Author Topic: Blast from the 80's  (Read 1736 times)

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Blast from the 80's
« on: April 23, 2007, 06:54:44 PM »
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  hahahha solid gold

The video that kicked off the fitness craze and fashion craze of the 80's. Some of those fat guys look like getbiggers. IT was a fun time dont, the videos were meant to be tongue and cheek.

BTW the way for you guys under 30 this is what a natural woman used to look like.

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Re: Blast from the 80's
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2007, 11:51:53 PM »
Looking at it now seems it was more like a Wierd Al video.

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Re: Blast from the 80's
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2007, 04:41:47 AM »
Looking at it now seems it was more like a Wierd Al video.

I disagree, it was really more tongue and cheek, and it was completely new at the time. The whole idea about going to the gym was foreign to mainstream America, but the idea was a hit and they all ran out and started lifting and doing aerobics, and also the gay thing at the end hinted at what was already going on in New York City, the fitness and the out and proud stuff. It was shocking for its day and  the end part was banned by many TV stations.

all and all a very significant pop culturally significant.

I am not suprised the humour and significance is lost on getbigers, they are sold out to corporate controlled media.

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Re: Blast from the 80's
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2007, 04:45:35 AM »
It also shows a time when  artists were not hiding behind million dollar budgets, cosmetic surgery and a team of designers and consultants. It was hit or miss and the talented ones survived. Its not that way anymore. The companies control the game.

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Re: Blast from the 80's
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2007, 05:20:40 AM »
i prefer this one

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Re: Blast from the 80's
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2007, 05:30:12 AM »
There is one video who defines the 80's.


And that is this one:



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Re: Blast from the 80's
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2007, 10:50:08 AM »
both good videos, better than the over the top slick productions today. Much more street artistic, where music used to originate from.