Will she bring the hat today?
It's Deborah "Seriously, Steve, no more jokes about Debbie" Gibson Day here at Stuck in the 80s! In just a few hours, we'll have her sitting two feet from me and Sean Daly, who upon wise suggestion from our readers will be forced to wear a Hannibal Lecter mask for everyone's safety.
We're trying to think of fun ways to surprise her during her short visit with us. We could, quite possibly...
- Challenge the self-proclaimed "pop music princess" to a trivia challenge...
- Have Sean serenade her with a falsetto medley of Gibson's top 10 tunes...
- Or just go ahead and grant her a restraining order against us as soon as the podcast is finished. Yeah, that might seem most practical. It's the gift that keeps on giving ... from 100 yards away.
In the meantime, enjoy Stuck in the 80s uber-fan David Peterkofsky's "Best of Deborah Gibson" playlist:
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OK, I'm going to be nice out of respect to her going above and beyond by making a live appearance. I give her props for that. She obviously hasn't listened to the podcast to understand the men behind the mics.
I hope she also understands that the slightest flirtation or touch of a hand will cause your heart to explode.
I have to say that I wish the pop princesses of today had the same age appropriate outlook that Ms. Gibson had in the 80s. You can tell her that. Yeah. That'd be nice. I appreciate her music for that reason.
Posted by: Marissa | April 17, 2008 at 08:25 AM
I'm reminded after watching that video that I had a pair of Levi 501s that were thread bare at the knees. They were my signature jeans, literally. I had people sign them.
Posted by: Marissa | April 17, 2008 at 08:38 AM
Is "Bring The Hat" some sort of euphemism?
Posted by: Jeff in Cuba | April 17, 2008 at 09:12 AM
No, just a lame reference to the fact that she always wears hats in her videos.
Posted by: Spears | April 17, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Too bad, because I think it would really work as one.
"So Deborah, how was your date with Steve?"
"It was amazing! I totally brought my hat!"
Posted by: Jeff in Cuba | April 17, 2008 at 09:25 AM
or Jeff, "he performed a hat-trick! I didn't think men his age were capable without Viagra."
Posted by: Marissa | April 17, 2008 at 09:30 AM
Hey, no making fun of a product that would be a natural sponsor for our show.
... or Rogaine, if they're fans of Sean.
Posted by: Spears | April 17, 2008 at 09:33 AM
OK, then replace VIAGRA with Cialis.
Posted by: Marissa | April 17, 2008 at 09:40 AM
How about one of those creepy "Smilin' Bob" Enzyte commercials?
"Bob has new confidence and higher energy! And his wife always brings a hat! [wink]"
Posted by: Jeff in Cuba | April 17, 2008 at 09:41 AM
Here's one thing I'd be willing to bet for today. If Ms. Gibson does literally wear a hat, she'll probably have 2 places on which to hang it.
Posted by: Marissa | April 17, 2008 at 09:47 AM
Use my question please! My inner Beavis is dying to hear you guys say the word "Circle Jerks" to Debbie Gibson. In my world, Debbie Gibson disappeared when she was still wholesome and the Playboy shoot never happened.
Truw story, I had a GF I bought a Yankees hat for at The Stadium. Whenever I would see her, my friends would all joke about my going to take the cap for a spin. So, there's a hat entendre for you, Jeff.
Posted by: DoctorDrew | April 17, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Good luck with the interview guys. I hope all goes well , and Miss Gibson has fun with you. And if she 'brings the hat', all the better for you.
Posted by: Bassnote | April 17, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Know that we've turned a harmless phrase into an all-purpose profanity (or "faux-fanity"), you've got to sneak it innocently into the interview.
"So Deb, do you ever bring a hat to concerts?"
"Are you comfortable bringing a hat onstage?"
"Have you ever brought a hat to a girlfriend?"
I'm sure she'll find the resulting adolescent snickering quite endearing.
Posted by: Jeff in Cuba | April 17, 2008 at 12:44 PM
OK, 'tis 1 pm ... time for the interview.
Posted by: Spears | April 17, 2008 at 12:56 PM
You can leave your hat on...
Posted by: Clark | April 17, 2008 at 01:21 PM
The hat has left the building...
Photos to come soon....
Posted by: Spears | April 17, 2008 at 02:02 PM
Glad to see someone echo my thoughts about the Circle Jerks, Doc. That always mystified me. Hopefully, Steve-o had the balls to ask about it. Time will tell. Time will tell.
Posted by: Douglas Arthur | April 17, 2008 at 02:06 PM
We didn't get to the Circle Jerks. I'm sorry. Sean kept asking about her skin cream and preferred brand of cigarettes.
Posted by: Spears | April 17, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Oh no, he didn't tell her to put the lotion in the basket, did he?
Posted by: Clark | April 17, 2008 at 03:21 PM
Or enjoying fava beans and a nice chianti...
Posted by: Tom | April 17, 2008 at 03:30 PM
Sean was talking to Debbie Gibson about lotion?
I'm surprised he didn't bring his hat right then and there.
Posted by: Jeff in Cuba | April 17, 2008 at 03:41 PM
All this talk about hats. I haven't worn a hat in a long time. Enough already. A girl can only take so much. Is it my fault all the hats I find just don't suit me?
Posted by: Marissa | April 18, 2008 at 08:23 AM