I don’t even remember seeing this video when I was younger but the song is incredibly prevalent. My mind is actually so twisted that when I hear this song and ELO’s “Calling America,” I know the exact chopped up Casey Kasem outro and intro that connected the songs on my mix tape. I’m in the midst [...]
Archive for August, 2008
Friday Night Dance: Tarzan Boy
Posted in FND, Musicology on August 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Eightiesologo, Vol II
Posted in Television on August 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
This is the second in a series of posts analyzing the different souvenirs that make up the Eightiesology image. This time around we focus on the now seemingly-archaic TV Guide, just in time for the upcoming television season. Mapping out your television viewing is pretty easy these days. One need only click the [...]
The Rise and Fall of Summer
Posted in Hometown on August 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
There’s something about rounding the last corner of summer into the expanse that is Autumn’s arrival. Most people aren’t eager for Summer to depart, whether it be pool-side adults or children dreading school, the impending arrival of September is typically met with a certain amount of dread. Not for the brisk air and colorful leaves [...]
Eightiesologlossary: The Assumption
Posted in Eightiesologlossary, Uncategorized on August 26, 2008 | 4 Comments »
The first in a virtual glossary of terms either specific to the 1980s or to our staff’s own upbringing in said decade. In deference to our readers who may not understand certain lingo or references yet are maintained for the sanctity of our staff’s memories. “The Assumption” 1. having completed the course of her [...]
Friday Night Dance
Posted in FND, Musicology on August 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I never danced. Ever. My first memory of a school dance was the 8th grade dance during our Stokes Forest trip. I distinctly recall the view of the empty dance floor, from the seats with my friends. This was right around the time the entire Dirty Dancing soundtrack was ever-present on the charts and in [...]
Eightiesologo, Vol I
Posted in Eightiesologo, Travel on August 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »
This is the first in a series of posts analyzing the different souvenirs that make up the Eightiesology image. My friends Christian and Amy recently returned from Walt Disney World, which, if you know them, isn’t exactly a shocker. However, this trip was particularly special as it was their baby Hailey’s first trip there and [...]
Batmania Returns
Posted in Comics, Film & Video on August 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Inspired by the return of Batmania thanks to the unbelievable success of The Dark Knight, I decided to take a look back at Tim Burton’s Batman. As I became more appreciative of Batman’s real history and clouded by the ruination of the original movie franchise with each sequel, I had started to distance myself from [...]
I wish it was Sunday…
Posted in Musicology on August 8, 2008 | 4 Comments »
There aren’t many songs that better exemplify the cheery whimsy of the 80s than “Manic Monday” by The Bangles. The song’s introduction is one of the stronger triggers for sensory flashbacks to the 80s. The way the piano rhythm explodes onto the horizon before you first hear Susanna Hoffs’ playful vocals and layered harmonies. [...]
