Snort Notes – April 2010
RICKY MARTIN REVEALS THAT HE IS, IN FACT, GAY!
In other unrelated items of interest that the rest of the world had already figured out a long time ago: the world is not flat, money does not grow on trees, and Vietnam was a very bad thing.
ACTOR JOHN FORSYTHE - NOTED FOR HIS WORK IN THE NIGHT TIME SERIAL DYNASTY - DIES AT AGE 92.
Forsythe gained small screen immortality in such series as Bachelor Father, Dynasty, and uncredited work as the voice of Charles Townshend in Charlie’s Angels. Mystery Science Theater 3000 fans will also fondly remember his role as a Senate candidate terrorized by Ann-Margret (!) and her juvenile delinquent friends in the flick Kitten with a Whip.
Forsythe’s presence in Charlie’s Angels lent some sophistication to the tawdry execution of an otherwise intriguing idea. Seriously, did we watch the show for its story line, or script? Hell, no! Any male who went through adolescence in the 1970’s (such as moi) didn’t give a damn about any of that, especially after Farrah Fawcett’s poster was published and appeared on bedroom walls — as if by magic — all over the country.
A scene from Charlie’s Angels I would have liked to see would have Charlie tell his charges, “Well, Angels, I don’t have anything for you this week, but it is ratings sweeps month. How about you jiggle your boobs and shake your money-makers for the next fifty minutes or so? That should make the suits in New York happy for a while!!” In any case, it would have captured the true spirit of the show perfectly.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Forsythe.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA CONTINUES A TRADITION STARTED 100 YEARS AGO BY WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT AND THROWS OUT THE FIRST BALL AT A MAJOR LEAGUE GAME IN WASHINGTON.
The historic pitch happened at the home opener of the Washington Nationals and the visiting National League Champion (YAYZ!) Philadelphia Phillies. For those of you keeping track at home, the ball went high and wide. Well, Mr. President, we’ve heard about your bowling skills and now we’ve seen what you can do on the mound. Our advice, Mr. President: stick to basketball.
So who did the President root for: the lowly home team who can’t sell out their stadium unless busloads of the visiting team's fans are brought in for the game, or would he cheer on the great, wonderful, all-powerful (guess where our sympathies lie?) Fightin’ Phils? Obama, ever the diplomat, did not take up with either team present on the field. He put on a Chicago White Sox cap — his home team - before throwing the ball.
We’ve heard this before and we’re sure to hear it again: so much for bipartisanship!
(Thanks for reading. Please remember to close the door behind you if and when you come out of the closet. This means you, Ricky!)
In other unrelated items of interest that the rest of the world had already figured out a long time ago: the world is not flat, money does not grow on trees, and Vietnam was a very bad thing.
ACTOR JOHN FORSYTHE - NOTED FOR HIS WORK IN THE NIGHT TIME SERIAL DYNASTY - DIES AT AGE 92.
Forsythe gained small screen immortality in such series as Bachelor Father, Dynasty, and uncredited work as the voice of Charles Townshend in Charlie’s Angels. Mystery Science Theater 3000 fans will also fondly remember his role as a Senate candidate terrorized by Ann-Margret (!) and her juvenile delinquent friends in the flick Kitten with a Whip.
Forsythe’s presence in Charlie’s Angels lent some sophistication to the tawdry execution of an otherwise intriguing idea. Seriously, did we watch the show for its story line, or script? Hell, no! Any male who went through adolescence in the 1970’s (such as moi) didn’t give a damn about any of that, especially after Farrah Fawcett’s poster was published and appeared on bedroom walls — as if by magic — all over the country.
A scene from Charlie’s Angels I would have liked to see would have Charlie tell his charges, “Well, Angels, I don’t have anything for you this week, but it is ratings sweeps month. How about you jiggle your boobs and shake your money-makers for the next fifty minutes or so? That should make the suits in New York happy for a while!!” In any case, it would have captured the true spirit of the show perfectly.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Forsythe.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA CONTINUES A TRADITION STARTED 100 YEARS AGO BY WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT AND THROWS OUT THE FIRST BALL AT A MAJOR LEAGUE GAME IN WASHINGTON.
The historic pitch happened at the home opener of the Washington Nationals and the visiting National League Champion (YAYZ!) Philadelphia Phillies. For those of you keeping track at home, the ball went high and wide. Well, Mr. President, we’ve heard about your bowling skills and now we’ve seen what you can do on the mound. Our advice, Mr. President: stick to basketball.
So who did the President root for: the lowly home team who can’t sell out their stadium unless busloads of the visiting team's fans are brought in for the game, or would he cheer on the great, wonderful, all-powerful (guess where our sympathies lie?) Fightin’ Phils? Obama, ever the diplomat, did not take up with either team present on the field. He put on a Chicago White Sox cap — his home team - before throwing the ball.
We’ve heard this before and we’re sure to hear it again: so much for bipartisanship!
(Thanks for reading. Please remember to close the door behind you if and when you come out of the closet. This means you, Ricky!)
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