Surf dudes with attitudes (kinda groovy)

On my way to work this morning I noticed that Shakey’s Pizza had wished a happy birthday to Victor Hugo (the link is obviously an example to the sign they post the happy birthdays on, not the actual one I saw). Who knew the employees were such fans of Les Mis or The Hunchback of Notre Dame? I think if he were alive, it’s very doubtful Mr. Hugo would celebrate his birthday at Shakey’s.

TJ texted me this morning to let me know he was watching Saved by the Bell: The College Years. Immediately the theme song popped into my head, at first bit by bit then in full force.

I'm standing at the edge of tomorrow
And it’s all up to me how far I go
I'm standing at the edge of tomorrow

I've never seen such a view before
A new world before my eyes
So much for me to explore
It's where my future lies

Today I'm standing at the edge of tomorrow
From here the future looks bright for me
And it's all up to me how far I go
It's my time to break away
I'm standing at the edge of tomorrow
Today

Then it made me think of other theme songs, namely California Dreams, which for some reason I have always remembered in its entirety even if the only person I remember from the show is that guy who I want to say his nickname was “Weasel” but I’m pretty sure it’s something else.

Surf dudes with attitudes
(Kinda groovy)
Laid back moods
Sky above, sand below
(Good vibrations)
Feelin' mellow

(Don't wake me up)
Don't wake me up if I'm dreaming
(California dreams)
Just let me lay here in the sun
Until my dream is done

So it wasn’t “Weasel” it was “Sly” (yes, I looked it up) but the best part is apparently there was a California Dreams reunion on Jimmy Fallon! (There are actually 2 parts if you want to hear what the entire cast is up to now then click here to find out. Though I can tell you, it’s not much. Basically babies and failed acting dreams.) I knew there was a reason I should be watching late night talk shows. This apparently occurred after Jimmy could only get 5 of the 7 cast members together for his Saved by the Bell reunion. It goes to show you how little people care about California Dreams as its availability on youtube is inversely proportionate to its popularity. Thus the actual Saved by the Bell reunion was nowhere to be found.

I should stop before I start looking up the cast of Hang Time to see where they are now. (Doesn’t mean I won’t do it, but I just won’t blog about it.)

R.