Lest any of you think the youth of today have no musical taste …
The setting: Uncle Rockford, Aunt Chloe and Aunt Nikki sitting around the breakfast table listening to ’80s music, laughing and reminiscing. Enter stage left, Wilson, 6-year-old nephew and music afficianado. “Something There to Remind Me” by Naked Eyes begins to play…
Uncle Rockford: “Wilson, come ‘ere. Listin to this-what do you think?”
Wilson (after a long pause, eyes fixed in an uncertain gaze upon the computer): “That’s disgusting music.”
(pause as Wilson leaves the room.)
Wilson (said over his shoulder as he walks away): “I’m more in tune with Johnny Cash.”
This fact was confirmed five minutes later when “Jackson” played and Wilson returned to sing along and affirm his allegiance.
Love this post. Your nephew’s taste gives me hope for the younger generation. You listening to dodgy 80’s pop hits gives me fear for this one.
Sadly, poor Alex does indeed make a habit of it.
in defense of 80’s pop:
sometimes, you need some sugary ear candy. it helps if you were a single-digit age when the song in question was released. it’s like reading a comic after a long string of novels or non-fictions.
just don’t make it a habit and you’ll be okay. 😉
Alas, I am but the foil for those with better music taste…