We were at a fundraiser for Olivia’s school last Saturday. They had a DJ playing music to appeal to a bunch of mostly 40ish married people, along with videos on a big screen. Which is to say, 80s music in all its bizarre glory. I was reminded that I’d never actually seen this particular video before:
After it was over, I turned to Tiffany and said “Someday we will be called upon to explain the 80s to our children.” That’s going to be fun. And of course, I can’t hear that song without thinking of the Weird Al version, for which embedding has sadly been disabled. Have I mentioned lately that I love the 80s? It can’t be said enough.
I was reminded that I’d never actually seen this particular video before
The 80s require no accounting. It was the pinnacle of western culture. It’s right and proper that the artforms of the 80s should be taught in public schools. That you’ve gone this long without ever seeing the classic Tony Basil video for this song, however, requires a full explanation. What’s next? … not knowing how to do the Safety Dance?