I love animals. Having said that to cover the case of the pit bull murderer, and the former pop star/alleged bad mother, twenty four seven while our soldiers are still dying, and Iraqis are fleeing their homes in record numbers, is rather questionable news practice.
On the same note I’m sure we would be justified in taking away The President’s job as well. He has already found Jesus, his rehabilitation should be quicker.
One corrupt, one corruptible.
The schism between what is real, and what we want to believe is real, grows ever larger.
I know you have all seen this a hundred times. I saw it for the first time this evening. Unlike you glamorous people I was not shopping for my gown this weekend. I was hiking in Cooper’s Rock State Park. I prefer to hike in places named after me. I have made my feelings about pageants known, and as I am very busy this week — very very very busy. I am posting this ( me a million other people ). This may just be the kick in the ass we need. Mama’s don’t let your Babies grow up to be.…
One brief note.
When trying to avoid a large strange looking object in the middle of a winding road, do not go to the left of the center line and almost hit the police man driving an unmarked car coming in the opposite direction. It is likely the policeman will turn around and pull you over.
Do not ask the policeman if he is really a policeman, even if he is not driving a police car, wearing a uniform, and looks way too vintage / Serpico. Whatever you do, when the policeman asks why you “crossed the center line on a hill in order to avoid the object in the middle of the road instead of driving over it” do not tell him you did not want to drive over it because it could have been a bomb?
And the law won.
La Dolce Vita
Where did you find this video? That’s insane how much she draws a blank at what should be a relatively easy and almost subjective question. Pick a reason and go with it.
Heavens to Murgatroyd! I think our education, such as, should help the prepositional phrase. There may be violence in Africa and starvation in Afghanistan, but I’d rather be a young woman in Darfur or a Jew in Kabul than a word in these United States.
I thought I found Jesus once, behind the fridge. Turned out it was just a short, hairy dude. I was SO disappointed.
I hadn’t seen that clip until today. I just sent it on to my wife. If that doesn’t say it all I don’t know what does.
I’m with you on the pit bull thing.
I may have to start watching the news again, now that I’ve returned from vacation. It’s not a happy thought.
I promise never to tell a cop I swerved in order to avoid what I thought was a bomb. Did you get a ticket?
Until I saw the video, I never knew that there were “US Americans” and that the reason 1/5 of the country’s population could not locate the US on a map is because those 1/5 do not have maps!!
Just don’t her ask how Iraq and the need to educate Asians and South Africans came into this girl’s answer. She’s probably feeling plenty stupid already.
Or not.
meow.
I saw this last night with a friend of mine who happens to be Asian. He was laughing so hard he couldn’t stop the tears for hours.
There are US Americans? They are the real Americans right? That was one of the most painful things I have watched in a very long time, and there have been some pretty painful things out there lately.
Almost as painful as hearing you actually told the cop that you swerved to the left to miss an object which you suspected was a bomb? Did they cite you for swerving to avoid a bomb?
Like, uh, I believe, duh, that uh all like American education should uh take place in Iraq, so uh Americans become as smart as uh Iraqis. Uh, Jesus, did I like say that? I think Americans should uh like stay in Iraq until all Iraqis are like Americans. Yeah that’s kinda what I meant
Try walking in the bike lane when there is no ped lane and the line says yield to peds – we got a warning
Though at least here, in New York, if we say the word “possible bomb” or “bag without owner” all is forgiven
mojo: I actually got it from 9rules notes but I believe it is everywhere.
Some people are saying it is mean to make fun of her, but I differ in my opinion on that. I rarely make fun of people, but in this case I feel it is necessary and justified. She will only grow stronger from this, and hopefully learn how to speak.
Doug: That is a point I hope will hit home.
Coyote: Don’t look too hard for Jesus I hear he is on a very long vacation becaue he is tired of everyone finding him…
Jacob:No I got a “good talking to” and a cup of coffee.
SK: Sure there are US Americans and then the bad Americans who live in Europe, Japan and Canada. I’m hoping she learns something.
John: I agree it was painful. Did they cite me?
I guess in a way…lol
Pia: hat was just a sad display from someone who obviously trains for these things. She had no clue.
Yea the bomb thing doesn’t go as far here, which is surprising because the DC snipers spend some time in a restaraunt near here right prior to their capture. You would think there would still be an understanding of the dear of potential terror.
You mean you don’t like hearing the same story 100 times about Mike Vick or Brittany Spears? For shame.
You go to the back of the Pop Culture bus and don’t get supper until you can name the ex-husbands and wives of Britney Spears, Jenny from the Block, Tomcat, The Donald, Madonna and Lara Croft, uh, Angelina Jolie.
How dare you worry about Iraq, Darfur, Peru, Indonesia, The Gulf Coast, Global warming, Budgets, or building a better future. You’re suppose to stay stupid through the idiot box!!! (You’ve foiled the plans of men & mice –to rule the world!!! Ala Inky & The Brain…)
I actually watched the last half-hour of the pageant. My daily dosage of idiot TV wearing bikinis and evening gowns. Anywho, I don’t think she “liked” the question. For some “odd” reason, thinking on her feet was overwhelming.
As always, peace.
JPF
I blushed while watching this. I was embarrassed for her and for our country. All is fair if you are running for Miss Teen U S fucking A. Even the humiliation of the morning after.
Just hold on while I try to figure out where the United States is on a map.
Woa, we’re like attached to Mexico and Canada like Siamese twins. Cool.
I’d like to know how the law won if you didn’t get a citation. Did you get a real citation? Very creative, “officer it could have been a bomb”. You possess excellent analytical skills, are one of the brightest people I know. I recall your driving skills being quite creative too. I don’t think that’s a good thing. I imagine your score of ten in charisma and those flashy white teeth helped.
That girl could be Bush’s next speechwriter. I feel sorry for her, though. She might have been really nervous and just got completely mixed up.
You know just how to make me laugh though I am sorry about the law winning… your “cagey” storytelling is an artform all its own FO SHO!
As for that chick, *sigh*, I had seen that before and, well, there are no words really, just pain… and a damn headache.
Nothing wrong with posting the video. Some might learn from it. It is painful to watch.
I would have liked to have seen the policeman’s face when you gave that answer.
You dear cooper are one of a kind, and I’m digging that you’ve kept this look for over two weeks.
This look is you. Very arty, a sort of graphic perfection, and rather avant-garde. At the same time easy to get around and very organized.
I’ll be around more soon. For now I am overseas and it is time for dinner.
I sent my younger sister a link to this video.
I think the point needs to be made.
The thing about bombs in the road, I’d say I know what you mean but it never occured to me not to run over something in the middle of road because it might be a bomb. Furthermore it would never occur to explain my action to a cop in that way even if it were true.
But yea, that’s why I come here.
Although an animal lover to the bone, and I know millionaire athletes in zillion dollar suits are considered news, I am amazed daily at what is put on the back page of our local paper — and how young women have egos large enough to get on a stage completely lacking the ability to speak a single intelligible sentence. US Americans? Huh?
How much was your ticket?
I live far away from the states, right here in the holy land so I only had the privilege of seeing this clip thanks to you, Cooper.
Please allow me to say IMHO this is a very good example of how our male-controlled system takes advantage of natural human weaknesses to “prove” women are stupid, blonds are stupid and beautiful blond women are the dumbest of all of them.
It might be just right that this lady is not of the smartest persons on earth (how many of us really are?) and wasn’t listening the question very well, which is more than reasonable providing the kind of stress she was thrown into.
Take 10 genius scientists or high-priced hi-tech Israeli engineers, ask them the same question on live TV in front of 10 million people and you’ll get at least 5 such answers. or even worse.
That’s a very simple and known manipulation leveraging the power of mass media to fixate existing mythes. No offense! just MHO
Cutting-edge mass media manipulation device Peace and love Cooper!
Jason P: Pagenast arten’t for me to happily I missed that one.
G: It’s embarrassing to watch. The law won because it got to take me out for coffee.
Inde: I’m sure she was nervous as I am sure she got the wrong question but not to be able to answer that question is pretty bad not to mention funny. I know I’ve felt bad a couple times for making fun of her but if you are going ot ut yourelf in a spotlight made by makes you need to be damn sure you can beat them at every turn.
Yea I think my feeling on that are pretty clear.
Joe: I’m only jealous of the travel you do. I love having you stop by and would miss you of course.
casey: Well see I serve some purpose.
kellypea: No ticket…I do hate to say thin but I did end up going out to coffee with the guy. I was not even given a warning as I tried my best to make my foray to the other side of the road seem logical — I told him I lived in NYC for four years…
Gil: Actually in this case I did think long and hard about posting that. Of course I have the benefit of seeing thousands of videos a day and believe me they make both males and females look stupid in equal amounts.
I have a great abhorrence for beauty pageants. The girl should have been prepared for that simple question, she trains for that. It was a stupid question and the answer was ridiculous. If it is that stressful to be in one of the “scholarship” pageants than I suggest she stop doing it. This will help her make that decision. I agree there is a male controlled media in society. I ‘m not fond of the patriarchal mess we still live in despite the fact I am not much of a feminist. I also feel that women dressing themselves as Barbie dolls and parading themselves in front of everyone is more harmful to women. Seventeen is not to early to face a little humiliation and maybe make you think twice about the whole situation. Women need to stop parading themselves around n front of men in order to gain recognition. I don’t feel in the least sorry for posting this.
Hey Cooper. I totally agree that. As you say, ‘women dressing themselves as Barbie dolls and parading themselves in front of everyone is more harmful to women’. I also agree there is an (urgent…) need of women to stop parading themselves around in front of men in order to gain recognition. This is indeed very embarrassing.
I was just trying to make my point that young teens, especially girls, are victims of society. I come from Israel where victims are seldom even heard so my reflexes have always taken me to stand by for the weak. It gave me a lot of problems at high-school LOL
thank you for taking the time to get back to me. I appreciate it very much. And as i said: I LOVE your blog!!