The Vault: Miami Vice and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

I’m sitting here watching the first season of the 1980’s cop show, Miami Vice, on Netflix. I was fairly young when it originally aired so I don’t remember much of the actual show- only how people were gaga over it and a sockless Don Johnson. Of course what it does make me think of is one of the greatest video games of all time- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.

Oh sweet freedom. From the moment I jacked my first car, I was in love with this game. The reckless driving in fancy and crappy vehicles, the mindless violence, the hilarious characters, the awesome 80’s soundtrack, the crazy DJ’s and radio commercials, the killer weapon inventory, being chased by every arm of law enforcement, the prostitutes, and the freedom to do whatever you wanted made this game an instant classic. I loved it all. You can even sell dope from an ice cream truck. That right there says it all.

Here is some interesting reading. Besides Miami Vice here a list of 13 movies that inspired this classic. Jump over to Rockstar

Monday Morning Jam: Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam

It’s Monday morning. I’ve only been at work for two hours, but it feels like five. I need a certified jam to take me back to a happier time. Back before work and other adult responsibilities replaced doing nothing all day with my friends.

Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam’s “I Wonder If I take You Home” is that jam. Man, I remember seeing this video for the first time at a friend’s (who was lucky enough to have a television that picked up more than three channels) house. I was too young to understand what they were talking about in this song, but that didn’t matter- I only cared about the beat and dance moves. The first few seconds of this song still gives me goosebumps whenever it pops up on my iPod and instantly transports me back to a better time.

Here’s to those better days: