1982 embodied peak Gen X energy with sarcasm, style, and rebellion. Arcades filled up, mixtapes became sacred, and MTV acted as the voice of a generation. Kids rode around on bikes, wore Walkmans like badges of honor, and perfected the art of doing nothing with a cool shrug. 

School hallways were filled with denim jackets, cassette players, and attitude. These 25 photos capture Gen X in their prime, living it up, and turning everyday moments into iconic pictures of early ‘80s culture.