The ultimate "Girl-Power" video of all time. Done in true eighties fashion, Pat Benetar's depiction of a young girl seeking to be understood and tying to gain independence is riveting!
The video begins with the main character (Pat Benetar) leaving home after a fight with her parents. Determined to make it on her own, she ends up in what appears to be a brothel. She seems established in this place indicating that she has worked there for a while. After a man/patron treats a co-worker disrespectfully, Benetar takes a stand! She and her co-workers revolt against the rude men, and declare their strength! The video ends with Benetar leaving the brothel and returning to a remorseful but loving home.
This video is great. Yes the dancing and characters are laughable, but the essence is fabulous. I really like the theatrical element of the video, and the song is catchy too.
Another interesting aspect is that I am noticing young women today dressing like Pat Benetar and her coworkers in the video! Ha! Perhaps the eighties were not as cheesy as we thought!
I love that you're doing an 80's blog! Pat Benatar and Blondie are two of the greatest things that came out of the 80's. I also really like the 80's Madonna videos which I recently viewed. Those girls really did give a big bird to the guys and I love that! There's nothing better than a girl taking a stand and saying how strong she is! I don't know if you're a Tori Amos fan, but her Y Kant Tori Reed album that came out in the 80's is super awesome! I love how glossy and over produced they are. It's so laughable.... Not to mention the hair :)
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