Tag Archives: 1980s

Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I see Eddie Murphy’s “Delirious” has recently been added to Netflix Instant. I watched part of it and was struck by the bit you see above, which occurs right at the start of the performance. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Language, Performers, Politics and Economics, Sex | Tagged 1980s, AIDS, couldn't do it today, Delirious, Eddie Murphy, gays, homophobia, PC, political correctness, stand-up comedy, un-PC | 12 Comments

At Action Park

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I was tickled to see some reminiscences of Action Park show up in my Facebook feed this morning. Do any UR readers remember Action Park? You probably need to have grown up in the New York/New Jersey area … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Personal reflections | Tagged 1980s, Action Park, New Jersey | 7 Comments

“Don’t You (Forget About Me)” Five Ways

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Those of us who grew up in the 1980s probably have fond memories of this song, and the movie it came from: John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club. The original 1985 recording, by Scottish New-Wave band Simple Minds, … Continue reading →