章 77: Chapter 17 1984

[1984, it finally arrived — the year of George Orwell's grand and terrifying vision of the future...

Young punks felt despair towards the world as they watched CBS, MTV, ESPN begin to dominate people's vision, the managerial company of Michael Jackson and Pepsi-Cola counting stacks of cash with overflowing smiles. All these corporations were inspired by the historic transformation brought by the "Thriller" album, as pop culture entered a new stage...

In January of 1984, Jackson's hair caught fire while filming a Pepsi-Cola commercial, but this did not stop him from sweeping the Grammys in February, winning eight major awards. His appearance at the Grammy Awards ceremony sent advertising offers skyrocketing... The film industry also felt this wind, with MTV strengthening the collaboration between film and music, targeting young viewers and aspiring to be the spokesperson for teen rebellion and anxiety...