Podcast Reaction: I (Don’t Really) Love The 80s Edition

Let’s try not to read too much into Ronald Reagan sharing a drink with Cobra Commander in this image.

This week on the podcast, the guys and Jenny discussed the 80s.

Now, if I have a reputation around here, and I might, it may include how I am not much into nostalgia.  That was, like, my biggest barrier to really enjoying Ready Player One.  The big problem with nostalgia, I feel, is that it elevates stuff that maybe doesn’t deserve it.  I have no problem loving things from my childhood that hold up, but these things should be good in their own right, not good because I thought they were awesome when I was 8.

Gold Glaive Krull Necklace – Because Why Not?

So yeah, apparently if you are into Krull (THE WORST MOVIE EVER) you too can purchase your very own Glaive gold necklace – you know, to impress the ladies! Etsy shop owner HollieGoFrightly can make you a Glaive pendant that has a gold finish, 5 tiny red crystal gems, and a clear gem in the center. It measures 1 1/2″ and hangs from a 25″ chain with lobster clasp. Now if only I could use this Glaive to kill the very existence of the movie itself. Not only would it be ironic, it would also be responsible of me. See more of this tantalizing necklace after the break:

Old Cartoon Break!

Given the current mania for reviving old properties, and superheroes, it’s probably only a matter of time before someone gives these guys the big budget treatment.