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Just for clarification purposes...
it's already (
obviously) been posted.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 1:27 PM
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glad to see i'm not the only one
sitting up at ridiculous hours writing when i have a full day ahead of me tomorrow. nice chatting with you M.P.O.
looking forward to your follow-up post. goodnight.
posted by
fourcats
on March 6, 2006 at 12:38 AM
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It's more what wasn't said.
I'll post about it tomorrow, because I actually have a long list of complaints about the show (of which, this was only the biggest) and, if I wrote it up now (at 2 AM) I'd almost certainly leave stuff out.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 5, 2006 at 10:53 PM
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No, fourcats...
though, I was unimpressed with Stewart for other reasons. There's really nothing anyone could ever say, that would offend me.
However, the Academy made (what I believe was) an egregious error in judgement, that was totally inexplicable. And, completely tasteless.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 5, 2006 at 10:50 PM
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oh no wait! i think i know!
"bjork couldn't make it. she was getting dressed for the show and cheney shot her."
was that it?
posted by
fourcats
on March 5, 2006 at 10:42 PM
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i couldn't help but notice
the sentiment on the part of the men. carrying stuffed penguins, dressing their oscars in matching bowties. tears being shed. i thought it showed lovely progress in personal expression.
i'm wracking my brain trying to decide what may have offended you. i missed some of the show due to vacuuming so maybe i missed it. by any chance was it something jon stewart said?
posted by
fourcats
on March 5, 2006 at 10:41 PM
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Cool.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 5, 2006 at 10:02 PM
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Yes, I did watch, Aaron ...
And, there were just enough "highlights" to qualify the 3+ hours as "time well spent".
Sadly, however, there were far more "lowlights" (in terms of the actual presentation). Including something extremely disturbing to me (which I haven't heard anyone else mention, yet).
Oh well, at least it'll give me something good to talk about tomorrow morning.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 5, 2006 at 10:01 PM
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Here are 6 more clicks for your egg jokes. If we can draw something funny out of them and post, we'll mention the credits. Thanks.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on March 5, 2006 at 5:21 PM
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You're actually going to watch?
I'd rather watch an entire episode of "Little House on the (sleepy) Prairie" than watch this year's Oscars. Their ratings will make the Olympics look like a smash hit.
posted by
AaronB
on March 5, 2006 at 5:07 PM
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I would hardly call the "Cheese Impresario" junk, Jack.
Okay, all clicks will be reciprocated upon my return (following the Oscars). Or, I should say, "all comments" will be reciprocated ... seeing as, I'm not a psychic.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 5, 2006 at 3:00 PM
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MP,
I know, I know. You're right, as usual. I just like to be a smartass. To paraphrase Quirky's paraphrase of Renny Descartes, ''I'm a smartass, therefore I am.''
So when can I get my baggy of junk? I prominse to give the edibles out to the poor.
Now? Now?? Hurry up!!! 
posted by
Jack_Flash
on March 5, 2006 at 2:36 PM
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But, those people are a lot easier to replace, brettnik.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 5, 2006 at 2:28 PM
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So, Nanaroo, are you suggesting I should cancel my order for that "Luxury Dog Bed"?
Oh well, I guess you're right ... I mean, what was I thinking? I don't even have a dog.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 5, 2006 at 2:27 PM
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I love nature too, Gulliver...
though
moreso when it's contained in a deeper, more complex film like "Grizzly Man".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 5, 2006 at 2:24 PM
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And to think, curator...
there are actually people starving and living on the streets only a few miles (maybe even,
blocks) from where the Oscars will be held tonight.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 5, 2006 at 2:22 PM
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I think the grips and the techs need the giftbag more than the stars.
posted by
brettnik
on March 5, 2006 at 9:08 AM
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M.P.O.
incredible waste of money!
posted by
Nanaroo
on March 5, 2006 at 7:10 AM
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But you are right...
It probibly didn't belong in a Theatre. It was just facinating for me to watch, but then I'm a huge nature lover.
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on March 5, 2006 at 7:05 AM
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MPO: I loved March of the Penguins
I was just wondering, when
Mr. Handyman comes with his one-day service call, what tools does he bring in his utility belt?
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on March 5, 2006 at 7:00 AM
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Well the M and Ms would be cool
for 5 minutes. and then they'd be gone.
Funny where large amounts of money end up in the world, isn't it?
posted by
curator
on March 5, 2006 at 6:06 AM
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I actually have a whole list of ways to improve the "Blog It' experience...
but, I'd prefer to avoid becoming "one of those people".
I think all my posts are pretty good, actually. For instance, people seemed to enjoy the "Bird Flu" one, and all that was, was an excerpt from my "real life" journal. So, you see, I'm a natural.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 5, 2006 at 5:47 AM
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I think this is your best post yet, MPO, at least in the "non-artistic"
category.
I agree about your feeling that you sometimes want to take your click back after reading something but each click is worth very little, by itself, so it's not worth it for Blogit to invest in such an idea, even if it were possible to do. On the other hand, the blogger that got your click SHOULD probably get a half-penny or so for their headline, which is probably what hooked you in the first place, even if it were a "bait-and-switch" gambit.
posted by
WindTapper
on March 5, 2006 at 5:31 AM
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Oh and, I don't watch SNL, Jack...
I remember everyone made a big deal about their "Chronicles of Narnia" rap video, several months ago ... but, when I finally saw it, it didn't do anything for me.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 5, 2006 at 5:24 AM
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I was not a huge fan of that movie, Ann...
as I wrote, it would have made an excellent "Discovery Channel" special, but it certainly wasn't worthy of a theatrical release.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 5, 2006 at 5:22 AM
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It's only for the presenters and performers, Jack...
Also, in the Academy's defense, most of the stars typically charge
more than that for an appearance fee (if they are even willing to "appear", at all).
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 5, 2006 at 5:18 AM
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Okay, let's try that one again...
It just doesn't seem like the ideal "playground" for the "rich and famous", fourcats.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 5, 2006 at 5:14 AM
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I'd certainly take one, Whacky...
I love M&Ms.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 5, 2006 at 5:07 AM
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Penguins are popular. There's a new penguin movie to be released soon.
Congrats for the wins. :)
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on March 5, 2006 at 2:55 AM
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mp,
don't say ''scare,'' say ''freak.''
posted by
Jack_Flash
on March 5, 2006 at 1:00 AM
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So, MPO...
If I go to the awards ceremony do I get a baggy of junk? Or do I have to be Rich and Famous ? Crap, if I was that I wouldn't bother to go anyway. What's the matter with those people? Did they OD on E.T.? I think I'm going to go down and plaster the place with Big Macs and simulated Kangaroo blood by Duncan Heinz.
Did you see the Punk Rap Harvard Grad girl on SNL? I'm going to put together a Punk Rap video myself. I'll tell ya now, it's going to scare some people big time.
Sorry. I'm pissy again. 
posted by
Jack_Flash
on March 5, 2006 at 12:49 AM
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while there are luxury hotels in canada,
breathtaking beauty and a vast variety of things to do, (and not just the stupid ice fishing pasttime shown at the olympics. honestly, it's no wonder people think canada is a frozen white wasteland) i can see your point. canada?
posted by
fourcats
on March 5, 2006 at 12:08 AM
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I was going to say "I WANT ONE!" a gift bag that is...but
on second thought I don't. Weird huh?
posted by
Whacky
on March 5, 2006 at 12:04 AM
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You're welcome, Blanche...
Oh and, I'm not a member or anything. (Just to clarify.)
I'm already a member of enough "kooky" organizations, as it is (ACLU, NOW, etc.)
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 4, 2006 at 11:39 PM
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Hmm, thanks for the link, I feel a little less squeamish now but still wary
posted by
Blanche.
on March 4, 2006 at 11:32 PM
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Scientology's not so bad, really:
http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/LifeBlog/345827
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 4, 2006 at 11:24 PM
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No,no, I keep getting tarred and feathered for going to the extreme left..
I would merely like say, Jonas Salk, to get a Doggie Day Care gift bag, rather than Tom Cruise, who has some very outre opinions on the subject of mental health care, when,as I understand Scientology, which consists of worshipping the spirits of dead aliens, his own is a little shaky.
posted by
Blanche.
on March 4, 2006 at 11:22 PM
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Then we all need to embrace communism, then.
Cause, that's the only way I see, that a doctor or a teacher could make as much money as, say, Tom Cruise.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 4, 2006 at 11:18 PM
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MPO,
Judi Dench in Victoria's Secret and diamond brooch? I'm not saying that I CAN'T visualize it, I'm trying really hard not to. Lalalalala...As for the rest of the stuff, I'd really like to live in a world where someone who actually does something, like cure polio gets a $100, 000 gift bag.
posted by
Blanche.
on March 4, 2006 at 11:14 PM
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I just thought of a really good idea for Blog It...
if you go to a post, and it really sucks, you should be able to press the "back" button on your computer
to take your click back.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 4, 2006 at 11:11 PM
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Hi.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 4, 2006 at 11:06 PM
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hiii
posted by
abhilasha
on March 4, 2006 at 11:00 PM
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There's no such thing as "useless" trivia...
when you're as smart as I am, you're never "lost" in any conversation. Because,
regardless of the topic, I will
always have something to add.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 4, 2006 at 10:58 PM
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You've got a lot of useless trivia in your head!!!
Guess it ain't all useless though.
posted by
Passionflower
on March 4, 2006 at 10:51 PM
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