Sunday, November 22, 2015

Funny 80s Authentic Looking Frankie Says Relax Cotton T-Shirt

Funny 80s Authentic Looking Frankie Says Relax Cotton T-Shirt
Another great blast from the past - a funny 80s authentic looking, 'Frankie Says Relax' cotton T-shirt that will be a great gift for the rebels of the era.

The group Frankie Goes To Hollywood was a hit during those years and you were sort of making a statement back then if you wore a tee with these words on it.

There's something about tees with famous quotes that will always fit in with any retro theme parties, especially the casual events and this will be ideal to catch the attention of everyone.

If I recall correctly, there is a story behind these words and it goes something like this.

They were a British band of the times and became popular following a temporary ban by the BBC of their debut single 'Relax' as they felt that the record cover as well as the lyrics were somewhat sexual.

Nothing we would find overtly sexual today, but don't forget that this happened in 1984. As with most things that get banned, the song made it to the Top 10 within a week! And, alas the quote lives to this day!

The group went on to much more fame and received a Grammy plus other awards.

Then, there's also the story about Ross and Rachel [from the hit TV series 'Friends'] and the rather awkward break up they had in one episode. This T-shirt turns up as one of the items they fight over with both claiming to love it. See video below....kinda touching end ):