I was reading this mini article ab how some cartoons were know to be very controversial...which brought me to this next topic....Controversial Cartoons.
I did some homework on some that I already knew of and came across one that was a bit surprising to me, but also made sense.
1) Speedy Gonzalez.
This one is a bit obvious as to why many Hispanic-Americans should take offense to this cartoon character. But most of us don't. Looney Tunes took it off of the air in 1999, for fear that the brown man might start riots over this (and I tip toe around this next phrase) racially offensive character. But truth be told, we didn't care. And yes, I am speaking on behalf of all Hispanics, haha. We have too many other things to worry about. And when we aren't working our asses off, we are partying them off. As a Hispanic adult, Ive come to realise that my race knows mostly only 2 things: 1)how to work and squeez every last penny out of that dollar. And 2) how to party like it's 1999. The League of United Latin-American Citizens campaigned to resurrect him, and by 2002, he was back on our television sets. Including his two best friends who are portrayed as lazy boozeheads. (which kind of remind me of my Aunt Conchas ex boyfriend, hahahah!!!)
2) South Park and Scientology.
South Park is known for making episodes that stir up controversy. Including their latest episode in which they depict Mohammed as a person, or something. But the one I chose was the episode in which the depict Tom Cruise as being trapped in a "closet" and fears of "coming out" to the public. And also pretty much says that Scientology is nothing but a religion that wants and praises money (ahem, catholocism). After this episode ran on air, it was taken off and not shown again...for a while. After Comedy Central got a barrage of letters from fans asking them to re run it, the network did so. It was rumored that Tom Cruise himself was behind the network taking it off the air,although he has denied it. After they made this episode, Chef, played by Issac Hayes, wanted out of the series, asking the creators to kill his character off. He said that he didn't agree with the way they portrayed the religion. Uh, Hypocrits, are you there? It's me, Mr. Hayes. What about the episodes where they bash Christianity, or Catholocism, or even straight up deny Mormonism, calling it a huge hoax?! Anyway, you have to have a sense of humor, especially when it comes to politics and religion, otherwise you'd be walking around pissed off all of the time.
3)Aladdin (this one took me by surprise, but makes sense).
In this movie they have an opening song. If you are one of my siblings, then you know this song, as well as the whole movie, verbatim. You know, "Oh I come from a land from a far away place...". Anywho, one of the original lyrics in this song used to be, "Where they cut off your ear/if they don't like your face" and "Its Barbaric, but hey, it's home!". Arib-Americans said that it played on stereotypes and asked for the lyrics to be removed. "Can Arib-American children feel good after seeing this movie? No!" said an official with The Arib-American Anti Discrimination Commitee. They also took offense to a part in the movie where Princess Jasmine steals an apple from a merchant and said merchant wants to cut her hand off. They kept that scene in. (I can hear my sisters now, "duh they kept it in! We know that!"). Although Disney did take out the original lyric and replaced it with, "where it's flat and immense and the heat is intense" but kept the "Its Barbaric..." line, they defended the movie saying that it was the first movie in a long time to depict an Arab hero and heroine.
4)Family Guy and Sara Palin.
In this episode, Chris has a date with a young lady who has down syndrome. When Chris asks what her parents do she says that her mom was the ex governor of Alaska. Needless to say, Palin went on a media frenzy going to all of the major (republican) media outlets, forshaming Seth McFarlene. Saying that no one should make fun or use humor w anyone who has DS. Also proclaiming that she speaks of behalf of all mentally disabled persons. Unfortunately for Palin, the actress who played the girl with DS, actually has DS. She made a public statement telling Palin to never speak on her behalf again and, in otherwords, get a sense of humor!
5) Song of the South
A 1946 movie featuring the song "Zip-a-Dee-doo-dah" which won an Oscar in 1947. This film was also made into a ride at the Park, minus the racism. I have seen this movie once as a little kid and I like the songs and the live action with cartoons idea. But unfortunately, it's a bit racist. Set in a post civil war south, the former slave "Uncle Remus" regales kids with amusing stories...which kind of depicts an offensively "Idyllic" master-slave relationship. Giving African Americans in this film an "Im happy to have been a slave" attitude. A big slap in the face to many generations before its time and after. Although I remebered this movie as being entertaining, you have to take into account that I was 5 when I saw it. Needless to say, my nephew will NOT be watching this one. Not with Auntie Amy at least. And not just because of the underline racism, but because Disney declines to release it ever again fearing the outcry over the crude stereotypes.
Well that's all from me today kids!
Until next time, here's hoping that you're not bored at work.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Lame guy at Chilis
At chilis: man telling girl on date, " I made a profound statement today, 'we live in a texting world'". Hahahhahaha
And this is just one of the guys lame pick up lines!
I am so happy that I am in a great relationship. I wouldn't last through one date if they are all going to be like the one we just saw at chillis! This guy was great though. And the chick that he was with was eating it all up! It was a very typical date. She got white wine and a dinner salad. He got a beer and "man" food.
If I was single and someone set me up w this guy, I would have gotten half way through the date, excused myself to the restroom and took off.
Hahaha
And this is just one of the guys lame pick up lines!
I am so happy that I am in a great relationship. I wouldn't last through one date if they are all going to be like the one we just saw at chillis! This guy was great though. And the chick that he was with was eating it all up! It was a very typical date. She got white wine and a dinner salad. He got a beer and "man" food.
If I was single and someone set me up w this guy, I would have gotten half way through the date, excused myself to the restroom and took off.
Hahaha
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Memorable Songs in Memorable Movies
I've been listening to the talking heads a lot lately and I realised that they have a lot of their music in some good flicks!! Which brought me to this topic. Epic songs (good or bad) that are in movies.
Talking heads have the folowing:
"And she was" in Look Whos Talking. I love this effing movie!! The idea for it wouldn't be able to pass for a movie nowadays (although, with all the shit Hwood has been putting out, I'm sure it would.). Kirsty Alley is hot in this movie!
"Road to Nowhere" by the Talking heads was in..."Little Monsters"!!!!! Another awesome movie! I love this flick! I bet you haven't thought about in a while. Good thing my head is full of useless but awesome memories. Keeps you guys on your toes. Haha
"Everybody wants to rule the world" by Tears for Fears. It's in "Real Genius". I kind of cheated for this one because I just saw this movie on TV a couple of days ago. Great movie! Whenever I watch this movie it reminds me of my mom. Val Kilmer is hot hot in this flick!
"Head over Heels" by Tears for Fears in "Donnie Darko". Whenever I think of this movie the first thought that comes to me is specifically the scene where this song was played. I'm sure your first thought is the rabbit.
"Try a little Tenderness" by Otis is Pretty in Pink. I love the scene in which duckie lip syncs this song! It's so memorable and fantastic! And the title song "Pretty in Pink" is also on this list.
Ok ok ok girls, please tell me that you all remember the song "If you were here" by the thompson twins. It's in "Sixteen Candles". It plays at the end when Jake picks her up at the church and it plays out until the end. That song melts my heart!! It was perfect for that scene and that movie.
I know all of the songs I mentioned are from 80s flicks. But those are the ones that stand out for me. I will try to make a list of 90s movies soon.
Until next time, here's hoping that you're not bored at work.
Talking heads have the folowing:
"And she was" in Look Whos Talking. I love this effing movie!! The idea for it wouldn't be able to pass for a movie nowadays (although, with all the shit Hwood has been putting out, I'm sure it would.). Kirsty Alley is hot in this movie!
"Road to Nowhere" by the Talking heads was in..."Little Monsters"!!!!! Another awesome movie! I love this flick! I bet you haven't thought about in a while. Good thing my head is full of useless but awesome memories. Keeps you guys on your toes. Haha
"Everybody wants to rule the world" by Tears for Fears. It's in "Real Genius". I kind of cheated for this one because I just saw this movie on TV a couple of days ago. Great movie! Whenever I watch this movie it reminds me of my mom. Val Kilmer is hot hot in this flick!
"Head over Heels" by Tears for Fears in "Donnie Darko". Whenever I think of this movie the first thought that comes to me is specifically the scene where this song was played. I'm sure your first thought is the rabbit.
"Try a little Tenderness" by Otis is Pretty in Pink. I love the scene in which duckie lip syncs this song! It's so memorable and fantastic! And the title song "Pretty in Pink" is also on this list.
Ok ok ok girls, please tell me that you all remember the song "If you were here" by the thompson twins. It's in "Sixteen Candles". It plays at the end when Jake picks her up at the church and it plays out until the end. That song melts my heart!! It was perfect for that scene and that movie.
I know all of the songs I mentioned are from 80s flicks. But those are the ones that stand out for me. I will try to make a list of 90s movies soon.
Until next time, here's hoping that you're not bored at work.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Babies, babies, babies!
Yes ladies and gentlemen, my biological clock is ticking. My mom says it's because Sheree had E and I see how happy her and Matt are. And that could be so. But I'd like to think it's more than that. My sister told us that she was pregnant last February and I was elated!! I couldn't wait to meet the new person that she was growing inside her body. E was well worth the wait. He happens to be the cutest child to ever surface the planet. Needeless to say, his Auntie Amy has an "S" load of pics. I started to realise a different kind of love. I love Vince. Pure and True. Evertime I see him my heart skips a beat. I still have a crush on him to this day! Going home and opening to door to see him never gets old. Waking up and falling asleep with him next to me is still heartwarming. We've been together for 5 and a haf years now and one would think that these feeling would eventually start to slow down after the first couple of years, but not for me. In saying this, I had no idea that I was ready to be a mom. I knew that I wanted to become one eventually. I always knew that I wanted to be the mother of his children. I just didn't realise that I was ready NOW!
A couple of months back my body was acting funky. I'll leave the details out in hopes that I still have the male readers. But every symptom I had was what I had read in "What to expect..." (I bought the book when I found out Sheree was preggers. I wanted to read ab it). In realizing that I could be pregnant, I mentally prepared myself. I thought that this proccess would take a while. But to my surprise, it didn't! I told myself that fiscally we aren't ready. But then again, who is? But other then the fact that our apartment is kind of lame to raise a baby in, I found nothing wrong. Yes, the apartment is and should be huge problem for me. But it wasn't enough to hold me back. So I let Vince know where I was at mentally and physically. And off we went to CVS. I took the test and needless to say, negative. I cried for two days. And Vince was perfect for those two days. Saying all of the right things and doing them as well. I know that he must have felt some kind of relief that we weren't pregnant. But if he did, he never showed it to me. Why I was surprised that I wasn't prenant is dumb! I take my BCpill everyday at the same time. You can run your clock by me. My internal alarm goes off at 1:00pm there I am shoving a pill down my throat. But now, Im not as anxious to take it. I still do! After a long discussion ab how we still want to travel to couple of places before I start dropping babies, we decided to wait. But for only 2 more years!! In two years, I'm off the pill and on to the rythem method. If it happens it happens, and if not, there's adoption. But look out Ej, you might have a cousin in about three more years!! Haha ;-)
Until next time, here's hoping that you're ot bored at work.
A couple of months back my body was acting funky. I'll leave the details out in hopes that I still have the male readers. But every symptom I had was what I had read in "What to expect..." (I bought the book when I found out Sheree was preggers. I wanted to read ab it). In realizing that I could be pregnant, I mentally prepared myself. I thought that this proccess would take a while. But to my surprise, it didn't! I told myself that fiscally we aren't ready. But then again, who is? But other then the fact that our apartment is kind of lame to raise a baby in, I found nothing wrong. Yes, the apartment is and should be huge problem for me. But it wasn't enough to hold me back. So I let Vince know where I was at mentally and physically. And off we went to CVS. I took the test and needless to say, negative. I cried for two days. And Vince was perfect for those two days. Saying all of the right things and doing them as well. I know that he must have felt some kind of relief that we weren't pregnant. But if he did, he never showed it to me. Why I was surprised that I wasn't prenant is dumb! I take my BCpill everyday at the same time. You can run your clock by me. My internal alarm goes off at 1:00pm there I am shoving a pill down my throat. But now, Im not as anxious to take it. I still do! After a long discussion ab how we still want to travel to couple of places before I start dropping babies, we decided to wait. But for only 2 more years!! In two years, I'm off the pill and on to the rythem method. If it happens it happens, and if not, there's adoption. But look out Ej, you might have a cousin in about three more years!! Haha ;-)
Until next time, here's hoping that you're ot bored at work.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Weird Tshirts
Are you considered "Humble" if youre wearing a t shirt that says you are?
I was in starbucks today and a young man walked in with spikey hair wearing a bright green shirt that had the words "HUMBLE" written across his chest. Is that supposed to be ironic or funny? Because I'm just not getting it. I don't particularly dig on Tshirts that have writing on them. I hate them! I feel like at a ceartin age, you should stop wearing them and start wearing adult clothes. Plain shirts will even do! One of vinces friends likes to wear these annoying things. I beleive his says, "can't sleep. Clowns will eat me". I don't get it.
If you want to wear something that represents your favorite sports team, acceptable. If you want to wear something that shows different sex positions, not acceptable.
Sorry for the short post. Until next time, here's hoping you're not bored at work.
I was in starbucks today and a young man walked in with spikey hair wearing a bright green shirt that had the words "HUMBLE" written across his chest. Is that supposed to be ironic or funny? Because I'm just not getting it. I don't particularly dig on Tshirts that have writing on them. I hate them! I feel like at a ceartin age, you should stop wearing them and start wearing adult clothes. Plain shirts will even do! One of vinces friends likes to wear these annoying things. I beleive his says, "can't sleep. Clowns will eat me". I don't get it.
If you want to wear something that represents your favorite sports team, acceptable. If you want to wear something that shows different sex positions, not acceptable.
Sorry for the short post. Until next time, here's hoping you're not bored at work.
Friday, April 16, 2010
How I Loathe "small talk"
So I'm in the breakroom at work listening to some perverted old man talk. His name is Rick. He's one of those guys who has been working for the company for over twenty years and tries to date any new girl who is under the age of 25. It's sad to see him try to make small talk. His biggest opening lines are the following, "Staying out of trouble?". And if your reply is yes, he responds with, "Awe too bad.". Or a "How Boring!". Sad man. Another one is "You look just like this girl who used to work here. We dated for a minute.".
Pause for reaction....bahahaha! He tried these on me when I first started, unfortunately for him, I'm not some naive little girl who can't tell when a 55 year old dirty man is trying to pick me up. I called him out and he stopped. And this was a year and a half ago. Now when he walks by I try to ignore him or if I'm forced to speak to him, I'll always bring up Vince. He's also one of those guys who always has a story. Whether it's ab his skiing trips or the girl he's currently seeing. Right now he is talking ab how he can't wait to retire so he can move to Indiana and be closer to the 500. Guess what dude? We can't wait either.
Which brings me to this question, does anyone really like meaningless small talk? I can't stand it!!! The very thought of running into someone I work with (minus friends), used to work with, or went to high school with while out shopping, makes my pits itch (not going to lie) just a little. The whole, "how've you been? What's going on in your life?" shit is so, blah! In reality, I really feel like saying, "hey, I know it's a Saturday and we're both here in this packed mall trying to run errands, let's just keep things to a hello and a goodbye". Even a slight nod of the head gresturing, "I see you, and you see me. We used to talk at one time and have lost contact. But, hi!" would suffice.
Now once in a big while I'll see someone that I haven't seen in a while and actually want to talk them! But then my mind starts to wonder, "what if the shoes on the other foot and now I'm the one they don't want to speak to!". Anxiety sets in. "should I approach? Or should I let them?!" over thinking happens to be a huge problem I have (or so my therapist tells me :-) ).
In instances like these, I just stride up and start the small talk. I can usually tell right away if I'm not wanted. This comes from having an older sister (haha sorry Sheree). But again, this is only happens once in a while.
Thanks for reading my sad rant!
Here's hoping that you're not bored at work.
Pause for reaction....bahahaha! He tried these on me when I first started, unfortunately for him, I'm not some naive little girl who can't tell when a 55 year old dirty man is trying to pick me up. I called him out and he stopped. And this was a year and a half ago. Now when he walks by I try to ignore him or if I'm forced to speak to him, I'll always bring up Vince. He's also one of those guys who always has a story. Whether it's ab his skiing trips or the girl he's currently seeing. Right now he is talking ab how he can't wait to retire so he can move to Indiana and be closer to the 500. Guess what dude? We can't wait either.
Which brings me to this question, does anyone really like meaningless small talk? I can't stand it!!! The very thought of running into someone I work with (minus friends), used to work with, or went to high school with while out shopping, makes my pits itch (not going to lie) just a little. The whole, "how've you been? What's going on in your life?" shit is so, blah! In reality, I really feel like saying, "hey, I know it's a Saturday and we're both here in this packed mall trying to run errands, let's just keep things to a hello and a goodbye". Even a slight nod of the head gresturing, "I see you, and you see me. We used to talk at one time and have lost contact. But, hi!" would suffice.
Now once in a big while I'll see someone that I haven't seen in a while and actually want to talk them! But then my mind starts to wonder, "what if the shoes on the other foot and now I'm the one they don't want to speak to!". Anxiety sets in. "should I approach? Or should I let them?!" over thinking happens to be a huge problem I have (or so my therapist tells me :-) ).
In instances like these, I just stride up and start the small talk. I can usually tell right away if I'm not wanted. This comes from having an older sister (haha sorry Sheree). But again, this is only happens once in a while.
Thanks for reading my sad rant!
Here's hoping that you're not bored at work.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Hollywood Remakes
Why does Hollywood feel the need to constantly remake films? Whether they were horrible to begin with, or classics, Hollywood is constantly putting it's thumb prints all over it! Never understood why. Now, there are some movies remakes that were great. And then, you have some that are a bit, meh.
This subject came to me earlier today when I heard that they were remaking "Overboard". Why, Hollywood, why?!
Now they are coming out with:
*Tron
*Short Circuit
*Arthur (with Russell Brand)
*Back to School (with Cedric the Entertainer)
*Conan (no Arnold)
*The Karate Kid
*The Birds (with Naomi Watts and George Clooney)
*Rosemary's Baby (Produced by Michael Bay)
Just to name a few.
Here are some HORRIBLE remakes:
-Psycho
-Godzilla
-Planet of the Apes
-Poseidon
-The Women
(I have not yet seen "Clash of the Titans". I'll get back to you after this Friday about it.)
Is Hollywood that creatively bankrupt that it needs to remake movies instead of producing new great ones? Am I the only one who feels this way? It's also making films about the most mundane objects!! Example: sometime soon we will be seeing a flick ab "Stretch Armstrong" and the "Rubix Cube". The fucking colored cube?! Hollywood, if you need new ideas for movies, go to a starbucks on Highland Ave or Sunset and pick up a script being written right now as I type this by some no name screen writer! I'm not guaranteeing that it will be good...but there's big chance that it won't be a flick ab the Pet Rock or a remake of Schindlers List!
Until next time, here's hoping that you're not bored at work.
This subject came to me earlier today when I heard that they were remaking "Overboard". Why, Hollywood, why?!
Now they are coming out with:
*Tron
*Short Circuit
*Arthur (with Russell Brand)
*Back to School (with Cedric the Entertainer)
*Conan (no Arnold)
*The Karate Kid
*The Birds (with Naomi Watts and George Clooney)
*Rosemary's Baby (Produced by Michael Bay)
Just to name a few.
Here are some HORRIBLE remakes:
-Psycho
-Godzilla
-Planet of the Apes
-Poseidon
-The Women
(I have not yet seen "Clash of the Titans". I'll get back to you after this Friday about it.)
Is Hollywood that creatively bankrupt that it needs to remake movies instead of producing new great ones? Am I the only one who feels this way? It's also making films about the most mundane objects!! Example: sometime soon we will be seeing a flick ab "Stretch Armstrong" and the "Rubix Cube". The fucking colored cube?! Hollywood, if you need new ideas for movies, go to a starbucks on Highland Ave or Sunset and pick up a script being written right now as I type this by some no name screen writer! I'm not guaranteeing that it will be good...but there's big chance that it won't be a flick ab the Pet Rock or a remake of Schindlers List!
Until next time, here's hoping that you're not bored at work.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Bad Parenting
Since I am not yet a parent, I try not to pass judgement on those who are. Especially when it comes to raising their kids. I have no idea what kind of pressure a mother or father goes through on a daily basis. But, with this post, I will be judging. BIG TIME! Again, I apologize to those who I have offended with my stone throwing...but these happen to be THE worst parents.
I was catching up on my news today through my handy dandy Apps. CNN, NPR, etc., and came across these stories.
1) A Danish artist decided to post a picture blog of her little child dressed up as different dictators. Stalin and Hitler happened to be on the list as well as some other horrific ones. Her reasoning? "We all have evil in us. Even babies..."
Really, Danish mom?! Really?!
2) A NewYork mother doesn't see why sending her 9 year old son on the subway, BY HIMSELF on a daily basis, is so wrong. She says that she doesn't believe that the city is as bad as people make it out to be. Aaannnnddd here's the WTF moment of the week for me. Really, lady?! Realy?! Contrary to your popular belief that all is well in this wonderful city you live in, there is Evil in the world! And they come in The form of pederasts! I could understand if this was her last resort and she Had no other choice but to let him go, unfortunately, not the case. Man, oh man!
And the last two are horrible!
3) Baby starves to death while parents play online video game. Stay w/ this one readers, it only pisses you off more!
A couple who met each other online became enamored with one another and their fake lives that they led online, that they decided to make their fantasies come true. After having their premature baby, they both realised that raising a child in the real world was a lot harder than it is in virtual reality. So with their hands full, they decided to leave the new baby at home and go to an Internet cafe and play with their online baby instead of the real one. Unfortunately, while living vicariously through their avatars, they forgot to feed their real child. PAUSE HERE: how in the hell do you "forget" to feed your child?! Shouldn't your fake one that you feed be a constant reminder ab the real one?! I haven't called their child by it's name because they never named it. So this poor child, who never even got a name, died a horrible death of dehydration and starvation!!
And the last story...
4) Parents accept hush money from a teacher who molested their child.
4 years ago, a child told her parents that her teacher was sexually molesting her. Instead of taking him to the authorities, they confronted him and asked if it was true. He confessed and begged for them to not call the police because he would lose his teaching job. So they agreed, but only if he paid them $28,000. He paid up and they kept their mouths shut. They also told their child to not tell anyone else, and used the money for a down payment on a new home. The child finally told a teacher four years later and the parents are now in jail...along with the teacher.
Again, please accept my apology if I have offended by judging, by shit man! Can you blame me?!
I'll try to make my next post a bit more cheery. Until next time,
Here's to hoping that you're not bored at work.
I was catching up on my news today through my handy dandy Apps. CNN, NPR, etc., and came across these stories.
1) A Danish artist decided to post a picture blog of her little child dressed up as different dictators. Stalin and Hitler happened to be on the list as well as some other horrific ones. Her reasoning? "We all have evil in us. Even babies..."
Really, Danish mom?! Really?!
2) A NewYork mother doesn't see why sending her 9 year old son on the subway, BY HIMSELF on a daily basis, is so wrong. She says that she doesn't believe that the city is as bad as people make it out to be. Aaannnnddd here's the WTF moment of the week for me. Really, lady?! Realy?! Contrary to your popular belief that all is well in this wonderful city you live in, there is Evil in the world! And they come in The form of pederasts! I could understand if this was her last resort and she Had no other choice but to let him go, unfortunately, not the case. Man, oh man!
And the last two are horrible!
3) Baby starves to death while parents play online video game. Stay w/ this one readers, it only pisses you off more!
A couple who met each other online became enamored with one another and their fake lives that they led online, that they decided to make their fantasies come true. After having their premature baby, they both realised that raising a child in the real world was a lot harder than it is in virtual reality. So with their hands full, they decided to leave the new baby at home and go to an Internet cafe and play with their online baby instead of the real one. Unfortunately, while living vicariously through their avatars, they forgot to feed their real child. PAUSE HERE: how in the hell do you "forget" to feed your child?! Shouldn't your fake one that you feed be a constant reminder ab the real one?! I haven't called their child by it's name because they never named it. So this poor child, who never even got a name, died a horrible death of dehydration and starvation!!
And the last story...
4) Parents accept hush money from a teacher who molested their child.
4 years ago, a child told her parents that her teacher was sexually molesting her. Instead of taking him to the authorities, they confronted him and asked if it was true. He confessed and begged for them to not call the police because he would lose his teaching job. So they agreed, but only if he paid them $28,000. He paid up and they kept their mouths shut. They also told their child to not tell anyone else, and used the money for a down payment on a new home. The child finally told a teacher four years later and the parents are now in jail...along with the teacher.
Again, please accept my apology if I have offended by judging, by shit man! Can you blame me?!
I'll try to make my next post a bit more cheery. Until next time,
Here's to hoping that you're not bored at work.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Memorable Movie Moms
Ok, so I thought I'd start off with something movie related. And since my clock is (slowly but surely) ticking, memorable movie moms seemed appropriate. I apologize if I left any of your favorites off of the list. And these are in no particular order.
Hope you enjoy!
1) Shirley Maclaine as Aurora in "Terms of Endearment"
-Her performance in this flick is so moving!!! Yes, she is overbearing and a bit scatter brained with her own love life, but my god did she Fight for her daughter and her grandkids!! Love love love this movie!
2) Julie Andrews as Maria in "Sound of Music"
-I know that she plays their nanny and the Cpt.'s love intrest in this flick more than she plays their stepmother, but she flees her own country for these kids! And it lays to rest that timely old saying, "Love can make a girl do crazy things". She's awesome a beautiful. AND makes their clothes from curtains! Bonus points in my book.
3) Sally Fields as M'Lynn in "Steel Magnolias"
-if anyone knows me or my immediate family (and you all do) then you must know that this is all one of our "go to" movies. Specifically because of Sally Fields and her best friends silly antics. But for me, it's mostly all Sally Fields who keeps me coming back to this beautiful movie. Her acting is timeless, especially in the scene where she's standing over her daughter, Truvy, casket. "I just want to hit somebody..." Classic.
4) Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford in "Mommy Dearest"
-not sure if this one really needs explaining as to why it's on the list...if you haven't see it, rent it. Rent the he'll out of it! It will make your mommy issues seem obsolete. Love the line where her daughter protests, "I'M NOT ONE OF YOUR FANS!!!"
5) Anne Ramesy as Momma in "Throw Momma from the Train"
- Another flick for you to rent. I wouldn't be able to do it justice if by describing it here. A great comedy that does make you want to Throw Momma!
6) Linda Hamilton us Sarah Connor in "The Terminator: 1&2"
- Although my brother in law always debate about which Terminator is more kick ass (#2 for me) we both agree that Sarah Connor is Bad Ass! The very fact that she's trying to save her son because she believes him to be the end all be all hope for man kind is a bit nutty, but courageous and brave! She put her sanity and reputation on the line to prove it. Plus she's kind of hott in T2.
7) Goldie Hawn as Joanna/Annie in "Overboard"
- Another one of those timeless comedys where if you haven't seen it, crawl up from under that rock and effing rent it! Also, another
movie my siblings and I go to for laughs. Poor Hawn is tricked into thinking that she has amnesia and is the real mother of horrible bratty boys. Memorable quote, "I like it when she goes 'bah bah bah'"
Once again, I apologize if I kept your favorites off the list, if I can think of anymore, I will add on.
Thanks for reading, and here's to hoping that you're not bored at work!
Hope you enjoy!
1) Shirley Maclaine as Aurora in "Terms of Endearment"
-Her performance in this flick is so moving!!! Yes, she is overbearing and a bit scatter brained with her own love life, but my god did she Fight for her daughter and her grandkids!! Love love love this movie!
2) Julie Andrews as Maria in "Sound of Music"
-I know that she plays their nanny and the Cpt.'s love intrest in this flick more than she plays their stepmother, but she flees her own country for these kids! And it lays to rest that timely old saying, "Love can make a girl do crazy things". She's awesome a beautiful. AND makes their clothes from curtains! Bonus points in my book.
3) Sally Fields as M'Lynn in "Steel Magnolias"
-if anyone knows me or my immediate family (and you all do) then you must know that this is all one of our "go to" movies. Specifically because of Sally Fields and her best friends silly antics. But for me, it's mostly all Sally Fields who keeps me coming back to this beautiful movie. Her acting is timeless, especially in the scene where she's standing over her daughter, Truvy, casket. "I just want to hit somebody..." Classic.
4) Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford in "Mommy Dearest"
-not sure if this one really needs explaining as to why it's on the list...if you haven't see it, rent it. Rent the he'll out of it! It will make your mommy issues seem obsolete. Love the line where her daughter protests, "I'M NOT ONE OF YOUR FANS!!!"
5) Anne Ramesy as Momma in "Throw Momma from the Train"
- Another flick for you to rent. I wouldn't be able to do it justice if by describing it here. A great comedy that does make you want to Throw Momma!
6) Linda Hamilton us Sarah Connor in "The Terminator: 1&2"
- Although my brother in law always debate about which Terminator is more kick ass (#2 for me) we both agree that Sarah Connor is Bad Ass! The very fact that she's trying to save her son because she believes him to be the end all be all hope for man kind is a bit nutty, but courageous and brave! She put her sanity and reputation on the line to prove it. Plus she's kind of hott in T2.
7) Goldie Hawn as Joanna/Annie in "Overboard"
- Another one of those timeless comedys where if you haven't seen it, crawl up from under that rock and effing rent it! Also, another
movie my siblings and I go to for laughs. Poor Hawn is tricked into thinking that she has amnesia and is the real mother of horrible bratty boys. Memorable quote, "I like it when she goes 'bah bah bah'"
Once again, I apologize if I kept your favorites off the list, if I can think of anymore, I will add on.
Thanks for reading, and here's to hoping that you're not bored at work!
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Yes, I am really at work. No, I do not feel guilty. My job consists of of repetative shit, therefore, I am able to blog and still get my job done in a timely matter. And so I hope that answers your questions :-)
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