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- "Is that a Devo suit?"
- —Marty McFly
- " "What's with the Devo suit?" Marty asked. / No respect, Doc Brown thought. He'd gone to so much trouble preparing an appropriate outfit for the occasion and this young man called it a Devo suit. "
- —From Back to the Future by George Gipe (quote, page 46)
Devo (occasionally stylicized DEVO or DEV-O) was an American post-punk musical group from Akron, Ohio, known for songs such as "Whip It" and "Girl U Want." They enjoyed mainstream success mainly in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
History
Marty McFly appeared to be a fan of Devo, as when he met Dr. Emmett Brown at Twin Pines Mall on October 26, 1985, Doc emerged from the DeLorean time machine in a radiation suit, which was similar to Devo's trademark bright yellow one-piece outfits they were known for wearing in music videos and live performances.
Doc's wearing of this protective clothing prompted Marty to ask, "Is that a Devo suit?"
Behind the scenes
- Though Devo is mainly known for its success in the 1980s, the band is still active and released their first new album in twenty years in 2010, Something for Everybody.
Appearances
- Back to the Future (Mentioned only)
- Back to the Future novelization (Mentioned only)
