Your Teen Crush/Idol
October 21st 2008 23:59
David Cassidy - does he rate?
Other than the physical – one of the great disparities I came across (not only growing up but as a parent) is the world of the ‘teen idol’.
Now – perhaps I was simply too busy scraping knees, kicking footballs and wielding cricket bats to notice – but it seemed that every girl had some crush on some teen.
While my years defy me having any concept of Elvis or The Beatles let alone teen idols of the 50’s and earlier – I do have recollections of girls having almost rabid ‘crushes’ on David Cassidy, The Bay City Rollers and Leif Garrett.
In fact, even a Brady Bunch episode paid homage to the whole teen idol question – when Marcia moved heaven and earth to have Davy Jones (from the Monkees) come play at her High School Dance.
From the 90210 cast to Scott Baio, John Travolta to Andy Gibb – they all had their followings – I guess.
These days its apparently Zac Efron, Usher, N-sync and for the lads (yes apparently I’ve been out of step all this time) it’s Hillary Duff, Miley Cyrus and Kelly Clarkson.
So – did you have a teen crush and if so who was it?
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Comment by Bookgirl
MNG, the crushes don't stop in as we cruise into our 20s - we've always got a crush on someone.
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
It's when you see your grandmother with a pin-up of Errol Flynn on the inside of her wardrobe you really have to start to worry
BTW - how do these things take a hold?
Stay well
Comment by Lady Henrietta Muddling
Potter in a Harry
The way she came out of the water was much more appealing than the shark in Jaws.
She could have had teeth for all I cared back then.
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Dreadlocks n' all.
Dudley Moore didn't know what was about to hit really did he?
The whole Bolero thing still resonates I bet.
PS: I concur with your self nomination on the awards front - I will second it
Comment by Morgan Bell
Deep Pencil
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Artist Quirk
its all about the tights . . .
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
David Bowie - wow - there's one for the ages.
Cool
Comment by Journeywoman
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I Dream of Hollywood
Australian Chick
Fashion Peach
Who, I hear you ask? The middle child from Home Improvement. He made that show bearable!
Comment by Majamom
When I was 5, That is all my teenage aunts listened too .I started early (6-7 years old!) Later, it was Davy Jones. Boy, those were the days! Honestly, I still enjoy Peter Noonan as well as Davy Jones. The best last FOREVER!!!!
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Jonathan Taylor Thomas - that cute kid from Home Improvements?
What is he doing now?
Dare I ask you may actually know?
Cheers
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Peter Noonan was even a little before my time - but Davy Jones - with the oh-so British accent, mop top hair and pop star outlook was huge - I'll concur.
Can't work out why Peter Tork never quite made it though
Are you sure this isn't Marcia Brady?
Comment by Justicia
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Celebwise
Comment by Journeywoman
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Fashion Peach
Ah, reminiscing... great post.
Comment by Majamom
I have a confession to make. I truly reverted back to being a little kid! When Herman's Hermits were so popular, My Aunt Sue told me Herman's real name. She always said Peter Noon AN The Hermits. As a little kid I thought she said Peter Noonan The Hermits. It was not until I was probably 12 that I found out his name was Peter Noone. When I wrote the post, I reverted, old habits are hard to break! (Sorry Peter!) I think you might enjoy a peek at Peter Noone's website. give it a try, who knows, even if it was before your time, you might enjoy it!
As is so often the case, modern society incorporates song of the past. Even an episode of the Simpsons had the Herman Hermits hit Henry the Eighth sung by the Simpson Kids.
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Wasn't that the 'all new, singing, all dancing' Superman?
From memory - the all-American, good looks "I had a career in college football but . . . " actor.
Yep - I can probably understand that one - what with the whole undies on the outside thing
Cheers
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Better to be a has-been than a never was huh!
Good on you
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
That explains it. Nothing wrong with living life as a kid sometimes - even if it means bumping into a few foilbles as you reverse your mind into yesterday mode.
More power to you I say.
Stay well
Comment by Ann 2
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Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Didn't stop Madonna and Guy Ritchie - 10 year age difference - phewy - keep the dream alive I say
Comment by Lilla
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James T. Kirk *swoon*