HIP, HIP, SO HIP TO BE SQUARE: The fine folks at the San Francisco Weekly would like to tell you a story about a group of developmentally disabled youths and their love for Huey Lewis and the News. About the enduring appeal of Mr. Lewis, the author notes:
"You see, there's no pathos or back story to News songs. They are straightforward ("Stuck With You"), energetic ("The Power of Love"), and easy to relate to ("Hip to Be Square"). These truths are appreciated by a wide variety of music lovers, some of whom just happen to be mentally retarded."
It's well worth your time. Credit to TMFTML, who's managed to find this and beat me to the joke about the NYT's correction relating to the spelling of Moe Szyslak's name (though I would have gone with "Worst. Correction. Ever."
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