Saturday 9

Manic Monday (1985) 

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) In this song, Bangles lead singer Susannah Hoffs sings that "it's 6:00 already." What time did you wake up this morning? Too early! 5:30 AM. After I finish this meme and my cup of water, I'm going back to sleep.

2) She's running late for work and she wishes her bed was already made so she wouldn't have to spend time doing it. Do you ever leave the house without making your bed? I never make my bed.

 

3) She sings that it would take an airplane to get her to work on time. Are you usually early, on time, or late? Late. When I used to take the train every day, I was always on time because they stick to a schedule and would leave without me. But now that I'm left to my own devices, I've gotten sloppy. I'm never more than 5 or 10 mins. late. 

4) Since Monday is the start of her hectic workweek, she wishes it was Sunday because that's her "fun day." What's your favorite day of the week? Saturday. (When I was a little girl, it was a toss-up between Wednesday and Thursday because Batman was on.)

5) "Manic Monday" was written by Prince. What's your favorite Prince song? "Little Red Covette."

6) In 1985, when this song was a hit, Sears promoted sleepwear with characters on them in their children's department. GI Joe pajamas were popular. When you were a kid, did you have a favorite pair of pjs? Yes. They were pink, covered in little blue flowers, and had a little ruffle at the neck. My mom let me pick which pjs I wore, and if these weren't in the laundry basket they were my first choice. 

7) A fashion tradition dating back to the early 1900s states that you should put your white slacks, shoes, jackets and belts away after Labor Day. Do you follow that rule? Kinda sorta, in that I never wear white slacks, jackets or belts any time of year. My Nikes are white, but I don't think this "rule" applies to tennies.

 

8) Traditionally Labor Day marks the moment when fans turn their attention to the NFL and NCAA football. Will you be rooting for a particular football team this season? No. Baseball is getting too good. Are Detroit and Milwaukee for real? Will the Padres overtake the Dodgers? Right now it looks like my Cubs are a lock for a Wild Card slot, but as Joe Maddon used to say, "Sometimes the shit rains down sideways, just because we're the Cubs."

9) According to the auto insurance industry, the average American spends 52 minutes (26 each way) behind the wheel every day traveling to and from work. How do you while away the time when you're stuck in traffic? I sleep or read. Don't worry, I don't drive, so this puts no one's life is in danger.