Is it wishful thinking on my behalf, or is the music of the 1980s “hip”? On Qantas flights in recent months the inflight music has been distinctly 1980s: Nena’s 99 Luft Balloons (English language version) and Tears for Fears (somewhat ironic if you are afraid of flying). Now Mitsubishi Motors (Australia) are using
gorgeous - circa 1495, from Middle French gorgias "elegant, fashionable, fond of jewelry," lit. "necklace" from Old French gorge "bosom, throat," also "something adorning the throat." From Online Etymology Dictionary I saw this word used in relation to the new 17inch screen on the new iMacs Apple have announced. Whenever I see or hear the word, there is an instant recollection of the song You’re Gorgeous by Babybird and London. It was on the radio when Avril and I were in the UK in May 1997. The words are a little naughty so I won’t link them here. Something about a car. The root of the word is naughty enough. Isn’t language a wonderful thing? From Apple for MacOS X users: Using and Managing Fonts in MacOS X Happy birthday Mum.