I am in Oregon right now. It is really beautiful. It's very sunny during the day and the nights have a slight breeze that make you feel like your wrapped in a blanket of air...and lust.
Anyway, I was thinking to myself, "Oregon is so beautiful, why don't more people talk about this place as being one of the greatest places to live?"
I really had to think about it. Yet, I figured it out.
It is because people that live here are known as Oregonians. I don't think anyone has ever referred to themselves as an Oregonian and felt respected. They know that they are being scoffed at. Even inside their very own heart, they know the words, "I am an Oregonian" sound just plain stupid.
Then it occurred to me, I don't know if I could live here. Can you imagine the situations you would get in?
"Hey"
"Hey, I'm Reid How are you?"
"Good, My throats a little dry, but overall good. You?"
"Not bad, thanks for asking. Are you from around here?"
"No, I'm from Michigan. We got lakes, we like it that way, Where are you from?
"Oregon"
"haha. Really? Would you consider yourself an Oregonian?"
"(Silence)"
(Fatality)
Although I love it here, that situation may be a little too emotionally traumatic to deal with.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Interstellar Speech
I just thought that everyone should know a comforting fact. That the first speech ever to leave Earth and be broadcast into space was Hitler's Speech at Nuremberg. So if there is alien life, the first thing they hear from Earth is the sweet sounds of Adolf Hitler. The most loving, tolerant man on the face of the planet.
Doesn't that just warm your heart?
Doesn't that just warm your heart?
Monday, May 26, 2008
Announcement
A exciting blog will be posted soon on this page. It will be jointly authored by Friendly Banter and Mr. Johnny (Hot House Tomatoes) Hutchings. It will tackle a huge issue troubling the American public today. So stay tuned and don't comment unless you have something fruitful to say.
- Gordon Lipshits
- Gordon Lipshits
Thursday, May 22, 2008
An Open Letter to Lauren Hill
Dear Miss Hill,
I know that you don't know me at all, but there is something I need to say to you.I am a 22 year old white male that grew up in a small town. I have grown up in a very exciting time for music. While the record industry is diminishing, the music industry is flourishing. Artists who desire to have a career with music no longer have to be one of the very few "lucky" artists picked by the label big wigs. Artists can work hard and find their way to the mainstream via the internet. While there is something majestic about "good old days" of music, the public is now able to experience a wide variety of sounds would otherwise have gone unheard. Artists are really able to use the breadth and width of their creative minds and have it heard by people on most continents. It is a very exciting time. Although I am really sad to see the decline of the cd, I think music is thriving more than ever.
However Miss Hill, there are some people out there would don't want to make creative music. Especially in the realm of Rap and Hip-Hop. I have been a fan of Rap and Hip-Hop for a while. My first taste of the genre came with Young Mc's album "Stone Cold Rhymin." As I continued to grow I learned to love the emotion and versatility of artists such as Tupac, Bone Thugs in Harmony, Outkast (Early Stuff),Wu-Tang Clan, and other artists of that nature. While Rap has always been victimized as "rotten music" and "bad for the kids", these early artists showed me how much this music has to offer. Yet, it wasn't until the past five years that I realized just how touching Hip-Hop can be. Albums such as Mos-Def's "Black on Both Sides", Talib Kweli's "The Beautiful Struggle", The Roots "Phrenology", and most importantly Lauren Hill's "The Miseducation of Lauren Hill." These are the albums I turn to when anyone tries to say rap/Hip-Hop isn't music. Your album set a bar in music all across the board that is nearly impossible to beat and have only heard a handful of artists that can tap into what you did on that album. Yet, I am not only hear to praise you, I am here to ask you something.
Once you left music you left a big hole in the hip hop community. While other powerful female artists such as Erykah Badu are certainly amazing, they cannot fill your shoes. This is really depressing because good artists are few and far between. Most rap/hip hop that is heard by kids today are from artists that are still on a mission to soley make money. Artists such as Flo-Rida and Souja-Boy create music that is more or less worthless. Sure some people just like a good beat, but aside from that this music has little reason to exist.
While your Unplugged album is another masterpiece, you haven't done anything since and I am asking you to come back. Come back and bring good hip hop back to kids ears. By the time I have kids I don't want the hip hop industry flooded by Flo-Ridas.
We need heart, we need soul, we need you.
No matter what you choose I will support you. I just wanted to let you know how much your music means to a 22 year old white kid. Thank you
Reid Volk
I know that you don't know me at all, but there is something I need to say to you.I am a 22 year old white male that grew up in a small town. I have grown up in a very exciting time for music. While the record industry is diminishing, the music industry is flourishing. Artists who desire to have a career with music no longer have to be one of the very few "lucky" artists picked by the label big wigs. Artists can work hard and find their way to the mainstream via the internet. While there is something majestic about "good old days" of music, the public is now able to experience a wide variety of sounds would otherwise have gone unheard. Artists are really able to use the breadth and width of their creative minds and have it heard by people on most continents. It is a very exciting time. Although I am really sad to see the decline of the cd, I think music is thriving more than ever.
However Miss Hill, there are some people out there would don't want to make creative music. Especially in the realm of Rap and Hip-Hop. I have been a fan of Rap and Hip-Hop for a while. My first taste of the genre came with Young Mc's album "Stone Cold Rhymin." As I continued to grow I learned to love the emotion and versatility of artists such as Tupac, Bone Thugs in Harmony, Outkast (Early Stuff),Wu-Tang Clan, and other artists of that nature. While Rap has always been victimized as "rotten music" and "bad for the kids", these early artists showed me how much this music has to offer. Yet, it wasn't until the past five years that I realized just how touching Hip-Hop can be. Albums such as Mos-Def's "Black on Both Sides", Talib Kweli's "The Beautiful Struggle", The Roots "Phrenology", and most importantly Lauren Hill's "The Miseducation of Lauren Hill." These are the albums I turn to when anyone tries to say rap/Hip-Hop isn't music. Your album set a bar in music all across the board that is nearly impossible to beat and have only heard a handful of artists that can tap into what you did on that album. Yet, I am not only hear to praise you, I am here to ask you something.
Once you left music you left a big hole in the hip hop community. While other powerful female artists such as Erykah Badu are certainly amazing, they cannot fill your shoes. This is really depressing because good artists are few and far between. Most rap/hip hop that is heard by kids today are from artists that are still on a mission to soley make money. Artists such as Flo-Rida and Souja-Boy create music that is more or less worthless. Sure some people just like a good beat, but aside from that this music has little reason to exist.
While your Unplugged album is another masterpiece, you haven't done anything since and I am asking you to come back. Come back and bring good hip hop back to kids ears. By the time I have kids I don't want the hip hop industry flooded by Flo-Ridas.
We need heart, we need soul, we need you.
No matter what you choose I will support you. I just wanted to let you know how much your music means to a 22 year old white kid. Thank you
Reid Volk
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Myspace: Good or Bad?
I am having trouble finding a reason why I have one. To put cool videos or pictures on? I don't know
I don't think their is a reason.
I'm sure sexual predators love this site, so I don't want to ruin all the fun for them, but I don't really myspace has positively contributed to our society.
It has just give more people a sense that they are unique. By putting cool pictures and music, people seem unique. Yet, the truth of the matter is that most people don't like who they are. So they project an image online that is not themselves. So while they may seem unique on their page, their not. Their just another person looking for love and friends. Yet, while myspace calls themselves a place for friends, your not meeting actual people. You are coming into contact with what that person wants to be.
All I am saying is that it is not helping our society.
I don't think their is a reason.
I'm sure sexual predators love this site, so I don't want to ruin all the fun for them, but I don't really myspace has positively contributed to our society.
It has just give more people a sense that they are unique. By putting cool pictures and music, people seem unique. Yet, the truth of the matter is that most people don't like who they are. So they project an image online that is not themselves. So while they may seem unique on their page, their not. Their just another person looking for love and friends. Yet, while myspace calls themselves a place for friends, your not meeting actual people. You are coming into contact with what that person wants to be.
All I am saying is that it is not helping our society.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Why I Love Australian Women
I read something fantastic today. According to ABC News: A study has found one third of Australian women have admitted to drinking alcohol when pregnant - and most would do it again.
Australia women are now some of my favorite people in the world.
Why you ask? Because they don't give a darn about what they eat and drink when they are pregnant.
This is all part of a long line of thinking so don't be mad if your lost, let me explain.
First off, don't get me wrong. I think modern medicine is pretty fantastic. People are living longer and people are overcoming diseases that they couldn't before. Polio - Cured, Small Pox - Cured, Bubonic Plague - Contained? Doesn't matter. Western Medicine has come a long way. However, while we have rid the world of some horrible diseases, there has been an extreme rise in Hypochondriasis.
For those of you who don't know what that is, A Hypochondriac is someone who interprets normal body sensations as a major medical problem. Example: If one day you have an itch on your nose and it causes you to think that you have Bird Flu, then your a Hypochondriac.
The reason for the rise in Hypochondriasis is two-fold:
1) Doctors
2) Oprah
Number # 1:Doctors
Thats right. These doctors that are curing diseases are now making people afraid of everything. They know we will listen. They know we will do anything they say. They know if we come in with a cough and they tell us to snort tuna through a crazy straw two times each night,we will do it. No matter how absurd we think it is, we will do it. Don't say you won't. You will, deal with it.
Since they know we will do everything they say, they screw with us. They tell us not to eat this, don't eat that, that will kill you, this vegetable will ruin your marriage, ETC... That's the bottom line, they know we will hang on every word they say, so they talk alot. Since they constantly come out with things for us to be afraid of, we cannot eat anything without thinking of something a "doctor" said. Therefore we live in fear and seemingly normal foods make us feel like we are going to die right after we eat them. Doctor's have made us hypochondriacs. Doctor's are evil.
Number # 2: Oprah
I have defended this lady in the past, but not now...not ever again. Oprah brings these so called "doctors" on each day and these "doctors" are allowed to deliver their words of fear on national television EVERY DAY! On top of that, I have seen many times Oprah telling the American public not to eat this, or not do this because she heard from a doctor that it is bad for you. While this type of stuff is all over television,Millions and millions of people watch Oprah each day. This lady controls the hearts and minds of all women over 30 living in America. Since these women are primarily the ones shopping and serving the food in the household, everyone in the family suffers.
(Don't get mad because I said women are the ones serving the food, Yes I know women are equal to men and it isn't fair that women get stuck with stereotypes that they belong in the kitchen. But, it doesn't mean we cannot be honest and say that women primarily handle the food. If you disagree, get a blog. Chances are you already have one)
With the doctor's creating the fear and Oprah's television program spreading the fear to nearly every household in America, there has been a steady rise in Hypochondriasis.
Now that we have that established, it allows me to bring it back to my original point: Pregnant women from Australia are my new favorite kinds of people because they drink beer when they are pregnant and don't feel ashamed. They chose to ignore one of the thirteen million books written about the "right way" to handle your pregnancy. They don't let some doctor infect them with fear about what they can or cannot eat and they certainly don't give a damn about Oprah.
They do what they feel is right because that is how humanity has always gotten along. The cavemen did it and everybody who came after did it and they did it without doctors or Oprah.
Now I know a lot of you are saying, "Reid, that is horrible that they drink beer when they are pregnant! They are silly people and their children are probably going to turn out crazy."
Maybe so.... but compare Australia's crime rate and educational scores with the United States and then tell me how silly they are.
Our country may be a superpower, but were superstupid.
Don't let doctors tell you what to fear. Just eat, drink, and be merry because this life is but a vapor.
Post Script: I don't mean be a drunk or eat until your a beast. I just meant to enjoy yourself in moderation and don't let people dictate how you live your live.
Australia women are now some of my favorite people in the world.
Why you ask? Because they don't give a darn about what they eat and drink when they are pregnant.
This is all part of a long line of thinking so don't be mad if your lost, let me explain.
First off, don't get me wrong. I think modern medicine is pretty fantastic. People are living longer and people are overcoming diseases that they couldn't before. Polio - Cured, Small Pox - Cured, Bubonic Plague - Contained? Doesn't matter. Western Medicine has come a long way. However, while we have rid the world of some horrible diseases, there has been an extreme rise in Hypochondriasis.
For those of you who don't know what that is, A Hypochondriac is someone who interprets normal body sensations as a major medical problem. Example: If one day you have an itch on your nose and it causes you to think that you have Bird Flu, then your a Hypochondriac.
The reason for the rise in Hypochondriasis is two-fold:
1) Doctors
2) Oprah
Number # 1:Doctors
Thats right. These doctors that are curing diseases are now making people afraid of everything. They know we will listen. They know we will do anything they say. They know if we come in with a cough and they tell us to snort tuna through a crazy straw two times each night,we will do it. No matter how absurd we think it is, we will do it. Don't say you won't. You will, deal with it.
Since they know we will do everything they say, they screw with us. They tell us not to eat this, don't eat that, that will kill you, this vegetable will ruin your marriage, ETC... That's the bottom line, they know we will hang on every word they say, so they talk alot. Since they constantly come out with things for us to be afraid of, we cannot eat anything without thinking of something a "doctor" said. Therefore we live in fear and seemingly normal foods make us feel like we are going to die right after we eat them. Doctor's have made us hypochondriacs. Doctor's are evil.
Number # 2: Oprah
I have defended this lady in the past, but not now...not ever again. Oprah brings these so called "doctors" on each day and these "doctors" are allowed to deliver their words of fear on national television EVERY DAY! On top of that, I have seen many times Oprah telling the American public not to eat this, or not do this because she heard from a doctor that it is bad for you. While this type of stuff is all over television,Millions and millions of people watch Oprah each day. This lady controls the hearts and minds of all women over 30 living in America. Since these women are primarily the ones shopping and serving the food in the household, everyone in the family suffers.
(Don't get mad because I said women are the ones serving the food, Yes I know women are equal to men and it isn't fair that women get stuck with stereotypes that they belong in the kitchen. But, it doesn't mean we cannot be honest and say that women primarily handle the food. If you disagree, get a blog. Chances are you already have one)
With the doctor's creating the fear and Oprah's television program spreading the fear to nearly every household in America, there has been a steady rise in Hypochondriasis.
Now that we have that established, it allows me to bring it back to my original point: Pregnant women from Australia are my new favorite kinds of people because they drink beer when they are pregnant and don't feel ashamed. They chose to ignore one of the thirteen million books written about the "right way" to handle your pregnancy. They don't let some doctor infect them with fear about what they can or cannot eat and they certainly don't give a damn about Oprah.
They do what they feel is right because that is how humanity has always gotten along. The cavemen did it and everybody who came after did it and they did it without doctors or Oprah.
Now I know a lot of you are saying, "Reid, that is horrible that they drink beer when they are pregnant! They are silly people and their children are probably going to turn out crazy."
Maybe so.... but compare Australia's crime rate and educational scores with the United States and then tell me how silly they are.
Our country may be a superpower, but were superstupid.
Don't let doctors tell you what to fear. Just eat, drink, and be merry because this life is but a vapor.
Post Script: I don't mean be a drunk or eat until your a beast. I just meant to enjoy yourself in moderation and don't let people dictate how you live your live.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
The Miracle of Fast Food
This isn't going to be one of those blogs that recant how bad fast food is for you. Throw facts at you like, "Did you know that 48 Milk Cartons contain the same amount of calories that are in One large fry?"
No Thank You
The reason I am not doing that is because everybody knows how bad fast food is for you. It just is. It just is. It's like cigarettes, warning labels that have skull and crossbones on them are everywhere, yet it doesn't hinder people from indulging. It feels good, fast food feels good. How rewarding is it that you can come home from a day of work and walk into a restaurant, wait about 1 1/2 minutes, each one of the best meals of your life, pay less than 5 dollars, and fall asleep instantly at home or in the car on the way home. Or you slip into a coma at Mcdonald's.Cause let's face it, barely anybody can stay awake after you each a lot of this stuff. It's like Nyquil. Yet, instead of being in a baby cup its in the form of a delicious cheeseburger. Also, instead of waking up in the morning all groggy, you feel pretty average. You may have painful bowel movements, or a bad cough, and overtime most likely will develop heart disease, but hey....don't the pro's outweigh the con's? That's debatable.
I know there are some of you who have your mind set that a Mcdonald's Big Mac is a harbinger of Satan, but for the rest of us....Why do we love it so much? Fast Food such a widespread epidemic?
No Thank You
The reason I am not doing that is because everybody knows how bad fast food is for you. It just is. It just is. It's like cigarettes, warning labels that have skull and crossbones on them are everywhere, yet it doesn't hinder people from indulging. It feels good, fast food feels good. How rewarding is it that you can come home from a day of work and walk into a restaurant, wait about 1 1/2 minutes, each one of the best meals of your life, pay less than 5 dollars, and fall asleep instantly at home or in the car on the way home. Or you slip into a coma at Mcdonald's.Cause let's face it, barely anybody can stay awake after you each a lot of this stuff. It's like Nyquil. Yet, instead of being in a baby cup its in the form of a delicious cheeseburger. Also, instead of waking up in the morning all groggy, you feel pretty average. You may have painful bowel movements, or a bad cough, and overtime most likely will develop heart disease, but hey....don't the pro's outweigh the con's? That's debatable.
I know there are some of you who have your mind set that a Mcdonald's Big Mac is a harbinger of Satan, but for the rest of us....Why do we love it so much? Fast Food such a widespread epidemic?
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Hiccups: Minor Inconvenience or Death Sentence?
I know that is a pretty intense title, but this is a very important post. I am bogged down with homework right now so I don't have time to write a long-winded story that will warm your heart. But, I was visiting BBC news online and I found an article about a man who was getting an operation to cure his hiccups.
At first I was like, really? Really?
I get hiccups maybe four times a year and even then I have never considered surgery during the seven minute bouts in which they occur. I immediately though this man was dramatic like a lady that wears Uggs. I know I made a hasty generalization, but come on, Uggs? Why were they made? To show you who to stay away from. Don't get mad, deal with it, I already have.
Back to the story. It appears this man gets the hiccups every two to three seconds. That is why this story really got me. Hiccups aren't really painful, just really annoying. It would be like watching all the seasons of Laguna Beach. You can do it, but why the hell would you want to?
Anyway, read this article and let me know. Could you live with the hiccups? Why or why not?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lincolnshire/7387224.stm
At first I was like, really? Really?
I get hiccups maybe four times a year and even then I have never considered surgery during the seven minute bouts in which they occur. I immediately though this man was dramatic like a lady that wears Uggs. I know I made a hasty generalization, but come on, Uggs? Why were they made? To show you who to stay away from. Don't get mad, deal with it, I already have.
Back to the story. It appears this man gets the hiccups every two to three seconds. That is why this story really got me. Hiccups aren't really painful, just really annoying. It would be like watching all the seasons of Laguna Beach. You can do it, but why the hell would you want to?
Anyway, read this article and let me know. Could you live with the hiccups? Why or why not?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lincolnshire/7387224.stm
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Bill and Hillary
Well....Today I was bored and I decided to surf internet videos. I happened to stumble upon a new interview with Bill O'Reilly and Hillary Clinton.
Now, I am one of those Americans whom believes that Hillary Clinton is.......not quite human. She is just kind of creepy. However, that is only because of what I see on TV. Yet, she kind of suprised me when she was on Bill O'Reilly's TV show.
First of all, I have to give her some respect to even go on O'Reilly's show. Bill O'Reilly is a shock Jock plain and simple. He is loud, makes bad points, and threatens people of not being American when things don't go his way. In my mind, he is akin to Howard Stern. They just say outrageous things to get people to listen. Hence why Howard Stern has millions of listeners and why Bill O'Reilly has millions of listeners. People may say, but Reid! O'Reilly does talk about sex, he talks about politics. Just because he talks about politics doesn't mean what he says isn't ridiculous.
Now I kind of understand why Hillary Clinton doesn't show a lot of emotion. Can you imagine going on a show and berated by stupid questions? She has to be tough and she has to be strong. In the video that I found and post below, I believe Hillary stood her ground.
Bill just threw loaded questions at her and when he didn't like the answer he accused her plan of being Socialist. Accusations like that are really fantastic and not to mention smart. When you hear the term "Red Scare" doesn't it just make you think of Puppies and Lilacs? No, you think of people like Bill O'Reilly. Scared whiners whom when things don't go their way, make outlandish accusations just for attention.
I'm sorry, I know this is a random post. I don't really claim to know politics that well. I don't really know what Hillary or Obama stand for in and out, but I do know what a bad interviewer looks like and I am really happy that Hillary didn't put up with his crap.
What do you guys think about the interview?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQnQjV4sovE&feature=related
Now, I am one of those Americans whom believes that Hillary Clinton is.......not quite human. She is just kind of creepy. However, that is only because of what I see on TV. Yet, she kind of suprised me when she was on Bill O'Reilly's TV show.
First of all, I have to give her some respect to even go on O'Reilly's show. Bill O'Reilly is a shock Jock plain and simple. He is loud, makes bad points, and threatens people of not being American when things don't go his way. In my mind, he is akin to Howard Stern. They just say outrageous things to get people to listen. Hence why Howard Stern has millions of listeners and why Bill O'Reilly has millions of listeners. People may say, but Reid! O'Reilly does talk about sex, he talks about politics. Just because he talks about politics doesn't mean what he says isn't ridiculous.
Now I kind of understand why Hillary Clinton doesn't show a lot of emotion. Can you imagine going on a show and berated by stupid questions? She has to be tough and she has to be strong. In the video that I found and post below, I believe Hillary stood her ground.
Bill just threw loaded questions at her and when he didn't like the answer he accused her plan of being Socialist. Accusations like that are really fantastic and not to mention smart. When you hear the term "Red Scare" doesn't it just make you think of Puppies and Lilacs? No, you think of people like Bill O'Reilly. Scared whiners whom when things don't go their way, make outlandish accusations just for attention.
I'm sorry, I know this is a random post. I don't really claim to know politics that well. I don't really know what Hillary or Obama stand for in and out, but I do know what a bad interviewer looks like and I am really happy that Hillary didn't put up with his crap.
What do you guys think about the interview?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQnQjV4sovE&feature=related
Friday, May 2, 2008
It's a Shame
There are reasons for everything. Reasons why the sun sets when it does. Reasons why certain dogs bark and while others remain docile and congenial. Reasons why some people, mostly children without their consent, chose to watch the film "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium." There are reasons for everything and we will never understand all of them.
It's the way God works. It's the circle of Life. It's the way the cookie crumbles. It is....what it is.
If You Will...
I know it is a odd way to start out a blog. Yet, I am trying to find reason. Reason as to why Saturday Night Live cast members have a hard time transitioning into normal entertainment life.
While I cannot and will not take the time to go into all former SNL cast members. I am will use some examples to show that Saturday Night Life cast members have a hard time functioning outside of their Saturday Night Lives.
Before we start, I just have to say that I love SNL even though it seems to have taken a turn for the worse after Will Ferrell left to make a carrer out of rehashing annoying characters in movie after movie after movie. (Again, I tread lightly because I love Will Ferrell on Snl and Anchorman but come on....Talladega Nights? Blades of Glory? Semi-Pro?)
I'm getting off track. I love Saturday Night Live, but these hilarious people who make this show what it is cannot get their crap together when it comes to the real world.
First Example:
Eddie Murphy - While he was on top of the world in the 80's as an SNL cast member. The 90's and so on have proved that he is a complete and utter disaster. While his early films such as Beverly Hills Cop 1 though 3 put money in his bank account, it didn't do much for his credibility as an actor. However, I have to admit I like this movies and won't bash on them. Let's not get ahead of ourselves though, because the latter half of the 90's gave us a slew of films that showed us what Eddie was truly made of: A burnout. Holy Man. Bowfinger. Nutty Professor. I-Spy. Daddy Day Care. and let's not forget his crowning achievement, Norbit. In which he not only starred in, he also produced, wrote it, and pretty much did anything he could for a bigger paycheck. Even when he did have a somewhat interesting role in Dream Girls, he stormed out of the Academy Awards when he didn't win best actor. Which is really sad because that was and most likely will be the only time he comes close to winning an award. Yet, as always, he is a failure.
Next Example:
Dana Carvey- First and foremost I think this man is hilarious. His stand up is outstanding and he is just a hoot for me. However, my personal love for him couldn't stop him from making "The Master of Diguise." However, he learned his lesson and pretty decided not to make a film after that so I have to say we all make mistakes, but he still made "The Master of Disguise."
Next Example:
Jim Breuer - hahahahaha
Next Example:
Dan Ackroyd - While we may all love Dan. He has had one of the worst transitions of all. He didn't even start off promising. While he did Blues Brothers in 1980 which is a cult classic, he has also done "Pearl Harbor" (I know...horrible...right), "Earth Vs. Spider", Brittany Spear's "Crossroads", "Christmas with the Kranks", and last and certainly least "I know pronounce you Chuck and Larry." I cannot even go on, this is too depressing.
Next Example:
Molly Shannon - She was in "Superstar" right? I don't know. Did you see it? I didn't! I bet you did. Well....If not you then who? I guess nobody? She's gross.
Next Example:
Chris Kattan - Undercover Brother, Santa's Slay, Corky Romano, Monkey Bone. This man may have it the worst.
While I don't want to go on because I am sure you guys stopped reading long ago. There is one exception to the mix.
Steve Martin - While he has had his moments of stupidity, Cheaper by the Dozen 1 & 2. He did make the Jerk and Planes Trains and Automobiles. Also, he picked up a writing career that has saved him from a lot of things. Overall, he is ok in my book.
This blog is wayyyy to long. I have made my point
It's the way God works. It's the circle of Life. It's the way the cookie crumbles. It is....what it is.
If You Will...
I know it is a odd way to start out a blog. Yet, I am trying to find reason. Reason as to why Saturday Night Live cast members have a hard time transitioning into normal entertainment life.
While I cannot and will not take the time to go into all former SNL cast members. I am will use some examples to show that Saturday Night Life cast members have a hard time functioning outside of their Saturday Night Lives.
Before we start, I just have to say that I love SNL even though it seems to have taken a turn for the worse after Will Ferrell left to make a carrer out of rehashing annoying characters in movie after movie after movie. (Again, I tread lightly because I love Will Ferrell on Snl and Anchorman but come on....Talladega Nights? Blades of Glory? Semi-Pro?)
I'm getting off track. I love Saturday Night Live, but these hilarious people who make this show what it is cannot get their crap together when it comes to the real world.
First Example:
Eddie Murphy - While he was on top of the world in the 80's as an SNL cast member. The 90's and so on have proved that he is a complete and utter disaster. While his early films such as Beverly Hills Cop 1 though 3 put money in his bank account, it didn't do much for his credibility as an actor. However, I have to admit I like this movies and won't bash on them. Let's not get ahead of ourselves though, because the latter half of the 90's gave us a slew of films that showed us what Eddie was truly made of: A burnout. Holy Man. Bowfinger. Nutty Professor. I-Spy. Daddy Day Care. and let's not forget his crowning achievement, Norbit. In which he not only starred in, he also produced, wrote it, and pretty much did anything he could for a bigger paycheck. Even when he did have a somewhat interesting role in Dream Girls, he stormed out of the Academy Awards when he didn't win best actor. Which is really sad because that was and most likely will be the only time he comes close to winning an award. Yet, as always, he is a failure.
Next Example:
Dana Carvey- First and foremost I think this man is hilarious. His stand up is outstanding and he is just a hoot for me. However, my personal love for him couldn't stop him from making "The Master of Diguise." However, he learned his lesson and pretty decided not to make a film after that so I have to say we all make mistakes, but he still made "The Master of Disguise."
Next Example:
Jim Breuer - hahahahaha
Next Example:
Dan Ackroyd - While we may all love Dan. He has had one of the worst transitions of all. He didn't even start off promising. While he did Blues Brothers in 1980 which is a cult classic, he has also done "Pearl Harbor" (I know...horrible...right), "Earth Vs. Spider", Brittany Spear's "Crossroads", "Christmas with the Kranks", and last and certainly least "I know pronounce you Chuck and Larry." I cannot even go on, this is too depressing.
Next Example:
Molly Shannon - She was in "Superstar" right? I don't know. Did you see it? I didn't! I bet you did. Well....If not you then who? I guess nobody? She's gross.
Next Example:
Chris Kattan - Undercover Brother, Santa's Slay, Corky Romano, Monkey Bone. This man may have it the worst.
While I don't want to go on because I am sure you guys stopped reading long ago. There is one exception to the mix.
Steve Martin - While he has had his moments of stupidity, Cheaper by the Dozen 1 & 2. He did make the Jerk and Planes Trains and Automobiles. Also, he picked up a writing career that has saved him from a lot of things. Overall, he is ok in my book.
This blog is wayyyy to long. I have made my point
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