Category Archives: Retro

A look back at the outdated styles, trends, people and kitch that defined past generations. Think “Fat Laces” and pinning your pants.

What the ladies from Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love” video are doing today

Posted on January 30, 2014 | Comments Off on What the ladies from Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love” video are doing today

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Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love” earned him a Grammy in 1987 for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male, and a year before that he released an iconic music video featuring a bevy of fembot beauties. So where are the Robert Palmer girls today? We caught up with four of the five Palmer girls around the world: Patty Elias (guitarist), Kathy Davies (drummer), Mak Gilchrist (bassist), and Julia Bolino (lead guitarist) looking back at their memorable roles and giving an update on what they’re up to today.

View video here.

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Straight outta Footlocker

Posted on January 22, 2014 | Comments Off on Straight outta Footlocker

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More NWA stuff
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Tattoo Design Inspiration

Posted on January 11, 2014 | Comments Off on Tattoo Design Inspiration

Tatoo Design

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Tattoo design books
Tattoo equipment

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Kiss’ Smash Hit ‘Beth’ Spoofed in Hilarious New Video

Posted on January 11, 2014 | Comments Off on Kiss’ Smash Hit ‘Beth’ Spoofed in Hilarious New Video

Kiss’ biggest chart hit, ‘Beth,’ has been re-imagined as a ’70s-style dramedy in a hilarious video complete with actors playing the role of Peter Criss and a nagging wife imploring him to leave a recording session — because dinner is getting cold and the kids are driving her crazy.

The video, which was produced by a group called Anonymous Content and posted to Vimeo, begins with the disclaimer, “This is the historically inaccurate tale of the song’s inspiration.”

Read More: Kiss’ Smash Hit ‘Beth’ Spoofed in Hilarious New Video

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Metrodome 1982 – 2013

Posted on December 29, 2013 | Comments Off on Metrodome 1982 – 2013

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Image: 1982 Fleer sticker card (back)

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Isn’t it time you gave yourself a Christmas gift?

Posted on December 23, 2013 | Comments Off on Isn’t it time you gave yourself a Christmas gift?

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The first thing you need to know about the internet

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Posted on December 9, 2013 in Funny Pictures & Videos, New Products & Gadgets, Retro

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The theater of my youth

Posted on December 4, 2013 | Comments Off on The theater of my youth

My Mom used to drop me off here as a kid to see movies with my friends. Still has an awesome auditorium.Riverview

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  1. Camera: Canon PowerShot S95
  2. Aperture: f/4
  3. Exposure: 1/80th
  4. Focal Length: 28mm

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Where the action is

Posted on December 1, 2013 | Comments Off on Where the action is

Who knew?

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Robert De Niro’s audition tape for the Godfather

Posted on November 20, 2013 | 2 comments

Robert De Niro’s audition for the part of Sonny for the Godfather.

Warning: Language NSFW

Related:
Breaking Bad Audition Tapes

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