Offender Anderson wrote the other day about the influence of ’80s New Wave music on young Vietnamese immigrants. He posted some cool pics of Vietnamese youth sporting the ’80s look but for some reason none of himself. We all know he was thick in the middle of this scene and if he’s not willing to share, then I am:
“if I had a photograph of you, it’s something to remind me…I wouldn’t spend my life just wishing…”
(Thanks to Offender David)
First of all, I love this fucking song. Secondly, when New Wave was at it’s height, I was like 8 years old. Third, it’s on, Phil! If you want to Photoshop Wars, then you’ll have Photoshop Wars. Oh yes, I will have my revenge….
Wait, who said that was photoshopped? Bring it on, let’s have some fun. Things are too stodgy here.
Was that picture taken last week?
the lead singer of Flock of Seagulls is now bald
so sad. make the most of your hair when you have it!
Now now… let’s all behave and settle this the 80s way. We’ll need breakdance music from Kraftwerk, Converse shoes and painter’s cap!
Ready, set, pop!
[...] 1. Don’t leave your hair wet or else you’ll get a headache. I’ve often defied this rule as I prefer the au natural air-dried look and lack the patience and talent to craft a perfect blow dried and hair sprayed homage to Flock of Seagulls ala new wave offender Anderson. [...]