discussion What moments in history/pop culture do you feel elite for being alive to witness?

[terrorblade]

artpop

1989 & puta

avengers endgame

star wars episode 8

[HRHCOLLECTION]

The rise and excellence of Slayyyter, like come on now!

 

Also the smashery of Taylor Swift post 1989, Lana's impact on the world and THE BORN THIS WAY BALL

 

 

 

 

[Galah]

Also (to a lesser extent) seeing Zara Larsson's rise to prominence in 2015-2017 (outside the US, at least) was very surreal because I had been following her since late-2014/early-2015. I remember being so hyped for "Lush Life" before it dropped, and it being like my little secret pop gem and watching the original original version of the music video on YouTube on repeat (the one without the extra effects, which I believe is either now removed or region-locked to Sweden?) Then a few months later I heard it on my local radio station and I was SHOOK, and it started taking off and then obviously became a huge global hit in late-2015/early-2016. I honestly never expected that, so it felt pretty exciting to experience.

[Lana Banana]

[Kern]

first year of ATRL

[Dante Silva]

The rise of Abba, the formation of Blondie. Then Kate Bush (and later Madonna) releasing their debut singles & a teenage Kylie appearing. Living through the Disco, Punk, New Wave, New Romantic, Indie and Rave eras.  The rise of Swedish pop from Ace of Base through Britney and beyond. Then being blown away by Lana.

[chromatico]

The Born This Way era, nothing will ever come close to that experience for me

[frankvert]

Watching this LIVE on TV in 2009. My family was horrified but I was living 

[What_A_Mess]

- Britney’s Rise and Fall

- VMAs 2009, legendary 

- Katy Perry and Lady Gaga rivalry and double floppage

- Adele’s 25 Smashery

- Taylor Swift’s 2006 to present day Rise, Fall, and Rise to the Beatles/Michael Jackson/Madonna level of iconicness

 

 

[Boneknuckleskin]

Gaga’s meteoric rise. It was a true cultural reset. The Fame and Monster Ball shows were legendary — especially for us gays in the crowd. I went to several shows, general admission, front row on the barrier. It was electric. Such a celebration. If you were there then you know what I’m talking about. 

 

 

Confessions on a dance floor was pretty iconic too. 
 

 

I’ll also always be glad to have been born in the era of Adele (21, 25) and Lana Del Rey (early stuff up through Ultaviolence / Honeymoon / NFR) as well. 

 

 

Edited March 2 by Boneknuckleskin

[MonsterJohn]

 

The world STOPPED