when did the ’80s become vintage?

2007 December 29
by mandythompson

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“my interview with one of Am’s Nxt Top Models”

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“just HOW REAL is reality tv?”

so, as they were headed out the door, she says: “don’t you love these sunglasses? they are vintage ’80s!”…. i responded with shock and confusion: “um, when did the ’80s become vintage!?!” … then the young owner of the sunglasses laughed and said “uh oh… time to go. i gotta get outta here now!”…. and i laughed even louder and said “yeah! leave NOW!!! i’m traumatized!”

this was after our mini-conversation about her six weeks of filming for Am’s Nxt Top Model. she had some interesting stuff to say about the show.

she just finished taping right before Christmas. she was only able to make 4 phone calls during the six week experience… so she’s missed her family LOTS! she said the time taping that show was crazy. no sleep. hectic schedule. isolated from everyone. no cell phones. no music. no nothing. just all those stressed out hormonal girls doing wild shoots and fighting.

sounds realistic, huh?

after taping she moved back home (while maintaining her supermodel looks) and will get a regular job and just hang out like she’d never been on tv. why? bc ALL the participants had to do that… NOBODY can know who won. nobody. if anyone gives away the ending of the show, they’ll be strapped with a $5 mil law suit.

so, we’ll see how REAL reality TV really is!

and, um, about the vintage ’80s sunglasses……

if items from the ’80s are considered vintage, and i was born in the ’70s, does that make me an antique????

checkin’ my hairline for grays,
mandy

11 Responses leave one →
  1. 2007 December 29

    Oh Crap! I was born in 1970 – Shoot-Darn! Girl, we’re getting old! Is there really any good fashion that came out of the 80’s? Name one? Ugh! Frightening! And the hair!!!! Ayachee!

  2. 2007 December 29

    I always wondered why Oxxy was being played on the classic rock stations? that doesn’t make sense. I am in my thirties. Should music I grew up with be “classic”???

    I have no issues with y age :)

  3. 2007 December 29

    Ummmmmmm…..

    That was supposed to be Ozzy…..

    I am high on Nyquil right now, sorry :)

  4. 2007 December 29
    charitymedders permalink

    The 80’s is vintage?…I am in trouble…if I didn’t realize how old I was before..well…i realize it now…thanks!

  5. 2007 December 30

    Yep, we’re old. I knew I was old when the 80’s music became an infomercial! Oi!

    I miss you, too. Your plants say hi.

  6. 2007 December 31
    Becky the Bostonian permalink

    I love that it is snowing on your blog!!!!! :) come back soon ok?

  7. 2007 December 31
    christi permalink

    That is one of the reality shows on Bravo that I’ll catch myself watching marathons of every now and then. That’s how Bravo works… there are the set times when the new shows air… but throughout the day building up to that the whole season up to that point plays of that show. Anyway…
    I’m stuck on that network… and the reality shows on that network (TOP CHEF, America’s NTM, etc.) WAY too much. Can you picture me glued to America’s Next Top Model?

  8. 2008 May 9

    I was born in the 80’s and the thought of someone possibly thinking I am vintage absolutely horrifies me! I’m still a spring chicken and plan to remain that way! :)

  9. 2008 June 23

    Well it doesnt seem that long ago , but anything 10 yrs plus could be describes as vintage i suppose , all i know is i love the look !

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