Author Archives: Brian Boone

About Brian Boone

From the middle of nowhere in the Pacific Northwest, I contribute to the Retroist, write for trivia publications, and blog about music in a humorous fashion at www.lovehatesociety.com. I feel about "Back to the Future" the way you feel about "Star Wars." Also, I'm married and have a child (sorry ladies, orphans).

Ricky Gervais’s Seona Dancing in “Bitter Heart”

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Brian Boone

Before he was a comedian and Golden Globe host, Ricky Gervais made excellent television. Before that, in 1983, he was in a New Wave band called Seona Dancing. Here is their video for the pretty great “Bitter Heart.” This is … Continue reading →

Give Your Mouth Muuuuch Happiness

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Brian Boone

“America’s Meat and Potatoes” was one of McDonald’s most short-lived ad campaigns, probably because it’s actually extremely cynical, and maybe because it spawned fairly racist (although clearly inspired by Coming to America) commercials like this one.

Nearly Forgotten Sketch Comedy – The Edge (1992)

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Brian Boone

The Edge was a short-lived sketch comedy show on Fox created by Simpsons writer David Mirkin. A lot of people on it went on to bigger things, notably Jennifer Aniston, Wayne Knight, and Tom Kenney. It’s most notable however for … Continue reading →