Now that I've started this blog, I have to try to come up with new and exciting topics: Moses supposes his toes(es) are roses, but Moses supposes erroneously. Discuss.
I like the corniness of old musicals. Life would be a lot more fun if events paused for a song and a little silliness. Most of us sing out of key and lack any skill in dancing, but I still think an attempt to convey ideas and emotions through a musical number might alleviate some of the tension and boredom of everyday activities.
I'd like to have the nerve to attempt this course of action, but I know it wouldn't be appreciated. Besides the risk of losing job and friends and being placed into protective custody, many people would just be angered by this deliberate waste of their time. They would probably even stop Fred Astaire mid-routine to insist that he get to the point. To them I say, just think: would you rather be Gene Kelly singing in the rain or the grumpy cop who treats him like a criminal nuisance?
The best things happen while you're dancing.
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I agree completely!! Everyone would be so much happier! Can you imagine the UN breaking out into choreographed routines during summits? Not need for war when you can have a dance-off! As for all those who fail to see the genius of this philosophy... I caaaaan't staaaaaand 'em!
What I would really like to see is a musical that kontains such killer songs as "Vis a vis loving you", "Milk on a Sunday Evening", "It's a nice way to say hello (to a Friend of yours)", and "Statue-ettes in the sky (Queen of Sweden)". The setting of such a musical could be Tifton, GA, but filming and production costs would probably make Deeth or Menefie a more realistic option. Music could be ripped off from Stephen Sondheim and a digitized Brad Pitt could be the hero (it's unlikely that the real Brad Pitt would be on board).
The script won't be a problem. A general posting on "Craig's List" or any other widely read internet "help wanted" page should do the trick. The posting should read something like this: "Wanted: script writer. No experience needed. Must be willing to incorporate the following themes: alienation, the conflict between the individual and the community, love, sex, and man's (or woman's) search for identity. Plagerism acceptable as long as it's not too obvious (e.g. you can steal from Doestoevsky's Krime and Punishment)."
I am totally willing to co-produce if you are interested. I know a guy who does some very innovative papier mache. He is willing to work cheap if he gets his name in the kredits.
You can write me at: stigstiggle@moisturemouth.com.
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