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Related: About this forumLast night I had a nightmare that disco made a comeback.
At first i was afraid, I was petrified.
Read on twitter, and i need more coffee Im easily amused.
jmbar2
(6,089 posts)Greatest Hits of Disco, parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Duncanpup
(13,689 posts)And my golden retriever thinks my snacks are his snacks.
EYESORE 9001
(27,514 posts)to Funkytown
Duncanpup
(13,689 posts)Different Drummer
(8,568 posts)And I use "Song" loosely. Why Zyrtec would choose to incorporate it into a commercial is beyond me.
EYESORE 9001
(27,514 posts)It is so formulaic that it checks all the boxes for a pop song. The bouncy melody gets stuck in the mind - inextricably, I imagine. The beat implies energy and vitality. Advertising weasels exploit our intimate familiarity with this little ditty. When youve heard something 20,000 times, its kinda hard to ignore when you hear it in an unexpected or random setting.
Im hardly an expert in music, psychology, or marketing strategy, so my assessment means bupkis. As its said about art, I know what I like, and I dont like Funkytown on many levels. Millions within my cohort may have succumbed to its charms, but even then I perceived it as pop schlock.
Siwsan
(27,285 posts)The first time I saw it was when I was stationed in Iceland. I thought it was AWFUL but as time has gone on, I've gained an appreciation for the film.
I remember how in the enlisted club they played a WHOLE lot of disco, especially the SNF soundtrack. There was one couple who did the exact same choreographed dance to each and every song. They thought they were spectacular.
Duncanpup
(13,689 posts)Although I had friend once who passed out in enlisted club going to get another Long Island ice tea.
He discovered three was his max , we actually carried him back to the barracks.
Hugs to the kitties from my golden retriever moocher and i. My son 19 rescued a Tom cat started feeding him hes now indoor cat and is he a trilling cat.
jmbar2
(6,089 posts)Gotta hand it to disco - it was joyful. But more for extroverts.
I've heard that if you have to do CPR, the rhythm/speed of compressions is about the same as the beats in "Staying Alive". I haven't tested this yet.
ArkansasDemocrat1
(3,213 posts)And the soundtrack is great
jmbar2
(6,089 posts)I always liked Donna Summer --exceptional voice.
ArkansasDemocrat1
(3,213 posts)TGIF all takes place in one night at a Disco, American Graffitti style. A, B & C stories, good soundtrack.
judesedit
(4,510 posts)Duncanpup
(13,689 posts)judesedit
(4,510 posts)Wednesdays
(20,313 posts)samnsara
(18,282 posts)..fast music helps with yard work...
bucolic_frolic
(46,973 posts)but it's likely both are possible.
Duncanpup
(13,689 posts)Oh Ill do a dance then.
lastlib
(24,902 posts)you're welcome.
Duncanpup
(13,689 posts)chowmama
(506 posts)I can't believe nobody's brought this one up. The instructor makes the same joke every year.
For optimists - Stayin' Alive.
For pessimists - Another One Bites The Dust.
In Trump's case, I believe the latter would be appropriate.
lastlib
(24,902 posts)For people taking CPR these days, how many of them know the songs?
ArkansasDemocrat1
(3,213 posts)Duncanpup
(13,689 posts)Not trying to depress you although my heart goes out to you with your governor.
ArkansasDemocrat1
(3,213 posts)Ford_Prefect
(8,202 posts)Duncanpup
(13,689 posts)Ford_Prefect
(8,202 posts)mwooldri
(10,390 posts)Especially when it comes to sorting my CDs. Disk goes here, disk goes there...
Duncanpup
(13,689 posts)Different Drummer
(8,568 posts)brewens
(15,359 posts)Duncanpup
(13,689 posts)The audience was not pleased.
judesedit
(4,510 posts)Duncanpup
(13,689 posts)Other day I couldnt shake teddy bear picnic my one granddaughter loves that cd.
judesedit
(4,510 posts)Thanks for your special outlook and humor, Duncanpup. Always cheers me up.
Turbineguy
(38,372 posts)underpants
(186,619 posts)Goonch
(3,810 posts)Butterflylady
(3,983 posts)How ridiculous he looks.