Even though I'm one who is usually in bed by 9 p.m., I was just leaving the theater after seeing Wayne's World for the first time on the big screen. Any chance to see a film I wasn't alive or old enough to see on this scale is one I'll attempt to do. One of those opportunities was tonight. Wayne's World celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
Wayne and Garth were a big part of my teen years. Despite being only months old when the film first hit theaters, I was blessed to have a father who cultured me in good entertainment that was before my time. TV wise, it was Monty Python and Saturday Night Live. Both shows will also hold a special spot in my heart.Wayne, Garth: [to Alice Cooper] We're not worthy! We're not worthy!Garth: We're scum!Wayne: We suck!
SNL was one of the few ways my brother - Andy - and I bonded as kids. I'm seven years older, but we still watched the same inappropriate skits together, laughing at jokes we didn't really understand. Looking back on our childhood, he really was a best friend to me, more than just a sibling. We really had great time together, until he realized it's lame to be friends with your older sister, haha.
Andy and I really overplayed numerous skits, such as: Church Lady, Zagat's and anything Adam Sandler or Chris Farley had a part in. For me, Dana Carvey's performance as Garth is what made me so drawn to the franchise. His character development was just so real and attention-grabbing. Garth is lovable! His mannerisms just made me giggle and grin like a school girl. At this point in my life, I was down-right obsessed with Dana, so any character of his would make me swoon.
It was a real treat to watch the film in a space other than my basement or childhood bedroom where I have watch it both with my family and alone. The theater experience makes a difference to me; I am less distracted and feel immersed into the plot.Garth: Uhm, Wayne? What do you do if every time you see this one incredible woman, you think you're gonna hurl?Wayne: I say hurl. If you blow chunks and she comes back, she's yours. But if you spew and she bolts, then it was never meant to be.
Two of the best moments during the screening were being able to hear other people laugh at the jokes and seeing Chris Farley on this scale for the first time. Chris died before I reached double digits in age, so I never got a chance while his films first debuted. So, this was a great experience in that regard. Even though it was a small role of his, I still appreciate the chance to see him in this new way.
Interacting with younger adults (I still considers myself a young adult!), I'm amazed on what pop culture crazes they don't know about. Many of the students I spoke with were unaware of who Wayne and Garth were. Just stunned. Yikes! It looks like I have some work to do.. "Game on!"
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