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Who is Responsible for the 80s?

Post 21

shrinkwrapped

Ah... yes, I'm on to something.
What could you have been doing at, say midnight? Hmm...?


Who is Responsible for the 80s?

Post 22

Rainbow

Surely it's Mrs. Thatcher - she told us that if we all worked hard (and carried handbags) we too could be like her......rich and powerful. Unfortunately, we took her at her word and left the eighties feeling over-worked, under-paid, deep in debt (negative equity), with bizarre tastes in music/cars/decor etc. and wardrobes full of Miami Vice 'casual' suits and tafetta 'tea-cosy' dresses.

Fortunately, we now have Tony Blair - who has told us that if we all work hard (and carry a permanent smile) we too....


Who is Responsible for the 80s?

Post 23

Researcher 140051

Midnight? Uh...well...hmm. Maybe I was asleep. No, I wasn't doing anything at all. At least I think I was doing nothing. If I was doing nothing I couldn't have been responsible for the 80s. Or could I?


Who is Responsible for the 80s?

Post 24

shrinkwrapped

You say you were asleep, eh?
Oh, how CONVENIENT.

Don't think I don't know what you've been up to.


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