Remember the ’90s?
The Internet was so new we had to wade through a series of squawks before going online. Comedians told any joke they pleased, and no one feared cancellation for painting outside the lines.
Musicians toured without lecturing crowds on how they should vote or live their lives.
And trigger warnings weren’t even a thing. Still, the 1994 comedy “PCU” predicted the coming woke revolution.
And here we are.
The 1998 action comedy “Rush Hour” just got a 21st-century warning, courtesy of USA Network. (Hat Tip: World of Reel)
We all love our buddy comedies … but this movie was created in a different time. FYI certain depictions, language and humor may seem outdated and at times offensive.
Audiences watched the movie for 27 years without any such “protection.” Now, a major cable network deems it necessary. Will it air a similar warning for “Rush Hour 2” and “Rush Hour 3?” What other movies are next?
Yeah, we miss the ’90s. Badly.
It’s why the triple bill at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre Friday got such a warm welcome from the crowd. The night featured the Spin Doctors, Gin Blossoms and Blues Traveler in a lineup dating back to the roaring ’90s.
The Spin Doctors broke out pop gems like “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” showing an appreciation for the crowd sticking with the rockers all these years later.
A similar sentiment came from Robin Wilson, the ageless lead singer for The Gin Blossoms. The band saved its biggest hit, “Hey, Jealousy,” for the end of its set. Other bangers like “Follow You Down” and “Found Out About You” kept the crowd on its feet up until then.
Both opening bands were in fine form. They didn’t noodle with their classic tracks, delivering them exactly as the crowd anticipated.
After all, those fans matter the most. And so did the date on the calendar – July 4, 2025. The show couldn’t forget the nation’s birthday, showcasing the fireworks exploding all around the venue.
Blues Traveler hit the stage to strains from “South Park’s” giddy anthem, “America (F*** Yeah)” from “Team America: World Police.” The stars and stripes could be seen on stage and lead singer John Popper played the National Anthem on his harmonica.
He, too, thanked the crowd for joining them on a pristine summer night, hinting at a medical hiccup that nearly derailed his appearance.
The show must go on, and with it killer covers of “Hot for Teacher” and “Mary Jane’s Last Chance” along with the band’s blistering smash “Runaround.”
For one night, the 1990s were back. No woke lectures or trigger warnings. Just old school rock, pop and blues played at a high level.
We don’t always need Doc Brown’s time machine for nights like this.
Looks like the lefties have discovered your site, Chris.
I wonder how many of them work in The Industry. The contempt they have for us is revealing.
Probably bitter because they will all be replaced by A.I. within 5 years.
All are welcome! Just as long as everyone keeps the language clean!
What a cool lineup and venue for this show! I don’t want to brag, but I’m totally going to brag about seeing the Gin Blossoms nearly every weekend when they were a local band in Tempe, AZ.
the fear you all have for the woke left agenda is well placed. we will require everyone to transition to different gender identities every other month. pronouns will be a far off memory of a long forgotten age. you will be arrested for saying you believe in god but also for saying you don’t believe because that would also be hate speech against another person’s beliefs. worst of all, you will all get free healthcare and higher education.
yes, you do well to fear us. your fear is palpable and sustains us.
How do you manage to leave the house everyday with your air balloon sized ego of self importance?
“Musicians toured without lecturing crowds on how they should vote or live their lives.”
Looks like someone forgot the Lilith Fair.
What a p***y, victim mentality review!
the headline “woke free era” is appalling. shame on you, author.
*you’re
You are completely wrong about this woke thing. Tye 80s and 90s were charging through the Adminstration of Title Nine, and Clinton was supportive of DEI initiatives in public and private orgs.
Your tone shows your bias and your
lack of knowledge or research shows that your just a sheep.
It was so amazing that it was literally surreal. I was up just high enough that you could see the fireworks across the Denver skyline just above the stage. All the bands were phenomenal. Literally couldn’t imagine or create a better concert anytime, any place anywhere