Saved By the Bell - Saturday

Howdy, folks!  Sorry I've been so sporadic lately.  It's been a crazy time in the life of your Song Master.  Part of what's made my day-to-day so nutty is the start of concert season!  Yay!!!  Seven lined up so far this summer, starting with Panic! at the Disco last night, and James Taylor tonight.  (Did I mention that I'm a "contradiction in every way"?)  Last night's show was a date with NewB and some pals and tonight's was a date with dear old Dad (our 3rd time seeing the original JT together).  


My friend Timmy, one of those pals who accompanied me to Panic! last night, reminded me of one of the most classic of all SBTB episodes EVER the other day.  Since it kind of fits in with the start of concert season, I thought we'd take a look back to the "Rockumentary" episode in the this week's installment of SBTB Saturday!  Woot!


Remember Zack's kick-ass band? 

They were so uber talented! It's terrifying to think we almost lost them to their petty spats, egomania, and power plays. 

(Can't exactly remember why Screech is dressed like some kind of priest...)

But, as Kasey Kasem so brilliantly divulged in Zack's elaborate daydream/fantasy/imaginary Behind The Music installment, fame was almost too much to handle for our blonde heartthrob. (As was that trashy pedophile manager of his...  Stay tuned - one of these days I'll actually get around to posting the SBTB Saturday edition on age-inappropriate relationships that's been floating around my head since the theme's inception.) 


Thank goodness the Bayside High gang learned a valuable lesson on standing by your besties and getting back to your roots (i.e. The Max),   

otherwise, we might not ever have been graced with this little ditty:  

"Friends forever" Zack Attack
Tags: "Friends forever" Zack Attack

"Friends Forever.  It's a nice idea."  

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Side note - "Rockumentary" wasn't the first time we were introduced to the "Friends Forever" sentiment.  Remember "The Friendship Business"?  When, for a class project, the gang sells friendship bracelets?  Only, Zack again gets a little greedy (common theme in SBTB), forcing Jessie, Kelly, and Slater to come up with the even awesomer "Buddy Bands".  In case you forgot: 

You can thank me later for that one.  

(Don't worry, though.  They realize in the end that working together -and "Luv Cuffs" - are the way to go.)

Saved By the Bell - Saturday

Now that the Apocalypse Now of hail storms has passed, 

(here's a sampling of actual photos:) 

 

it's time for a quick: 

This week we're going to highlight the super-awesome dance contest with guest star Casey Kasem - specifically Lisa and Screech's new hit dance craze, "The Sprain".  Remember this spectacle of cheese?  Wow - impressive.  My favorite part?   Slater's hella-sweet spandex ensemble.  Thank goodness his jerry-curl mullet distracts from his oh-so-obvious package... 

Check it out: 

You're welcome. 

Peace out.

Saved By the Bell - Saturday

That's right, I'm talking about THE Saved By the Bell.  Inspired by my hilarious friend Maureen's always laughter-inducing Facebook posts and statuses, I decided to start a new blogging series on one of the most influential television shows of our generation.  I mean - what would life have been like without the Zack Attack?  Kelly Kapowski?  The infamous "Jesse Gets Addicted to Caffeine Pills" episode?  I know my own life was permanently altered.  Was it for the better or for the worse?  I'll let you decide... 

So, every Saturday (when I feel like it, anyway) I'll share some snippet from Saved By the Bell, highlighted by my own sassy opinion on said snippet.  Prepare to be enlightened. 

This week, (again - thanks to Maureen) we look at the super-creepy music video by "Hot Sundae" - the impromptu musical act that contributed Jesse's unforgettable drug (sort of)-induced breakdown: 

If you remember, the following MTV Video Award-worthy display of musical genius somehow magically ended up in the hands of a famous producer (stuff like that always seemed to happen to the SBTB kids - by my calculations, they should've been gazillionaires by the 10th grade), and the girls were scheduled to perform for him in an effort to win a recording contract.  But, as Jesse so emotionally taught us - what goes up must come down.  After too many No-Doze, our soon-to-be stripper passed out and slept through that potentially life-changing performance.  Thank goodness she was there to teach us all such a valuable lesson about legal drug abuse!  And, if you're paying attention, you might also learn a thing or two about the dangers of g-string leotards paired with black leggings... 

The moral of this pointless post?  Kids - careful with those Red Bulls. You may be "so excited" now, but you'll only find yourselves "SO scared", later... 

Happy Saturday!!