R is for the Retro Rat...

For anyone who was a teenager during the late '80's and early '90's - I'd like to re-introduce you to an old friend...

Ok, now I know what you're thinking... Pick starts with a "P"!!  And "P" day was Tuesday, hellllllll-o!  But, it's not the name of this styling torture device I want to discuss.  I want to discuss its purpose:

The Ratting of the Hair 

The high bangs, the wings...ahhhh.  You remember them well, don't you?  If not, here's a few reminders (and please forgive the quality of the pics, but I think you'll get the drift):

Aimee, Hill and Rach - each with a version of the Yearbook Photo Retro Rat

LeighAnne, Nic and Shae with the more stylized Senior photo version

Oh, yeah!!  I'm totally workin' those wings, baby!

But, my bestest friend Jen takes the prize for the Retro Rat with, what I like to call, her "GREAT WALL OF BANG":

AND

Oh, yes.  I totally used to bounce quarters off of it ~ :) 

Tell me, please?  Were you ever a victim of the Retro Rat??  Pics as evidence appreciated...you know how to reach me... :)  Happy Thursday!!