Topic: SWEDISH FISH (Read 25213 times)

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #60 on:** May 23, 2005, 07:11:23 AM »

DR JRand, I've seen two productions of Pippin that eshewed almost all of Fosse's direction and they were, at best, minimally charming in one and flat-out bad in the other. The one production tried to stick to a medieval feel throughout and came across as a morality play with music (The Manson Trio number became a waltz.) The other production at least played up the idea of the story of Pippin as being told by a band of travelling players (I liked how they imaginitively used their travelling stage wagon as various scenic elements throughout the show.) But it still avoided any achronistic showbiz references. IMHO, the show does require razzle-dazzle.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #61 on:** May 23, 2005, 07:14:34 AM »

Page Three Dance:

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #62 on:** May 23, 2005, 07:16:23 AM »

And, of course, you can never go wrong when you have a Pippin who is easy on the eyes:

Matt H. · « **Reply #63 on:** May 23, 2005, 07:31:54 AM »

How ironic! There was an article in today's newspaper about the fried pickles that are BIG fan favorites at the NASCAR racing series events being held at the Lowe's Motor Speedway last week and this week here in town.

Matt H. · « **Reply #64 on:** May 23, 2005, 07:34:18 AM »

As for my weird taste buds, I really don't have any foods that I think are too strange that I enjoy. Things that have been mentioned like Pixie Stix and the was bottles with tasty syrup inside, I certainly liked when younger, but I haven't had them in years. Candy lipstick I can also remember loving (had a cherry taste) as a kid.

Today, about the strangest thing I eat is frosted mini-wheats out of the box without milk.

I would, however, LOVE to try some of those fried candy bars. I've never had one but I would certainly risk elevated levels of cholesterol just to sample some.

bk · « **Reply #65 on:** May 23, 2005, 07:36:01 AM »

I shall now be on my way to the Irish Rep and then the recording studio. Keep the home fries burning until my returning. I'm hoping to get back to the hotel for a few minutes before toddling off to the Theatre World awards.

Matt H. · « **Reply #66 on:** May 23, 2005, 07:36:47 AM »

TOnight, the two hour season finale of '24' which has had its best season since the premiere season (this is its fourth season). I just can't see how it can get any more suspenseful than it has already been. Definitely one of the best thrillers ever on TV.

Stuart · « **Reply #67 on:** May 23, 2005, 08:05:39 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 11:16:49 PM

Hmmm.... Oh, and there's also the new Wegman's....

I forgot.....the new Wegman's....come....join us.......join us in our Wegman's cult....

vixmom · « **Reply #68 on:** May 23, 2005, 08:49:52 AM »

Hi! Been E & T all weekend doing the mommy thing. I haven't caught up on the posts although I have read the Notes. I did not see mention of DR elmore attending the Firday night gala at Joe Allens's did he not attend, was he ill?

I'm going to try to skim through to see if all is well.....

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #69 on:** May 23, 2005, 08:54:26 AM »

Quote from: Stuart on May 23, 2005, 08:05:39 AM

I forgot.....the new Wegman's....come....join us.......join us in our Wegman's cult....

Join us
Leave your field to flower
Join us
Leave your cheese to sour
Join us
Come and waste an hour or two
Doodle-ee-dooo....

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #70 on:** May 23, 2005, 08:55:39 AM »

RIP: Rex Van Der Kamp

(Sigh)

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #71 on:** May 23, 2005, 08:57:09 AM »

Home today...sinus headache behind right eye. Am drinking some coffee and wishing/hoping/praying my sinus meds would kick in.

So what's the lull in the JoseSPiano-George show that started off the day?

Keep it going, guys. Don't wuss out and claim the need for sleep!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #72 on:** May 23, 2005, 08:57:58 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on May 23, 2005, 07:34:18 AM

I would, however, LOVE to try some of those fried candy bars. I've never had one but I would certainly risk elevated levels of cholesterol just to sample some.

DR MattH - Your cholesterol levels would be safe when/after eating a fried candy bar. Since there's no animal producst involved (usually), there's no cholesterol to worry about. Now as for your carb (sugar, flour, etc.) and fat (oil) levels, well...

Bon Appetit!

*Remember, it's only bad for you if you feel guilty about it.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #73 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:04:38 AM »

Thanks for the PIPPIN info, and for the links, DR JOSE. Interesting. I have not seen our script, so I don't know if it is the "new" ending or not, but if that is the one MTI sends out, that's the one we get.

And thanks for the costume changeout info DRJOSE.

I am from Indiana and I am a Virgo. I don't eat anything that looks strange.

Congrats to DRJOEY on his marathon.

Theatre World Awards!!!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #74 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:05:26 AM »

YIKES!

Well, I guess it's good I decided to sleep in this morning, and not head down to Richmond... I just saw a report on the news of a major traffic tie up on I-95. Apparently, some construction crew happened to hit a gas line. Nothing caught on fire or exploded, but they're still working on turning off the gas line - which, due to it's position, they will have to do by crimping the line off at one end since there's no shut-off valve in that part of the line. It's a pretty major "leak". They were showing the gas coming out of the ground. And you could hear it hissing in the air as the newscaster was reporting from the scene. The accident apparently happened around 9:15 this morning, and it may still take a few hours to get it under control. In the meantime, the area around the site has been evacuated, and traffic on Route 1 and 95 has been extremely limited.

OH! And there was another tractor trailer accident in the Express Lanes this morning at the Springfield Interchange... And the truck is still blocking the lane - they hope to have it cleared by 2:00...

Yep... A good day to stay up here in Fairfax.

Matt H. · « **Reply #75 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:05:38 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2005, 08:55:39 AM

RIP: Rex Van Der Kamp

(Sigh)

I had a feeling this was coming as I predicted a week ago.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #76 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:05:53 AM »

I don't think we can use that poster DR DtM - but it certainly is an eye opener!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #77 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:06:33 AM »

DR Hisaka - Welcome back to you and your roses.

Matt H. · « **Reply #78 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:08:13 AM »

Thanks for that info, DR Jose. I honestly didn't know that! Now, if I could only find a place that sells them apart from State Fairs (which are fall occurrences around here).

Jrand74 · « **Reply #79 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:12:41 AM »

I wasn't sure what The Theatre World Award was. BUT it turns out that it is given to 6 actors and 6 actresses who have made their first MAJOR appearance on/off Broadway this season.

The 12 are listed here. Mr BK will be looking at/and be looked at by Christina Applegate and Hank Azaria, among others.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=3142

Jrand74 · « **Reply #80 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:14:31 AM »

Lovely flower DR HISAKA!

Monday is always a bad day for traffic here as well, DRJOSE. It's as though people forget how to drive on the interstate over the weekend.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #81 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:14:54 AM »

As for the new ending for Pippin...

I think I've recounted this here before... Well, at least on the "old" board... In any case...

From what I understand, a director in London tried this out a few years ago, and Mr. Schwartz liked it. I believe it was incorporated into the Papermill Playhouse production a few years ago, but I'm not sure. However, I did hear about this "option" directly from Mr. Schwartz's assistant, so...

Basically, the whole cast is treated like one big ensemble, a troupe of actors. As the Leading Player "directs" the show, he starts picking out various people of the ensemble to play their parts - Charlemagne, Fastrada, Louis, Catherine, etc. At the "end" of the show, the "Magic To Do" vamp starts back up again. Pippin, Catherine and the Boy (which was played by an adult too), take their places back in line. Then the Leading Player starts looking through the line for another candidate... He picks a new "Pippin"... and the cycle starts all over again...

Fade to black...

Or something like that.

I had a very detailed e-mail sent to me about the London ending, but that was two laptops ago, so...

Matt H. · « **Reply #82 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:17:45 AM »

So sorry to read you're not feeling well, DR Ron. Hope your sinuses clear as the day goes by (a MERRILY reference).

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #83 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:23:06 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on May 23, 2005, 09:08:13 AM

Thanks for that info, DR Jose. I honestly didn't know that! Now, if I could only find a place that sells them apart from State Fairs (which are fall occurrences around here).

You're very welcome, DR MattH.

Just remember, that most fried foods - well, non-animal-based ones - are usually, well, should be, cholesterol free. As a son of a Registered Dietitian...

But again, just because a food is "Cholesterol Free" does not mean it is also "Fat Free" or "Low in Fat" (or "Low In Calories"). Yes, potato chip bags may have started touting that they were "A Cholesterol Free Food" a few years, but they always were! -Unless they were fried in beef tallow. And I still laugh when I see that cereals tout their cholesterol-free status - Did cereals at one time contain chunks of beef and pork? Ewww!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #84 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:27:39 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2005, 08:57:09 AM

Home today...sinus headache behind right eye. Am drinking some coffee and wishing/hoping/praying my sinus meds would kick in.

So what's the lull in the JoseSPiano-George show that started off the day?

Keep it going, guys. Don't wuss out and claim the need for sleep!

Feel Better Vibes, DR Ron!

My sinuses finally started draining yesterday - which is a good thing for me, since my sinuses tend to stay clogged up... which leads to sinus headaches and sinus infections.

*A trick I've used to clear things up - and I can't remember who passed this onto me - is to drink a couple of sips of hot tea/coffee..even just hot water. Then follow that right away with a couple of sip of ice cold water. Then another few sips of the hot liquid. It's sort of like a science experiment in your head - heat expands, cold contracts...

Or something like that.

George · « **Reply #85 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:30:58 AM »

Quote from: Joey on May 23, 2005, 12:22:45 AM

I ran the marathon in 5 hours, 27 minutes, 47 seconds. I'll catch up tomorrow and tell you more then (including a food highlight for Jose). Please excuse me while I go collapse from exhaustion.

Congratulations!!

Welcome back, Hisaka! And that is a beautiful rose!

Rodzinski · « **Reply #86 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:33:02 AM »

But didn't you say they use the same oil they dip the fish in?
Hmmm? Hmmm? Maybe a little cholesterol from the fish stays behind.

I had the fried Mars bar from that very same Chip Shop and it is quite good indeed. Although the Mars Bar to the Brits is what we'd call a Milky Way, I believe.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #87 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:34:32 AM »

Welcome back Hisaka!
Way to go, Joey!
Sinus troubles be gone, Ron!
Elmore was indeed at the gathering, vixmom. Though it was Saturday.

vixmom · « **Reply #88 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:37:15 AM »

Whew, I read through the posts, and was glasd to see that elmore had indeed been at the HHW "do" on Sat evening.

vixmom · « **Reply #89 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:37:43 AM »

Welcome back DR Hisaka, you have been missed.

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