Why Jordan Can’t Read

For a show called My So-Called Life:

Tino was an oft-mentioned character who was never actually seen. He was a friend of Jordan and Rayanne. Over the course of the show, Tino’s name is mentioned in almost every episode. Tino was also the lead singer of Jordan’s band, Frozen Embryos (later Residue), but he never actually appeared on-screen. In the Academy Award-winning 2008 film Juno, the titular character is asked if her band will get back together, and she replies, “Once Tino gets a new drumhead, we should be good to go.” This was confirmed as a reference to My So-Called Life by screenwriter Diablo Cody on the DVD audio commentary.

We got a kick out of never seeing this guy.

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I will occasionally insert Tino into casual conversation, usually at bars post-happy hour but pre-street hot dog eating. Before the night really unravels. People rarely pick up on the reference, which is surprising due to how many ladies and gentleman my age (with an approximate ten year padding) cherish My So Called Life.

Those who understand Tino understand the essence of my soul and are totally part of my urban family tribe.