"Macarena" is a song by Los del Río about a woman of the same name, or any woman from the La Macarena neighbourhood of Seville. It was very successful between 1995 and 1997.
The song became the second longest running #1 and best selling debut single of all time in the US. It was ranked the "#1 Greatest One-Hit Wonder of all Time" by VH1 in 2002. (Click here to read more.)
Now, let's dance the Macarena! Just play the music and follow the GIF below.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Everybody Does the Macarena!
Memory Checklist # 2
10. In your early 90s vocabulary, surfing was a water sport that was popular in the States and that only a few Pinoys get into. Later in the 90s, surfing became synonymous to browsing. You surf when you browse Internet sites and TV channels.
11. Among your childhood crushes is Atom Araullo of 5 & Up.
12. You were a Batibot kid.
13. If you're a bit younger then, you're probably more of an ATBP. (Awit Titik Bilang At Iba Pa) kid.
14. Your expressions include "as if!", "duh!" and "whatever" said with your thumbs and index fingers forming a big W.
15. Robert Jaworski was both coaching and playing for Ginebra at PBA. He was actually the most senior guy in the court.
16. You were cool if you hang out at Megamall to ice skate.
17. You were among the kids who got excited over watching the Royal London Circus.
18. You've heard of local classroom wars between the Hiphops and the Metals.
19. Meanwhile, you knew how to classify conos and jologs.
20. AMA was the butt of all school jokes then. (I personally believe that AMA is a fairly impressive educational institution but sad to say, some people can be so discriminating.)
If you can relate to at least 5 of the items here, then you know that you are
a certified Not-So Recent Kid.
Craving for more? Abangan ang Memory Checklist # 3!
90s Greenbelt Snapshots and Some Ramblings
For those who regularly shop and dine from one hotspot to another in Metro Manila, it's easy to overlook the changes that take place in the areas. Twenty years ago, who would've thought that the mere talahiban in the intersection of QC, Pasig and Mandaluyong would actually become one of the business hubs in the country called the Ortigas Center?
Those in their mid-20s would have probably seen the transformation of Fort Bonifacio Global City, which is more commonly known to the younger generations as The Fort. Back in the early 2ks, there wasn't even Serendra or Bonifacio High Street. There wasn't even Market! Market! nor any of those high-rise offices and condominiums.
My boss told me that way back during the late 80s and early 90s, Makati Avenue was like the place-to-be. However, these days, most women I know cringe at the idea of walking in gimmick clothes along the area. Of course, everyone knows why. (But you might as well watch out for A. Venue. Makati Av might just be the A-venue for all 'em A-list parties and It people.)
It was Greenbelt which took the glory that was that of Makati Avenue. These days, in spite of the mushrooming of malls--upscale or not, in Metro Manila, Greenbelt remains to be the most modern and best landscaped mall complex. As Greenbelt 5 opened its doors to the public late last year, I cannot help but wonder how Greenbelt looked way back in 90s' sophistication.
So here. These are the pictures which I found over the internet.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Goodbye, Carlo!
Remember this commercial way back in '95? This featured Chantal Umali who later joined the second batch of TGIS in GMA. Young heartthrob Patrick Garcia was Carlo in this ad. (Though I don't see him in this version.) He joined ABS-CBN's Gimik, the rival teen show of TGIS.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Pop Swatch
Among the trends of the 90s that shouldn't be missed is the POP SWATCH. The product was relased in the 80s but it onlt made its way here in the 90s. Thanks to Gift Gate. I remember the first endorser was Mikee Cojuangco.
What everyone liked about Pop Swatch are the look--you can call it a mini wallclock =p and the straps which can be changed to match or accentuate your outfit.
Here are some photos of some swatches:
1991 Christmas Pop Swatch Bottone.
Passport '93
Goodbye Carlo!
This is the classic Purefoods Tenderjuicy Hotdog commercial. Carlo is supposed to be Patrick Garcia but as you will notice, he cannot be seen anywhere in this clip.
* The girl, Chantal Umali, later on starred as Happy in TGIS the second batch.
Memory Checklist # 1
1. Pa-bida ka every start of the school year. Your pencil case has several pop-out compartments. It's a plus if there's a built-in thermometer and magnifying lens. Then you fill your pencil case with Kisses, the scented balls.
2. You remember munching Jack n' Jill Bacon Strips on snack time. (Don't you just miss this?!?)
3. You check if Gobstoppers really change their color and flavor.
4. You checked if M&M's slogan: "melts in your mouth, not in your hands" is true.
5. You bought every flavor of Fanta softdrink. An 8 oz. bottle of Fanta costs around 4-5 pesos.
6. It wasn't Coke Light nor Pepsi Max then. They were just labeled as Diet--Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi.
7. You danced Depeche Mode's "I Just Can't Get Enough" in a school presentation. (Think about field demos and other classroom presentations.) Later on, it was used in an Ovaltinees ad. Oh-oh-Ovaltinees.
8. You've seen Mariah Carey's transformation--from a plain Maria to a divalicious Mariah.
9. You memorized the lyrics of the Nano Candy jingle.
If you can relate to at least 5 of the items here, then you know that you are
a certified Not-So Recent Kid.
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