I've always enjoyed a good A vs. B discussion. It's simple - which do you prefer? An explanation would be cool but not necessary. The discussion will always center around two similar things/words/people. Like Frink's "This Thread Is Now About..." thread, the topic will change periodically.

Our first This Or That was inspired by the upcoming film The Runaways. I've always linked Pat Benatar and Joan Jett together, as they were two hot brunettes who had some strong chart success in the early/mid 80's. Fortunately there seem to be enough old dudes on the board, my age or older, who were around when they were big stars. Here we go!

TALE OF THE TAPE

Pat Benatar - b. 1953

Top Twenty singles - 9
Most notable songs - "Love Is A Battlefield", "We Belong", "Hit Me With Your Best Shot"

Joan Jett - b. 1958

Top Twenty singles - 5
Most notable songs - "I Love Rock 'n Roll" (#1 song), "Crimson And Clover", "I Hate Myself For Loving You"

PICTURES

Benatar:

Jett:

All right - who ya got?