Topic: BREAKING NEWS (Read 28352 times)

TPunk · « **Reply #150 on:** May 27, 2006, 05:10:08 PM »

It's good to see you TCB.

Maria · « **Reply #151 on:** May 27, 2006, 05:22:22 PM »

I got the weirdest Emmy screener yet in today's mail. The screener for HOUSE. The DVD is encased in a vial of blood ("Blood Type - H") - the kind that's hung over the hospital bed for a transfusion. Yuck.

The American Idol screener, on the other hand, is cute. Comes in a paper bag - like the kind you'd get at a record store in the 50's. (60's?) The DVD is encased in what looks like a vinyl record.

People collect these things. And many Academy members sell them. This year there are warnings all over the place saying that they can be traced back to you, if you do. I've thrown out quite a few - but forgot to actually destroy the DVDs. Hope no one raided my garbage or I'll be posting from a cell.

bk · « **Reply #152 on:** May 27, 2006, 05:25:13 PM »

Well, you can rant away, but your bias is obvious, what with having a young daughter who is most certainly of this generation. As I said, there are exceptions to every generalization, and I painted my comments as generalization. We've had kids on this site who were exceptions - dear reader Jenny amongst them.

But, the kids I'm speaking of are the majority, I'm afraid, and I'm afraid, unlike dear reader Maria, that I HAVE gotten to see them up close and personal, as well as hear the tales, not to mention what I see and hear with my own eyes. Sorry, but there has NEVER been a generation of young people like this - yes, we're the adults and when we were that age compared to them we would still be the adults. NOT EVERYONE, Maria, oh, no, not EVERYONE. Just a lot of them.

I'm sorry, but a quick perusal at myspace and other boards only confirms what I am saying, and it confirms it loudly and clearly. Dear reader Maria's daughter is an exception. Would that there were more of them. One of my closest friends for the last few years is of that age, and let me tell you that as much as I enjoy the friendship at times, the other times I have to listen and watch this twenty-six-year-old girl (and I do mean girl) behave like she's going on fourteen, and it's not pretty, but it IS hip and now and happening and I did get a good play out of it.

bk · « **Reply #153 on:** May 27, 2006, 05:27:08 PM »

And our very own TPunk is obviously a major exception - a WOMAN with a brain and a heart.

bk · « **Reply #154 on:** May 27, 2006, 05:32:36 PM »

Example: Thursday evening, four LACC students (two of whom were in my class), were at Bob's Big Boy in Burbank, after having been drinking for heaven-knows how many hours. There were four policemen sitting in a booth, dining. One of the kids thought it would be "funny" to chat the policemen up. The policemen were not amused and told the fellow to move along. That wasn't enough, and another kid then came over and tried to sit and chat them up - that was it, the cops called for backup, and the kids went to jail. When I say "kids" - all are in their 20s. They had to be bailed out, and in one case, a teacher put up a $1000 bail bond so the kid could do the show last night. They all, to a person, blame the cops. I mean, how stupid do you have to be - or how drunk?

MBarnum · « **Reply #155 on:** May 27, 2006, 05:39:07 PM »

Tomorrow I will interview a child actor who starred in 2 TV series in the late 40s, a somewhat controversial TV series of the 50s and another forgotten tv series also in the 50s....as well as movies and radio.

Oddly enough I would garner that barely anyone has ever heard of him even though we have probably all seen or heard him in something or other.

I am now going to watch an episode of THE LORETTA YOUNG SHOW.

MBarnum · « **Reply #156 on:** May 27, 2006, 05:41:36 PM »

As I recall my grandma told me that her mom thought dancing the Charleston was something only bad kids did.

In turn my grandma was horrified that teenage girls of the 40s would dare to wear high heeled shoes with ankle straps.

And of course rock and roll was certainly the work of the devil.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #157 on:** May 27, 2006, 05:51:28 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on May 27, 2006, 05:41:36 PM

As I recall my grandma told me that her mom thought dancing the Charleston was something only bad kids did.

In turn my grandma was horrified that teenage girls of the 40s would dare to wear high heeled shoes with ankle straps.

And of course rock and roll was certainly the work of the devil.

ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE is definitely an act of Satan!

bk · « **Reply #158 on:** May 27, 2006, 05:57:58 PM »

The young "adults" got drunk elsewhere and ended up at Bob's. Cops frequently dine there and nearby Marie Callendar's and I have to imagine that they don't appreciate inebriated smart asses coming up to their table.

And lest you think this is just me being an old fuddy-duddy, I would have felt this way when I was twenty.

Maria · « **Reply #159 on:** May 27, 2006, 06:09:04 PM »

We obviously each have our opinions and can discuss them in a civilized manner. Which is one of the things that makes this site unique.

On another note - the marvelous production designer, Henry Bumstead, has died. He lived to be 91 - working to the end on Eastwood's two latest films. I saw him in February at a screening of VERTIGO, for which he was the production designer. He was in great form and told wonderful stories of working with Hitchcock and Eastwood.

Maria · « **Reply #160 on:** May 27, 2006, 06:22:24 PM »

Obituary for Henry Bumstead

Cillaliz · « **Reply #161 on:** May 27, 2006, 06:28:14 PM »

I have to say that my experience with the kids I know who are in their teens and early twentys is very close to what BK is describing and I find it extremely disturbing. I agree that this generation CAN rise to the occasion and I agree that there are exceptions. No doubt about that, but it isn't what I've seen either at work or through the kids I know. Just my 2 cents.....btw congrats DR Maria, it sounds like your DD is an exception and that is wonderful.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #162 on:** May 27, 2006, 06:29:52 PM »

So What's the Matter With Kids Today?

Cillaliz · « **Reply #163 on:** May 27, 2006, 06:32:01 PM »

Off to watch the sunset and....I have a key now, so all is well

PennyO · « **Reply #164 on:** May 27, 2006, 06:37:14 PM »

Hiya. Drizzley day - but I got rid of a medium sized cabinet and a picture frame and a framed print, and burned up lotsa paper. Every day, a little bit. Feels great.

So nice to see TCB back on for a little while this afternoon; sorry I missed him!

Elmore, I'm wit' you...

DearReaderLaura!!! Congrats on major appliance acquisition!!! Enjoy! You should use them in good health!!!

PennyO · « **Reply #165 on:** May 27, 2006, 06:38:46 PM »

No sunset here - mayb it enrich your day, Cil.

Hi, Maria! Enjoyed the rant! Now I'm heading to the kitchen to partake of a so excellent soup I have made for myself. Yum!

Jane · « **Reply #166 on:** May 27, 2006, 06:45:02 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on May 27, 2006, 06:41:58 AM

Breaking News: Tomorrow I will meet FJL IN PERSON!!!!!!!!!!

How fun for both of you.

Maria · « **Reply #167 on:** May 27, 2006, 06:46:26 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on May 27, 2006, 06:28:14 PM

DR Maria, it sounds like your DD is an exception and that is wonderful.

Thanks, Cillaliz.

Ginny · « **Reply #168 on:** May 27, 2006, 06:47:44 PM »

My 20-year-old DS, who is (of course

) another exception to the generalizations about his generation, gave me a lesson this afternoon on the "social tools" that we've been discussing today. First he showed me Facebook, a mediated site, meaning you have to be part of one of the affiliated institutions to have a presence there. When I asked him about myspace, he said, "Well, it's just crude."

Jane · « **Reply #169 on:** May 27, 2006, 07:00:59 PM »

Matthew, my first trip to myspace.com was to see Otto’s page. Otto’s a cutie and his human sister is beautiful.

Ann I have heard of people using myspace as you do. I have only heard people say they use myspace the way you do. Can you also find friends you have lost touch with?

Jane · « **Reply #170 on:** May 27, 2006, 07:12:01 PM »

Ginny I want a milkshake now.

bk · « **Reply #171 on:** May 27, 2006, 07:24:04 PM »

"Empowering" - another nauseating catchphrase which most people don't understand at all, certainly one young person I know particularly abuses that particular word. It's right up there with "inappropriate" in my list of words I loathe.

And we ARE discussing this in a civilized manner - if we weren't you'd all know it very quickly.

bk · « **Reply #172 on:** May 27, 2006, 07:25:08 PM »

I should think I would not want to be a young person today. But then, I didn't want to be a young person when I was a young person, because I didn't care for most other young people.

Jane · « **Reply #173 on:** May 27, 2006, 07:30:03 PM »

Quote from: François on May 27, 2006, 04:01:56 PM

Thanks to Disneyland, The Sun Never Sets on the Song "It's a Small World (After All)"

François thank you for answering my question before I could ask it. Next month we are meeting Craig & his Romanian girlfriend in Los Angeles. Of course we have to take her to Disneyland. I went to the park site but didn’t get a chance to see if the ride is still open.

I still remember the day Keith & I were on its A Small World. In front of us was a couple with a darling blond hair, blue eyed boy. They all looked so happy Keith turned to me and said “let’s have a baby”. I smiled and said okay. We spent the rest of the day all happy & full of smiles. Within the year we had our own blue eyed blond baby boy, Bryan.

Jane · « **Reply #174 on:** May 27, 2006, 07:40:21 PM »

Cillaliz, that sunrise was worth getting locked out of the house-magnificent. If your absence from work stays a mystery I think your co-workers will be extra nice to you on your return.

DRLaura your cooktop & oven sound nice. I was partial to that avocado, hated the gold.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #175 on:** May 27, 2006, 07:40:58 PM »

My niece showed me myspace.com the first time I saw it. Let's just say she loves it, but I agree with DR Ginny's DS, it's just plain crude. Now, I realize there are exceptions here too, bands etc wanting to get a message out. But it appeared that a lot of it is just kids being crude and thinking that no one else in the world can see it if they don't want them to.

Jane · « **Reply #176 on:** May 27, 2006, 07:41:44 PM »

Quote from: bk on May 27, 2006, 07:25:08 PM

I should think I would not want to be a young person today. But then, I didn't want to be a young person when I was a young person, because I didn't care for most other young people.

ROTFLOL, so true. I know there were a few exceptions.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #177 on:** May 27, 2006, 07:43:08 PM »

Thanks DR Jane, the sunset was a bust. There is a cloud bank moving in, I thought it would be nice, but no dice.

Maria · « **Reply #178 on:** May 27, 2006, 07:43:17 PM »

Quote from: bk on May 27, 2006, 07:24:04 PM

"Empowering" - another nauseating catchphrase which most people don't understand at all, certainly one young person I know particularly abuses that particular word. It's right up there with "inappropriate" in my list of words I loathe.

And we ARE discussing this in a civilized manner - if we weren't you'd all know it very quickly.

I'll just assume you weren't talking about me. I don't use words I don't understand. I also try not to use the adjective "nauseating" to describe something a person has just said. But that's just one of my quirks.

As for the civilized manner - I may be misunderstanding what's being said here -- but I wasn't being ironic when I alluded to that. I meant it as a compliment about the site.

Jane · « **Reply #179 on:** May 27, 2006, 07:44:50 PM »

Except for a few medical sites, including pets, this is the only one I have read, and the only one I have posted on.

The medical sites can be very useful & most everyone is there to share information & be helpful.

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