Promtacular!

Sometimes Stone Walls Are HILARIOUS

Posted on April 05, 2011 by promtacular! in 1980s Prom | 1 Comment

Year: 1986
Event: Chorus Banquet (College) [ed note: AWESOME]

Lisa writes:
Big 80s hair? Check
Taffeta? Check
TEAL? Double check! (Matching tie!)

And if I asked, “What state is her date from?” and you said, “Minnesota!” You’d be correct.

So, yeah. Being a) a “chorus girl” myself and b) of Minnesotan stock, this photo is near and dear to my heart. They look so cute and happy to be wearing their teal. And who can blame them? After the numerous FAKE stone walls we’ve seen on Promtacular!, it’s practically reassuring to see that, in some places, real stone walls actually existed. It’s as if they’re laughing at us: Hahahaha, you think we’d stand in front of a PAINTED stone wall? Dude, we’re going to a CHORUS BANQUET! This is the real deal, yo!

The Happy HAIRpy Couple!

Posted on March 18, 2011 by promtacular! in 1980s Prom, Aquanet!, Shine On! | 1 Comment

Yes. I know we’ve seen this couple before. But it’s Friday, half of you are probably hungover (Happy St. Patty’s Day!) and, well. If this photo doesn’t brighten your entire weekend, you have no business being on this website.

And The Winners In The “Shared Hair” Category Are…

Posted on March 17, 2011 by promtacular! in 1980s Prom, Aquanet!, Feathering As A Lifestyle Choice, Shared Hair | No Comments

Year: 1984

The theme? Layers. Layers, layers, layers. Can you count them all? NO. NO, YOU CAN’T.

Layered hair.

Layers of ruffles in his shirt.

Layers of flounce in her dress on top AND bottom.

As if, perhaps, a giant gust of wind blew by they might just be swept up. WHOOSH!

Michele writes: “My date got his tux from a thrift store or from a member of his parents wedding band! He told me to get a dress that was “Baby Blue.” I didn’t see the tux till he picked me up! We looked like back up singers for the Donnie & Marie Show!!”