The 80s don't care.

The 80s were wild times. Even though I was born in 1984, I don't actually know this from personal experience. I grew up in the country, and I wasn't really exposed to pop culture until 1999 and the Y2K scare.  Now that hipsters have re-popularized Ray Ban Wayfarers and big hair, I'm starting to get in touch with my roots.  As a part of this endeavor, I've recently watched some 80's movies.

My friends introduced me to Disneys "The Watcher in the Woods." This movie is rated PG, and my friends had watched it (in school?) when they were under the age of 10. It was as terrifying as the title sounds.  If you watched it on VHS and never got to see the alternate ending, it is definitely worth your time.



I also recently watched "Heathers." Netflix described it as a pre-cursor to mean girls. While it did involve a group of mean girls in high school, the main subject matter was murder and teenage suicide.  One of the characters even tries to blow up the school and brings a gun.  This movie would never get produced today. The 80s don't care.



Although "Heathers" was somewhat disturbing, it was disturbing like Eminem is disturbing.  It is artistic, and you want to quote it in everyday conversation. (E.g. "What's your damage?" and "Guess who's back?")

The 80s don't care. And we're all better for it. 

Need a Lyft?

Last Friday, Lyft launched in Seattle.  I signed up to be a driver, and so far, it has been a blast!  Here's why:

1. Passengers tell you about cool stuff. I picked someone up from the Swedish Cultural Center. Apparently, that place is awesome. They have ABBA night. Who knew?!

2. Kids smile at you.  If you put a pink mustache on the front of your car, kids will freak out. I feel like Santa.

3. Hot guys do a double take at you.  This might have something to do with the ridiculous pink mustache. Maybe.

4. It is suddenly OK to pick up strangers in your car and offer them candy. I do it every day.

5. My car is clean.  It is like inviting someone over to your house -- you're forced to clean up and stop leaving trash on the floor.

6. It builds community. Over the weekend, I tripled the number of people that I've met (i.e. had a real conversation with) in my immediate neighborhood.  I'm counting on Lyft to take down the Seattle Freeze!