I think it is interesting that this song is by Blondie, a group with the same name as a Sunday comic. The reference to Brenda Starr (another 'dull' Sunday comic) confirms this theory. In this context, the title makes sense: "rip her to shreds" could refer to ripping up a newspaper. I also wonder if the Mimi (think tons of makeup) from the Drew Carey Show is not a tribute to this song's inspiration.
@windycityguy I believe Debbie Harry said that they named the group "Blondie" because it's what construction workers used to yell to her. "HEY BLONDIE!!"
@windycityguy I believe Debbie Harry said that they named the group "Blondie" because it's what construction workers used to yell to her. "HEY BLONDIE!!"
I think it is interesting that this song is by Blondie, a group with the same name as a Sunday comic. The reference to Brenda Starr (another 'dull' Sunday comic) confirms this theory. In this context, the title makes sense: "rip her to shreds" could refer to ripping up a newspaper. I also wonder if the Mimi (think tons of makeup) from the Drew Carey Show is not a tribute to this song's inspiration.
@windycityguy I believe Debbie Harry said that they named the group "Blondie" because it's what construction workers used to yell to her. "HEY BLONDIE!!"
@windycityguy I believe Debbie Harry said that they named the group "Blondie" because it's what construction workers used to yell to her. "HEY BLONDIE!!"