After reevaluating the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise this past week, I learned something I had never really thought about before. Every kids' parents in those movies had problems. So I began to ask myself: "Could the storyline have been wrong?"
Here's my reasoning: We all know from the original that Fred Krueger was a child killer set free on a technicality. According to Marge Thompson (Nancy's mom in the original), the parents got together, hunted him down, and burned him alive. Now Freddy returns in the nightmares of their kids and kills them in their sleep.
If you've taken a close look at each installment (not counting A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge, as it lacked the same substance as the others), most of the parents seemed to be alcoholics or just plain troubled in some way. Of course Marge Thompson was just the best! She was always drunk, almost adding an element of comedy to the film. In almost every scene, she has a bottle of vodka with her. In Dream Warriors, Kristen Parker's mom was a neurotic chain smoker, while in Dream Master, we revert back to alcoholism with Mr. Johnson (Rick and Alice's dad).
So what if the parents were wrong? What if Fred Krueger wasn't some monster? Instead think about this: What if after a long night of partying, the Elm Street parents were just so wasted they accidentally murdered Freddy? It's possible. We've all heard strange stories of what people can do in a drunken state of mind. It would still make sense as far as the story goes: Wild party gone bad. Drunk group kills guy. Dead guy takes revenge by killing their kids. I'd buy that.
It's just something to think about. I mean, we all know the real synopsis of the film, but this could have been a real possibility is all I'm saying.
I also have to bring up a funny fact from the original film. While watching it last night, I noticed what I would have considered a serious time lapse. Let me take you back to A Nightmare On Elm Street. Nancy calls her boyfriend Glen at 11:42pm and warns him not to fall asleep. Glen dies at exactly midnight (we know this because the tv station he is watching announces the time right before it signs off). By 12:10am, the police and EMS are all on the scene already cleaning up the mess. At that moment, Nancy calls her father and tells here she's going to grab Krueger for him, but he needs to show up at her door across the street in 20 minutes. As she says: "That would be exactly half past 12." After her phone conversation, she manages to booby trap the entire house and have a heart to heart talk with her mother (not realizing it would be the last time she spoke to her). Finally Nancy sets the alarm on her watch for 12:30am giving her ten minutes to fall asleep and grab the maniac. Did anyone else ever notice that she was able to do all of that in only TEN MINUTES? Oh the possibilities.
Now I invite all of you to go back and watch these movies, and see if you can pick up on anything others may have missed. You can actually make it a movie night with friends and turn it into a game. LOL!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Another letter to the editor:
In response to this column, here is a friend's response (You'll have to excuse the fact that he has no blogger account).
Sean writes:
A recent article, "The Defining Disappointment in Gay Men," scared the bejesus out of me! The writer creates a treacherous world of wicked little gay ogres hungry to gnaw the bones of the young and virginal. In this world, gay men are ravenous wolves that worship the dollar, painkillers, and Prada. They're frankensteined monsters—stitched together from all the worst male and gay stereotypes. I picture shadowy beasts lurking behind every bathroom stall and Pina Colada machine. Hang on to your umbrellas, boys.
But the writer offers us a ray of hope to pierce this dark little world: a gay knight in silver armor. He's a strong, trustworthy "family man" who has evolved beyond egotism. A sharp observer will catch him volunteering at soup kitchens, with a dry wit and a wicked backhanded remark ready for the unrighteous. Unfortunately, even the writer admits that he's a rare little creature, not unlike the last unicorn.
As fantastic as this all sounds, I will never meet either the troll-monster or my gay in shining armor. The real world just doesn't work that way. The extreme people you describe exist mostly in your imagination, writer. I gather from your writing that you spend entirely too much time in bars, where hyper-vigilant boyfriends watch your wondering eye and sift through the texts in your "iPhone" (no less a label-drop than that of the Prada worshippers you chastise, hypocrite). There is a whole world of real, multidimensional gay men out there, even if they don't suit your admittedly high standards. It's just sad that you feel the need to lash out at the rest of us and reduce us to stereotypes.
Live with your fictions—I prefer real people with realistic expectations. Thank God when I was 18 years old, I never had to listen to your little scary bedtime stories masquerading as advice—complete with Big Bad Wolves (funny you chose this obvious grandma drag reference). Otherwise, I might have been exposed to your sad worldview; and I would never have had all the great fun life has offered up.
Also, next time you feel the need to badmouth gay men, please don't massacre the English language while you're at it. What has she ever done to you?
Sean writes:
A recent article, "The Defining Disappointment in Gay Men," scared the bejesus out of me! The writer creates a treacherous world of wicked little gay ogres hungry to gnaw the bones of the young and virginal. In this world, gay men are ravenous wolves that worship the dollar, painkillers, and Prada. They're frankensteined monsters—stitched together from all the worst male and gay stereotypes. I picture shadowy beasts lurking behind every bathroom stall and Pina Colada machine. Hang on to your umbrellas, boys.
But the writer offers us a ray of hope to pierce this dark little world: a gay knight in silver armor. He's a strong, trustworthy "family man" who has evolved beyond egotism. A sharp observer will catch him volunteering at soup kitchens, with a dry wit and a wicked backhanded remark ready for the unrighteous. Unfortunately, even the writer admits that he's a rare little creature, not unlike the last unicorn.
As fantastic as this all sounds, I will never meet either the troll-monster or my gay in shining armor. The real world just doesn't work that way. The extreme people you describe exist mostly in your imagination, writer. I gather from your writing that you spend entirely too much time in bars, where hyper-vigilant boyfriends watch your wondering eye and sift through the texts in your "iPhone" (no less a label-drop than that of the Prada worshippers you chastise, hypocrite). There is a whole world of real, multidimensional gay men out there, even if they don't suit your admittedly high standards. It's just sad that you feel the need to lash out at the rest of us and reduce us to stereotypes.
Live with your fictions—I prefer real people with realistic expectations. Thank God when I was 18 years old, I never had to listen to your little scary bedtime stories masquerading as advice—complete with Big Bad Wolves (funny you chose this obvious grandma drag reference). Otherwise, I might have been exposed to your sad worldview; and I would never have had all the great fun life has offered up.
Also, next time you feel the need to badmouth gay men, please don't massacre the English language while you're at it. What has she ever done to you?
A letter to the editor:
I recently came across a rather disturbing article in a local magazine known as "Ignite." The following is my response to this publication's editor. I will first post the link to the article so that you may read the atrocity for yourself.
http://www.igniteisonline.com/people/jun-2011/defining-disappointment-men
Here is my response:
In response to The Defining Disappointment in Men, published in Ignite Magazine June 2011.
I recently read a column published in your June issue which really disturbed me. Not only was it an exaggerated generalization on gay men, but the writing style was quite poor. You do have copy editors that look at this, right? I find it quite interesting that no one bothered to check any references or facts that might have backed up this author's arguement.
The column titled, The Defining Disappointment In Men, had no mert whatsoever. The author goes on and on about why men cheat and shouldn’t be trusted, and then going even further as to bash gay men. First of all, as a gay man, I feel offended that anyone would even try and classify me as a liar without knowing me. Secondly, as a journalist, the manner in which it was written was just altogether disappointing.
The author of this article, Mr. Ledezma, pointed out that men are jealous for two reasons: either they’ve been cheated on, or they are cheating themselves. But James Park, author of the book New Ways of Loving: How Authenticity Transforms Relationships, claims that jealousy stems from three factors: competition, comparison, and the fear of being replaced. It stems from fear and one’s own self- insecurities. If someone is afraid of being traded in for a newer model, of course they’re going to be jealous. Your columnist uses no facts to back his claims.
Mr. Ledezma next misquotes Winston Churchill in an attempt to explain how men lie, then go about business as usual. Bless his heart, sweetie. The quote he used was: “Men stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.” I believe what Winston Churchill actually said was that “once in a while you will stumble upon the truth, but most of us manage to pick ourselves up and hurry along as if nothing had happened.” He was neither directing his words toward man nor woman, but rather society in general.
Your columnist is also quick to advise his readers that they should end their relationship “if you find another man attractive, one that is not your boyfriend or husband.” Excuse me? Really? He calls it “honesty” and “being a man.” I’m sorry if I have to take a moment to laugh, but honesty is being able to tell your partner that you think someone is physically attractive. Just because you find someone attractive doesn’t mean you’re ready to jump ship. It’s natural for men and women to find others, whether of the same sex or not, attractive.
He goes on to discuss dating advice he offered an 18-year-old friend, in which he compares men to “ravenous, malicious wolves…ready to attack…fresh meat.” Ouch! He also said that men will cheat if they know they won’t be caught. The experts seem to say other things.
In February 2009, marriage counselor M. Gary Neuman , told Oprah Winfrey it is estimated one in 2.7 men will cheat. In his study, he found that ninety-two percent of men said sex was not the primary reason. In fact, he said most of the men claimed emotional disconnection in their relationship, a sense of being unappreciated, or just a lack of thoughtful gestures. “Men are very emotional beings. They just don’t look like that. Or they don’t seem like that. Or they don’t tell you that.”
In a May 2007 article for msnbc.com, Do Men Cheat for the Thrill or the Sex, relationship expert Dr. Gail Saltz gives advice on saving a relationship after infidelity. Saltz gives advice to both sides: the cheater and the betrayed. Her advice suggests that a relationship can be saved as long as both parties are willing to deal with it together.
Ledezma also said that his words are “not stemming from self-hate or bitterness,” yet at the beginning of his column he goes on to discuss why his prior relationship ended and then continues to make assumptions about most men. Of course young men are going to be discouraged from finding love or even attempting to find a date when you publish such garbage without even getting another point of view or backing up these claims with facts. It’s this kind of trash talk that gives men, especially gay men, a bad reputation.
And as far as him referring to his advice as a “survival skill,” again, I hope he’s joking. As if I could die had I not known any of this. Actually, I would consider hunting for food, or even learning to adapt a surviving skill. This author’s advice is simply his way of venting frustrations on anyone willing to read about it.
And just for the record, I have never taken painkillers, unless actually prescribed, and only taken as instructed. And the only Prada I’ve ever owned is The Devil Wears Prada. I wouldn’t call the fact that I’m educated, having some kind of, oh what did he call it? That’s right, a “righteous indignation” over others. The fact that I'm educated makes me no better than anyone else. Someone with a sense of street smarts can be just as well off as someone with book smarts.
Here’s one thing I’ll say though. If I can give his 18-year-old friend the same advice I give all my friends of every age who are trying to find romance, it’s this: don’t be afraid to date. It’s the only way you will get to know people. But don’t go out to a club or bar with the mind-set of finding that special someone either. I have found that a connection with someone is usually unexpected. Just go out and be yourself.
Please feel free to post your own comments.
http://www.igniteisonline.com/people/jun-2011/defining-disappointment-men
Here is my response:
In response to The Defining Disappointment in Men, published in Ignite Magazine June 2011.
I recently read a column published in your June issue which really disturbed me. Not only was it an exaggerated generalization on gay men, but the writing style was quite poor. You do have copy editors that look at this, right? I find it quite interesting that no one bothered to check any references or facts that might have backed up this author's arguement.
The column titled, The Defining Disappointment In Men, had no mert whatsoever. The author goes on and on about why men cheat and shouldn’t be trusted, and then going even further as to bash gay men. First of all, as a gay man, I feel offended that anyone would even try and classify me as a liar without knowing me. Secondly, as a journalist, the manner in which it was written was just altogether disappointing.
The author of this article, Mr. Ledezma, pointed out that men are jealous for two reasons: either they’ve been cheated on, or they are cheating themselves. But James Park, author of the book New Ways of Loving: How Authenticity Transforms Relationships, claims that jealousy stems from three factors: competition, comparison, and the fear of being replaced. It stems from fear and one’s own self- insecurities. If someone is afraid of being traded in for a newer model, of course they’re going to be jealous. Your columnist uses no facts to back his claims.
Mr. Ledezma next misquotes Winston Churchill in an attempt to explain how men lie, then go about business as usual. Bless his heart, sweetie. The quote he used was: “Men stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.” I believe what Winston Churchill actually said was that “once in a while you will stumble upon the truth, but most of us manage to pick ourselves up and hurry along as if nothing had happened.” He was neither directing his words toward man nor woman, but rather society in general.
Your columnist is also quick to advise his readers that they should end their relationship “if you find another man attractive, one that is not your boyfriend or husband.” Excuse me? Really? He calls it “honesty” and “being a man.” I’m sorry if I have to take a moment to laugh, but honesty is being able to tell your partner that you think someone is physically attractive. Just because you find someone attractive doesn’t mean you’re ready to jump ship. It’s natural for men and women to find others, whether of the same sex or not, attractive.
He goes on to discuss dating advice he offered an 18-year-old friend, in which he compares men to “ravenous, malicious wolves…ready to attack…fresh meat.” Ouch! He also said that men will cheat if they know they won’t be caught. The experts seem to say other things.
In February 2009, marriage counselor M. Gary Neuman , told Oprah Winfrey it is estimated one in 2.7 men will cheat. In his study, he found that ninety-two percent of men said sex was not the primary reason. In fact, he said most of the men claimed emotional disconnection in their relationship, a sense of being unappreciated, or just a lack of thoughtful gestures. “Men are very emotional beings. They just don’t look like that. Or they don’t seem like that. Or they don’t tell you that.”
In a May 2007 article for msnbc.com, Do Men Cheat for the Thrill or the Sex, relationship expert Dr. Gail Saltz gives advice on saving a relationship after infidelity. Saltz gives advice to both sides: the cheater and the betrayed. Her advice suggests that a relationship can be saved as long as both parties are willing to deal with it together.
Ledezma also said that his words are “not stemming from self-hate or bitterness,” yet at the beginning of his column he goes on to discuss why his prior relationship ended and then continues to make assumptions about most men. Of course young men are going to be discouraged from finding love or even attempting to find a date when you publish such garbage without even getting another point of view or backing up these claims with facts. It’s this kind of trash talk that gives men, especially gay men, a bad reputation.
And as far as him referring to his advice as a “survival skill,” again, I hope he’s joking. As if I could die had I not known any of this. Actually, I would consider hunting for food, or even learning to adapt a surviving skill. This author’s advice is simply his way of venting frustrations on anyone willing to read about it.
And just for the record, I have never taken painkillers, unless actually prescribed, and only taken as instructed. And the only Prada I’ve ever owned is The Devil Wears Prada. I wouldn’t call the fact that I’m educated, having some kind of, oh what did he call it? That’s right, a “righteous indignation” over others. The fact that I'm educated makes me no better than anyone else. Someone with a sense of street smarts can be just as well off as someone with book smarts.
Here’s one thing I’ll say though. If I can give his 18-year-old friend the same advice I give all my friends of every age who are trying to find romance, it’s this: don’t be afraid to date. It’s the only way you will get to know people. But don’t go out to a club or bar with the mind-set of finding that special someone either. I have found that a connection with someone is usually unexpected. Just go out and be yourself.
Please feel free to post your own comments.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Quick to judge
So I decide to have a nightcap. Nothing out of the ordinary. Well, at least not since I hadn't done it in a while. Lately, I've found that a couple of drinks before bed make me feel relaxed. So back to my nightcap.
I'm having my JB & Coke and Alex asks why I'm drinking. I simply say to him: "I'm not drinking. I'm just unwinding before bed." I don't get it? What's the bid deal? I'm at home. It's safer than going out for a drink or two. I'm just relaxing. Why do I suddenly feel like I'm being judged?
Its not like I'm an alcoholic. At least, I don't think I am. When I think alcoholic, I think someone who is able to function on alcohol at any given time. That's totally not me. I'm toasted after about three drinks, so no way am I going to drink and then try and drive or run an errand.
I think it's only fair to say that I'm being responsible by having my drinks at home before bed, rather than during the middle of the afternoon, don't you think? So I say to all you who like to have your nightcap and feel good: It's ok. As long as you're not getting drunk. That might be a little different. Unwinding after a day of work, I think, is perfectly normal. And even though I've done it every night this week, I'd like to say it's not something I normally do.
I'm having my JB & Coke and Alex asks why I'm drinking. I simply say to him: "I'm not drinking. I'm just unwinding before bed." I don't get it? What's the bid deal? I'm at home. It's safer than going out for a drink or two. I'm just relaxing. Why do I suddenly feel like I'm being judged?
Its not like I'm an alcoholic. At least, I don't think I am. When I think alcoholic, I think someone who is able to function on alcohol at any given time. That's totally not me. I'm toasted after about three drinks, so no way am I going to drink and then try and drive or run an errand.
I think it's only fair to say that I'm being responsible by having my drinks at home before bed, rather than during the middle of the afternoon, don't you think? So I say to all you who like to have your nightcap and feel good: It's ok. As long as you're not getting drunk. That might be a little different. Unwinding after a day of work, I think, is perfectly normal. And even though I've done it every night this week, I'd like to say it's not something I normally do.
Monday, May 30, 2011
TRUST: When do you truly earn it?
It's so easy to lose trust in a friend. Having them earn it again can prove to be very difficult. I had a friend whom I trusted. I wouldn't quite say wholeheartedly, granted this friend wasn't someone I grew up with, nor was it someone I spent countless hours talking with, but nonetheless a friend, or so I thought. This person was someone who had a number of friends in common with me. In fact, I met this person through other friends.
I guess to cut to the chase, this person I considered a friend, blatantly let me down in the worst way. Then again, this person I thought was a friend was only a kid, and still is. Maybe it was my fault for thinking someone that young could make mature decisions, but I usually compare people to myself at that age, and I understood the difference between right and wrong. In fact, I was probably more of an adult at that age than I am now. So I tried to put aside this solecism, but the more time that passed, the more I thought about it, and the more it impaired my perspective of this person. We still have common friends, so just the thought of running into this person in public makes me want to punch them in the throat, but of course I wouldn't because I'm the bigger person, and any amount of thought I had put into this has been a waste of energy on my part.
I can't say I hate this person, whom I considered a friend, but I definitely would not accept this person back into my life. That ship has sailed. And although this person apologized (and it was a half-assed apology by the way....no feeling or remorse behind it, which really helped me see the worthlessness in the friendship we had) for their actions, or as I prefer to call it, "their mistake," I still find it very difficult to believe that someone could act so conniving, and then still want to be friends with me, and act as if they had done nothing wrong.
I think it pretty obvious that this person was not my friend long enough to understand that I don't work that way. This is the reason I find it so hard to trust people sometimes. It just takes one bad egg, I guess, to ruin it for the others. Let's just say this friend is not on my Facebook. As my friends very well know, I don't delete people from Facebook, no matter how much I disagree with something said, or someone's beliefs. I truly believe that everyone has a right to their opinion. This is why we have debates, people! But no matter how much I disagree with you, I would never delete you. It's simply my opinion that if I've friended you, I shouldn't unfriend (unless you're personally attacking me or stalking me). So I happened to look on my page today and noticed this "ex-friend" had deleted me. Well more power to this person for understanding that our friendship was not what is used to be, because whether or not I still liked this person, I wasn't going to delete them from my page, so I guess I do have to commend their actions for taking me off their page.
So what is it you should take away with you after reading this blog? If you're a friend of mine, please don't screw me over. The next blog may just be about you. I don't fight dirty....or at least too dirty. My weapons of choice are sarcasm and wit. My word is all I need because even that can sometimes hit below the belt.
I guess to cut to the chase, this person I considered a friend, blatantly let me down in the worst way. Then again, this person I thought was a friend was only a kid, and still is. Maybe it was my fault for thinking someone that young could make mature decisions, but I usually compare people to myself at that age, and I understood the difference between right and wrong. In fact, I was probably more of an adult at that age than I am now. So I tried to put aside this solecism, but the more time that passed, the more I thought about it, and the more it impaired my perspective of this person. We still have common friends, so just the thought of running into this person in public makes me want to punch them in the throat, but of course I wouldn't because I'm the bigger person, and any amount of thought I had put into this has been a waste of energy on my part.
I can't say I hate this person, whom I considered a friend, but I definitely would not accept this person back into my life. That ship has sailed. And although this person apologized (and it was a half-assed apology by the way....no feeling or remorse behind it, which really helped me see the worthlessness in the friendship we had) for their actions, or as I prefer to call it, "their mistake," I still find it very difficult to believe that someone could act so conniving, and then still want to be friends with me, and act as if they had done nothing wrong.
I think it pretty obvious that this person was not my friend long enough to understand that I don't work that way. This is the reason I find it so hard to trust people sometimes. It just takes one bad egg, I guess, to ruin it for the others. Let's just say this friend is not on my Facebook. As my friends very well know, I don't delete people from Facebook, no matter how much I disagree with something said, or someone's beliefs. I truly believe that everyone has a right to their opinion. This is why we have debates, people! But no matter how much I disagree with you, I would never delete you. It's simply my opinion that if I've friended you, I shouldn't unfriend (unless you're personally attacking me or stalking me). So I happened to look on my page today and noticed this "ex-friend" had deleted me. Well more power to this person for understanding that our friendship was not what is used to be, because whether or not I still liked this person, I wasn't going to delete them from my page, so I guess I do have to commend their actions for taking me off their page.
So what is it you should take away with you after reading this blog? If you're a friend of mine, please don't screw me over. The next blog may just be about you. I don't fight dirty....or at least too dirty. My weapons of choice are sarcasm and wit. My word is all I need because even that can sometimes hit below the belt.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
In response to views on the homosexual lifestyle
A friend of mine posted this update on Facebook, and surprisingly I'm just now seeing it. It was one of the most interesting things I had read on the social network in a while. Well, I mean as far as making my gears turn. It really made me reflect on my beliefs as a confused teen. My friend's update is as follows:
"Gay people want equal rights but with events like decadence, pride, splash that promote depraved acts its no wonder why its a battle. It's ammo and a slap 2 the institute of marriage. This lifestyle is looked at as a joke."
In his defense (before anyone begins to cast judgement), he clearly comments immediately on his own post stating that those words are not his, but rather something he had seen on somebody's blog. The post was left in October of 2010.
Apparently there's a new feature I'm just becoming aware of called "Memorable updates" on Facebook. It shows you updates your friends have made in the past. That is exactly where I came across my friend's post. The following was my response to that particular post:
"Wow, how did I miss this post!? I kind of agree with you, Simon. But it's hard to understand it from another point of view. When I was younger, I was embarrassed by the thought of ever attending anything such as Splash, or Southern Decadence, or even the Pride Parade. I thought it was all so stereotypical of the lifestyle. I too believed in the sanctity of marriage as a youngster. Today, my point-of-view has gone total 180. It seems that many don't believe in marriage anymore. Look at all the celebs and even people you might know who can't even make it past 6 months to a year. It's sad. But now I see marriage as being overrated. I don't think it holds the same values it did 50 years ago. But to each his own. I'm happy with where I am, and I don't need a piece of paper to define my relationship. As for my feelings on Pride, Decadence and Splash...I'm much more liberated now, I think. I don't feel that I have to hide who I am. At least not as much as I did back in the 90s or early millennium. I attended decadence last year for the first time with my partner and some friends, and we had a great time. We met people from all over, and just had a great time being ourselves. Then again, NOLA is a totally different atmosphere. Splash is one event I still hope to attend one day. Haven't quite made it there yet. But Pride...Pride is something I never thought as a young man I'd ever enjoy. I'm proud of the person I've grown into, and even though there are a lot of things we may not agree with that are found within the gay culture, it's nice to know that the choice is up to every individual. That's what makes us all so different. Whether it's hot pink shorts at a parade, or a position in politics, homos come in all forms. I never thought 15 years ago that I would see things so differently. Wow, I can't believe how long this post is. LOL!!!"
Not everyone will agree with me, but then again, not everyone will agree with my friend either. I personally believe that everyone's own beliefs come from how they have been raised or by the people they have decided to be surrounded and influenced by. One thing I know for sure is that there is no right or wrong answer. We all have our own opinions and we're all entitled to them, so we should respect them. Not everyone will ever agree with everyone. :)
"Gay people want equal rights but with events like decadence, pride, splash that promote depraved acts its no wonder why its a battle. It's ammo and a slap 2 the institute of marriage. This lifestyle is looked at as a joke."
In his defense (before anyone begins to cast judgement), he clearly comments immediately on his own post stating that those words are not his, but rather something he had seen on somebody's blog. The post was left in October of 2010.
Apparently there's a new feature I'm just becoming aware of called "Memorable updates" on Facebook. It shows you updates your friends have made in the past. That is exactly where I came across my friend's post. The following was my response to that particular post:
"Wow, how did I miss this post!? I kind of agree with you, Simon. But it's hard to understand it from another point of view. When I was younger, I was embarrassed by the thought of ever attending anything such as Splash, or Southern Decadence, or even the Pride Parade. I thought it was all so stereotypical of the lifestyle. I too believed in the sanctity of marriage as a youngster. Today, my point-of-view has gone total 180. It seems that many don't believe in marriage anymore. Look at all the celebs and even people you might know who can't even make it past 6 months to a year. It's sad. But now I see marriage as being overrated. I don't think it holds the same values it did 50 years ago. But to each his own. I'm happy with where I am, and I don't need a piece of paper to define my relationship. As for my feelings on Pride, Decadence and Splash...I'm much more liberated now, I think. I don't feel that I have to hide who I am. At least not as much as I did back in the 90s or early millennium. I attended decadence last year for the first time with my partner and some friends, and we had a great time. We met people from all over, and just had a great time being ourselves. Then again, NOLA is a totally different atmosphere. Splash is one event I still hope to attend one day. Haven't quite made it there yet. But Pride...Pride is something I never thought as a young man I'd ever enjoy. I'm proud of the person I've grown into, and even though there are a lot of things we may not agree with that are found within the gay culture, it's nice to know that the choice is up to every individual. That's what makes us all so different. Whether it's hot pink shorts at a parade, or a position in politics, homos come in all forms. I never thought 15 years ago that I would see things so differently. Wow, I can't believe how long this post is. LOL!!!"
Not everyone will agree with me, but then again, not everyone will agree with my friend either. I personally believe that everyone's own beliefs come from how they have been raised or by the people they have decided to be surrounded and influenced by. One thing I know for sure is that there is no right or wrong answer. We all have our own opinions and we're all entitled to them, so we should respect them. Not everyone will ever agree with everyone. :)
Monday, February 14, 2011
Gaga at the Grammys
Perhaps people are making just too much a fuss over Lady Gaga these days. It seems everyone wants to take her fashion ability or disability, however one chooses to see it, and compare it to artists of the past...namely Madonna. I think it's safe to say that some of the looks Lady Gaga (Stefani Germanotta) has given her public can be seen as rehashed, but truth be known, Gaga has a plan. She's become quite the little expert on what it takes to stay on top.
Like her or hate her, she's got your attention. And not in a bad way like those Jersey Shore characters. During her special 60-Minutes interview with Anderson Cooper, she admits to toking it up while she writes her music and taking swigs at good bottle of whiskey. But come on, every artist has their way of being creative. But I'd rather not spend an entire blog devoted to Miss Meat Dress herself. Oh who am I kidding?
She even entered the awards show in a contraption which we were told was an egg, outdoing even herself at past awards shows. It's funny how the show is over, yet people will still be talking about this stunt. As crazy as I thought it was, I'm still talking about it! Although I didn't watch the entire show tonight, I knew that shortly after her performance, every social network would be blowing up with comments on her stage presence and that darned egg!
@NYDNgossip tweeted "I'm starting to understand Lady Gaga...First she wore ham, now she's an egg. Next year if she's toast, she'll be deciphered: breakfast.
@Kellyoxford tweeted "Madonna did it 30 years ago guys." That sounds like a little bit of an exaggeration, but you get the point.
@patricklangolis tweeted "and by Whitney Houston I mean Madonna." referring to Gaga's shout out to Whitney as she accepted an award.
Gimmick or not, Gaga is standing her ground letting all the world know that she's here for the long run. Although I'm not her biggest fan, I have to say that she got my attention with her first commercial single, Just Dance. Her latest efforts, I strongly believe to be over-the-top, but it's got a lot of people wondering what's next for Lady Gaga. Looks like we may have to stay tuned for that answer.
Like her or hate her, she's got your attention. And not in a bad way like those Jersey Shore characters. During her special 60-Minutes interview with Anderson Cooper, she admits to toking it up while she writes her music and taking swigs at good bottle of whiskey. But come on, every artist has their way of being creative. But I'd rather not spend an entire blog devoted to Miss Meat Dress herself. Oh who am I kidding?
She even entered the awards show in a contraption which we were told was an egg, outdoing even herself at past awards shows. It's funny how the show is over, yet people will still be talking about this stunt. As crazy as I thought it was, I'm still talking about it! Although I didn't watch the entire show tonight, I knew that shortly after her performance, every social network would be blowing up with comments on her stage presence and that darned egg!
@NYDNgossip tweeted "I'm starting to understand Lady Gaga...First she wore ham, now she's an egg. Next year if she's toast, she'll be deciphered: breakfast.
@Kellyoxford tweeted "Madonna did it 30 years ago guys." That sounds like a little bit of an exaggeration, but you get the point.
@patricklangolis tweeted "and by Whitney Houston I mean Madonna." referring to Gaga's shout out to Whitney as she accepted an award.
Gimmick or not, Gaga is standing her ground letting all the world know that she's here for the long run. Although I'm not her biggest fan, I have to say that she got my attention with her first commercial single, Just Dance. Her latest efforts, I strongly believe to be over-the-top, but it's got a lot of people wondering what's next for Lady Gaga. Looks like we may have to stay tuned for that answer.
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