Where is Charles Barkley When You Need Him?
By GlindaThere is a huge trend in rock tees for kids right now. And hey, I like rock as much as the next girl. But some of the choices in rock legends leave me scratching my head as to why you would want your child to go around sporting practically life size versions of these “legends” on their chests.
Sid Vicious? Girlfriend-beater, heroin and methadone addict, as well as just sort of a jerk? Not to mention a questionable bass player at that. Sigh. Just because a shirt has the Union Jack and somebody British does not make it automatically cool, my friends.
Really? Whitesnake? Did Whitesnake even have any hits big enough that someone is willing to pay thirty five bucks for their tee? Who can even name me one of their songs without having to look it up first? They are one of the only bands who are better known for their videos than their actual songs.
We can start the kiddies off with a rousing version of “Big Balls,” move on to “Highway to Hell” and finish with the classic “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap.” As you can see, AC/DC really cared about teaching kids alliteration.
November 24th, 2007 at 11:35 pm
You are right. When I think of Whitesnake, I think if Tawny Kitaen (sp?), rolling around the roof of a car.
November 24th, 2007 at 11:36 pm
You are right. When I think of Whitesnake, I think of Tawny Kitaen (sp?), rolling around the roof of a car.
November 25th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Lay off poor ol’ Sid. ‘Tis true, he was everything you described him to be and more. “Questionable” is a generous description of Mr. Vicious’ musical talents (the bass parts on Never Mind The Bollocks were played by original bassist Glen Matlock, who knew one string from another). Yet it is possible to be so uncool that you’re cool.
“Fool For Your Lovin’ “, “Here I Go Again”, “Is This Love” - that’s three Whitesnake hits right there. Although if your hair wasn’t two feet high in the 80’s you’re forgiven for not remembering. Liz, anyone who saw Tawny Kitaen roll around on the hood of that car will never forget.
For the AC/DC encore, I request “The Jack”. It’s not alliterative, but the little tykes will learn something.
November 26th, 2007 at 9:28 am
Where is the Barry Manilow t-shirt?
November 26th, 2007 at 10:37 pm
I think until very recently you could make the same case re: a baby Red Sox t-shirt.