Look, I've never claimed to be the picture of today's fashion. I just sort of evolve and blend in as I always have and probably will continue to do. But I've noticed recently that there's been an 80s fashion trend with the male Abercombie-and-Fitch-shirt-wearing crowd that is slowly coming back, much like some things that … Continue reading They’re Back…But Why?
Category: Flashback
Is XM Rickrolling?
As has been the case since buying my PT Cruiser convertible, I drove home from the train station with the top down. It was a gorgeous day and I was enjoying the 80s tuneage coming from my trusty Pioneer Inno XM receiver. (I do have to admit, however, that driving down the 405 on Friday … Continue reading Is XM Rickrolling?
There Used to Be a Batting Cage Here…
It looks like another part of my childhood is being ripped away from me. The Carson Batting Cages, a longtime staple within Alpine Village in Torrance, CA, will cease to operate in a matter of days from what I understand. In fact, it could be gone by the time this post goes live. No, they … Continue reading There Used to Be a Batting Cage Here…
Bust A Nut
The whole Washington Mutual ad slogan got me thinking about other dumb or annoying ads from the past. And I think I may have found the crown jewel. Back in the 90s there was a snappy radio jingle for Corn Nuts, in my opinion one of the raunchiest snacks ever invented or consumed by mankind. … Continue reading Bust A Nut
18 Years Ago Today…
I met Depeche Mode. Here's the text from an outdated Web page I created, celebrating the event: I was barely over a month into my 21st birthday back in March, 1990. Considering I never had the notion to drink, I had never thought about going into a bar. My mind would change quickly. My brother … Continue reading 18 Years Ago Today…
Holographic Meatloaf: The Official Blog of Some Guy Named Dave 