Monday, September 17, 2007
He Writes the Songs that Make the Whole World Cringe
Elisabeth Hasselbeck may be many things--in fact, to people of particularly weak constitution, I imagine her simplistic political views might even be offensive. One thing she isn’t, though, is “dangerous.”
But the man who gave us “I Can’t Smile Without You” and the “Bathroom Bowl Blues” (look it up) finds Hasselbeck so scary that he won’t even get on stage her.
TMZ has learned that legendary singer Barry Manilow has pulled out of his scheduled appearance on “The View” tomorrow—because he strongly disagrees with host Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s conservative view! Paging Rosie O’Donnell!
In an exclusive statement to TMZ, Barry says, “I strongly disagree with her views. I think she’s dangerous and offensive. I will not be on the same stage as her.” Barry, taking a stand!
Now there’s a man who really knows how to make a stand. Hell of a brave stand to withhold “Bandstand Boogie” from the adoring throngs instead of facing the truly terrible intimidation of one of the hosts of The View. The one who is constantly outnumbered and doesn’t really manage to convey any depth or strong thought in her defense of her beliefs.
Big man, that Barry Manilow.
Others:
Steve Green makes a threat. Barry is running scared now.
The Big Dog has his say.
Right Wing Bob, too.
By contrast, a man evincing actual bravery in the face of an actual threat.
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I read an article recently about a judge making some kids suffer through an hour of really loud Barry Manilow (I think...or someone similar) as a punishment for violating a noise ordinance.
In which case, which is more dangerous--the right-wing authoritarian airhead that nobody pays any attention to, or the left-wing guy whose life’s work is used as a punishment in lieu of fines and jail time by a court of law?
Personally, I could think of worse punishments.
But not a lot worse.
I shall sing “Copa Cabana” at the top of my lungs at the next Blogger Bash. To punish the children, fight right-wing authoritarian airheads, and mock Barry Manilow.
It’s good to have something to work toward.
Hey, Zomby/David/Elizabeth whomever you are today, shoot me an e-mail. I’ve lost your address.
These celebrity types sure are afraid of any other thoughts. Maybe it tells us how thin they know their own ideology to be.
I just don’t trust the thoughts and instincts--social and political--of our celebrity class. They live in a world nearly as insular as that of academia, far away from the thoughts and concerns of people who actually have to work for a living, in an environment that is nearly homogeneous.
If you don’t hear the other side, won’t listen to the other side, and can’t even credit the other side with enough good will to realize that their beliefs are held for something other than evil purposes, how can you even imagine that reasonable thoughts might exist outside the realm of your own head?
Robert: I sent you an email earlier. You haven’t answered. I’m hurting on the inside.
If your pain is on the inside, why is it being expressed out here? Be a man. Compress it into a tight ball and have a heart attack.
I didn’t get your mail and it isn’t in my spam filter. THEY don’t want us communicating. Try this address.
Ooh, are we going to start song wars? I call dibs on “MacArthur Park!”
There will be another song for me.
Mostly because some bastard left my cake out in the rain and I can’t find the recipe for your yellow cotton dress.
Hey, anyone for checkers?