by its cultural revival in Back to the Future.

Other contenders include the absurdity of the Sinclair C5, a low-to-the-ground go-kart that made drivers virtually invisible, and the disastrous debut of RJR’s smokeless cigarette, which turned out to be more horrifying than health-friendly.

And let’s not forget the infamous E.T. video game, which played a pivotal role in the 1983 video game crash, resulting in buried dreams—literally—as unsold cartridges were dumped in a landfill. Finally, witness the uproar surrounding the introduction of New Coke, a move that provoked outrage and led to a quick reversion to the original formula.

Prepare to laugh, cringe, and perhaps even reminisce as we walk through the missteps of the ’80s that taught valuable lessons about consumer choice and corporate responsibility. Did we miss any monumental fails? We want to hear your thoughts in the comments section!

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