Well, that was fast...

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Jem & The Holograms was a cartoon series that ran from 1985 - 1988.  Jem, aka Jerrica Brennon and her fabulous glam rock band, The Holograms, who with help of her super computer, in the form of a woman, Synergy, become the best band in the universe ever!  ...or something. And we can't forget their rivals, The Misfits... who always reminded me of the girl version of Mötley Crüe.

I loved this show when I was a kid.  I, unlike the rest of the girls I knew, liked both the good Holograms and the evil Misfits.  This show also scarred me for life.  In one episode, there is a flashback scene, where Jem had a fight with her mom and stormed out without saying goodbye.  Jem later finds out her mom died in a horrible accident.  To this day, I have to say goodbye to my mom before leaving the house or I'll be just like Jem and find my mom is dead when I come home?  It's just a little messed up, yes.  But it also amuses me.

But, so moving along.  Today, I started to really think of a Halloween costume.  To my astonishment, within five minutes of looking at costumes online to get an idea, I had thought of Jem & The Holograms.  It generally takes me a few days to actually pin something down costume wise.  Only a few hours later, I went to the local Goodwill and scored my entire outfit.  Tacky leggings, skirt and top.  I dug my blue wig out of the closet and after I rummage through the jewelry in the house my costume is set.  This is a new record for me; it's almost like the Universe said, "Yes... you can be this this year.  We approve."

No, Jem/Jerrica for me though.  I'll be Aja Leith, guitarist.  Why?  Because I already have a blue wig.  My goal, in always choosing a Halloween costume, is a] can I put this together in time? and b] can I put this together for cheap?  Aja was the only way to be a Hologram with the least amount of money spent.

Also of note:  It wasn't until I was looking online for an image and name for her that I found how Politically Correct Hasbro was trying to be in 1985.  Aja is Asian American.  They also have an African American and a Hispanic American in the band.  You can say they are not white, but if you still draw them as white girls what was the point?  But, I give them an A for effort.  Honestly, Shana, the African American member, just looked like the white girl who decided to get a bit of a tan.

Anyways, now I can't wait for Halloween!  I don't know why I never thought of this idea before now.

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