Nicki Elson's Not-So-Deep Thoughts

Hmm, let's see...1980s...college life...Midwest...why does the premise for this new TBS show to begin airing November 16 sound so familiar?   Could it be because it's the exact same premise for my novel?  Well okay, maybe not exactly exact:  Glory Daze is set in Wisconsin while Three Daves is in Illinois (HUGE difference), and the TV show is about a group of fraternity guys whereas the novel centers on one girl's dating plight. But even still, quite the exciting coincidence, no? Yet more evidence that the world craves its 80s!   But as thrilled as I am about the impending blast from the past, I'm not getting my hopes up too high.  Mostly because of these promo photos of the Glory Daze cast: Um, what's wrong with these pictures?   Don't worry, I'll tell you: #1 Where are the mullets? #2 Why is that Polo collar not up? #3 Why does the blonde's hair not extend  to beyond the top of the photo frame??? These are small things I know, b...

What are they looking at?  I'll tell you what they're looking at---they're looking at us in our brightly-colored oversized shirts, in our giant earrings and skinny jeans.  They're watching us slip back into dressing like... them .  The three Heathers seem enthused, and why not?  Their favorite pastime is making fun of other people, so they are positively giddy to see 80s styles making a comeback.  Veronica, however, appears to be rightfully disturbed.  But fear not, 'Ronnie, because I submit that we have learned a thing or two in the past twenty-odd years.    Read my article at Like Totally 80s to see if you agree: 80s Fashions Return With 21st Century Corrections