Jerry Lewis, who became a household name as one-half of legendary duo Martin
via Jerry Lewis, Legendary Entertainer and Host of MDA Telethon, Dead at 91 — TVLine
Why 40 Years Later Elvis is Still The King
Forty years ago today Elvis Presley passed away. Yes, The King may be dead but in so many ways he still lives on.
His music is timeless. The songs Elvis sang changed the music industry forever. He could and did sing everything: country, rock, pop, gospel. If he were still alive today he’d probably be giving Jay-Z a run for his money. And he’d probably be wondering what possessed UB40 to do a cover version of “Can’t Help Falling In Love”.
His movies still entertain us. Sure most of them may be hokey, but along with the cheesiness of an Elvis movie, you get to hear some great tunes. I’ve heard more than one person say that if they had taken a lot of the music out of those films and gave them an actual storyline, Elvis would have had great acting potential. I note that Elvis’ last film was made in 1969. I wonder if he’d made some in the 70’s if he would’ve been wearing the sideburns and the sequined jumpsuit…
Graceland is still a tourist attraction. Elvis’ home is visited by more people every year than the White House. The huge estate is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark. It’s also the very home where Elvis died, where he and several family members are buried, and the same one that thousands flock to on the dates of his birth and his death.
His legend lives on. In his daughter, Lisa Marie, also a singer, and his grandchildren. In Vegas impersonators. In his fans and their love for him. In his memorabilia, which is endless and can be found around the world. Everything from autographs to Zippo lighters. If it exists, it probably has an image of Elvis on it.
As far as icons are concerned, the music industry will always have “the next big star” male performer: the Justins, the Brunos, the Ushers. But there will never be another Elvis. He may be physically gone but he lives on for an eternity in the hearts of many.
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Why Am I Not Surprised?
Like countless others I’m disgusted and saddened by the shit that some “entitled” white supremacists felt necessary to pull over the weekend. This shit included killing and injuring people.
Also like countless others I’m disgusted and saddened, but not surprised, by ASSHOLE not denouncing the acts of these white supremacists. I’m not surprised because I wasn’t expecting him to say a goddamn word about them being white supremacists. In fact, I would’ve been in SHOCK if he HAD referred to them as white supremacists.
It doesn’t surprise me that ASSHOLE didn’t say what most of us were hoping he’d say. It doesn’t surprise me that ASSHOLE didn’t say what he SHOULD’VE said. No, it doesn’t make it right and no, we don’t need to accept it. I certainly don’t. But since ASSHOLE is a hypocrite about everything he says, I guess when it comes to white supremacy he stands his ground. Because he himself is a white supremacist. It’s quite obvious. So why should we be surprised?
Would someone who is NOT a white supremacist surround them self with people who are? Because that’s what ASSHOLE has done with some of his staff choices.
Would someone who is a white supremacist call out other white supremacists for their acts of terrorism? Think about it. Why would they? As I said, ASSHOLE is a hypocrite but when it comes to white supremacy he stands his ground.
Unfortunately white supremacy will never go away. It’s been around for a very long time. And as long as there are college-aged white males out there who are taught to hate, allow themselves to hate or are brainwashed to hate, whatever the case may be, these assholes will always exist. We just don’t need an ASSHOLE “leader” fueling their fire., and that’s what is happening here.
The best way to tackle the spread of white supremacy? Start at the top:
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Ever Wonder?
Have you ever wondered what certain celebrities who passed pre-ASSHOLE would have thought about our country’s current political “situation”?
On the anniversary of his death I was wondering what Robin Williams would have thought of our ASSHOLE “president”. I’m sure whatever it would’ve been, it would’ve been hilarious. Such as:
That’s a good start…
and one of the reasons is all the bullshit that spews from ASSHOLE’S mouth
I’m not sure God gave ASSHOLE enough blood for either one!
That sums Washington, DC up PERFECTLY!
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