Promtacular!

About this 1999 gem Cryssteen (in the middle, brown satin and giant prom hair) wrote “There’s nothing like a long line of shiny ladies standing in my basement.” I’m not in love with the crown of flowers at the end, but I feel the headpiece worn by the one 4th from the right was an even braver choice. Oh, that’s just a wall fan. I don’t know if I’m relieved or disappointed.

Hmmm…. A white dress down in front and a row of women in assorted shiny dresses. Anyone else picking up a “27 Dresses” vibe? If someone doesn’t break out into a rendition of “Benny and the Jets” we’ll all be worse off for it. OK fine, I’ll do it!

“Hey kids, shake it loose together
The spotlight’s hitting something…”

Happy Friday everyone!

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1990 Central High School, Philadelphia. Reader Kier writes “John Hughes would love this. Check the out the shoes. Very Ducky from Pretty in Pink.” Not gonna lie, when I looked at the preview for this picture there appeared to be a headless man in it. But no, it’s just couple who didn’t let a BIG difference in height get in the way of love. As my mom once said “They’re all the same height lying down.” Still cringing? You’re welcome.

The shoes are truly spectacular. His ensemble would only be improved if the tie I can’t see in this shot was a bolo tie. Rock this town inside out! Many girls would choose to wear a little shawl with a sleeveless dress just in case there was a chill in the evening air. But who needs a shawl when your gloves stop just shy of your armpits? Did they have the “little black dress approved” deodorant back in 1990? Because a white, chalky substance at the top of those suckers would be a damn crying shame.

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The year was 1897… Oh, wait that’s 1997. Cryssteen writes “We’re all sophomores at the Jr. Prom. I’m the awkward one on the right. This is the school’s method to keep us sober in the gym after prom. ” Apparently there was also gladiator games, wall climbing, velcro suits and, inexplicably, an Old-time photo booth. One of these things is not like the other…

Anyway. Given that a bunch of teenagers willingly changed from their prom regalia to the mildewed offerings of a gimmick photographer, the effectiveness of the “keep ‘em sober” strategy is suspect. Also, that appears to be an Uzi in the hands of one of the girls. While I’m not a gun nut or anything, I’m pretty sure those didn’t make their debut until WW2 or later.

Ed. note: Google confirms that the Uzi was launched in 1950. Points for historical accuracy: Me, 1; Photographer, 0.

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