Friday, May 16, 2008

PS. Why is it so effing cold outside?

So, tomorrow we should expect snow flurries? Who knows? In my despair, I went to the movies tonight, alone. Usually I enjoy going places alone. There is no agenda; no other person's needs to fulfill. I get to do what I want and at the movies that means I get to eat the entire tub of popcorn. Also, I pulled a Little Mermaid* and smuggled a Dr. Pepper in the theatre with the cunning use of a large purse. But tonight, I did not really enjoy myself. And here is why:

I saw Baby Mama. It was not as funny as I expected, though I did laugh a lot. Only, I was the only person laughing in the whole theatre, which was kind of irritating. I guess people in Cumming, GA don't have a sense of humor which personally, I find disturbing. Who couldn't have a sense of humor and live in a town named Cumming? Anyway, we'll start with the previews/commercials.
1. I hate the military advertisements and Make a Wish ads that are strategically mixed in with the previews. I have a deep appreciation for the military and for children with diseases, but I don't want to think about this damn war or less fortunate kids when I've paid a large price for what I thought would buy me a ton of laughs. (I did actually cry a little bit at the superhero wish of the kid in the commercial which then consequently, made me angry).
2. How the hell did movie ticket prices get so expensive? PS. I already had to use like three dollars of gasoline to get there. But then again, the last time I went to the movies and paid for myself was like four years ago, and the ticket cost six dollars. Tonight: eight fifty! That's madness!!
3. I don't care to see an advertisement for the First Methodist Church and made to feel bad for not practicing 'traditional' Christianity when in the movie theatre to view a film about nontraditional pregnancy.

Ok, I'm done ranting about the previews. Let's move on to the actual film.

Tina Fey, I am so angry with you for playing a character that is so arrogant and prejudiced. At the beginning of the film, you were hysterical. But the scene at the baby shower made me cringe. Amy Poehler's character was not white trash, she just had a series of unfortunate events in life. Her boyfriend/common law husband was crappy, yes, but she, herself, was delightful and hysterical. Which leads me to my next observation, Ms. Fey. Amy Poehler made the fucking movie. That inflatable stomach was fun! ny! Also, the courtroom scene made me laugh so so so hard. And the scene that closes my argument, Tina Dear, was the scene when her water breaks on the sidewalk. "Do we need to clean that up?" I almost peed my pants. Of course, I was the only one laughing. Fucking Cumming Losers. What the hell happened? I hope that your next film makes up for this one.

In closing, Tina, I plan to watch some 30 Rock episodes in an attempt to reconcile our friendship. Please show up with your game face on. K, thanks!

*My very first movie at the movie theatre was The Little Mermaid. I was three and my mom smuggled popcorn, yoohoo and candy into the theatre with a very crafy 80's purse. Additionally, I did not blink throughout the course of the entire film.

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