Hollywood Peacock Parade

“Good evening ladies and gentlemen. We’re here in Hollywood California to celebrate the biggest gathering of Narcissists and Prima Donnas in the world — Welcome to the Oscars! Yay!! I’m the one and only, Inigo Montoya de Los Angeles the Third, and I’m your host for tonight! Approaching the red carpet in her fuel efficient, recently rented, 20 foot long, 100 seat EV limousine is wanna-be Israeli-superstar Elizabeth Mephiboseth.”

“Tell me Miss Mephiboseth, who seth your hair to look like theth?”

“I would like to thank Theodoro Liberetho who spent three days concocting this spethial hair gel to make my dream come throo.”

“And what dream wath thet?”

“To look like a Fee-cock! Can’t you thell?”

“Hmmm …”

“Can’t you thell? Honestly, can’t you thell? … “

“Okay … moving right along, here comes Audrey Coca Cola dressed in a flaming, sparkling, red, evening gown with strategically placed slits that leave little to the imagination.”

“Such a daring attire Miss Audrey … tell me, who are you wearing tonight, Miss Audrey?”

“This gown was designed by Hanna Coco Banana and … and … excuse me … my face is up here, Inigo!“

“Sorry, Miss Audrey, I got lost in my imagination.”

“I thought you said there was little left for your imagination?”

“I guess I was wrong … imagine that?”

END OF THIS LIVE OSCAR COVERAGE

I don’t know about you, but I’ve stopped watching these silly extravagant award nights. Little wonder that their TV ratings have have tumbled year after year. It’s just a manufactured hedonistic event produced by self-important people. Their goal is to shock you — throw a little controversial statement … flaunt a little nudity — and be the talk of the town. Pulease! Who cares what they’re wearing? Who cares what they have to say about World Peace? These are actors and actresses who memorize unoriginal lines and play roles all the time. What could be more fake than that?

I see a lot of insecure faces begging for approval … hoping to grab the attention of directors and producers who will land them their next job. Honestly, these actors are always on the lookout for jobs. Do you realize that many of them spend a majority of their time jobless?! No surprise that there are a lot of politics, schmoozing and kissing that are necessary to land a role.

“Hello Mr. Epstein! Good evening Mr. Weinstein! I think you dropped your bathrobe, Mr. Frunkenstein.”

Except for a very few, would it be a stretch to say that many of them have no personal conviction? Don’t they just follow the leader? They remind me of a gang of hyenas where the top dog dictates when to laugh, who to attack, what to fear and who to idolize. Oh, but they do have power — but it is power based on subjective popularity that depends on the ever-changing winds of the season.

I’d like to send them my 11 year old grandson who speaks his mind. He tells you if your teeth are crooked or if you are fat. He has no filters; but boy, is he honest. I can see him at the red carpet and warning them: “Excuse me Mr. Emperor, you aren’t wearing any clothes.”

And how many times has the Academy given the awards to the wrong people? Historically, a lot of the winners struggled at the box office. (I still can’t believe John Wayne won best actor for True Grit in 1970). It’s almost like the Academy is pushing an agenda rather than rewarding artistic achievement. If Barbie can win an award, if Jimmy Kimmel is the best host they can get, you know there’s something amiss.

But there is hope. There is always hope. The technology has made it possible for several independent film makers to produce movies without the big Hollywood budget. Gather a good story, an original concept, true artists and a beautiful message to share — and I’m there. Indeed, every once in a while true gems emerge from the façade. As long as man enjoys a good story, there will be cinema.

But this is just me. Do you agree? TGIF people!

Raoul

BTW, in case you’re interested, TravelingBoy.com has their own list of award-winning movies. I respect this list more than politicized Hollywood.

“Hollywood is a place where they’ll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul.” — Marilyn Monroe

“Truly I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city.” — Matthew 10:15

JOKE OF THE WEEK

Thanks to Ed of Studio City. CA

Original art by Raoul Pascual.

Parting Shots

Thanks to Maling of New Manila, Philippines

Thanks to Art of Sierra Madre, CA

Thanks to Drew of Anaheim, CA

Thanks to Tom of Pasadena, CA

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October 13, 2017
Friday the 13th

It’s Friday the 13th. Shouldn’t you be running and hiding somewhere?
Let’s face it, we live in a world full of silly superstitions. I used to fear this day when I was young. But I’ve walked under ladders, broke mirrors, petted black cats, owned a rabbit’s foot, spilled milk and opened umbrellas inside the house — and nothing especially good or bad has happened to me. No thunderbolt and lightning, very very frightening …. Mama Mia! Mama Mia!….

Dude, we better let that foolishness go! Let it go! Go! Go!

You’d think modern man would have eliminated this silly notion of good and bad luck but no … It’s still all around us. We see this strange behavior especially during this season of Halloween. People just love to scare and be scared.

Real estate is one industry that is highly superstitious, I mean, when was the last time you got off the 13th floor elevator? Probably never, huh? When was the last time you saw a house numbered 13?

In Japan, one of the most modern countries in the world, you will find all sorts of strange homage to trees, rocks and carvings. And they celebrate rituals and parades to ward off evil spirits. And the kids love it. And the parents encourage it. And the cycle continues.

I don’t think they really really believe that stuff. To them it’s a game (at least it looks like it). it’s more of a tradition than anything. So why do they do it? Could it be that they’re “stacking the deck” — covering all the bases?

In some gatherings there are people who rub handkerchiefs on inanimate objects in the hopes that by some inexplicable metaphysical and molecular level the stars will align and good luck will come down from heaven and bless them. They may not believe it entirely but they justify that there’s no harm in doing this — “who knows? It just might work,” they say, “we might just get lucky.” Should we believe in luck or should we believe in blessings?

It’s a confusing world. And I am not one to tell you what to believe. I just want us to look at the mirror and observe the silliness of some of our traditions. It may be fun but how is that affecting our kids?

Friday the 13th? It’s just a day and a number. Nothing else. It’s just another day blessed by the Lord.

“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

— 2 Corinthians 9:8

TGIF people!

A Contractor Goes to Hell

TGIF Videos

Parting Shot

Thanks to Don of Kelowna, B.C. who provided this photo

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