Emmy fashions
[NOTE: I wrote this draft a while back, but never published it. I’m in the mood for some lighter fare today; maybe you are too? So here we go—can’t get much lighter than this.] The Emmys were on TV the … Continue reading →
[NOTE: I wrote this draft a while back, but never published it. I’m in the mood for some lighter fare today; maybe you are too? So here we go—can’t get much lighter than this.] The Emmys were on TV the … Continue reading →
I was raised on the songs of Tom Lehrer. I knew the song “The Elements” from the version appearing on this record, which I had pretty much memorized in childhood (the other songs, that is; “The Elements” went too fast … Continue reading →
I thought Joan Rivers was a funny comedienne, outrageous and bold. But I can’t say I followed her career very closely, or her life. So I was surprised to read, in this warm tribute written by her friend Peggy Noonan, … Continue reading →
The phenomenon was mocked in “My Fair Lady” but its origins predated that, in “Pygmalion,” Shaw’s play from which “My Fair Lady” and this speech of Alfred Doolittle’s was taken. Isn’t it interesting that, despite writing this, Shaw was a … Continue reading →
“Contempt” in several senses of the word. Please watch to the end [the tape should start around minute 3:00]: Oh, and by the way—here’s the video of the March 26 hearing where Koskinen promised to provide ALL the emails: What … Continue reading →
Brat’s victory last night made me think of this song from the musical “Fiorello.” I saw it as a child and it was one of my favorites, although it’s hardly ever performed today. It has several really clever songs about … Continue reading →
Want a break from politics? Let’s take a look at that 1965 song “Back in My Arms Again,” one of my favorites by the Supremes. Note how subtle and classy the sexuality of their performance is compared to today’s pop … Continue reading →
No, her name’s not a joke. And yes, this quote of Ball’s would be funny if it weren’t so sad and so scary that this women hosts a show at MSNBC: For his trouble, Piketty has predictably gotten the full … Continue reading →
I know, I know; the actress in the first photo is a bit older than the actress in the second. But still…
Continue reading →After I posted that video about voice recognition systems and accents, a reader kindly sent me a link to this one: The Scots accent is inherently funny (is that un-PC to say, or is it okay because they’re white?) because … Continue reading →
I’ve seen a couple of these Princess Cruise ads on TV, and they really drew my attention. I think they’re brilliant, actually. In a rut? The ads sell the company’s cruises as a way to get out of that rut, … Continue reading →
Previously I’d praised Rick Perry’s new eyeglasses, but at that time I’d only seen a still photo. Now that I’ve seen a video, I have to say my approval has gone up a few notches. He looks faaahbulous. It gives … Continue reading →