I love to give my opinion even when people don’t want to hear it. This is one outlet where I can say what ever I want without interruption. So what ever pop’s into my head is likely to show up. If I’m not talking to myself, which is a very good possibility, let me know what you think.
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This post is probably not going to mean much to a lot of people, but those of you who remember the VOX it will.
The Vox was a dance bar located in Bells Corners. From the outside it looked like a dive, on the inside it was much better. It was probably the first over 21 club opened in the suburbs. That didn't last too long, and then they started letting everyone over 18 in.
I spent a few drunken evenings dancing at that bar.
One of my strongest memories.
It was in 2000 when Sisqo released his song "Thong Song"
Watching the go go dancers up on the risers demonstrate that they were wearing thongs.
Michael Richards apologized again for his racist rant today, on the Reverend Jesse Jackson's radio broadcast. If your not familiar with the controversy click here for an update. There are two things concerning this scandal that I want to talk about. The first thing. It seems quite ironic that Michael Richards first apology was introduced on the David Letterman Show by Jerry Seinfeld. Call me cynical.
I'll wait.
Jerry Seinfeld made something like 250 Million dollars from the original syndication of the Seinfeld series. I wonder why he wanted Michael Richards to apologize on national television.
It's all about money. If people stop watching Seinfeld because of Michael's hate speech, no more residuals for the stars.
The second thing I wanted to talk about is the use of hateful names and expressions.
There are many words that most politically correct people would never dare speak. Not unlike the N-Word used by Michael Richards.
A small aside. I work with a lot of young people (15-20 somethings).
Over the last few years I have witnessed the increase of popularity of the expression "That's so gay".
Most of the people that I work with that have used this comment really don't mean it as an insult to gay people, but just to demonstrate how they don't like something.
Another aside. I no longer feel the need to conceal my sexual orientation in my life. Personal or work.
Here is what I usually do when one of my staff makes this statement and I over hear it.
When I hear someone say "That's so gay" I look at them and in the most serious tone that I can muster I tell them how that I find that personally offensive. I don't really find it that offensive in most cases, because the people saying it don't mean it as an insult directed towards me or other gay people. It is really quite fun to watch their expression when they think that they have insulted me.
Whats the point?
Let me pause and wave my Pride flag high. Even though most people don't mean any harm or disrespect by using this comment, they don't realize the harm that they are truly causing.
Just by the fact of comparing something they don't like or disapprove of to being gay, their disrespecting all gay people.
My mission is to equate saying "That's so gay" to uttering the N-Word.
You have got to try this. Enter your first name and see how accurate it really is. Then do your last name. I couldn't believe how close it was for both Mark and I. Let me know how close your results are to your true personality. Indian Astrology
I love this song, its not new it was on the Donnie Darko soundtrack and used on an episode of CSI. Most recently it was also used in a commercial for a video game called Gears of War. It's a remake form an 80's band Tears for Fears. There is something very haunting about the sound.
Hear is the original Tears for Fears version.
Finally here's the commercial. Its a strange song choice but it works surprisingly well.
Tomorrow is the launch of the Nintendo Wii. I this is the first time since the very first Nintendo launch that I have not pre-ordered the system and being lined up to get in on the first day. I will admit that I'm a video game addict. I blame my addiction on my father.... I still remember when he brought home Intellivision for us. That game system provided hours of entertainment for my family. If it wasn't my Mom and her friends playing backgammon it was my Grandfather and I playing Burger Time. I will be patient and purchase the new Wii after Christmas. ( If Santa doesn't bring it for me...) Here are a couple of video game themed movie clips. The first is the Nintendo Wii game trailer....I'm still drooling.
The second two are about Grand Theft Auto. A game that hasn't even come out for the Nintendo system. My favourite is the Mario interpretation, but the Lego one is a close runner up. If your not a video game fan these will probably be lost to you....sorry.
This song is hot hot hot.....I don't think I'll ever be able to watch the sound of music the same way again. Gwen is living up to her title of the next Madonna. With each album she reinvents herself. Enjoy.
