GWC Podcast #89 (Bonus)

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#21

They’re dickies. Mock-turtlenecks are what Steve Jobs wears. (The name “dickies” has since become associated with the clothing company of the same name.)

My Grandfather occasionally wore them, and I owned one as a kid (not sure if I ever wore it.) It is indeed to give the impression of a full sweater, without the heft. (If that seems weird, think of it as the functional equivalent of a scarf.)

The really weird thing is that it really stumps the GF when I ask her about them (she’s an absolute savant about certain things, and fashion is one of them. She blanks on this one, so I’m guessing it wasn’t ever a high-fashion thing.) It seems to be a sixties/early seventies era item.

#22

i knew i had seen one in another movie somewhere!

#23

And you can find some here.

I think I wore one as a kid, but the memory is foggy, perhaps blocked.

#24

no offense to any turtleneck/dickie enthusiasts here, but who ever thought that was a good style?

#25

The 80s was the best of times, and it was the worst of times.

#26

80s movies montages were talked about in the podcast, and I just have to point you to a wickedly (yeah us New Englanders get to use the word wicked) episode of South Park. I can’t remember what season or the episode name. But the boys are at a ski resort and Stan gets sucked against his will into the plot of an 80s movie. And in the middle of the episode there’s a great montage to the music of song the goes “We Need a Montage…”.
You’ll be on the floor laughing.

Now it’s gonna bother me all day trying to remember what episode that was…

#27

Well, turns out my answer was just a google away. Here’s the Lyrics to “Montage” (lyrics by Trey Parker). Now, I’m not certain whether this was first used in South Park or in the movie Team America: World Police (which was done by South Park co-creator Trey Parker)

The hours approaching, to give it your best
You’ve got to reach your prime.
That’s when you need to put yourself to the test
And show us a passage of time
Were going to need a montage (montage)
Ooh it takes a montage (montage)

Sure a lot of things happing at once,
Remind everyone what’s going on (what’s going on)
And when every shot you show a little improvement
Just show it all or it will take to long
That’s called a montage (montage)
Ooh we want montage (montage)

And anything that we want to know
From just a beginner to a pro,
You want a montage (montage)
Even rocky had a montage (montage)

(Montage…montage)

Anything that we want to know
From just a beginner to a pro,
You need a montage (montage)
Ooh it takes a montage (montage)

Always fade out in a montage,
If you fade out
It seem like more time has passed in a montage
Montage

#28

yea i’m pretty sure it was only in team america. great movie btw. those two guys are in the ranks of the best american satirists around these days.

#29

The song was definitely in a South Park episode too…or at least a modification of the song. It must have been because I remember it, and I haven’t seen Team America, so I must of seen/heard it on South Park. Question is, which one was first?

#30

On the subject of dickies aka mock-turtlenecks, the most common use for them was for skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing & other winter activities. The purpose was never really for fashion, it was a way to keep your neck/upper chest warm without adding the bulk of a sweater under already thick layers of clothing.

#31

They also have another hilarious genre song in Baseketball… one of those cheesy, driving, “You can do it / They can’t stop you!” songs like the “You’re the Best” song from Karate Kid.

#32

A mock-turtleneck is a turtleneck where the collar doesn’t double back on itself. (Think Steve Jobs at any Macworld Keynote.)

It’s weird, the things that grate…

Re: Real Genius: I just ran across it at Barnes & Noble, in their $9.99 bin. (I also scored the first and only season of Keen Eddie.)

#33

First of all I want to thank you for making me see this movie. Love this 80’s style of movies and have in some way managed to miss out on it.

For popping corn I’d chose a CO2 laser. They emit high power laser light in the infrared (i.e. not visible) and are usually continuous and should therefore be ideal for the job. Standard CO2 lasers come with more than enough power.
Was surprised how correct they were when talking about lasing in the movie. Not very often you get good science talk in movies. :slight_smile:

Remember wearing a dickie in the winters as a kid. Surely not for style, but in cold and windy weather they’re nice to have.

#34

You can also watch Real Genius instantly on Netflix. I just watched it for the first time last week and was not disappointed (knew I wouldn’t be since it was recommended by the GWC crew).

#35

I’m a bit torn about RG, but the laser stuff is good. It was almost disconcerting to see that in a movie of its kind.

#36

(Double posting, but I figure it isn’t good form to edit a post after a day or so.)

Anyhoo, Rick J. just posted over on the blog that Jordan is based upon a real person.

Which reminded me: the thing that struck me about Jordan on the rewatch is that she is pretty much a template for ‘geek girl’ in Hollywood. You can draw a pretty straight line from her to Willow to Kaylee (to Emilyfromohio… )

#37

if it weren’t for the hair, Jordan be one hell of a hottie. Anyway, thanks for making me watch this flick, I totally enjoyed it, very diverting (way too diverting, as I have to study for finals this week)

#38

By the way… Here’s what Wikipedia says happened to Jordan…

Michelle Meyrink
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Michelle Meyrink

Born September 1, 1962 (1962-09-01) (age 45)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Years active 1983 - 1988
Spouse(s) John

Michelle Meyrink (born September 1, 1962) is a Canadian actress who has played offbeat girls in several 1980s movies.

Meyrink is remembered for her role as hyperactive geek whiz-kid Jordan Cochran in the 1985 movie Real Genius. Other films she appeared in included Valley Girl (1983) as Suzi Brent, The Outsiders (1983) as Marcia, Revenge of the Nerds (1984) as Judy. Meyrink’s last Hollywood role was in Permanent Record in 1988. Shortly thereafter, she gave up acting as a professional career.

As of 2003, Meyrink lived with her husband and three children on Bowen Island, a short ferry ride from her birthplace of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Meyrink and her family were the subjects of an episode of the series Quiet Mind, which focused on their practice of Zen Buddhism.

#39

I was going to say that. Fortunately someone invented the neck warmer which serves the same purpose, but also can get pulled over your face.

#40

At the risk of getting my geek card revoked. Real Genius nor Val Kilmer does much for me. But then I’ve been told I’m weird like that. :smiley: