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Category Archives: Pointless Nostalgia Video
Internet Gauntlet Answered: Heinz Homestyle Gravy
Almost a year ago, I threw down an Internet Gauntlet demanding to see the original version of a Heinz Homestyle Gravy commercial from the mid-80s. As you may recall–look, I know you don’t, but just say you do–there were several … Read on! —->
Posted in Pointless Nostalgia Video, Videocracy
Tagged 1980s, commercials, heinz homestyle gravy, internet gauntlets, louis ck
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McDonald’s: The Old Hotness
As I’ve written many times (and will no doubt write many times more), I enjoy watching old VHS tapes in my collection because they provide time-capsule-like snapshots of a certain era. You get a glimpse of what folks were obsessed … Read on! —->
Internet Gauntlet Thrown and Answered: Spy Tech
How many of my previous Internet Gauntlets have been satisfied? Let’s see, by my calculations…ZERO. Someone has to step it up, people, and it seems that someone is me. My plan was to do a new Internet Gauntlet Thrown for … Read on! —->
Posted in Pointless Nostalgia Video
Tagged 1980s, internet gauntlet throw, paranoia, pointless nostalgia video, spy tech
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Your New President: Trump Castle
I remain convinced that 1) the Trump-for-President talk will fade as soon as a more viable Republican candidate emerges, and 2) even if it doesn’t, he will have his ass handed to him as soon as he attempts any serious … Read on! —->
Pointless Nostalgia Video: British Airways
In the late 1980s, British Airways began trying to bust into the crowded American airline market. Initially, they tried to do this with a cutesy, more American approach, as in this ad where people come together to form a face … Read on! —->
Ultimate Warrior on Arsenio Hall. Need I Say More?
Because it’s Friday, and because I love you, here is a clip of The Ultimate Warrior on Arsenio Hall during both personalities’ respective heydays (brought to my attention by the tweeting of @jeskeets). Even as someone who could care less … Read on! —->
Posted in Pointless Nostalgia Video
Tagged aresenio hall, i heart the early 90s, ultimate warrior, wwf
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An 80s Palate Cleanser from Phil Simms
Just so I’m not ending the working week on a total down note, please enjoy this workout video from the glorious, un-self-aware 1980s starring Phil Simms. This came over my transom thanks to Dan Epstein, author of the great retrospective … Read on! —->
Posted in Football, Pointless Nostalgia Video
Tagged 1980s, dan epstein, nfl, phil simms
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Internet Gauntlet Thrown: Heinz Homestyle Gravy
The results of my first Internet Gauntlet throwing remain inconclusive. However, I still feel confident hurling another one. Because that’s what leaders do, they charge right ahead, regardless of results or consequences. Around Thanksgiving, a young man’s fancy turns to … Read on! —->
Ghosts of Thanksgivings Past: Marvel Floats
As a kid, the highlight and lowlight of every holiday season for me was the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It was the highlight because, duh, huge balloons. It was the lowlight because, even to a child, it had some truly … Read on! —->
Internet Gauntlet Thrown: “You’re Gonna Win!”
When I love something, it’s usually due to a combination of factors, but I can always pinpoint one element and say, “This exemplifies why this is awesome.” Like how “Clowntime Is Over” might be the best song ever, but whenever … Read on! —->