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...jazz standard, in that it serves as a basis on which he can expand in different artistic directions. For Biggers, a tree can recall the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge. However, while the lush and fully grown tree in “Blossom?? exudes vivacity, the bareness of the tree in “Constellation” implies death. For Biggers, then, the tree is an “axis mundi...beyond life, fourth-dimensional...
...were, in general, a terrible time for fashion. There is something so offensive about the decade’s frumpy minimalism, square-toed ankle boots, and embrace of themed sweaters. The other day I was watching “Blossom?? and I was struck, almost physically, with the greatness of Joey Lawrence and the hideousness of Six’s floral jumper. As I looked more closely at Six’s jumper, I realized, with the nauseating clearness of direct exposure, just how horrible it was. It had red and black flowers, vines, and polka dots...
...Even with all this training, I sometimes wonder why it’s impossible for me to stop. Being a constant nicknamers puts me up in the same league as George W. Bush (though I tend to go a little beyond the preschool mentality of “Turd Blossom?? or “Pootie-poot”). Nicknaming is often looked down upon because it is always a power struggle. Even when done with affection, the nicknamer is saying that their choice for your name is better than the one you already have. Of course, it gets...
...appeal.The look of a character is destined to change, it’s not like Barbie hasn’t had a makeover or a dozen. But have little kids really changed so much? Apparently the trendsetters of today need Strawberry Shortcake in a cool “Blossom??-style hat and jeans, even if the fact that Strawberry used to wear a way-old-school bonnet and dress never deterred the five-year-old-me from looking to her as my idol. Even the consistently classic Cabbage Patch form has diluted the name by adding...
...only as they related to the adults in their lives—they weren’t people, they were props to develop the adult characters. Sitcoms like “Full House,” “Saved By The Bell” and “Blossom?? showed more about kids and teens, but only in short plots that were wrapped up with a hug and a happy ending in 30 minutes. “90210” was the first show to put adolescents in serious situations and show them from their perspective...
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