Um, I'm suddenly hearing murmurs of disapproval.
Ah, what a diversion--What's that? You don't feel like you were escaping anything? What you need is a strong dose of silliness, and you can't get much sillier than this...
... BNL (before Norman Lear)-era situation comedy:
After watching that, you very well can't say your current affairs anxieties haven't all been swept away.
Huh? THEY HAVEN'T? Obviously, a stronger broom is needed. So instead of silliness, I'll provide you with some downright mindless...
...slapstick:
HAHAHAHAHAHA! I'm lost in laughter, without a world-historical care in the world, and I'm sure you are too.
What do you mean your world-historical cares have increased? Boy, what a tough crowd.
All right, as one last resort, I want you all to escape into the innocence of childhood. Specifically, those nights when your mother or father would read you a...
...bedtime story:
There! I knew that would do it. Now you can puff up the pillow, pull up the blanket, and dream of a world devoid of any kind of news other than box scores and celebrity gossip. Isn't escapism wonderful?
Oh, there's still one naysayer out there, telling me I'm being irresponsible, that I should confront reality, not run away from it.
Look, naysayer, I never said I was planning to escape forever, just temporarily. And as far as confronting reality goes, I'll have you know that in order to have a better understanding of the election results, I've been reading this book:
So far nothing about fellating a microphone, but maybe that's in a later edition.
I’m a strong believer in escapism when I’m privileged to have the time. Bring on Gilligan’s Island!
ReplyDeleteMitchell, you need to book a three-hour cruise.
DeleteAre we having fun yet?
ReplyDeleteHi, Kirk!
Indeed, much has happened during my month-long absence from blogging. It made me sad when The Reaper came for the delightful Teri Garr, who danced her way into my teenage heart as a go-go girl on Shindig, Hullabaloo and Shivaree and hoofed in a number of Elvis movies. Teri was a regular cast member on Sonny & Cher, then went on to acting fame in The Conversation, Young Frankenstein, Close Encounters and Tootsie as well as generating lively banter with Dave as a favorite guest on his Late Night show. R.I.P. Teri.
But, by far, The Reaper's biggest prize was taking the very soul of America on November 5. Like you, I am doing my best to recover from the devastating loss. My days are spent drinking Schlitz Malt Liquor and binge watching Huckleberry Hound in my pajamas. I'll let you know when I finally hit rock bottom.
I enjoyed the trailer of The Senator Was Indiscreet, the story of a "bumbling, long-winded and crooked Southern senator" whose tell-all diary is stolen. Just keep telling yourself: "It's only a movie... it's only a movie." I haven't thought about Peter Lind Hayes in a long time. Throughout my youth, I enjoyed Peter's guest appearances on Arthur Godfrey, What's My Line, Match Game, The Tonight Show, Ed Sullivan, Mike Douglas, Merv and others.
Gilligan's speech to the adoring masses was a lot more coherent than some I have seen in recent months, and so was the oration delivered by Moe Howard, but I'm sure we can all agree that the Orange Man's rallies draw a lot more people than theirs, even more than ML King's did. And don't miss next year's re-launch of Celebrity Apprentice. The cast is being assembled as we speak and it's sure to be a ratings grabber - "Must See TV!" I swear - that Three Stooges short is so on the nose that it's chilling.
Breaking news! This just in. Latest cabinet nomination -
The Incredible Hulk as Secretary of Bro Outreach.
I published a new post this morning and invite you to join me for a glimpse of our black & white past. It is no longer in our rear view mirror, good buddy. It's dead ahead.
I'll visit your blog tomorrow, Shady. Thanks for commenting.
DeleteGreat post, Kirk! You need some escapism from your escapism!
ReplyDeleteThat's the problem with reality, Debra. It's subversive.
DeleteEscapism is headphones and loud music. Go away world!
ReplyDeleteI tried that Mike, but the Stones' "Undercover of the Night" just didn't do the trick.
DeleteGood to see you back Kirk, I was thinking about you the other day. Escapism is a wonderful thing and Dale Carnegie, he was on to something there for sure! I have that book kicking around too.
ReplyDeleteAnanka, we have a street in Cleveland named after Dale--unless it's named after Andrew.
DeleteI love Hans Christian Anderson. I seem to recall a movie that my parents watched a lot (well whenever it was on tv) with Danny Kaye. I was fascinated too and would watch sometimes—not all the way thru. I liked that song “Thumbellina” and my mother would do the motions with her hand (mimicking the screen).
ReplyDeleteThat last comment was me…the one about Hans Christian Anderson movie and my parents liking the movie…
ReplyDeleteJM, I do recall that movie starring the great Danny Kaye.
DeleteThe reason why I read romance fiction is escapism. Well, one of many reasons. So I totally understand that.
ReplyDeleteLux, I suspect romance in all its many forms is the ultimate form of romance.
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