Libbie Higgins on 1980s Childhood Games, Fashion Faux Pas, and Celebrity Crushes
Ryan SicklerFebruary 13, 202527 min28,683 views
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- 💡 Libbie Higgins discusses her childhood in 1980s St. Louis, including the games she played with friends.
- 🧠 She recounts playing the "pass out" game, involving deep breaths and chest pressure, and the Ouija board, which she believes her friends manipulated.
- 🎭 Higgins also shares how she and her friends attempted to "revolutionize" name changes by altering spellings, like changing "Libbie" to "Libbie."
Nostalgic Fashion and Hair
- 💇♀️ The conversation delves into memorable childhood haircuts and fashion choices, with Ryan mentioning his "Joe Dirt mullet" and Libbie recalling a "Don Johnson fit."
- 🧑🎤 Higgins showcases photos of herself with hairstyles reminiscent of Michael J. Fox and discusses her mullets, including one so long she could touch the back of it.
- 👕 She also reminisces about 80s fashion staples like turtlenecks, cardigans, rugby shirts (including a Coca-Cola branded one), and tightly cuffed jeans.
Celebrity Crushes and Pop Culture
- 🌟 Libbie shares her childhood crushes, including The Monkees, Michael J. Fox, and Joey from New Kids on the Block, even making a cardboard cutout of Joey.
- 🎶 She reflects on her obsession with boy bands like The Monkees and New Kids on the Block, and the shame she felt when a male friend told her it wasn't cool.
- 📺 The discussion touches on fashion stores from the era like Fashion Gal, Fashion Bug, and 16 Plus, catering to larger sizes.
Pranks and Early Internet
- 📞 Higgins recalls calling random teen numbers from the phone book in an attempt to connect with boys.
- pranksters She and her friends also prank-called businesses, including a septic service called "Fogal Septic," pretending to be from the company.
- 👻 The Ouija board stories include an incident where a flame from an oven flared up precisely when a spirit named Edgar was invoked, and a discussion about handmade Ouija boards being more potent than commercial ones.
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1980s ChildhoodSt. LouisPass Out GameOuija BoardName ChangesMullets80s FashionMichael J. FoxNew Kids on the BlockThe MonkeesDon JohnsonPrank CallsPhone BookCelebrity CrushesBoy Bands
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