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Pinky and the Brain were two scheming mice that wanted to take over the world in a tried and tested slapstick fashion. Like a nicer version of Ren and Stimpy, this Steven Spielberg classic was humourous for adults and children alike. Lyrics Pinky: Gee, Brain, what do you want to do tonight? Brain: The same [...]

Released in 1999, this provocative video sparked a wave of sexy schoolgirl hen nights. Sales of fluffy pink hair bobbles went up 500% (my figures). It’s nice to remember poor Brit in her prime. There’s a lot to be said for good management: Lyrics Oh baby baby, oh baby baby Verse Oh baby baby, how [...]

This song sums up everything nostalgic about Christmas. Christmas in Australia just wasn’t the same without chestnuts roasting on an open fire or snow glistening outside. Bing felt the same way when he sang this classic as part of the 1942 classic “Holiday Inn” and later the 1954 hit “White Christmas”: Lyrics I’m dreaming of [...]

Every Christmas party, every year. There’s no getting away from this anthem -even if you want to. This song is twice my age and yet I’ll probably be telling my kids one day that “it was dead cool at the time”. For those who wish to sing along: Lyrics “Are you hanging up your stocking [...]

Everyone was singing it -on school buses, in pubs and around town. England, normally too scared to hope, was allowing herself to get all excited about the 1996 European Championships. England flags were all over: on cars, buildings and boats. Girls made red and white tops and the boys wore England shirts. Everybody gathered round [...]

Marshall Bravestarr -the intergalactic policeman of New Texas. He had the eyes of the hawk, ears of the bear, strength of the bear and speed of the puma. I tried to explain this once, to a group of drunken friends after a late shift. They didn’t remember the cartoon, but proceeded to re-enact the start [...]

Let’s get ready to rhumble! PJ & Duncan were the stars of Byker Grove -the cool kids. PJ was much cooler than Duncan, who was a bit soft. Duncan was the baby-faced nice one and PJ the fit, naughty one. Played by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelley, the characters eventually grew up and out of [...]

Renowned for having the most annoying, catchy theme tune ever. “Have you ever, ever felt like this?” The lead kid was ugly, lived in a lighthouse and magic stuff happened. Apart from that, the memories of Round the Twist are hazy. Lyrics Have you ever, ever felt like this, When strange things happen, Are you [...]

I loved the Fresh Prince of Bel Air as a youngster. Like Saved By the Bell, the photogenic cast always smoothed over the poor storylines. The highlights of the series were, though, when Jazzy Jeff turned up to keep Will mischevious and when Carlton did his ever so special dance moves. Lyrics to Opening Theme [...]

The girl artist who could turn any drawing into real life using a magical crayon. I loved this cartoon because I wanted to be able to do the same. But whilst Penny always drew useful things, I wanted to draw sweets and a car for my own personal gain. I also didn’t like drawing with [...]