Fair warning to you, Stephen King, I’m coming after your money!
I know I’m getting old and probably not as “with it” as I used to be, but a couple of things drove the point home recently. Although I read the paper everyday, watch a good number of news programs, I appear to be out of it regarding pop culture. Surrounded by comics books, many of which either spawned or are derived from TV shows or movies, you would think I was aware of the “pop culture” out there. Evidently, not.
When they announced the winner of the best picture category at the Academy Awards, I had never even heard of the movie.!Had Avatar won, at least I knew it was in the theaters. Jeff Bridges won best actor for his appearance in another movie I had never heard of, either. Now, granted, I rarely see a film when it first appears on the big screen – partly because of an achy back and an arthritic knee, but mostly because I’m cheap.
Now it appears that there is further proof that I am out of the loop. It has been reported that Lindsay Lohan is suing ETrade for $100,000,000 (that’s 8 zeroes, folks!) for “obviously” making fun of her and using her name without permission in a commerical. Again, I have absolutely no idea of what Ms Lohan has ever done to make her famous, other than partying and needing rehab. After a little research, I learned that she appeared in a number of those teen movies, so I feel somewhat vindicated for not knowing. In fact, any male over 30 who CAN cite any of her acting credits is just a wee bit on the side of “creepy” in my book. Just this man’s opinion.
Anyway, I got to thinking. I don’t really need 100,000,000 bucks, but could definitely use $100,000, Mr King! I was watching one of my favorite movies again this weekend, The Green Mile. Kudos, to you, Mr. King, great story! But, since you based it on ME, don’t you think you should share some of that moolah you made off of it? Now before you think that my cheese has slid off my cracker, remember that I pared 3 zeroes off that request! Consider this: The story is narrated by and about an old coot (check!), named Paul (check!), who had a severe UTI (check and check!). Plus I LOVE coffee – like Big John, only not spelt the same! CHECKMATE!
Well, what do you think, folks? Is my case as strong as Ms. Lohan’s?
You can totally go after that cash, Paul. I may not be a lawyer, but I am a Doctor.
Don’t feel so bad about not know what “Hurt Locker” was. Basically nobody had heard of it before it was nominated.
I think you’re drinking something funny in that coffee cup, Paul – - – - – and I want you to share it with me!
Who’s this Stefan King feller you’re talking about? dag nabit
I almost slid off my chair when I read “before you think that my cheese has slid off my cracker”!