eat my shorts.

 

the 80's.

it is that magical era... full of color, eccentricity, radical movies, bodacious babes that sang hip music, and the hair.. oh, that hair...

aaron and i decided to proclaim this month "80s appreciation month" and i write this afternoon to salute those ten years that most of us seem to look back on with a smile on our faces.

first of all, barf bags, a word on 80s music. last weekend, i was inducted in to a silent music listening group. we meet, listen to a 20 minute mix in utter silence, and then share our feelings on the mix. (yes, this is by far the most hipster thing i could do with my time. and i love it.) as my induction to the group, i was asked to prepare a mix. aaron and i put one together in honor of 80s appreciation month. we tried to include the songs that you have for sure heard, but may not think of right off the bat as an 80s song. the mix was a radical hot success. as we listened, in complete silence, we snickered at the hokey lines and tapped out the heavy beat with our heads (fighting the urge to bust out a spastic running man right there in the living room). but inwardly, we thought and dissected the layers of the music. though it is often chided, some 80s music can be rather deep and artistic.



The Scorpions

   winds of change by the scorpions has amazing lyrics, very deep. it also has a pro-whistler doing an introduction. and, rapture by blondie is delightful with her mucky-muck choice of a "rap" section in the middle of the song. on the matter, all i have to say is, give that madonna cd a spin. close your eyes, and let the music seep on in. don't just dance the 80s, groove the 80s.

only the best...

movies. i freaking love 80s movies. they have this odd staged-ness about them. the set-up is always so straightforward and lays out exactly what the viewer should expect from the movie.  the characters are typically goofy, eccentric, or too cool. molly ringwald is like the poster child of 80s teenage angst. her hair, clothes, they all scream for attention and some sort of rebellion. and how could we forget ferris buhler? anyone... anyone.....? and how many of us have had the time of our lives like baby in dirty dancing? here, all i have to say is, i always feel good after watching an 80s movie. it is familiar, funny, and pretty freaky, babay.

there are way to many people i adore from the 80s.. so i won't even go there. instead, if you read this, please add your favorites about the 80s.. or your thoughts on why the 80s were such an exciting time... especially those of you who actually lived in the 80s.. tee hee hee..

and to the 80s.. may you be remembered as.. like.. totally.. awesome.