I don't remember Flower Drum Song - saw it years (and years) ago. My favorite version of "I Enjoy Being a Girl" was on the Muppet Show - the guest (Cheryl Ladd?) was talking to Miss Piggy and said that what she liked best was her "chops" ... and, as Miss Piggy curled her lip and was preparing to wreak havoc, she followed with "your karate chops". So they did a duet of the song, while beating up a hapless (unnamed and unanimated) muppet.
Do I wish I was somebody else right now. Somebody not... married, not madly in love with a beautiful woman who can kill me with her pinkie!
Wash ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
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Toddson - May 21, 2020 10:13:48 am PDT #2682 of 3424
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
DavidS - May 21, 2020 5:54:30 pm PDT #2683 of 3424
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
David Hwang (best known for M. Butterfly) was hired to completely rewrite the book for Flower Drum Song when it was revived on stage in 2002. They kept the songs but he reframed them and addressed the racist and sexist elements.
I'd be curious to see that version.
Jessica - May 22, 2020 7:20:41 am PDT #2684 of 3424
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
David Hwang (best known for M. Butterfly)
Best known in my house for Soft Power, which is the smartest work of political-themed theater I have ever seen anywhere. (The fever-dream of Hillary Clinton pole-dancing at a campaign rally inside a swanky glitter-encrusted McDonalds will stay with me forever.)
chrismg - May 22, 2020 10:35:59 am PDT #2685 of 3424
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade
Toddson-
That's weird. I remember the "your karate chops" bit, but I would have sworn it was followed by them singing, "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend". Maybe I'm merging two different sketches?
I remember my mother had the Flower Drum Song album when I was growing up, but I don't think she ever played it for me. She did have a tendency to break into "The Other Generation" when she felt put-upon, though.
Jesse - May 23, 2020 5:27:27 am PDT #2686 of 3424
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I just got a streaming recs newsletter from the NY Times that talks about Scott Pilgrim vs the World, and says:
And it's a "before they were stars" extravaganza, presciently filled with talented young actors (Brie Larson, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza, Mae Whitman, Alison Pill, and many more) who were just about to pop.
...that's a glaring omission, right??
Tom Scola - May 23, 2020 5:34:03 am PDT #2687 of 3424
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
You mean Chris Evans? He had already starred in Fantastic Four by that point.
Jesse - May 23, 2020 6:23:20 am PDT #2688 of 3424
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh, so you figured he had already popped? Yeah, that's fair.
Kalshane - May 23, 2020 8:18:55 am PDT #2689 of 3424
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
That cast is ridiculous to think about now.
I need to watch it again soon.
msbelle - May 23, 2020 9:24:49 am PDT #2690 of 3424
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
never seen. wahhhhhh. need to remedy.
Steph L. - May 23, 2020 9:35:25 am PDT #2691 of 3424
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
My favorite thing about Scott Pilgrim is the fake movie posters for Lucas Lee (Chris Evans' character): [link]