Tag: pop culture

Katniss Everdeen Is No Bella Swan

Filed in Delaware, National by on March 26, 2012 14 Comments

Before I get into this allow me to tell everyone what I tell my kids – The book is always better than the movie! That said, I am thrilled with Katniss Everdeen! Katniss is a strong, consistent in her actions, smart hero. You can’t help but root for her. And go ahead and cheer, because Katniss Everdeen won’t let you down. There is no damsel in distress moment, no need to be rescued for stupid, reckless behavior. Not one.

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It’s Friday Afternoon – Have Purchased Your Hunger Game Tickets Yet?

Filed in Delaware by on March 23, 2012 28 Comments

First, you should know that I’m the most unreasonable mother on the earth.  Why?  I wouldn’t let my 14 year old daughter attend the midnight premiere of the Hunger Games last night.  Now, since everyone went last night she’s stuck going with us on Saturday. Truthfully, she was disappointed and had trouble understanding why we […]

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An Observation

Filed in International, National by on November 30, 2010 9 Comments

Still not back in the politics mode, so… While away on vacation I noticed something.  The under 25 crowd isn’t tatooed.  Their parents were tatooed, as were those over 30.  Seems like this fad is fading.  Unfortunately, tatoos aren’t like skinny jeans – or a Hannah Montana tee shirt – that can be tossed in […]

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Bulo Remembers 2009-Pop Culture for Better or Worse

Filed in National by on December 8, 2009 7 Comments

Although Bulo himmyself aspires to Pop Cultural Icon status, I confess that much of what is considered pop culture at the ebbing of the Noughts is foreign to me. Granted, I should know more about the Gosselins than I do, but so much of what passes for pop culture nowadays resembles the Jerry Springer Show […]

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Your Pop Culture Minute

Filed in National by on September 14, 2009 5 Comments

Kanye West, the guy who said “George Bush doesn’t care about black people,” interrupted an award speech by very young country/pop star Taylor Swift because he didn’t think she deserved to win the award over Beyonce. Later in the awards show, Beyonce won for “Video of the Year” and she brought Taylor Swift on stage […]

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