So, I’m going to do a little quiz now, but this one is made up by me (feel free to share your own answers in the comments sections) therefore I will only be addressing information that I like and things I have not had the opportunity to let others know about me. Here goes nothing:
1. Most memorable scene in a TV show:
The watercooler roulette scene in Moonlighting between Viola and MacGilicuddy is my most memorable scene (unless you want to count every deliciously terrible episode of Misfits of Science staring the late Dean Martin Jr. and Courtney Cox WAY before her “Friends” days). If you remember this scene then you are truly blessed since it is one of the most hilarious and ridiculously conceived ideas to be broadcast at the time. Curtis Armstrong (Booger to Revenge of the Nerds fans) played the guy you loved to laugh at on Moonlighting, Herbert Viola. He was Miss Depesto’s night in tarnished armor and brought a lot of heart to the series.
2. What is the 80s song you like to sing in your car all alone?
This one is a toss up between “White Wedding” by Billy Idol (since I love imitating his sexy sneer) and Pat Benatar’s “We Belong” (I secretly believe when I am alone dramatically croning this melodic tune that I really could’ve been a rock star diva…please, if you know better do not disabuse me of this notion since on really bad days at work it pleases me).
3. Your idea of something funny that few others find funny?
There is something innately amusing about people standing around while their dogs are doing their business waiting to pick up the ahhhem…products of elimination. I used to walk my exes dog a lot and had no idea where to look while she was taking care of business. You shouldn’t stare right?
4. What is the one product that people would be surprised to find out you cannot live without?
Tom’s of Maine Apricot Tooth Paste for Dry Mouth, with my lichen planus this stuff is a G-dsend! I am also fond of the Mango-Orange, but it’s not as delicate in flavor.
5. If one movie summed up your perspective on society what would it be?
This one’s easy (of course since I make the questions why shouldn’t it be?), Labyrinth (yes, the children’s movie…yes, with Muppets and David Bowie…sigh, he’s so hot…) because one verbal motif of the movie is the situations Sarah the main character faces are “not fair”. She repeats this phrase several times throughout the movie and it is a common thought I have that the world is inherently unfair. And the world can be unfair in a variety of ways, be it what country you were born in (especially important if you are woman facing any number of countries where your rights are significantly less then a mans), if your parents are well off or if they are good parents, if you have experienced an accident or violent act, if you medically must face a variety of illnesses be they terminal or not, if you were blessed with a high IQ, fast metabolism, pretty face, etc. they all affect our perception of the world and whether it is fair or not. The one thing I always take away from the movie is that despite the fairness of life it is in our hands to choose our attitude and how we respond to the rough patches we encounter.
6. What is the one book you believe all adults should read?
Wow, I ask difficult questions don’t I? Well, this is hard one for me, but the one book I believe to contain beauty or word, elegance in character, and vital social commentary is John Irving’s The Cider House Rules. This book addresses the loneliness of being an orphan, the oblivion sought by those with tremendous responsibility, the desperation of seeking outlawed abortions, and the beauty and sadness of a love that cannot be fulfilled. It is simple effective narrative with heartfelt characters that make you laugh, cry, and experience their lives, their hopes, fears, dreams, and loves to a very realistic degree. I love this book.
7. A food that someone made that you wish you could experience again or even make yourself?
My German Grandmother’s apple cake, it was so moist and delicious with fresh apples, not too sweet cake, and a cinnamon scent that haunts my dreams.
8. Tell us about your first kiss?
My first kiss was playing spin the bottle at a Halloween party when I was 12 years old. I was dressed as Scarlett O’Hara and kissed a boy in my class who had really big front teeth. It was in front of all the popular kids from school and to this day I believe I was invited to this boys & girls party because my best friend was extremely well liked in the mainstream circles. Suffice to say that the kiss was not all that and a bag-o-chips, in fact I distinctly remember writing in my journal that night that our teeth clashed when we were leaning towards eachother over the bottle chipping my lower incisor and that he tasted like salsa…BLLLECCCHHHH!
9. Person you wanted to be most like when you were young (no parents allowed as answers)?
I definitely wanted to be Debbie Gibson. I was seriously gaga about her clothes, singing, and although I never liked Electric Youth perfume I admired her willingness to diversify.
10. Person you most want to be like as an adult?
This one’s easy, I want to be like me, but maybe with a little bit more energy, patience, and money (hey, I’m not going to lie, but I wouldn’t mind being able to donate 80% of my fortune to charity and still have enough money left over to buy an island and never work again).
4 comments:
1. Most memorable scene in a TV show:
Hmmm... the scene in the Simpson's episode "You Only Move Twice" where Homer, carrying a coffee mug, is wandering through his new company (Globex) looking for sugar for his coffee and enters a large underground cavern. A massive laser cannon points up into the sky through a hole in the roof. Homer's new boss - Hank Scorpio - is at the controls. "How come I've never seen this room before" Homer asks, completely oblivious. "Because it's my office," Hank says. "What can I do for you Homer, I'm kind of busy right now." "Um, do you have any sugar?" Homer asks. "Sugar. Sugar," says Hank. He reaches into his jeans' pockets and removes two handfuls of sugar. "Here you go Homer, sorry its not in packets." This scene cracks me up EVERY time. It is so surreal, and the timing on the lines is perfect! A close second would be the scene from Futurama when the crew is underwater and Dr. Zoidberg's house has burned down. "How did this happen?" He cries. "That's a very good question," Hermes says. Bender, the robot, looks down, and pulls his lit cigar from the smoking rubble. "Ah," he says. "That's where I left it." Hermes is clearly exasperated. "That just raises further questions!" Hilarious!
2. What is the 80s song you like to sing in your car all alone?
"Walk Like an Egyptian" by the Bangles. I had the biggest crush on the singer in the video (her name escapes me right now) and I loved how she moved her eyes in that video. Very sexy.
3. Your idea of something funny that few others find funny?
There are too many things here to even begin to list. You know me. Ask my wife. Ask Snikki. I have one sick and twisted sense of humor!
4. What is the one product that people would be surprised to find out you cannot live without?
My iPod. I think it would surprise people because (1) I eschew technology so much (I won't ever on owning a cell phone, blackberry, PDA, etc.) that to have an iPod is well, contradictory and (2) because I'm such a big proponant of reading and books and what not, that to have an iPod that has mostly music on it, is well ... seems hypocritical.
5. If one movie summed up your perspective on society what would it be?
"Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" - life is screwy. Best to go through it pissing off as many people as possible.
6. What is the one book you believe all adults should read?
I don't just have one. I have 100! Check them out at: http://bryansbookblog.blogspot.com/2006/05/100-books-you-should-read-before-you.html. (Sorry about the plug for my blog)
7. A food that someone made that you wish you could experience again or even make yourself?
The pansit (Filipino stir-fry) that my Dad makes. When they come to visit in August, he's going to teach me.
8. Tell us about your first kiss?
I never kiss and tell.
9. Person you wanted to be most like when you were young (no parents allowed as answers)?
Bugs Bunny.
10. Person you most want to be like as an adult?
Stephen King. That guy has the job and talent I want. He's a bastard.
1. Most memorable scene in a TV show:
I don’t know about TV shows, but the most memorable moment from television was when I was sitting in class watching the Challenger take-off with other students and saw it explode mid-air.
2. What is the 80s song you like to sing in your car all alone?
”No One Lives Forever” by Oingo Boingo, “Heart and Soul” by T’Pau, and “Jack and Diane” by John Cougar Mellencamp.
3. Your idea of something funny that few others find funny?
People in their 30s and 40s who wear concert t-shirts. Young people do not think you look cool, and people your own age don’t care what music you listen to!
4. What is the one product that people would be surprised to find out you cannot live without?
I get really sad when I run out of garlic salt.
5. If one movie summed up your perspective on society what would it be?
Brother Bear, because people, including myself, are always acting without getting all the information first.
6. What is the one book you believe all adults should read?
The Alchemist, by Paulo Coehlo, so that we will stop thinking fate has robbed us of our dreams, and The Little Prince by St. Exupery, so that we are reminded of how ridiculous adults are.
7. A food that someone made that you wish you could experience again or even make yourself?
Crème brulé. Mmmmmmmm……
8. Tell us about your first kiss?
My first kiss was a truth or dare game. It was short and pecky and felt weird. My first kiss that meant something was a kiss by which I shamefully measure all other kisses to this very day. I was a freshman and I stole him from another girl. He smelled musky in a good way.
9. Person you wanted to be most like when you were young (no parents allowed as answers)?
Nightfall from the graphic novel “Elfquest.” She is elegant and kick-a$$ at the same time.
10. Person you most want to be like as an adult?
Jane Goodall.
6. Yeah, John Irving is such a master that in one or two extremely deft lines, he completely changed my point of view. How often does THAT happen?? I won't paraphrase, that would SO defeat the point! If I can I'll dig it up.
Almost wet myself when I saw your tag line (bring me my bacon...) HilARious!
1. Most memorable scene in a TV show: Can't think of any TV stuff, sorry. Movies, yes, but...
2. What is the 80s song you like to sing in your car all alone? "Imagine," John Lennon; "Shout," Tears for Fears
3. Your idea of something funny that few others find funny? Tragedy. Laughter = survival. Summed up in this instance... when Sam Kinison's father died, Sam consoled his mom by saying: "Look at it this way, Mom. At least now you'll have more closet space."
4. What is the one product that people would be surprised to find out you cannot live without? Honestly can't think of anything.
5. If one movie summed up your perspective on society what would it be? "Fight Club" (1999)
6. What is the one book you believe all adults should read? "Imajica," by Clive Barker
7. A food that someone made that you wish you could experience again or even make yourself? Alas, Carol (not her real name) could only be cooked once!
8. Tell us about your first kiss? My mom kissed me on the forehead!
9. Person you wanted to be most like when you were young (no parents allowed as answers)? Superman, as portrayed by George Reeves, in the series
10. Person you most want to be like as an adult? Ray Bradbury
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