It's how old?
So yeah, I'm a few days late on this, & of course a dollar short to boot. Forgive me, I've been all twitterpated with the newest arrival from Mr. Stork. (no, not me, Eve! You think I'm dat crazy?) So I've been a'emailin', a'phonin', just generally communicating with my peeps to spread the good news.
It was reported in various media outlets that Mtv celebrated its 25 year anniversary on August 1st. I really hate when they report these types of anniversaries because it makes my gut wrench up because I remember. Yes, not only was I alive then, but I remember when this happened. Makes one feel old.
I shake it off & tell myself that this just means I'm wise and full of knowledge. Yes, that's better.
They were doing a little retrospective of Mtv through the ages. Showed some videos from back in the day. Twenty-five videos that represent the changing eras of videos. Yes, there were some good ole dusties, when artists had the integrity to really represent themselves through the art of the video. A random armadillo walking along minding his own bees-wax, a fairy-type lady with a metallic $2 wig in a test tube, a sheik in sunglasses going into a Burger King- these are things I want to see in my videos. There were no sweaty abs, no champagne being poured on women's buttocks. Just people in funny haircuts & random desert animals wandering on by...
Number of Duran Duran videos that made the retrospective: 0
Number of Green Day videos that made the retrospective: 2
Note to Green Day: When I told my mom that my nephew wanted a Green Day cd for Christmas, she replied, "Oh! I like them!" I'm just thinking if Joyce, & the 5th grade crowd can agree on your music, you may be moseying down the wrong path. Just my 2 cents.
I can't remember who else made the cut, but I believe there was a Snoop Dog & Notorious B.I.G. video. Oh, well of course, isn't B.I.G. supposedly the best rapper of all time? Well, he must be, if he's able to release albums from beyond the grave...OOOOOOOO, spoooooooky.
Anyhow, I was unaware that Mtv still played videos. I thought it was all "Sweet 16", "Date my Mom" & other such crap. Too much to say about all that jazz, better leave it alone for now.
Hugs & smooches,
L
posted by kroushlconflict at 9:10 PM
6 Comments:
No Duran Duran videos? Truly shocking--that band made that channel what it is! I still remember seeing "Hungry Like the Wolf" premier back in '82, so I feel your pain. At least they showed The Clash--"the only band that really matters."
I didn't know Mtv was still on.
Howz Ming?
Ming's fine. I think this last attempt at killing himself was just a ploy to get attention.
I thought he'd died. He's a very good actor.
I remember the first time I watched Mtv. It was awesome. They showed Bow Wow Wow's "I Want Candy" and I think I started puberty. A few years later "Hot for Teacher" taught me the true meaning of life.
Having grown up in a small town, I would never have heard many of the bands I saw on IRS's The Cutting Edge and 120 Minutes.
MTV was doomed from the start. It was too simple; band makes video, then MTV plays video. Not enough fake drama involved with that. The kids want a heavy dose of reallity TV and interviews with rappers and "divas" who don't make any sense when they, like, be talkin' about how it all be, y'know all messed up with the whole, y'know thing that be goin' on with the whole whateva.
L, yer so funny. I love this post.
Duran Duran is one of the best bands EVER, so MTV can take it and smoke it or stick it or whatever they do with it.
But it was "Joyce & the 5th grade crowd" that got me giggling. Well done!!
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