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Best-Worst '80s Video Nominee

02 Nov 2006 01:38 pm

A very strong contender, I'd say: Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart." Classic cheesy '80s ballad that goes on for ever, completely incomprehensible video featuring Foley-esque English schoolboys pouting in a row with day-glo green eyes. Enjoy.

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