Yeah, that's Lost's Michael Emerson in this clip from a 1992 prison training video. There's a whole lot of early '90s hair going on here, but am I wrong in thinking that he looks a little bit cute? Even with the crazy eyes?
I can't stand Taylor Swift, but if I have to listen to her music, this is the kind of video I want to watch along with it. Props to the effort they went to in recreating the video for "You Belong With Me" all the way down to the hideously awful handwritten T-shirt! And the boys are super cute!
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
Okay, first things first — I totally had this haircut for most of my elementary school childhood.
But more importantly what is this li'l moppet chowing down on? It looks like a pile of mush, right? Maybe with some rice? Yeah, that's rice. But after the jump, you will find something that should never be done with rice. Ever.
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
Well, just from this thumbnail, I'm sure you can guess that this week's ad comes to us from the glorious '70s. But these women aren't selling sunglasses, although they're featured in this image. No, in fact, they're selling shoes. Yeah, I'm not really spoiling anything because that's in the title of this entry. No, what you'll find after the jump is the curious way that they've chosen to sell the footwear...
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
That's right, this kid wants you. No, not to join the Army. Not even to join the Kiss Army. No, this ad, which ran in Defenders #85 in May of 1981 wants you to do something completely different.
And don't even try guessing. Just make the jump. You won't get it in a million years!
A friend of mine posted this to Facebook and asked everyone to spread the love, because it's her boyfriend's band. And after watching the video, I have no problem sharing the love, because I honestly do love it! The song is called "Superhero," and it's the first music video by the band Tim and the Space Cadets. Yes, it's geared to a slightly younger audience, but the chorus is super fun, and the whole video is undeniably adorable.
I defy you to watch this and not have a smile on your face by the end!
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
This week, I present to you an ad from the '60s that doesn't really make any sense to me. And I'm not talking about the dress you can see a glimpse of in this clip. No, that's actually wicked fabulous. No, I'm talking about the carpet. Make the jump and you'll see what I mean...
But to be fair, also the most awesomest thing I saw today.
Charo is a regular guest on Jerry Lewis' telethons, but this has to be one of her greatest performances yet. Yes, she's covering Rhianna's "Please Don't Stop The Music" with her thick, thick accent. It starts out awkward, then takes a turn for the hilarious, but then somehow ends up landing at effing amazing. Seriously. I want a Spanish version of this song. It's fantastic. Also fantastic is the audience interaction, particularly the woman who simply refuses to play along. Jerry's reaction is classic. His reaction to the almost-lap dance is hilarious, but make sure to stay for his jokes at the very end! The guy's a legend for a reason... and so is Charo!
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
Tyra would be so disappointed in this model. She's definitely not "smizing." Actually, she looks completely dead in the eyes. Thing is, it's on purpose, if you can believe that. But one thing you're not going to believe is what this is an ad for. Make the jump and tell me I'm wrong!
It's not another song parody, but The Midnight Beast is at it again with a ridiculous little musical skit that's still awful funny. These guys are really good, and I look forward to more of these videos. And I've developed a bit of a crush on Ashley. Enjoy!
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
If you were a kid in the eighties, you probably had a Rubik's Cube, or one of the many spin/rip-offs. Personally, I could never solve the Rubik's Cube, so I much preferred the cylinder one or the pyramid. The pyramid-shaped one was much easier. The snake wasn't so much a puzzle as just something neat to play with. Anyway, I digress. What I've got for you this week is an ad to help make you the fastest Rubik's Cube solver in your school!
If you don't know who Jedward is... well, I can't help you. Suffice it to say that their cheese has made them unlikely celebrities despite their glaring lack of actual talent. At least it's only on the other side of the pond. But this video needs to make the rounds because their performance of "Under Pressure" is so BSC that it demands to be seen by as many eyes as possible.
I just have to wonder if Vanilla Ice thinks this is some kind of mash-up since as you know, that base line is totally different...
