Much of my childhood was spent glued to the TV screen, reveling in the glory of MTV while munching on a can of Pringles and sipping on Fresca. (Back then, binge-watching was simply known as “never leaving the couch.”) As a kid, I didn’t think much about the oddities of music videos—like why one member of a band seemed to have no role or why a pop icon was dancing in a graveyard. Now, three decades later, I’ve got some burning questions that I’d love to explore. Here are 13 musings I have about 13 legendary ’80s music videos.
- Madonna, ‘Papa Don’t Preach’
Who could resist that charming guy who got her pregnant? - Bananarama, ‘Venus’
Where can I score those jeans? I feel like I could totally rock that look today. - Culture Club, ‘Karma Chameleon’
What on earth is Boy George doing on a riverboat in the 1870s? What does a riverboat card player have to do with the colors red, gold, and green? - Pet Shop Boys, ‘West End Girls’
Why does the other Pet Shop Boy seem so bored? I like to imagine he’s thinking, “Is it my turn to sing yet?” - Cyndi Lauper, ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’
Did anyone in the ’80s have a wardrobe as fabulous as Cyndi Lauper’s? That pink dress is still a dream! - Richard Marx, ‘Right Here Waiting’
This is a little odd. What is he really saying? He’s not actually “right here waiting” for anyone—he’s off on an international tour, surrounded by fans. This seems like a tribute to Richard Marx’s own awesomeness. Yet, this song reminds me of 10th grade. - A-ha, ‘Take On Me’
Why does the waitress crumpling the comic book bring back the villains? - Survivor, ‘Eye of the Tiger’
What’s with all the anger? They’re just heading to band practice! - Men at Work, ‘Down Under’
Are they applying sunscreen? - Irene Cara, ‘Flashdance…What a Feeling’
Is it too late for me to take up welding? - Michael Jackson, ‘Thriller’
I adore this video, but seriously—why is it so long? I can’t believe we used to watch those first five to eight minutes without the luxury of fast-forward! - Rick Astley, ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’
How many different outfits does he change into throughout this video? - Starship, ‘We Built This City’
Can you believe Grace Slick is 75 now?
And that’s just the beginning! There are countless other iconic videos to discuss, like “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.” Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to grab my Fresca and Pringles!
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In summary, the exploration of ’80s music videos opens up a treasure trove of quirky questions that reflect both nostalgia and curiosity.
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