TOP 10 REASONS WHY I’D BE BUZZFEED’S PERFECT REWIND INTERN:
1. I HAD A SOCIOLOGICAL UPBRINGING.
Say what? Basically I was raised by a sociology prof. that encouraged us to observe culture and changes. I love people watching, and (surprise), I am a professional photographer also.
2. I AM A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER.
Photo research? No problem. Love it.
3. MY GRANDPA WAS A BIG BAND MUSICIAN.
He used to play trumpet and sax to us as bed time stories. I lovelovelove 20s to 40s era; the music, the clothes, the dance. I even own a vintage dress collection (actually, and obsession) and have been swing dancing for years. Here’s me : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrDziUwxfuc
4. TIME TRAVEL RULES.
I’m just waiting for the chance to jump in Marty McFly’s delorian and span the ages. Okay, that’s unlikely, but in the mean time I’ll keep conducting Doc approved research. Loopers, Butterfly Effect, Pleasantville, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Donnie Darko, Hot Tube Time Machine, 12 Monkeys, etc.
5. ONE OF MY FAVORITE AUTHORS IS CHARLES DICKENS.
For a guy that was born 200 years ago, he sure had some relevant social commentary that still stands up today. I mean, the guy lived in a debtor’s prison! That’s just all kinds of crazy.
6. I WORK FOR RELIX MAGAZINE
40 years ago it started as a Grateful Dead trader publication. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE0KkhZyv_U It was a crazy era in America, and that generation was breaking down the barriers, one bellbottom at a time.
7. MY PARENTS WERE HIPPIES (sort of).
We listened to Floyd, Black Flag, David Byrne, Jimmy Cliff, Curtis Mayfield, Tool. They kept it current and interesting. Thanks Mom!
8. I REMEMBER THE 90s AND 00s.
And some of the 80’s. I can rap you all of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. (Ok, who can’t?) I remember Bones Brigade, Repo Man, grunge music, Y2K, MC Hammer pants, and all the other ridiculousness. I know you want someone who knows beyond 20 years but I have these decades down too. Just sayin’
9. I’VE BEEN TO POMPEII.
Also New Grange, the Coleseum and some Mayan Ruins. I don’t want to discount people from thousands of years ago. For a lack of technology, they pulled off some pretty epic stuff!
10. I HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR.
And I think you guys do too. I’m sure we would get along great! I also work hard and put my all in to every project. I’m a passionate person- can you tell?