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“It's completely unsexy [Yello, "Oh Yeah" 1985]. It does capture that weird '80s materialism and "We're gonna get it on now" vibe. But it's a very juvenile approach. It also became a weird signal for comedy, in the sense that when you heard the song, it meant comedy was happening on screen. I feel like this song was probably done in a couple of minutes in a studio.”

Quote by Margaret Cho

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Margaret Cho is an American comedian, singer, writer, and television producer. Known for her unique sense of humor and insightful commentary on social issues, she was born on December 5, 1968. Cho, of Korean-American descent, often addresses topics such as race, gender, and sexual orientation in her work. more

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