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Times of our lives

What’s a moment in pop culture that you’ll remember forever?

There are flashes of moments that run through my mind when I really concentrate on this. Although I’m not sure that they qualify as “pop” culture, they were newsworthy moments.

OJ Simpson in that white Bronco.

Sinead O’Connor tearing up the photo of The Pope on SNL.

People freaking out about Y2K.

What I remember the most vividly was the death of Princess Diana. I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when it took over every news channel on tv.

It was horrible, tragic and sad, as is any sudden death, especially of a young person.

Love this photo of Sid in the water with my younger sister Gena from a few weeks ago when we visited them

18 responses to “Times of our lives”

  1. I can definitely understand why Princess Diana’s death stands out so strongly. Some moments become permanently connected to where we were and what we were doing when we first heard the news. I also remember how events like the O.J. Simpson chase and the Y2K scare seemed to completely take over the media and everyday conversations. Even though they may not all fit perfectly into the traditional definition of pop culture, they became shared experiences that so many people remember. Diana’s death was especially heartbreaking because of how young she was and how sudden everything happened. It’s amazing how certain moments from the past can still feel so vivid decades later.

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  2. i remember that point in time too with Princess Diana. strange isn’t it? i know alot of people that can say that.

    i was at a pool party when the news came through and we were sitting at the deck of the pool listening to the news for updates. or, my girlfriend at the time was and i was sitting next to her.
    Mike

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    1. It’s weird because I wasn’t one of those people who fan-girled over her, I’m Team Camilla to be honest. I wasn’t near a pool as well with my best friend at the time, a weekend away for her bachelorette wknd.

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      1. i think it was also because it was August and it was in those weird off days of the solar summer where any big news could have imprinted onto us. not that it wasn’t big news but it fell on one of those days where we just normally don’t expect things to happen, i suppose. maybe.

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      2. Yes you’re probably right Mike 😊

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      3. I never thought she was beautiful, either.

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  3. trump being reelected

    dumb laws

    and so on

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  4. I’ll never forget Diana’s two sons walking behind her coffin, and their sign, “Mummy,” on top of it. Heartbreaking.

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    1. So sad 😭

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  5. le sigh… princess diana deserved so much better

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    1. So tragic 😢

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  6. I was devastated by Diana’s death

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    1. So many people were!

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  7. Looks like Sid was enjoying much. There are lots of catastrophic happenings that are unforgettable for many people.

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    1. Yes he loves the water! Thanks Hazel ☺️

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      1. My pleasure, CJ

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  8. One of my abiding memories was being at LiveAid back in 1985. I’d just started a new job and pulled a sickie so I could use my ticket to be there.
    Freddie Mercury famously commanding the 72,000-strong crowd to clap in unison during Radio Ga Ga” was something I will never forget.

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    1. Very cool!

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