Me against the world
There are two (secular) points of contention between me and the rest of the world. And that would be in the form of two directly opposing views on a couple movies.
1. Forrest Gump
Are you ready for this one? I hate this movie. Actually, would "loathe" be too strong? I don't know that I have met one person who shares my perspective on this movie ever (except for a commenter on this post who had shockingly similar feelings as my own). I've seen the movie once and that was three times too many.
2. A Christmas Story
Again, I've never met anyone who doesn't like this movie, aside from my dad. This movie just bugs me. Watch a real Christmas classic - like White Christmas. Or Miracle on 34th Street (the old one!). I can't say "ugh" more vehemently to convey my censure of this flick.
Note to Lee, who seems to have an unfortunate "festive" picture as his profile photo: I'll be praying for you. Ha!
And...there's that.
1. Forrest Gump
Are you ready for this one? I hate this movie. Actually, would "loathe" be too strong? I don't know that I have met one person who shares my perspective on this movie ever (except for a commenter on this post who had shockingly similar feelings as my own). I've seen the movie once and that was three times too many.
2. A Christmas Story
Again, I've never met anyone who doesn't like this movie, aside from my dad. This movie just bugs me. Watch a real Christmas classic - like White Christmas. Or Miracle on 34th Street (the old one!). I can't say "ugh" more vehemently to convey my censure of this flick.
Note to Lee, who seems to have an unfortunate "festive" picture as his profile photo: I'll be praying for you. Ha!
And...there's that.
posted by Jennifer at 5:54 PM
25 Comments:
Wow. I can't even... Wow. I don't know where... I mean... What...? I just... *sigh* I really... Wow.
I can understand about Forest Gump, but dissing Ralphie? Is that appropriate behavior for the Google-appointed Queen of Sweden? I suppose next you'll be telling me what a terrible flick Joe vs. the Volcano was.
Wow.
You mean that's NOT Lee's real picture???
I think you have invented a fun new game. It's called, "Are there any hugely popular movies that you positively can't stand?"
My turn? Star Wars makes me angry. I love the concept and special effects, but the acting is so unbelievably attrocious that it ruins the whole experience for me. I find it absolutely offensive. (I just deleted a string of supporting thoughts that probably went beyond funny and into the mean zone.)
Okay, who's next? Do we have to go clockwise or something?
A Walk To Remember. Barf. That was the first flick my husband (boyfriend at that time) and I ever saw in a theater together. We laughed when other people were crying. And it painted just the saddest picture of Christianity. Barf again...
I think it must have scarred us pretty badly, too, because we've only been to see two other movies in the theater since.
I'm still trying to get over the fact that... Hey! What have you done? You've vandalized my profile picture? That was completely uncalled for, Jen.
Why do you hate Ralphie so much? Look, all he wanted for Christmas was an official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, Range Model air rifle with a compass on the stock and this thing which tells time. What's wrong with that? Sure, his holiday story isn't all preachy about having the "spirit of Christmas." And no, it doesn't have ghosts, and it doesn't make Santa into a real person and lament over the fact that people "just don't believe anymore." But that's just it! It's one of the most realistic Christmas movies ever made.
Or is that why you hate it? I'm sorry, but not all of us can live in a fantasy world of toy-making elves, flying reindeer, and magic sleighs.
You probably liked Polar Express, didn't you? Well, how would you feel if I said it was one of the most boring, nonsensical Christmas movies I've ever seen? Not too good, I'll bet.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to clean up my profile pic - and try to sweep up the shattered remains of my Christmas spirit.
Okay. I must apologize. I'm sorry, Jen. I didn't realize your post was meant as a joke. I guess I'm not as sharp as I used to be.
Forrest Gump made it to number 9 on my list of the "top 10 movies everyone else likes except me." (click my name for the complete list.)
I've never heard of the other one, but I don't think I've ever seen a good Christmas movie other than "Bad Santa."
Craver. Heidi. Thank you for your participation!
(Star Wars for me - I am completely indifferent to these movies. A Walk to Remember - I think I've seen it once? Laughed at my sisters when they started crying too. Oh, I'm so mean.)
Micah. Fantastic post! I pretty much was on board with you on half of your points (for some I was just indifferent and some I haven't seen) - strongly disagreed with you on point number 3, however. But of course. ;)
Lee. Lee... About the picture....I--I'm sorry..I just can't stand him though! He looks better with a "Captain Morgan" anyway.
And it's hardly realistic. May I echo Heidi now in saying "barf?"
Thank you for accepting my apology though, Lee. You are far more gracious than me.
;)
Alrighty, anyone else ready to share? You there. In the front. What movie do you hate that everyone and their mom seems to love?
I've seen Forrest Gump numorous amonts of times, to the point where I can't count. All not by choice. Well I guess there was some choice in the matter, but it was situations where I was hanging out with people who were watching it. Can't say I stuck around for long and I can't say I like it much either.
whew....kllk kllk.
I hate both of those movies too!
(but wait, there's more....I don't like "best in show" either.....nor the "holy grail" - another couple movies that everyone thinks are pretty great.
I'm just not trackin with em...?
I don't like holy grail either, except to quote the lines.
The Holy Grail has always been MUCH more fun to quote than to watch. I have to wonder... did I like it so much because it was "cool" to like it? If so, that's a stupid reason and I am a lemming.
Ooh, I just burned me, big time!
It isn't enough to rip on A Christmas Story, ya'll have to start trashing Monty Python and the Holy Grail? Do you think I'm crazy or just a really bad person for liking those movies? Please tell me! I must know!
Lee, we're bad. Very Bad. Very, very bad. We probably should be in a support group for people who are sick enough to find pleasure in MP's Holy Grail. Don't make me start taunting you with a French accent.
(clicking coconuts as I ride away)
Whew! At least I know I'm not crazy.
I think I hear crickets! In the forzen winter even!
Yeah. Hey Franko, you remember when Miss Hibby used to live here? I hate to start rumors, but they say she's in jail or went crazy or something. Sometimes when you roam the halls at night, if you listen close, you can still hear her...
Hmmm.........
Do others often call you things like "odd" or "eccentric" or "a raving psychotic"?
__Never.I'm as normal as they come.
__Only the raving psychotics.
__Occasionally, but those people are boring.
__Yeah, it's been known to happen.
__I have padding on my walls.
Silly j2... We ALL have padding on our walls.
...Don't we? (blink blink)
Bashing Star Wars and Search for the Holy Grail and Forrest Gump? Oh MAN! That's like half my DVD collection right there. Next thing, you guys will start making fun of a cinematic triumph like "Spawn" or "Battlefield Earth" or something like that.
I'm guessing that I will never watch movies with Jen2 or Frank, unless you guys come out and admit that the movie "Predator" made you tear up.
I'm afraid that I cannot hang out here anymore seeing that you people all actually have some remote semblance of taste in cinema. I, on the other hand, am a coniseur of total garbage movies...
"Army of Darkness" or "The Wrong Guy" anyone?
Yeah. Thought not.
Anyone want to watch "Earnest Saves Christmas" with me? I swear, I cry my eyes out all the time at that movie.
When Joe Caruthers tells Santa Claus that he doesn't want to be the new Santa...so sad!
Or when Earnest wrecks Vern's Christmas tree? That's horrible!
And when Pamela Trenton steals Santa's bag of toys and can't find anything good? That was SOO sad!
Okay. I've gotta go. I need to...uh...do something manly that doesn't involve crying. I've got to...uh...eat a penguin.
Anyone want to watch "Earnest Saves Christmas" with me? I swear, I cry my eyes out all the time at that movie.
When Joe Caruthers tells Santa Claus that he doesn't want to be the new Santa...so sad!
Or when Earnest wrecks Vern's Christmas tree? That's horrible!
And when Pamela Trenton steals Santa's bag of toys and can't find anything good? That was SOO sad!
Okay. I've gotta go. I need to...uh...do something manly that doesn't involve crying. I've got to...uh...eat a penguin.
Jen, how does it feel to have Mr. Hinckley posting on your blog about movies? That must make you feel sooo special.
Anyway, blogging is like a box of choclolates, you never know what lyndon will post.
Oh you guys! What goofballs! (Or raving psychotics...one or the other.)
I know it's almost obnoxious how bad I need to put myself in Purgatory. I'm hoping to get back on the horse here soon.
The Bat Phone - did you see Craver?! Blinking just like us! I just knew he was a cool dude.
Armchair...what to say. Except that you should try penguin with a little lemon zest - totally transforms the dish.
Chad - I feel special that you have now come to join me in my little corner of the internet! Yay!
(And how frighteningly correct you are in your assertion of our dear eccentric armchair theologian and his propensity towards statements that are absurdly off the wall. He makes me laugh out loud at work. I'm very resentful; can you tell?)
Alright everyone - after my deplorable desertion and abandonment of blogging for nearly two weeks, I'm hoping to get back in the game. See ya around!
How about "Christmas Vacation" with Chevy Chase? You gotta LOVE that one!! That's a classic.
Merry Christmas Jen! So how's purgatory? Time for a new post? Tee Hee!
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