I often wonder how I gained what cultural capital I have, what gaps there still are, and why some people miss out on what I consider touchstones.
Once you become acquainted with a piece of popular culture, it’s easy to forget what life was like without it, what you didn’t know until you did. My parents were more Simon & Garfunkel and The Beatles types I hadn’t been allowed to watch Wayne’s World, the movie which introduced 90s kids to the song, or to listen to classic rock radio on car trips. It wasn’t until 1999 that a friend played Queen’s 1979 hit ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ for me, watching for my dawning wonder. I love showing and being shown new things, to me there is no sweeter phrase than ‘I think you’d love this’. In primary school, I loved show and tell-so much so that it has taken me decades to temper my impulse to share a current obsession. Older generations got a kick out of seeing a new generation react to the songs of their youth, and newcomers got a drum kick sales of the song spiked in the following days. The wholesome video went viral after it was posted on Twitter and for many, it was a first-the first time seeing a music reaction video, or the first time hearing Phil Collins’ 1981 hit. By now, over seven million people have watched the video: 22-year-old twins Tim and Fred Williams listening to Phil Collins’ 1981 hit ‘In The Air Tonight’, quietly vibing until the moment when the famous drum break drops and takes them by surprise.
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