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music, musings, relationships, sexism

He said she’s “too pretty” to be alone… 😏

Good morning, Krusty Krew… 😁

I’ve got a couple more nights alone, as Bill flew off to Prague this morning, and will be spending the next two nights out the outskirts of Brno. Bill and I visited Brno a few years ago. It’s a really nice city. But he won’t have time to explore, because he’s got business to attend. So, while he’s gone, I’ll be sitting here in Germany, thinking about our upcoming vacation, which commences on October 1st.

I’ve been trying to think of something to write about, as we continue to be bombarded by news, rage bait, and utterly ridiculous commentary by the masses. Sometimes, I really just want to go back to 1986. That wasn’t a terrible year for me. I was a freshman in high school, and deep into my horse career. I miss those days, even if I do remember quite a few adolescent meltdowns and unpleasant fights with my family of origin.

As I was about to watch yet another political video attempting to sway my vote in the upcoming elections, I had a memory flash. I don’t remember if it was last night or the night before last. I was sitting at our table, listening to music on my HomePod. I heard the familiar strains of an old song by Restless Heart, an 80s era country-rock band that had some radio friendly hits when I was a teenager.

Now… I actually like Restless Heart. I liked them back in the day, too. They were talented musicians who had tight harmonies and a non-offensive country-pop sound that really appealed to me, given my southern Virginia upbringing. I loved their big hit, “I’ll Still Be Loving You”, which was a number one song in 1987. A few years later, I bought their Greatest Hits CD from BMG Music Club, and listened to it all the time when I was a student at Longwood College (now University).

During my younger years, I just focused on the band’s music, which I legitimately enjoyed… even though it was very commercial and “country pop”, and didn’t have lyrics that conveyed the most earth shattering or profound messages. In those days, I didn’t care about politics, feminism, sexism, human rights, or even racism… I’m not proud of it, but that’s the honest truth. It took some dramatic life twists to get me to the obnoxious liberal “feminazi” I’ve been accused of being today. 🤭

In the 90s, I just wanted to get a good job and find a husband. 😳 I never did find the job… but I did end up with a nice husband… a southern one, no less. Thankfully, he’s got substance, and respect for me as a human being. I wish I could say the same thing about more of today’s men. They seem less respectful today, than they were when I was young.

But I do remember, back in the 90s– when I was young, and supposedly at my most physically attractive and malleable– I wasn’t considered all that desirable by men. I would have never been the woman described in the Restless Heart song, “That Rock Won’t Roll.” I’m ashamed to say, I might have been considered more of a “pick me”, although I’ve never had the type of personality to tolerate being treated like a doormat. Maybe I wanted to be picked, but I didn’t put up with disrespect. I never have. That’s why I’ve only been intimate with Bill. 🤷‍♀️

I honestly liked this song, back in the day… but those lyrics… CRINGE! 😬

LYRICS (this song kind of reminds me of a beer commercial)

Every little move she makes
Is gonna catch somebody’s eye
You ought to see all the double-takes
When she goes walkin’ by
But she’s so distant
She seems so cold
Everybody says that rock won’t roll

They say the girl’s got a heart of stone
That rock won’t roll
Oh, but she’s too pretty to be alone
I’ve got all this love inside me
And I’ve just got to see
If that rock won’t roll

I’ll give her everything I’ve got
I’m gonna change her point of view
I’ll keep tryin’ and I won’t stop
Until the love in her eyes shines through
When I show her
This heart of gold
Then we’ll see if that rock won’t roll

They say the girl’s got a heart of stone
That rock won’t roll
Oh, but she’s too pretty to be alone
I’ve got all this love inside me
And I’ve just got to see
If that rock won’t roll

I’ve got all this love inside me
And I’ve just got to see
If that rock won’t roll
Oh, she’s so pretty
But that rock won’t roll
Ooh, and I’ve just got to see
If that rock won’t roll

That rock won’t roll
I just can’t believe that rock won’t roll

So, I was sitting at the table, and “That Rock Won’t Roll” came on… I was kind of enjoying it, because it was a familiar old song. And then I listened to the chorus:

They say the girl’s got a heart of stone
That rock won’t roll
Oh, but she’s too pretty to be alone
I’ve got all this love inside me
And I’ve just got to see
If that rock won’t roll

Songwriters: Bob Dipiero / John Scott Sherrill

All of a sudden, I blurted out “So… let me get this straight. Guy sees beautiful woman alone in a public place. She is giving off signals that she doesn’t want company. He decides he’s going to pursue her anyway. He’s going to keep bugging her, trying to get her to see his ‘heart of gold’. Why? Because ‘she’s too pretty to be alone.’ And ‘he’s got all this love inside’… that clearly, he thinks she wants or needs.” 🫪

Bill was listening intently as I rattled all of this off… realizing that it’s “just a song.” And then I said, “Have I got this right?”

Bill chuckled and said, “I think so.”

“That Rock Won’t Roll” is an old song. It was eventually a number one hit after it came out in August 1986. Forty years later, the mindset is still pretty much the same as it was in the 80s, only men are even more obnoxious and rude about it.

Every day, I see comments from countless men who think that women have an obligation to be desirable to them… willing to be approached by them, less they be dismissed as “bitches”. And yet, the women aren’t allowed to be “too willing” or have a “high body count”.

Women are expected to be pretty and sweet, and not too offensive to a man’s ego. They are also expected to be smart and capable of paying their own bills. They shouldn’t make more money than men do… and if a man gets a woman pregnant and he doesn’t want to be a father, he shouldn’t have to pay child support. But she also shouldn’t be allowed to make the decision terminate a pregnancy on her own.

Above all, if a man sees a beautiful and obviously single woman sitting alone, he should be encouraged to approach her. And if she’s not interested, he’s allowed to keep pursuing her, all in the name of “romance”, neatly packaged in a country pop song. 😏

Meanwhile, a woman who isn’t so “pretty”, but might actually be interested, gets ignored. The guy isn’t immediately attracted to her. She might have a warm heart, a generous spirit, strong work ethic, a keen wit, and talent. But she’s not “too pretty to be alone.” Maybe she’s just “cute”… or perhaps she’s even “homely”. He’ll overlook her for the pretty woman who’s “cold”, “distant”, and not remotely interested. Then, if the pretty one won’t yield, maybe the guy will settle for the “fat chick.” She can still have sex with him, and will be expected to put out, even if she’s not “too pretty to be alone.” The guy can always turn out the lights, right? 🙄 And if he bought her dinner, she “owes” him. 🤨

I know it’s just a song… and an old song, at that. And I know that maybe some people will think I’m reading too much into it. On the other hand, music matters to a lot of people. Look at how much pop stars can make, if they get famous. People hear these songs and their messages, and those messages resonate. They do help shape attitudes and opinions.

Restless Heart went defunct a few years ago, but I still listen to their music sometimes. I know I’m not the only one. I even still enjoy their music. But I also feel like people should stop and think about the messages imparted by lyrics in songs like “That Rock Won’t Roll”. I’m not saying they should necessarily be changed. That song is 40 years old, after all.

I just think that maybe people should stop and think about messages like the one imparted in this song… especially as so many people insist that all lives are “sacred”. Not everyone is going to be “pretty”, but everyone has needs. Everyone has strengths. Looks aren’t everything. And sometimes people do want to be left alone, and shouldn’t be shamed for it. It doesn’t mean she “has a heart of stone.” Why would you want to be with someone with a “heart of stone”, anyway? Especially just because she’s “pretty”! Beauty fades, but narcissistic sociopathy is FOREVER! 🫪

I used to be sad that I wasn’t “prettier”, back when I was younger. I saw a lot of my friends dating, and thought I wanted that, too. Now that I’m older, I’m actually kind of grateful that men didn’t see me as someone worth pursuing. It seems like it would be exhausting to be attractive to men… especially those with “so much love inside them”… which I assume was actually probably cum. 🤔

Because, when it comes down to it, the guy sees the pretty woman alone, and his ultimate goal is, most likely, just to fuck her. Or maybe to use her as a trophy of some sort. He’ll try to sweet talk her into giving him what he wants. And then, when the prettiness fades, he might move on to another “too pretty to be alone” woman… if he manages to convince her that he’s full of “love”, rather than just feeling horny. Either scenario is pretty gross.

Every day, I am so grateful for Bill. He’s not just my husband. He’s my best friend. He loves and respects me… and would never dare approach someone who clearly wants to be left alone. I’m not just a pretty package to him, and he’s not just a wallet to me. Neither of us has a “heart of stone”. Physical attractiveness is no substitute for actual substance, decency, and humanity.

Restless Heart does have other songs that are good… and they don’t all impart this problematic message that sounds a little “date rapey”. Maybe later, I’ll listen to some of those songs. Or maybe I’ll just take a nice, long nap. Or practice guitar… which I’m going to do now, since I’ve shared this very important message.

Have a nice Wednesday, y’all.

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All of Trump’s fetid hot air didn’t solve that gas problem, after all… 🤔

Happy Tuesday morning, y’all. I’m sitting here in my office, pondering life, and remembering some unpleasant conversations I had a few years ago with people from my hometown. I can’t help but feel some slight Schadenfreude for a few of those ignorant folks who were egregiously rude to me, and tried to insist that I didn’t know what was what. 🙄

Sorry… it’s just that people have been underestimating me for my whole life. It gets super old. Especially when it often turns out that I was right about something, and they were wrong. “I told ya so”, and all of that… 😏

In some ways, I’m really sorry I was so right about Trump and his deleterious effect on gas prices. Trump’s disastrous policies are going to cost a lot of people even more money that they don’t have. So many of these folks from my hometown were so sure he would make life better for them. They were so quick and eager to ignore Trump’s obvious character flaws and the many disasters of his past.

They were certain Trump’s focus was on improving their lives. They couldn’t stand the idea of a Democratic person in the White House, especially an accomplished Black woman. So they voted for a demented, grifting, narcissistic pedophile, who has been a loser his whole life, and only projects the illusion of actual success.

In short, they got hoodwinked… And now we’re all paying the price. 🤬

Tennessee Brando had some good stuff to say about this phenomenon today…

Yeah… I’m glad MTG is no longer stumping for Trump, but she helped put him in power. So… honestly? Fuck her and the horse she rode in on.

I’ve seen lots of people who voted for Trump lamenting about how hard it is to get by these days. So many farmers are complaining about how government programs, that had helped them so much in the past, have been cut or completely scrapped. They are whining about how Trump is now importing beef from Argentina, and pissed off that some Americans are now vowing to only buy food from the few farmers who voted “blue”.

Unfortunately, I think it’s going to get to a point at which it will be hard to vote for one’s principles. At least, it will get that way if something isn’t done about Trump very soon. People are choosing between paying for food or getting their medication. Truckers are threatening to strike, which I think they should. But it will mean shortages and higher prices for the barest of necessities. And there could also be a situation in which people can’t even get the basics at affordable prices.

All of this ass pain comes about because people wanted so badly to “own the libs”, and treated our elections like a fucking football game. Or they voted based on race or sex… or political party. They ignored things that matter, like CHARACTER. I’m not saying that Democrats are perfect angels, but Kamala Harris is a MUCH better person than Trump will ever be. If she were POTUS, we would NOT be in this situation… complete with Trump denying the press access to the White House because he’s so offended by the truth about how badly his second term is going. 🤬

So, with that in mind, I want to write about a few people from my hometown of Gloucester, Virginia, who, between 2022-2024, were SO SURE they knew better than me.

I’ll start with an incident from the summer of 2022. At that time, people were somewhat less polarized than they are in 2026. A friend of mine– someone I knew and rode horses with in the 1980s– posted about how high gas prices were. She paid $125 to fill up her tank. Joe Biden was the POTUS.

I commented that gas prices are high where I live, too, and have been so for years. I meant it as an offhand remark, but some others from our hometown got offended. I remember one woman in particular, someone I didn’t know personally, but ran into many times on mutual friends’ posts, until I finally blocked her ass, gave me a ration of shit about life in Germany. She claimed that people here live in houses the size of her kitchen and pay shit tons of taxes. She insisted that Trump was the answer to bringing gas prices down. 😏

Another person from our hometown wrote that Germans don’t have to drive as much. It’s true, there are more public transportation options in Germany and other parts of Europe, but I assure you that Germans drive a lot, too. And they do pay a lot for gas. It’s just part of life. The person seemed to get a little irritated when I clarified that I’m an American from Gloucester, and I know how it is. I mean… how dare I be an American, live in another country, and point out that America is not the end all, be all of life. 🤨

Both of these ladies were convinced that life in Europe sucks, and life in America is better. I doubt either of them had any personal experience– at least not recently. And they both were convinced that it was Joe Biden’s fault gas cost so much in 2022.

But in 2026, it’s far worse… and this time, it truly IS the president’s fault, because he started a war in Iran, and the Iranian leaders have blocked the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation. Trump refuses to negotiate with them, and is instead focused on putting his name on the Kennedy Center and his ugly face on Mount Rushmore. So… gas is higher than ever. And it IS Trump’s fault… and theirs, for voting for him. 🖕

Moving on…

In another Biden era incident, I remember a rather heated discussion I got sucked into, involving someone else from my hometown. This was a guy who still lives in the Hampton Roads area, and is a committed Trumper. He was beside himself with rage, because of the price of gas in 2024. He couldn’t drive his boat as often as he wanted, and he was absolutely SURE it was Biden’s fault. 🤣

Below is a quote from him:

The fact that my taxes are higher, inflation is on the rise (bidenomics), gas is high due to the Biden shutting down our pipeline and making it hard to run my boat on the weekends, we are not independent on our own energy, the green new deal that isn’t green (killing whales and wildlife), funding Ukraine that needs to hurry up and just lose already because they are a hole that we are putting money in. Immigration laws don’t exist because of Biden and now we have millions and millions fleeing in the country, (I’ve seen a bunch of illegals in Virginia already)

But you guys being the “smart people” of the group can’t explain any policies, or what Biden has done for America! Its great to know all of you don’t have a brain

This dude took me on, and then suggested that I shouldn’t vote, because I don’t live in the United States, even though I pay taxes to the United States… and I live in Germany because my husband works for the Army. 🙄

Well… a couple of years on, with MAGA Republicans fully in charge of everything, gas prices are now higher than they’ve ever been. This dude was going on about Biden… but look at Trump today. And I’m the one who’s “clueless” about politics? Wow… wonder how his boating is going in 2026. 🤣 I don’t know, because I blocked him, too.

Here’s a quote from 2023, from someone else from my hometown who insists that Trump was better…

“you just don’t like Trump. I don’t have to like someone to know when they were doing a good job. I didn’t like Trump the person. But I sure as hell liked this economy and gas prices when he was in there!”

Then, he added “is this economy better? If you say yes, you have to quit watching CNN and the View.”

Yeah… an economy Trump inherited from Obama. 😁

And finally, there’s this…

I have actually written about $1.89 gas guy a few times. If you are interested in his “pearls of wisdom”, 🤪 you can click on the tag and find the multiple instances in which I highlighted his “insight” into how politics work, and the “genius” of putting Trump in power, even though he’s literally a fucking criminal. 😏

In 2022, people from my hometown were bitching about not being able to buy things. But how is it for them now, with a POTUS who is so focused on his worthless vanity projects, has gotten us into a pointless war with Iran, is fucking over truckers, farmers, college students, government workers, retired people, children, the military, immigrants, the press, educators, medical professionals, women, homosexuals…? I could go on and on. 🙄

Is it really better in 2026? I don’t think so. But in 2022, $1.89 gas guy was saying shit like this…

…at least it’s going to America!! Both Biden’s making money left and right off other countries including Ukraine and China and we steady sending them money over there and buying all their high priced resources! At this point i really don’t think anyone cares what Trump is doin with his money if he can get us back to 1.89 gas, normal grocery, house , car prices and restores our all the foreign relations that Biden has ruined!!

🤣🤣🤣

And this…

mmm mmm mmm. I’m not a Trump supporter, I just didn’t want Biden bc of exactly what’s happening! U don’t see the big picture! It’s all coming down to 1 world government and 1 world money system! We were the last hope to fight that! Now with Biden and his puppets in office….its a done deal! We’ve totally been sold out to the world! U think it’s bad now, u just wait!! So thank u and all these other idiots that have supported this party that have drastically sped up the process! I suggest u go dig deep in REVELATIONS and find JESUS!!!

🫪🤪

And this…

See that’s the problem right now, any other religion or belief can say what they want to anybody and we’re just suppose to deal with it!! But stand up for God or Christianity and OMG, no no no they’re a terrible person!! Enough is enough! More Christians need to stand up and quit tolerating this crap! This party traffics children, kills children, wants to kill babies, supports Changing ur gender and wants to take God out of everything in this country! I didn’t make these rules so don’t be mad at me….its God rules! But everyone wants to bend and stretch them…smh

Oh my GOD…

And this…

…create jobs!? Ur kidding right!? Most businesses are closing or not operating all days bc nobody wants to work!! There are literally hiring signs on every other business u pass! U hv bought into this media crap so bad that ur completely oblivious to the real world!! Smh

And this (and yes, he was referring to Joe Biden, NOT Trump)…

u voted for a president that can’t talk, can’t walk up a flight of steps, literally cheated through college, has taken credit for speeches he never wrote and pretty much has dementia……but we’re the idiots!! Lol 

…. Doesn’t take much common sense to figure out who’s the idiot here!! Smh

🤔

And finally, this beaut of a comment coming from another friend of a friend who was sure, in 2022, that Trump would fix “Biden’s mess”. 🤔🤬

Hey yall voted for this! All the experts said if Biden is elected we’ll see gas prices and inflation like never before! Hope all the Biden supporters are happy now!! Smh

Wow… so how is that workin’ out for you today, in 2026, sporty? FUCK YOU. 🖕Below is an AI summary of gas prices in the United States today– September 22, 2026. Just a reminder, y’all. Biden left office in January 2025.

I really don’t think Trump has made things better. Do you? Glad I voted for Kamala.

If you have a spare moment, I highly recommend listening to the very entertaining rant by the red haired guy in this video. He is addressing JD Vance’s plea that we “give him another chance…” It’s hilarious, and it really drives home the way a lot of us wiser folks feel today. Yeah… JD and his Republican ilk need another two years to fuck things up even more? Only a true moron would vote for that!

That very articulate rant is at the very beginning of the video. I don’t know who that guy is, but he’s absolutely right. I admire his energy, and his passion. And for him, maybe I might even muster some compassion.

Unfortunately, the United States is FULL of morons and bellends.

Anyway… that about does it for today. Time to practice guitar and banjo, do some reading, walk the dogs, and muse about what my next parody might be. Have a good Tuesday.

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Yesterday, I finally watched The Gong Show Movie…

Isn’t that funny? I don’t even remember watching The Gong Show when it was in its original run, because it aired on NBC from 1976-78, and was then syndicated from 1978-1980. During those years, I was a wee lass, and mostly out of the country. We moved back to the States from England in 1978, and I was too busy being a kid to watch silly people doing bad acts on television with Chuck Barris and his raunchy gang.

It wasn’t until I was older that I was introduced to The Gong Show and its offbeat hilarity. But, because I didn’t use the Internet until I was in my mid 20s, I really didn’t see much of that show until I got online. I only heard about it when I watched shows like Three’s Company, and heard Helen Roper (Audra Lindley) talk about it with her husband, Stanley (Norman Fell). Maybe I saw The Gong Show on The Game Show Network, or something like that.

The Gong Show Movie came out in 1980. It was a real motion picture, starring Chuck Barris and his second wife, Robin Altman, who also married him later that year. Chuck was first married to Lynne Frances Levy, with whom he had his only child, his late daughter, Della Barris. Della was also in the movie. She died of a drug overdose at age 35 in 1998. Chuck was married to his third wife, Mary Clagett, from 2000 until his death of natural causes on March 21, 2017.

I mention all of these things, because The Gong Show Movie is a real family affair. It’s rated R, for good reason, because the television version of the show was famously risque, and skirted the edge of acceptability for the television censors, back in the 70s. In a motion picture, more things are allowed. I didn’t find The Gong Show Movie to be that shocking in 2026, but it did include a brief shot of Jaye P. Morgan’s bare breasts. I also heard the word “fuck” uttered a few times.

A trailer for The Gong Show Movie.

Why did I watch The Gong Show Movie? That’s kind of a good question. I very recently downloaded it. I think I did so because Jaye P. Morgan, who was a regular judge on that show, very recently died. I had read about her baring her breasts on the TV show, and I heard that in some markets, they were actually seen before they could be censored. I read that the incident was included in the movie.

But… to be honest, I think I watched it for a couple of reasons. First off, I really like goofy shit. I enjoy Chuck Barris, and I have always thought of him as kind of a lovable kook. I even read his 1984 book, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, which included his ridiculous bullshit story about how he was a CIA assassin. I remember checking that book out from the library on Patch Barracks, back in 2007, when we lived in Germany the first time. I see he’s written other books. Yesterday, I even decided to order the one he wrote about his daughter.

Yesterday, I think I got bored, and wanted to watch something funny and silly. I did not want to be reminded of the scary world we’re living in, or hear assholes speak on videos. I didn’t want to read mansplaining comments from males on Facebook. I didn’t want to be outraged by the stupidity of people who insist that every fetus has to be birthed. I simply wanted to be entertained, and not have to do a lot of thinking.

Another trailer…

So I started watching The Gong Show Movie, which really is a very silly film. It helps a lot to have seen the show; otherwise, you might not understand the premise, which is basically about Barris wanting to quit doing his show that was famously a parody of talent shows. Barris was tired of people recognizing him and trying to force him to watch their acts. He grew weary of ratings obsessed executives lecturing and shaming him about the show, as they also profited from its outrageousness.

This film was co-written by Barris and Robert Downey Sr.– yes, the father of the actor, Robert Downey Jr. I see it got low ratings on IMDb, but personally, I found The Gong Show Movie quite entertaining. I think it deserves a higher rating than 4.5 out of 10. People probably panned it because they weren’t familiar with the show, or the idea that the movie doesn’t really have a plot as much as it just makes a statement.

I think it’s worth watching just for some of the guest stars. Danny DeVito, Vincent Schiavelli, Mabel King, Rip Taylor, Jamie Farr, Jaye P. Morgan, and even the USC Trojan Marching Band all put in appearances. There’s all kinds of bizarre silliness, right down to a group of guys dressed as a priest and nuns singing Tom Lehrer’s song, “The Vatican Rag”. At one point, a guy blows out a candle with flatulence. And, yes, you get to see Jaye P. Morgan’s tits, too… not that they impress me much.

👀

I think we need more of this kind of unbridled silliness on TV and elsewhere. We don’t need more of the slick, AI produced shit we have now. We need to be reminded that we’re humans, and we like seeing humans act nutty. And we all really need to laugh more, and remind ourselves that ultimately, everything is going to be okay.

Was it the greatest movie I’ve ever seen? Of course not. But it wasn’t a bad way to spend an hour and a half. Afterwards, I watched the latest episode of South Park… er South America… I didn’t find it nearly as entertaining. But then, I really love stuff from the late 70s and early 80s.

I found the movie on Apple TV, but you can also see it on Amazon. Or, you can be old fashioned, and order a DVD. You can also watch episodes of The Gong Show on YouTube. I’ve been doing a lot of that, lately. I need to see more of Gene, Gene, The Dancing Machine and The Unknown Comic. That’s a lot more entertaining to me than arguing with idiots, bots, and losers on social media.

Anyway… that about does it for today’s post. I’m getting off to a late start today, because I got up earlier than usual, thanks to Charlie taking a flying leap onto the bed at 4 AM. I got bitten by a mosquito and then had to answer the call of nature. By the time I was done tending to all of that, Bill had to get up for work. I was going to write something earlier, but I was too tired, and needed to go lie down. I’ll probably still take a nap later today.

Middle age kind of sucks.

I hope you have a good Monday. See you next post.

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Pat Boone tells Trump to “be quiet”… Perhaps he should take his own advice. 🤷‍♀️

I couldn’t resist the AI image…

It always amazes me how clueless some people can be, even when they are very old and experienced, and really should know better. Famed former teen idol turned conservative Trump humper, Pat Boone, was in the news yesterday, issuing some “sage”, but totally unsolicited advice to Trump. Pat directed his “old friend” Trump to “be quiet”. 🙄

Trump is not the only one who is “very tired”…

Where has Pat Boone been? Since when does Donald Trump take advice from anyone? And since when does anyone care what Pat Boone has to say? He’s a long way from his teen idol days of the 1950s and 60s.

I know… some people might point out that I’m writing about Pat Boone, so obviously someone “cares” on some level, right? And there have been articles written about this. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know about it, myself. But if you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, and I know I do have a few regular readers, you might know that I kind of have a special interest in Pat Boone, mainly because of his daughters.

I read Pat Boone’s daughter, Cherry Boone O’Neill’s book about her experiences with anorexia nervosa, Starving for Attention, back in the 1980s. I also read Debby Boone’s life story, So Far, and that book review gets a lot of hits, probably because it mentions Pat’s penchant for corporal punishment, even on his adult aged daughters. I read and reviewed his daughter, Lindy’s, book Heaven Hears, which was about her son, Ryan Corbin, and the terrible accident that almost destroyed him. I’ve even read Pat Boone’s book, Twixt Twelve and Twenty.

So… you might call me a casual fan… or maybe a “frenemy” of Pat Boone’s. I do like to make jokes about Bill turning into Pat Boone if I don’t wear a seatbelt. Bill can be a stickler about safety sometimes. He’s also a trifle bit kinky.

Pat Boone was a notoriously strict father. I’d say, based on his daughters’ accounts, he was actually quite abusive. At least two of his daughters claimed that he left bruises on them when he “spanked” them. Of course, whether or not his daughters think he was abusive remains to be seen.

I know very well that Pat Boone is extremely conservative. I know he is a devout Christian. I know he thinks Democrats are evil, even if they, as a whole, tend to behave in ways that are actually more Christlike than most Republicans do.

In spite of all of that, I don’t think Pat Boone is stupid. I don’t think he has dementia. In his many years of living in California and dealing with showbiz types, he must have run into plenty of narcissists. Pat Boone knows, especially based on his comments in the above video, that Trump uses vile language and regularly debases women. He’s been that way ever since he came down the escalator, back in 2015.

So how is it that Boone thinks Trump is going to change now? And why did Pat Boone take the time to make the video, which subsequently made the news? Maybe Pat is trying to stay relevant, himself. Perhaps promoting stuff on TV isn’t paying the bills anymore. Although he sure has done a lot of ads over the years… Sorry, I get a kick out of these ads. Feel free to skip ’em, if you don’t.

I haven’t been in the US in a long while. Does Pat still hawk these tubs?
Here he is hawking gold…
Here’s one he did with two of his daughters, back in 1975. Looks like Linda (Lindy) and Laura (Laury).
Here’s one he did with his daughter, Debby, in 1977, the year she broke out into stardom with the song, “You Light Up My Life.”
Relief Factor… it’s fish oil.
Wow… here’s one he did with Alice Cooper! 🫪
TV Ears help you watch TV…
And my personal favorite… Power for Living! My parents actually called and got this book, back in the 1980s. He seems the most sincere when he talks about religion.

I could probably sit here all day and share ads Pat Boone did, back in the day. But since it’s Sunday, and I have other stuff I want to do, I just want to say that Pat is wasting time directing any messages to Donald Trump. Trump consumed by rage, vengeance, paranoia, and dementia. He’s also not a normal, reasonable, decent person. He has no need for advice, even from a “star” like Pat Boone, who consistently votes for Republicans, no matter how vile and detestable they are.

I know Pat Boone considers himself a “good Christian” and a good patriot. I know he doesn’t swear, drink, smoke, or chase women. I know that he and his late wife, Shirley Boone, had a long marriage and raised their four daughters in an intact home. I doubt he’d actually keep company with Trump, or be a real “friend” to him. They are just on the same side of the political spectrum… at least in terms of the party they both support. Well… actually, I don’t think Trump supports Republicans so much as he uses them… because quite a lot of Republicans are suffering from a dearth of common sense. It’s pretty obvious in Pat’s case.

Anyway… Trump doesn’t take advice or direction from anyone, unless there’s something in it for him. Trump doesn’t give a shit about America or Americans. He’s a malignant narcissist, and is only interested in himself. So I’m afraid Pat’s video is going to miss its target… because unfortunately, Trump will not be shutting up anytime soon. Unless, of course, he gets met by the Grim Reaper… who will probably pay Trump a visit before he meets Pat Boone. All of that “clean living” is keeping Pat among the living. Clearly, Pat’s mind is leagues better than Trump’s is.

Sheesh… you’d think someone who is 92 fucking years old would know better, but obviously not… 🙄

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Crowd protest with signs reading “HOW DARE THEY,” “NO MORE,” and “NO MORE LIES”
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How DARE they?!

The featured AI photo was a challenge.

Hello, blog readers. I wish a very pleasant Saturday to you all. I woke up to a very inspirational sight. Hundreds– maybe even thousands– of Americans have gathered around the Kennedy Center and joined hands in solidarity. They’re sending a strong message to the petulant little persimmon pissant in the White House. That building does not belong to him; it belongs to the PEOPLE of the United States. And he can’t just destroy it because he’s having a temper tantrum!

Even Lynda Carter was there! We sure could use Wonder Woman right now. 🫪

I’m noticing more of this rebellious energy lately, as Republicans scramble to try to save their party from the midterm elections. Assuming we’re actually allowed to vote, and there’s no fuckery, there will likely be a massive blue wave. Even shady J.D. Vance is pleading with Americans to give them “another chance.” If ever there was a tone deaf comment made, it would be that one. No, thank you, JD… you and your ilk have done quite enough! FUCK YOU.

Why should we give you another chance, Vance? Two more years of this shit will DESTROY our country. Trump has NO RIGHT to destroy the country. It belongs to ALL AMERICANS. Only a true idiot would give this criminal gang two more years to fuck things up even more.

If you view any of the videos in this post, this is the one to watch.

Now for a seismic shift in topics…

After I had a look at the stories about Trump’s failing agenda, I moved further into my Facebook feed, and was surprised by a video starring Tiffany. You remember Tiffany, right? In the 1980s, she was on Star Search. Then she had a few hit songs: “I Think We’re Alone Now”, “I Saw Him Standing There”, “All This Time”, and “Could’ve Been” are the ones that immediately come to mind.

Probably Tiffany’s biggest hit… circa 1988!

Tiffany is about my age, and she, along with Debbie Gibson, were adored by teenaged girls of my generation. To be honest, I was not a fan of either of them, although I did buy their music a few years ago, solely so I could add their songs to my nostalgia playlist.

After their years on the pop scene, Tiffany and Debbie Gibson went in different directions with their careers. Debbie was on Broadway, and still writes her own songs. She’s not as famous as she was in the 80s, but she’s still doing concerts. I always respected Debbie Gibson for writing her own songs and playing piano, besides singing. She is a very talented musician, who, like me, has perfect pitch.

Tiffany, likewise, was a talented singer with charisma and stage presence. She had more of an edgier sound, although her best songs were covers. In the 80s, she was famous for going on a “mall tour”, and having New Kids on the Block open for her. NKOTB later got to be more successful than she was, although they also eventually fell out of style.

I remember seeing Tiffany on Celebrity Fit Club, along with the late Dustin Diamond, who played Screech on Saved By The Bell. After that, she kind of faded from view. I do remember thinking she was pretty level-headed, likeable, and down-to-earth.

Well… this morning, Tiffany surprised me in a video embed that popped up on Facebook.

As I wrote up post, Tiffany is about my age. That means she’s in her 50s, and neck deep in menopause. But there she is, on stage, engaging an enthusiastic crowd who were there to see her perform in an Off Broadway show called Spandex: The Musical. It’s running from September 17-27 at Asylum NYC.

I had not heard of this show, but I was surprised to see Tiffany. The first part of the clip I noticed was a close up of her mid section. When the camera panned out, I have to admit, I didn’t recognize her. I was a bit shocked by the outfit she was wearing. But then I noticed the joy on her face, and the enthusiasm of the crowd. And then I read up on what the musical is about. From the official site:

In neon-soaked Orlando, a washed-up gymnast and an overly-nice housewife step into a cutthroat aerobics studio ruled by a power-hungry fitness king. Armed with nothing more than leg warmers and a dream, they’re headed for the greatest showdown that ever was: the 1988 Crystal Light National Aerobics Championship, hosted by Alan Thicke.

I’ll bet it’s a fun show! In fact, the crowd’s reaction confirms that it’s a fun show. Tiffany is older and broader than she was in her heyday, but she’s still a talented entertainer. And… she can still sing!

Here’s a YouTube clip, in case the Facebook embed goes away. Some people ask how dare Tiffany make a living as an entertainer, looking like that! How DARE she get older and heavier? Yes… how dare she, indeed! Rock on, Tiffany!

Comments on the YouTube clip– at least the ones I’ve seen so far– have been kind and supportive. However, the comments on Facebook were BRUTAL. Most of them came from men. One guy, wearing an 80s era muscle shirt, called her a “pig”. Several others wondered if Tiffany “ate Debbie Gibson”. One guy lamented that Debbie Gibson is “still hot”, implying that Tiffany has let herself go and isn’t fit to be seen in public. 🙄

I blocked a lot of the people who left especially gross comments, but there’s never a shortage of meanness in the world. Here’s a small sampling from people I haven’t yet blocked:

Dress for the body you have not the one you used to have.

Looks like she discovered McDonalds Monopoly.

What happened to her

Working hard for that GoodYear sponsorship

I think I’m a tonne now

Did she eat Debbie Gibson?

As I sat there reading the hateful comments, I wondered if the body shaming morons were perfect. She was a star in the late 80s. That was about 40 years ago! Everybody ages, and nobody looks the same today as they did 40 years ago! Moreover, menopause is a bitch, and it can do a real number on the body.

Are we people who don’t look perfect supposed to just hide away our whole lives? And what makes these mental midgets think they have the right to judge Tiffany, or anyone else? Most of the assholes commenting weren’t any great shakes themselves, and likely have zero talent whatsoever, musical or otherwise. 🙄 And yet they seem to wonder how Tiffany “dares” to be an entertainer, when she looks like a typical 54 year old woman.

Here’s where I stand…

I applaud Tiffany for getting on stage in New York City and entertaining people. Being a performer is obviously her vocation. She looked like she was having a blast, and the audience members– people who paid to see her– were clearly having a great time singing along to “I Think We’re Alone Now.” We all need some fun right now, to distract from the dipshit in the White House, who, I might add, also makes those kinds of toxic, body shaming comments, and has ABSOLUTELY NO ROOM TO TALK!!!!!!

Over the past couple of years, I’ve lost a couple of friends to premature death. These were people MY age. Life is short, so take your joy wherever you can get it. Those fucking creeps who want to body shame Tiffany for how she looks as a middle-aged woman can seriously just eat shit.

Tiffany, if you happen to read this… you go, girl… (even if my idol, George Carlin, said that “you go girl” is a phrase that “needs to go.”)

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