Mark Gromley: Rock God

I've never been a fan of the "power ballad." Though I'm strangely drawn to the song (or at least the video) for "Without You" from Mark Gromley. Actually, I'm not sure it's a power ballad, or really what it is.

And while I appreciate Mr. Gromley's effort (if not his charisma), I have to say I'm a little creeped out by the video's presenter, who also looks to be the video's producer. I'm sensing a scam whereby Mr. Gromley paid Mr. Katt several thousand dollars to make him a star. Though now, despite his cable access beginnings, he's on his way.

Daddy, Where Do Jam Band Fans Come From?

When Gary Met Messier

Given Mess's hairline, the stubby beer bottle, and Gary Coleman's still happy-go-lucky demeanor, I'd date this photo circa 1984, likely when the Oilers were in LA to play the Kings.

As further evidence for that date, I offer the photo below, where Messier is caught in a similar donkey-braying pose upon winning the Conn Smythe trophy as playoff MVP in '84.

It's A David Lee Roth Runnin' With The Devil Soundboard Aaaaahaaaawhoooaayeeeahhhh!

Until I checked out this awesome David Lee Roth soundboard, I never realized how few actual English words were in Van Halen's "Runnin' With The Devil."

And after you give a listen, I dare you to try and make the case that Sammy Hagar could have come close to making these ... sounds. To say nothing of Diamond Dave's leg kicks.

Via BuzzFeed

Answer The Question Franken Berry!

If you're a fan of 80s movies–and the cereals of your youth–you'll appreciate The Breakfast Cereal Club. I wonder who Principal Vernon would be? Sugar Bear from Sugar (now Golden) Crisp? And maybe Sonny the Cuckoo Bird from Cocoa Puffs for Carl the janitor?

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Samesies!

I was born in 60s and had my formative years in the 70s, but fortunately up in my little berg on the frigid Canadian prairie, we seem to have missed out on the whole families wearing matching outfits trend. The image to the right from the '75 Sears catalog would seem to indicate that you could also purchase matching wallpaper.

Avoiding matching outfits requires constant vigilance. My wife always seems to want our family to wear similar wardrobe for important family pictures. I always refuse by saying, "We're not the Osmonds, dear."

Via The Corner

Make Your Self Respect Disappear

Chicks dig magic. At least they did in the 80s. That's the premise behind the "Flirting With Magic" video below at any rate.

Be warned, the video contains some none-to-subtle double entendres which, while they may not offend your sense of decency, will undoubtedly make you feel offended on behalf of the English language.



Via Everything Is Terrible (some R-rated content)