Good Music or Bad Taste?

Kickin’ it with Cee Lo’s new song.

So curiosity finally got the better of this reporter and I went to You Tube to listen to Cee Lo’s “F___ You” song. Dozens of different parents groups are complaining about this song, because of its potty- mouth lyrics.

“I see you driving ‘round town with the girl I love and I’m like f___ you” the song opens with this line and describes a woman whom Cee Lo is pining for and her new, presumably rich boyfriend. The catchy, Motown-infused tune is irresistible, and will have you humming along even if you’re against such rough language.

“F--- You “ has been a target for criticism, especially by the Parents Television Council, a non-partisan media watchdog group. Dan Isett, their director of public policy commented that Cee Lo’s song is “just the latest example of an entertainment industry bent on racing to the bottom of the barrel.”

Cee Lo sees it differently. “That’s just what you say in that situation, you know? We didn’t put that much thought into it. It’s got a sense of humor and it’s about being silly.” With 9 millions views on You Tube and preorders on his album “the Ladykiller” exploding Cee Lo seems intent on proving that a song can make it without extensive radio play, if it’s catchy enough.

Cee Lo did bow to his record company’s pressure and recorded a cleaner version called “Forget You”. Having listened to both I have to admit that “Forget You” lacks the punch of its raunchier version. My husband, who hates cuss words- agrees “this is a special situation, the rough words make that song!”

So AVCers what do you think? Is Cee Lo’s song a sign of the apocalypse or just a fun you-broke-my-heart song? Or is there another song that you think is too dirty to air on radio? Let us know in the comments section.

I was held hostage at a TV taping!

I went to a Big Bang Theory taping and it lasted 5 hours! And they really didn't want you to go to the bathroom-they would actually ask you if it was an "emergency"
A longer post will follow...

We made friends wherever we went!

The Lancaster bar crawl was so much fun! We went to five bars and had a great time. Everyone was so friendly that I'd gladly visit the bars again. The article will be in the latest AVC Examiner which will be out 9/14-pick a copy up!

The picture is my new friend Ty from the Backdoor who said I looked 10 years younger than my actual age. Love you TY!

Bar Crawl-Friday

It's for journalism class, I swear! Katie and I are going to five bars/clubs in the AV to write reviews and to test taxi cab call times. We'll then write a feature story on cool places to go when you're over 21 and how to get home safely. I haven't been to many clubs around here so this will be fun! Stay tuned people!

All that work was so worth it!

I'm the room mother for my son's 4th grade class and it's been a lot of work. Parties, baskets full of goodies to be auctioned for charity, writing a play for the GATE kids to preform in, I did it all.

I spent near $600 in party supplies, science experiments and gifts. My mother never volunteered in my class, I was the youngest of five children and she was too tired for that crap by the time I came along. I always fantasized that I would have a mommy that would throw class parties and buy fun things to give away in my class.

It never happened...When I would tell my mom that we were having a party, she would always tell me to volunteer to bring in the napkins-they were cheap and didn't need baking. She never really understood how cool it was to have that kind of mom-the enthusiastic volunteers who enjoyed their time in the classroom.

So, I vowed that my son would have a different sort of experience. I have been the room mother to his classrooms from first grade on. I also volunteer about 8 hours a week in his classroom, helping the teacher. Sometimes I enjoy my volunteering, sometimes I wish those responsibilities would disappear.

I got 32 thank-you notes today, telling me how wonderful I am. The kids from Mrs. Tidwell's fourth grade class let me know I made a difference in their lives. My son's thank-you note told me how much he loved me for coming in week after week and throwing those cool holiday parties. The Boy's friends told him how cool his mom was for buying everyone journals, pens and stickers to decorate them with. The look of pride on his face was worth all the stress.

Here's to all the parents who volunteer at their kid's school-you are making a difference and you should be very proud of yourselves!
Have a great day!

Front Page and Above The Fold!

I'm so excited! I write for the AVC Examiner and today my article on the cafeteria being in debt made the front page. It has the best picture, taken by the amazing Vanessa Hines-I just am so happy with the way it turned out.

I worked really hard on this article so grab a paper and check it out!

I'm Sick..Can you sing "Soft Kitty" To Me?

Blah. The comic book convention made me sick! I got a cold and a cough that sounds like tuberculosis-charming, I know.
The song "Soft Kitty" is a joke on the show "The Big Bang Theory" where one of the brilliant physicists acts like a five-year-old every time he get sick. Sheldon then requests someone sing his childhood favorite song "Soft Kitty" to make him feel better.

Soft kitty
warm kitty
tiny ball of fur
happy kitty, sleepy kitty
purr, purr, purr

OK now sing it with me.....
Thanks, I feel better already.
I love the "Big Bang Theory" for making smart people funny on TV. It's hard to believe it comes from the same brilliant minds that gave us "Two And A Half Men". I hate that show, mostly I just hate Charlie Sheen. What a waste of talent!

Will Wheaton guested on "The Big Bang Theory" twice now as Sheldon’s nemesis-Will Wheaton. WW bested the genius physicist both times in hilarious episodes. Will Wheaton’s blog and books are funny, check them out.
http://wilwheaton.typepad.com/