The Guys: The fellas' crushes seemed to be fairly evenly split between rocker chicks (like the girls from Heart, Stevie Nicks, and Cyndi Lauper) and the girl-next-door types. My favorite quote from the fest is from the Armchair Squid, who said of Ally Sheedy's character in St. Elmo's Fire: "The eyes, the hair and the impish smile just made you want to gather her up in a blanket for the evening" Awww!
A notable lady missing from the guys' 80s crush list was Princess Leia:
Really boys, did ya not see Return of the Jedi?
The Girls: I'd have to say the top ladies' choice is a tie between the boys of Duran Duran and, well, this isn't exactly a person, but...the Volleyball Scene in Top Gun. Don't act like you don't know exactly what I'm talkin' about. Here, Pk Hrezo has a lovely video at her place.
I was very happy to see some of my own 80s crushes show up---like John Cusak (I was a Sure Thing girl) and Adam Ant (and also a Goody Two Shoes gal)---but there were two boys who were quite special to me that didn't, so I feel I must give them tribute here:
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| Michael Hutchence of INXS |
Egads, how did I not pick him for my #1?!?
Michael Hutchence was simply the sexiest man to ever swagger.
I was never a big poster girl, but this guy was allowed to hang on the living room wall in the college apartment for two years:
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| Robert Smith of The Cure |
It wasn't so much the looks, but the angsty voice, the words, the freakin' Cure. *sigh*
(Perhaps it was also the modest, unrequited crush I had on the boy who made me the mix tape featuring Robert Smith et al...perhaps.)
(Perhaps it was also the modest, unrequited crush I had on the boy who made me the mix tape featuring Robert Smith et al...perhaps.)
Okay, NOW I think I'm done with this. But if you have any overlooked 80s lovelies to add to the list, I'll be more than happy to hear all about them. :)
And it's Thursday, so time for the Author! Author! Blog Hop hosted by Omnific Publishing. It's an open invite so hop on over to sign yourself up. Also HAPPY 2 Year ANNIVERSARY, Omnific! To celebrate, Omnific is offering FREE reads! Short stories written by their authors. New titles will be added throughout the day, so check-em out.
And it's Thursday, so time for the Author! Author! Blog Hop hosted by Omnific Publishing. It's an open invite so hop on over to sign yourself up. Also HAPPY 2 Year ANNIVERSARY, Omnific! To celebrate, Omnific is offering FREE reads! Short stories written by their authors. New titles will be added throughout the day, so check-em out.
17 comments:
Sure I saw Jedi but the princess doesn't play a guitar.
It was a fun blogfest!
Michael Hutchence was a hottie. And I don't remember Princess Leia wearing so little close. Now I see why guys liked her so much. What a fun blogfest. :)
Oh, you know I was going to put Robert Smith on my list, but I thought things were getting too long for a bloghop. SO many crushes in the 80's. And I saw Michael Hutchence in a bar once after one of their shows. Couldn't quite get his attention though. Darn. :)
And, yeah, I was a little surprised at how much love Ally Sheedy got from the guys. Kind of sweet.
Never was much of a Princess Leia fan. She did rock that costume though! Hubba Hubba!!
What a great poster of Michael Hutchence!
Wow, great choices of the hotties that were missed! Michael Hutchence makes me sad--what a loss. I'm trying to remember if anyone mentioned Matt Dillon. He's a heartthrob in my opinion! Thanks for hosting such a fun fest.
I remember that volleyball scene. Meeeeeow!
Love,
Janie
I love The Cure, and Michael Hutchence was gorgeous.
I remember many of my male classmates preferring the ladies of rock.
I didn't really have any 80s crushes, though I have plenty of 90s crushes. I will say that I always thought that Jake Ryan (Michael Schoeffling) from Sixteen Candles was cute.
Afterglow! I love it!
And yeah, weird that no one mentioned the icon in the metallic bikini ...
That was such a fun blogfest, Nicki! Thanks for co-hosting it. Wasn't there a Friends episode about Princess Leia and the gold bikini?
I was surprised by no Leia, too.
I adore both Michael Hutchins and the Cure. I'm still huge fans of both bands. Michael's story ended so tragically. Sniff.
Hello my friend. I am sorry I have not been around for a little while. I have once again embarked on a new venture. I will write about it in the future. What a crazy life. In any event, I just wanted to say hello. I am still alive and well, living in St. Augustine.
PS: BTW, I became a Jedi Knight.
I was sooooooooooo a Spandau Ballet, anti-Duranie 80's girl so spit-spit to Simon le Bon Bon Bon and co and mega swoon to the Kemp Boys! LOL!
I was also in love and very scared of Toyah. Yay!
Take care
x
Princess Leia was definitely hot in that movie!
I did love INXS as a kid. But his suicide was pretty disappointing.
Hmm, wish I'd worked on those abs more!
i missed this post!
and 2 michael h things,
1) went to a small venue inxs concert, stood right up front!
and
2) dated a guy that looked just like him! whoo!
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