Look what you made them do.
A group of seniors pushing back on negative perceptions of aging are enjoying a taste of fame in their hometown after cleverly recreating some of the most famous album covers in history — including Taylor Swift’s “1989.”
The creative crew of Britons in their 70s and 80s found themselves thrust into the spotlight after the entertaining replicas went on display in celebration of the United Nations International Day of Older People (Oct. 1).
Anne Blendell, 79, a retired healthcare professional, grabbed a pair of latex gloves and a nurse’s hat for a hilarious reworking of Blink-182s 1999 release, Enema of the State.
Blendell replaces early-aughts adult star sensation Janine Lindemulder, who posed for the pop-punk original.
Teresa Clarke, 76, makes for a moody Adele on a rethink of the “21” album cover, while Maureen Capper, 80, is wholly in vogue as Madonna in her “True Blue” era.
Pat Shepherd, 85, attempted the most daring feat of all — standing in for current pop idol Taylor Swift on 2014’s “1989.”
The amusing collection was produced by amateur shutterbug Louise Ahrens, a health and social worker in the Bournemouth area, SWNS reported.
Ahrens’ own father, Keith Martin, 83, can be seen posing a la David Bowie on the 1973 album, “Aladdin Sane” — painted face and all.
The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole joint council spearheaded the project.
The photographs will be showed in public spaces throughout the area all month long.
“It is so important we celebrate the integral role older people play in our communities and neighborhoods; as workers, carers, volunteers, activists and community connectors,” said councilor Sandra Moore.
“Often, these vital contributions are overlooked or limited by ageism and other societal and physical barriers,” she said.
“The vintage idols display not only challenges some of the stereotypes of older people, but propels our senior population into the spotlight.”
The World Health Organization recently accepted the seaside resort region into its Global Network of Age Friendly Cities and Communities.
