…I know proper etiquette would have been to let everyone know that I wouldn’t be blogging last night, but as the wife is not a huge fan of the blog I figured it would be wise not to interrupt the evening with a post.
They decided to call out for lunch at my wife’s school so the pancakes and Kielbasa plan just didn’t work.
However she did like her gift and we will be doing dinner tonight so I’m hoping to bail out the day.
I knew there was a reason why I liked Steven Crowder so much…
Posted: March 18, 2010 by datechguy in oddities, opinion/newsTags: blogs, lady gaga, morning joe, pop culture, smart girl politics, steven crowder
…it’s because he agrees with me about “Lady” Gaga:
Lady Gaga is immensely talented. She’s a fantastic pianist, a gifted singer and an engaging performer. But that’s not why the mainstream media gives her so much attention. If she weren’t acting like a dime-store floozie, the alphabet networks would pay her little attention, relegating her to a life of smoky bars and indie record labels instead of sold-out arenas and platinum albums. When it comes to capturing the attention of mainstream media and liberal publications, there is but one simple truth: Perversion Sells.
Let’s emphasize his point with a picture from CPAC:
Like Lady Gaga the young lady in this photo (Jenny Erickson) from smart girl politics is talented at what she does. She manages to juggle interviews, her blog at the candid conservative and a husband and children. Unlike Lady Gaga she manages to be physically attractive just sitting there in this picture without debasing herself.
Lady Gaga will make incredible money from what she does, I presume Jenny and her husband get by. I don’t know her well but I suspect that given the choice between trading bank accounts and lifestyles Jenny will happily stay where she is.
If MSNBC wanted to overtake Cartoon Network in the ratings they would be well advised to offer Jenny a contract. Shana, the nice young lady who paid me one of the greatest complements I’ve ever received should suggest this to Joe Scarborough, maybe have her as a reoccurring guest on Morning Joe. I suspect they likely will not.
The fact is that if Lady Gaga however offered to be an occasional commentator on the show I’m sure the brass would jump at it. There is no question it would draw attention and ratings, particularly if she dresses the part. This is simple truth.
The fact that our culture and our media value a woman like Gaga over a woman like Jenny Erickson says something sad about us.
Had a very nice lunch with my arch enemy commentator Chris…
Posted: March 18, 2010 by datechguy in oddities Tags: blogs, can't we all just get along?
…You might remember him from this thread. We had a nice lunch where we disagreed on almost everything but the food was good and I always love a good discussion on almost any subject.
I’ve agreed to do his podcast sometime next week, at that time I hope to get the two minute blogger interview with him that I’ve been doing with others.
Never forget, it’s very hard to make your case to someone you disagree with if you aren’t willing to talk to them.
