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Pat Sharp Talks Twins, TV and T-Shirts!
February 1989 will be remembered for a number of interesting reasons. The Soviet army withdrew its last troops from occupied Afghanistan; Sky TV launched in Europe; Salman Rushdie had a $3m bounty placed on his head and the first GPS satellite was launched into space.
But here at Truffle Towers, the big news of February 1989 was the launch of the best kids TV game show that has ever been! Set in a zany obstacle course, Fun House delighted us young telly addicts with it's fast paced Grand Prix, gungey games and the tag hunt finale around the house.
Fun House became an immediate hit, propelling it's host Pat Sharp into TV stardom. Pat hosted each of the 146 episodes of the show's 11 year run and has since appeared on Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Come Dine With Me and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out O Here!, famously messing with Lorraine Chase's teddy and causing "Tedwardgate".
Today, Pat hosts the afternoon show on national Smooth Radio, runs an online presenter academy (www.presenteracademy.co.uk) and spins his wheels of steel DJing at events all over the world.
We're lucky enough to work directly with Pat on our range of Pat Sharp T-Shirts and Fun House T-Shirts and thought you TruffleShufflers would be as interested as we were to hear some of Pat's memories of working in kids TV in the 80s and 90s.
TS: Let's get the obvious questions asked first Pat... What was the best and worst thing about owning such an impressive mullet?
PS: I think the best thing about the mullet was the fact that twenty years later, people still remember it and talk about it! Not many people can say that their haircut from the 80's is still a talking point!
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Look Of The Month - Rocker Chic
It's a classic alright, the Rocker look never goes out of fashion. Slip on a retro tee and some worn denim and you are ready to go! Perfect for every day, pounding the pavements and also looking great over the festival season, you can really show off your rock credentials!
For the ladies, our stunning new body-suits offer an up to the minute twist on the classic rock chick look. Try teaming this awesome Amplified Vintage ZZ Top Body Suit with some denim cut off shorts, along with a pair of uber cool studded high tops and you really will be ready to rock!
New In! 'Holdall' You Need In Our Funky Retro Bags!
Probably one of the most practical and useful retro accessories out there, trusty bags can become the perfect balance between ultimate form and everyday function and a real must-have for many of out there.
Introducing some amazing new bags from one of our favourite retro brands Gola. Featuring designs and colours that certainly aren't looking to shy away, our fab new collection are the perfect way to get some added flair in your daily style and will make sure you're always prepared.
Not only that! We've also been busy hunting high and low, in this galaxy and the next to bring you guys these amazing Star Wars backpacks that are based around the most iconic characters from the cult film series. Take a piece of movie history wherever you go with these cool and pretty funny plush back buddies.
10 Things You [Probably] Didn't Know About Top Gun!
As soon as you here the opening chords of Kenny Logginsâ "Danger Zone," you are transported back to a time when the coolest men in the universe were flying F-14 Tomcats for the Navy and had silly names like Maverick, Goose and Ice Man. "Top Gun" made Tom Cruise a household name and gave Meg Ryan one of her first movie gigs. But even though itâs one of the most frequently quoted guy movies, how well do you really know it? Here are some facts about "Top Gun" that might surprise you.
10 - The bar in which a boozy rendition of "Great Balls of Fire" was performed is real, and still exists. Itâs called Kansas City BBQ, and itâs in San Diego, California. Although a 2008 fire destroyed a lot of its memorabilia, the piano is still there and they still sell Top Gun t-shirts.
Amplify your wardrobe with our new body suits! xoxo
When it comes to Rock t-shirts, we've defnitely got something for everyone thanks to Amplified Vintage Clothing. Their recent additions to our range of music t-shirts has left us super excited and reminiscing of the 80's! They've only gone and added some cool band body suits!
Amplified Vintage pair up with the world's most iconic bands to create a classic range of official music inspired clothing. This body suit featuring Kiss is not only fashion focused, but it's super comfortable, versatile - and makes us feel like the ultimate Rock chick! Are you ready to join the Kiss Army?
The other collaboration, teaming up with ZZ Top is no exception - giving us this super stylish and extremely rock-esque bodysuit....the shiny distressed logo will transform you into a head turner, watch out Rock World...!
