I know, it's not really fair. As far as I could tell, MSNBC at least was running retrospectives all night long. I mean, sure, lots of people liked him, but the only reason he was the "soundtrack of the '80's" was because MTV kept showing his videos non stop for years. One of the reasons I stopped watching long ago. It was like that damn Supertramp album, you couldn't go anywhere without hearing it, and now, when either of their songs comes on, I change the channel as fast as I do with them "free credit report dot com" commercials. Over exposure, dammit!
Of course, if there hadn't been the song "Beat it," Weird Al wouldn't have done his masterpiece "Eat it." Funnier than shit!
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday called the U.S. president inexperienced, compared him unfavorably to President George W. Bush and suggested he apologize for "interfering in Iran's affairs."
I'm glad they added the "unfavorably", because it would've been so easy to think the comparison was complimentary.
Like when somebody compares you to a pig's ass -- you never quite know whether it's flattering or insulting.
Peter Travers gave the Transformers sequel NO stars.
Transformers: The Revenge of The Fallen is beyond bad, it carves out its own category of godawfulness.
Michael Bay picks up the Transformers story by sending Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf yelling every line of dialogue) off to college, leaving behind his mechanic girlfriend Mikaela (Megan Fox). Let's pause a moment and talk about Bay and his masterful objectification of women. He intros Fox in tight shorts, bent over a motorcycle. I can almost hear Bay behind the camera like a porn director who's captured a clone of Angelina Jolie: "Push that butt out, Megan, twitch it. Now turn, bend, show the rack. Now lick those lips, pout that pout. Hey, makeup, we need more lip gloss."
I don't think I finished the first one, MV, it was so stupid. What a way to ruin a franchise! I know it's not cool, but I'm looking forward to Harry Potter. I believe this is the one that Dumbledore kicks it, right? Oughta be a winner!
If they'd cut out the humans, well, yeah, it would have been a great movie. But yeah, people will fork over for this one, cos it's a "blockbuster" and it's summer. And kids just love them some 'splosions! I know I do!
Gad, I hate the "butter" shit. Always have. It's yellow grease. Blech.
I do like those Orville R's single serving microwave popcorn bags. I don't usually go for popcorn - one reason I'm not fond of theatres is the fookin' slobs chomping like pigs with their mouths open all thru a movie - but a li'l serving once in a while chases away the hungrys. Fookin' bodies and their constant need for foodstuffs!
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Poor Farrah. Lost in the hype over a dead freakshow.
I know, it's not really fair. As far as I could tell, MSNBC at least was running retrospectives all night long. I mean, sure, lots of people liked him, but the only reason he was the "soundtrack of the '80's" was because MTV kept showing his videos non stop for years. One of the reasons I stopped watching long ago. It was like that damn Supertramp album, you couldn't go anywhere without hearing it, and now, when either of their songs comes on, I change the channel as fast as I do with them "free credit report dot com" commercials. Over exposure, dammit!
Of course, if there hadn't been the song "Beat it," Weird Al wouldn't have done his masterpiece "Eat it." Funnier than shit!
And "Beat It" wouldn't have been "Beat It" without the Eddie Van Halen guitar solo.
Eff that guy. I just thought at least one site on the Internets should remember that we lost Farrah yesterday.
Yep, MJ stealing Farrah's spotlight.
And speaking of "Thriller", the best part was the Vincent Price narrative... he was the perfect addition for that song.
Going to see Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood tonight.
Nice! Now that'll be a good show.
Just found this amusing on CNN.com:
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday called the U.S. president inexperienced, compared him unfavorably to President George W. Bush and suggested he apologize for "interfering in Iran's affairs."
I'm glad they added the "unfavorably", because it would've been so easy to think the comparison was complimentary.
Like when somebody compares you to a pig's ass -- you never quite know whether it's flattering or insulting.
Peter Travers gave the Transformers sequel NO stars.
Transformers: The Revenge of The Fallen is beyond bad, it carves out its own category of godawfulness.
Michael Bay picks up the Transformers story by sending Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf yelling every line of dialogue) off to college, leaving behind his mechanic girlfriend Mikaela (Megan Fox). Let's pause a moment and talk about Bay and his masterful objectification of women. He intros Fox in tight shorts, bent over a motorcycle. I can almost hear Bay behind the camera like a porn director who's captured a clone of Angelina Jolie: "Push that butt out, Megan, twitch it. Now turn, bend, show the rack. Now lick those lips, pout that pout. Hey, makeup, we need more lip gloss."
Pass.
I don't think I finished the first one, MV, it was so stupid. What a way to ruin a franchise! I know it's not cool, but I'm looking forward to Harry Potter. I believe this is the one that Dumbledore kicks it, right? Oughta be a winner!
The sad part is, I don't think he ruined anything. The first one, piece of shit that it was, made $700 million and so will this.
A sequel to a movie based on a cartoon created to sell toys. Can't imagine why it wouldn't be brilliant.
If they'd cut out the humans, well, yeah, it would have been a great movie. But yeah, people will fork over for this one, cos it's a "blockbuster" and it's summer. And kids just love them some 'splosions! I know I do!
Then they should go watch "Star Trek" again.
Also a sequel/remake/re-imagining of a movie based on a TV show. More franchise/remake madness.
Enjoyed the movie, though. Didn't enjoy the food poisoning I got from the "butter-flavored topping."
I'm really loving American culture this week. Oh say can you seeeeeee...
Gad, I hate the "butter" shit. Always have. It's yellow grease. Blech.
I do like those Orville R's single serving microwave popcorn bags. I don't usually go for popcorn - one reason I'm not fond of theatres is the fookin' slobs chomping like pigs with their mouths open all thru a movie - but a li'l serving once in a while chases away the hungrys. Fookin' bodies and their constant need for foodstuffs!
Monday Morning Useless Trivia:
The word samba means "to rub navels together."
And, as such, has now become my new favorite word.
Well, it's still tied for first, with "nude."
So, then, lambada means rubbing groins together??
Heading out on vacation folks... "Pikes Peak or Bust!"
Actually, visiting the wife's family in Pueblo, CO. Celebrate the 4th thingy. Be back around the 11th.
Whew... decided to leave a day early after yesterday peaked at 112 here on the westside of town.
Ya'll have good one!
Safe trip, SoS! Have a good time!
You too!
Makes me think of The Duke in "The Sons of Katie Elder." Some guy claims, "I clumb Pikes Peak!" and The Duke says, "Ya done WHAT to Pike's Peak?"
"I clumb it!"
"You didn't clumb it! You climbed it!"
Anyway, have a good trip! Let us know if you clumb it!
How 'bout "I clambered up the dang hill?"
Heehee. So, I haven't checked out the tv for days...Have they given Michael Jackson sainthood yet?
I just got a CNN alert:
-- Michael Jackson's mother files petition seeking legal guardianship of her son's three children, CNN has confirmed.
Holy crap!! Who the fuck cares??
I've been avoiding network TV too. Watched the pilot episode of "Hung" last night on HBO. Kinda funny.
My mom passed away quietly with all of us around her last night. She knew we were there and she did not suffer. I miss her already.
I'm sooo sorry, snark.
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