So, its time again.
I am here to dump out some of the things that have been on mind recently. In a few days, I am going to try and assemble my thoughts about this idea of "Merit Based Pay" for teachers. I can tell you straight off that it is total bullshit. If you know a teacher, ask them. Anyone with half a brain knows that teachers in poor cities would be practically homeless if this becomes a reality. I'll get that post together, soon enough.
So, let's begin....
Happy Birthday, Mr. President. Barack Obama is 48 today. I hope he has a good one.
With that out of the way, let's dish it out....
Why have I been sucked into a culture that believes Lady Gaga is talented? I am not buying this idea that somehow she sucks so bad that she's sorta awesome. People are trying to pawn her off as this generation's Liza Minelli. When you think about it, that almost works. Gay people love them both...and they are both overrated and bombastic. Lady Gaga blows and she looks like some Bride of Frankenstein...crossed with...Dee Snider gone horribly wrong.
If you think she is hot, you need to get out more often. Or, you could just turn on your television. There are at least five women with cooking shows on television that are way hotter.
Recently, a man was caught on video tape robbing apartments wearing no clothing. The guy was totally naked when he was filmed stealing a laptop, girls underwear and some other clothing. It probably isn't a stretch to say that this guy is really fucking dangerous. The police in Abington Township want to catch this guy ASAP. It is obvious they are getting what one article called "the Buffalo Bill" (Silence of the Lambs) vibe because of the nature of his crimes.*
You laughed at that last story. Now, reconsider it. Seriously, catch this guy. If I see someone that basically acts like Buffalo Bill rolling around outside an apartment building, I am gonna shit my pants. Since I can't afford a new car...I'll be sending the Abington police the bill to clean my seats and dry-clean my clothes.*
I recently had a conversation about "American Idol" with someone and we agreed to disagree. I realize that there are two kinds of people in this world: People who get that show and people who don't. Besides, we have turned into a society that just wants to see pretty people doing mediocre things. Kelly Clarkson was wildly popular when she was thin.
Now, she stills moves records...just not as many. But, her appeal is limited because she is no longer considered "hot".
For me, this invalidates the standards the show claims to set for the performers. Talent should be the only thing that matters. But, we all know differently. It's all about tattoos, mohawks and ripped abs. Until true talent is recognized and nurtured, that show might be giving people what they want...but, it is perpetuating the dangers of all style and no substance. Leave that shit to politics. That is where we have come to expect it. Let's see some real musicians actually make it, for a change.
Today is "Megan Fox Media Blackout Day". Claiming she is overexposed, The Megan Fox media blackout is being undertaken by 12 websites at the moment. Included in the Megan Fox media blackout are Asylum.com, Ask Men, Just a Guy Thing, and Double Viking, which all specialize in male-oriented fare. Most of the web-sites have been quoted as saying that they still love Megan Fox, but that there is still the chance of having too much of a good thing. Apparently Megan Fox has been on the covers of way too many magazines recently as well, gracing the cover of Esquire, Entertainment Weekly, Maxim, Empire, GQ and Elle in this year alone. She was also seen all over the place promoting her new film, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
It's odd...but, isn't this just keeping her in the media? I mean, all that is missing in their coverage is a picture. Why not just declare today "Megan Fox Day"? Her publicist must have jumped out of bed laughing. Even I was dumb enough to get taken in by this shit.
Damn....damn....stupid me.
But, she is overexposed. I know she is hot. But, who cares? She has no real talent that I can see. I am tired of hot girls getting attention just for being hot. Besides, the bar for hot has come way down in the last few years. Paris Hilton is not hot, even if that is the only word she knows how to say clearly. And, when everyone has seen your cooter getting in and out of cars - and watched you blow a dude through night-vision...it just goes sour. If what is hidden beneath your underwear was considered a stock, it would be trading pretty low, for some girls. Oversupply and low demand.
Now, go forth and have a nice day.
* My thanks to Lisa for sending this one from Florida.
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