Comments on: How’s This for the Latest Craze?

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 14:17:14 +0000

Yeah I recall that the bulk of my wire stock was obtained under shady circumstances… Lynda you make such a valid point about the economic onfluence of kids. Since becoming a father only four months ago, and finding that we’re socialising more and more with other young parents, I’m suddenly at places like Spur every Saturday evening! (I’d forgotten how awesome Spur onion rings were…)

But heck, I think Spur is getting it right. It is the (restaurant) venue of choice for parents with small kids, they provide live entertainment, PS2 booths (I know this because I spent the bulk of my evening wrestling a 5 year old for his console), and charge “normal” restaurant prices for everything.

By: Vicky

Vicky — Sun, 03 Jul 2005 14:38:28 +0000

When we were teenagers getting a scoopydoo bracelet from a cute guy could make your day. The colour make up was very important. But It proved a huge problem from the telephone company as a free supply of wire ment raiding the phone lines!!!

By: Lynda

Lynda — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 19:19:09 +0000

Here is my story from last Friday. My ten year old niece lives in White River. She told me the latest craze at her school is Scoo Bi Do ( or however you spell it). She could not find the material up there. ( Small town far from the madding crowd)
I had access to stock via one of my contracts. I promised to bring her stock to the airport last Friday as they flew off to Greece for a holiday. On Thursday night I called my brother and told him I could not make it to the airport. he said that was fine but what about my promise to his precious princess. He then arranged for a driver to drive across town, collect stock and make sure Jessica had her NEW CRAZE for her holiday. What dads will do for their kids and the power of a Craze.
No wonder children have such economic power.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 12:35:13 +0000

Odd how the classics cycle back out of nowhere – take a look at the recent resurgance of our four green mates, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their hairy sensei, Splinter. I sat the other day with my six year old nephew who is raving over the same four amphibians I was so taken with fifteen years ago, marvelling at their enhanced animation (extreme makeovers allround), new theme tune and scarier enemies.

I would love to see them bring the ThunderCats back…

The same pattern is evident in music – HipHop superstars (like Nelly) remixing 80’s classics (thank goodness someone is doing something about 80’s music). And Millenials are soaking it up. Boy bands are doing the same thing, with 90% of their music being covers of their parents music. What a bonus! Sell good looking lads to the kids and the songs to their parents! It’s a win win situation.

Remember the Super Trump cards? Wouldn’t it be nice to find a way to initiate the trade of electronic Trumps by cellphone / email?

By: simone

simone — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 07:36:05 +0000

Steve, this is a revival alright. I remember scooby doo wire from my childhood! I don’t remember having any fancy spelling for it though )
And just as an FYI – knitting is already quite the popular trend and has been making a come back with hollywood stars!