I've had a tough time with this term throughout my 80s fandom. I was confused when people used it to describe movies that they were holding in tremendous esteem at the same time. I know that the word "cheesy" means "shabby" and "cheap", having looked it up in the dictionary. Both of these words carry negative connotations, so I don't understand how you could use these words to describe movies you enjoyed sincerely. I thought that it was more likely to be used when talking about movies that you thought sucked, even if you did enjoy them. I had used it under those terms, and someone called me a hypocrite because of it.
I had been offended, but he was right. I was being a hypocrite. I had actually used the word on here earlier this year in a thread about 80s teen sex comedies, but I thought further about my actions. I decided not to use the word anymore.
80s movies have connected to me on many levels. They've given me relief, made me feel good at times and introspective at others, caused me to look at myself in different manners...They've just really helped me. I don't laugh at the fashions or hairstyles or make-up and I love the soundtracks. When I see an 80s movie, it takes me away from my Aspergers' Syndrome, my health issues (physical and mental) and my depression, and for those moments that I watch it, I'm the man I've always wanted to be, standing alongside the woman/women who always want(s) to be with me.
It may not make much sense, but it's what gives me hope.
Sincerely,
John Kilduff...
I can't say much else.
I had been offended, but he was right. I was being a hypocrite. I had actually used the word on here earlier this year in a thread about 80s teen sex comedies, but I thought further about my actions. I decided not to use the word anymore.
80s movies have connected to me on many levels. They've given me relief, made me feel good at times and introspective at others, caused me to look at myself in different manners...They've just really helped me. I don't laugh at the fashions or hairstyles or make-up and I love the soundtracks. When I see an 80s movie, it takes me away from my Aspergers' Syndrome, my health issues (physical and mental) and my depression, and for those moments that I watch it, I'm the man I've always wanted to be, standing alongside the woman/women who always want(s) to be with me.
It may not make much sense, but it's what gives me hope.
Sincerely,
John Kilduff...
I can't say much else.
