Humor
An 80s Soundtrack for Middle-Aged Parents
For your most frequent, favorite, and unavoidable activities
When you enter the grocery store for the third time in a week because you keep forgetting to buy bread and olive oil:
“Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake
When your partner suggests quitting coffee, and you look at the 32 oz insulated mug in your hand:
“Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley
When your middle schoolers are disappointed that you canceled the trip to the amusement park due to bad weather, but you’re secretly relieved:
“Blame It On the Rain” by Milli Vanilli
When your husband can’t find his wallet/keys/shoes/the ketchup:
“Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper
When you see how much college tuition is these days:
“Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie
When the clock strikes 5:01 p.m. on any Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night:
“Red Red Wine” by UB40
When your therapist wants to talk about love languages, but you just want your partner to pick up the damn leaves:
