The world no longer makes any sense. I think there is some sort of rift in the space-time continuum or something. Because I was watching TV, chilling out after a little bit of studying, and then a commercial came on for the AARP. No big deal. It's just a commercial. And there is a song playing in the background, one that I immediately recognize but it takes me a few seconds of scrolling through the mental iPod to catalog. The song was "Everybody's Happy Nowadays" by the Buzzcocks.
Let's work through this juxtaposition. The AARP is the American Association for Retired Persons. The Buzzcocks are, or were, a punk band*. The AARP is using the
Buzzcocks for its advertising.
There is no God.
*Ed Note - Incidentally, the Buzzcocks were formed the same year I was born. Meaning I am just as old as the song being used in the AARP ad, as it came from their debut album. I'm going to kill myself now.
6 comments:
I think the AARP's use of the Buzzcocks had more to do with its Cialis and Viagra sponsorships than anything else.
I know that wouldn't make me feel much better but who knows. . .just figured I'd let you try it on for size.
Baker don't do it! Who else would we pick on for being old without you.
That's easy. The Reverend.
True. I hadn't thought of him... Baker we still love you though. Even if you are a Yankee.
You're going to be such a hip grandpa.
"He's a very clean old man."
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