cool rants
I hope that some of you caught the Daily Show on Wednesday night this week, with pseudo journalist Bernard Goldberg as guest. It was simply brilliant. Jon was so quick and his comments on Bernies book were unreal. The book discusses Bernies' take on the list of so-called 100 people who are destroying America. Jon proceeded to challenge Goldberg on how his book was nothing more than Hollywood tripe, aimed at the right. It was interesting and ironic that the journalist-light hadn't even considered those who hold the real power, the big wigs in Wahshington, not Hollywood.
I say, damn Oprah's book club! Jon has created a following in the literary world that could beat her nonsense in a dual any day.
On another note, I decided that my blog would be a great venue for those wanting the share a list of dinner guests they'd like to see at their table. The list should include anyone from history (living or dead), any artist, singer, playwright, business mogul, designer, writer/journalist, movie star...You name it and a brief reason why.
Here's mine:
I would invite Jesus, because you know we need answers and I'd like to ask him what he thinks of South Park and The Simpsons take on him.
Jon Stewart for the brilliant quips, observations and in the off chance that I decided to also invite Tucker Carlson and Robert Novak, something like a war would break out!
Lisa Simpson for her take on just about everything, that, the perspective of a brilliant 8 year old girl.
Chris Cornell for the sound and the face. Additionally, I'd also like to ask him why he felt compelled to write the song "kickstand", which was obviously about dick!
Rick James because everyone wants to know how he became so messed up and also to inquire about how he really felt about working with Dave Chapelle.
Scott Weiland because the lyrics to his songs defy explanation and it can't just be the drugs talking.
Darwin because theology is something we never talk enough about and I want a proper debate on creationism vs. evolution.
Alexander the Great, because conquering takes a lot of chutzpah and knowing how he managed to do it would help to clarify a lot of unanswered questions in history.
Michelangelo because the paintings were awesome and to ask if he had a good chiropractor.
Homer, both Groening version and epic poet, because you know the two don't mix, but the outcome would be hilarious.
I am sure there are plenty of other people that will pop into my head, but for now, this is my entry.
Feel free to share yours.
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Another good post. Didn't watch the show, didn't read the book. Babe, it appears at times that you are living in America. Being an American, I am curious at how far our influece spans or dominates the globe. My guess is not very far, but it is interesting to hear comments from our next door neighbor.
To be honest, my opinion sides with neither Hollywood or the Government. Both serve society in their own way, Hollywood offering escapism with beautiful effects and great acting (some times), and Uncle Sam paving our roads, fighting crime, and attempting to keep rights fair for every citizen.
The problem, as I see it, is that while the movies coming out of Hollywood have gained in quality, the TV shows and music have steadily declined, offering negative influence and uneducated rant.
As for the governement, I think that by the time they reach their powerful plateau, they have enough wealth and no longer can relate empathetically with most of the population.
Enough nagging, here's my dinner guests.
Metallica - So I can weep before them and tell them how brilliant they are.
My Mom - Because I don't see her enough.
Jesus - That's a no-brainer.
Johnny Depp - Because he seems like the coolest guy in the world.
Osama Bin Ladin - so we can get him out of the way and start on the next guy.
that's all I can think of for now...
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