*sigh* No, reading isn't enough . . .

[Renee E]

Obviously. I see way too many of these sorts of comments (this one a title of a discussion thread on . . . ROMEO AND JULIET:

"Was it really wise for them to get married when they just met? What are your thoughts? "

And the discussion carries on in that vein:

"Yes, it was stupid to get married based solely on the fact that they thought the other looked attractive. [ What is even more stupid, though, is that they killed themselves over it. I mean, Romeo had just broken up with a different girl not very long before all this happened. I think if he had given it a few days, he would have been okay. He was pretty shallow and stupid. The same goes for Juliet. (hide spoiler)]"*

*facepalm @ spoiler alert in Romeo and Juliet
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I wonder if this is a consequence of reading snack-lit without understanding that's what it is? Whatever, it's disheartening . . . even if is kinda funny.

[Karen]

Renee wrote: "Obviously. I see way too many of these sorts of comments (this one a title of a discussion thread on . . . ROMEO AND JULIET:

"Was it really wise for them to get married when they just met? What ar..."

It's extremely disheartening , I think this is my number one pet peeve on GR. I wonder how it's being taught.

[Kallie]

I'm so glad I learned about this. Sometimes it's the only possible response:

http://tinyurl.com/kp7b2s9

[Renee E]

Yeah. I keep this one on file for the really egregious ones. I find it appropriate far too often for comfort.

[Karen]

Renee wrote: "Yeah. I keep this one on file for the really egregious ones. I find it appropriate far too often for comfort."

Good one.

[E.D.]

If I had a secret plan to become Emperor..., I'd be okay with this. :}

[Renee E]

Here ya go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Da9s...

[E.D.]

I absolutely LOVE XTC!!!!!! I always listen to Peter Pumpkinhead when I need to remember why I give a shit about politics.

Nice call, Renee. :}

[Renee E]

Weirdly, I liked the Crash Test Dummies cover of that, too. Not more or less, just different.

[E.D.]

I never have a problem with cover versions..., even when they suck. Sometimes the ones that suck are still...."interesting". Or hilarious.

And what could be wrong about that? :}

[Renee E]

I sometimes collect covers. No telling how many versions I have of "Whiskey in the Jar" on my iPod.

Two others I like. You'll see a juxtaposition, lol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QohUd...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLhn9...

[E.D.]

Off to Never-Neverland. Exit...light.

I love Johnny Cash's "Hurt"....and Annie Lennox's "Whiter Shade of Pale".

Faked a Metallica "Happy Birthday" voicemail for my daughter from the road. "Happy birthdeeeeeyy-aahh! To yoooouuuu-aaahh!!!"

She played it for all her friends. I was "Cool Dad", apparently.

[Renee E]

Loved Joe Cocker's version of "Whiter Shade of Pale."

Marilyn Manson's "Sweet Dreams" cover . . . not so much.

And yeah, Johnny Cash's "Hurt" was heartbreaking. Trent Reznor said as much, too.

Speaking of remakes, anyone see the Claire Danes/Leonardo DiCaprio/John Leguizamo redux of Romeo and Juliet? I never got around to it.

[E.D.]

Joe Cocker..., open road..., hot chick. Can't wait. :}

Saw R&J clips on TV. That was enough for me.

[Renee E]

Speaking of covers . . .

Heart on The Late Show, doing "Band on the Run."

Seems a terrible waste of their voices.

Can't believe I waited up to see that . . .

[Kallie]

Renee wrote: "Speaking of remakes, anyone see the Claire Danes/Leonardo DiCaprio/John Leguizamo redux of Romeo and Juliet? I never got around to it. ..."

Over the top like all Baz Luhrmann, but I liked it.

[Karen]

E.D. wrote: "I absolutely LOVE XTC!!!!!! I always listen to Peter Pumpkinhead when I need to remember why I give a shit about politics.

Nice call, Renee. :}"

Love XTC at our house too. Peter Pumkinhead is one of their best.

[E.D.]

Karen, Ya gotta love a band that'll make you smile, dance, and think! :}

[Karen]

E.D. wrote: "Karen, Ya gotta love a band that'll make you smile, dance, and think! :}"

Not only that- they are superb musicians and master song writers, a cut above so many others.

[Kallie]

E.D. wrote: "Karen, Ya gotta love a band that'll make you smile, dance, and think! :}"

Yes, that's rare. I liked it and due to my patchy music exposure didn't know them. (If only I were around my stepdaughter more, for many reasons but that too.) Anyway, always great to hear those qualities, especially in a group you've missed up 'til now..