“After much deep and profound brain things inside my head…”
From Madagascar, which I didn’t see when it came out because I thought it would be so dumb, and also, my kids are older and weren’t interested in seeing it and to go to an animated movie by yourself is making a bigger commitment to my inner child than I’m willing to make unless I really, really like it. And, as I said, I didn’t think I would. Oh, how wrong I was. It’s on HBO right now and I think I’ve seen it about 15 times partially and 3 times all the way through. Ali G is the voice of the Lemur King, who says the above quote. It drove me crazy trying to figure out who the voice was, since I couldn’t quite place it but I knew I knew it. Why didn’t I look it up right away, you might ask? It’s a dumb game Joe and I play – where we try to name the voices without needing Google. I feel so much pride in my victory when I recognize the voices all on my own, and most importantly, before Joe.
“I exuberate fantastic-isms.” “Mer-man! *cough* *cough* Mer-man!”
Zoolander. I do not like most of Ben Stiller’s work. But I do love this movie.
“I remember when, I remember, I remember when I lost my mind. There was something so pleasant about that phase. Even your emotions have an echo in so much space.” and “And I hope that you are having the time of your life. But think twice. That’s my only advice.”
Gnarls Barkley, Crazy Nelly Furtado’s live version is pretty nice, too.
By the way, it’s summer. Things in my life have been turned upside down in so many ways but the best way, is that the kids are around more. Yes, they tease more. Yes, it drives me crazy. Yes, I end up threatening to ground someone, after which, we all have a good laugh because the last time I actually grounded someone was about 8 years ago, and even then, they might not have deserved it. Now when I say it, it’s a way to introduce humor. My kids are so easy going and usually exhausted by whichever sport they are in and by the increasingly alarming amounts of homework they bring home. But right now, homework and sports-less, they use their energy for evil by teasing each other. Devon, age 17 is the worst one. I know exactly where he is in the house because of the screaming coming from that direction.
In a week, we should be in Oregon on a sandy beach enjoying the vacation we’ve had planned for a year with my sister and her family. But we won’t. Extenuating circumstances have created a world with no Oregon beach in it and the loss of a $500 deposit. When I get done sobbing, wailing and gnashing my teeth I might try to figure out an alternate vacation plan. And I better hurry because if I don’t figure out what to do with my 2 weeks of endlessly open vacation time with four teenaged and very adult-sized and hungry children with bottomless energy in a positive and creative direction, someone is going to get SO grounded.
Hey, all. Speaking of kids’ movies that are very adult entertaining…has anyone seen the new animated movie Cars? It is funny, quotable, and has some great voices. It is one that you should go and see, Leah. Who cares if you don’t take children- you’ll then be assured you will hear every single line of the movie, unlike the other adults who DO bring kids. Ha, ha!
I love Madagascar too. I’ve been walking around all day singing “I like to move it move it, You like to move it move it” and feeling like a huge dork.
Aw heck, that’s easy. You just tie the kids to a tree and throw bits of beef at them from time to time. After a day or so they’ll quiet down. Then you kick back and have a beverage.
Awwwwww! When I read Oregon beach, I almost leapt out of my seat. My aunt used to own several acres on the Oregon coast, and it was one of the most beautiful, serene places I’ve ever been. Just reading the words made me miss it. I’m so sorry your trip is shot. Good luck finding an alternative. Maybe Madagascar?
(I also love the lemur king. I tend to say, “Welcome, giant freaks!” a lot at my house when guests arrive.)
Can you drive down to Mexico?
Always fun, always cheap.
My husband’s favorite movie is “Zoolander,” so we watch it all the time. The other line (besides “Merman”) we always say is, “You should listen to your friend Billy Zane. He’s a cool dude.”
For two weeks my roommate has been going around saying “I like them, I like them! I liked them first! Before I even met them I liked them! As soon as I met them I liked them right away! You hate them compared to how much I like them!” He makes me laugh though and that’s great!
As far as Nelly Fratado goes, I just downloaded “Promiscuous (Boy)” to my cell phone as my ring. Bad thing is I find myself not answering my phone just so I can hear the song.