Summer is not really romantic comedy season, but here comes My Life In Ruins. MLIR stars Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) again, with the Greek theme in the background. This movie debuted last week with a very disappointing showing at the box office and is bound to get lost in the summer movie shuffle.
Meet Georgia (Vardalos). She is a 30 something single tour guide in Greece specializing in 4 day bus trips. Georgia moved to Greece to take a teaching job, but when it didn't work out she had to choose a new career path. She has become uptight, and sort of reclusive. She is also the worlds worst tour guide. Then she takes on the final tour of her career, and the passengers on this particular ride become the inspiration she needs to make the changes in her life, and get herself back in the love game. It also helps to have the single, hunk-of-the-year as the bus driver. Will she find love at last? Well that's MLIR.
To be perfectly fair, this movie staggers, and I mean staggers out of the gate. Some of the first 20 minutes or so are so bad, and awkward, it bordered on unwatchable. But is does recover to a degree, and picks up some steam. That's if you're not poisoned by the start. Horribly written, poorly acted, and terrible at the outset.
MLIR though does have one thing going for it- Nia Vardalos. Just as she was in Greek Wedding, Nia is lovely and engaging as the loveable, can't-get-it-right underdog in love. She is funny, quick, shameless, clueless, and vulnerable at times. She may be painting herself into an acting corner, but she does this kind of role very well. This movie isn't even filmed without her in the lead. Although, this is two Greek parody movies]...time to move on Nia.
My Life In Ruins is a little movie. A quick 88 minutes, with simple music, and a wonderful backdrop of Greece to give it some life. Richard Dreyfuss leads a supporting cast that is supposed to help carry this movie, but doesn't. Too many characters and not enough talent among them. Many fall flat, and become cumbersome. A rewrite would have helped.
To be fair, there are some very funny moments in this movie, and a touch or two of realness that keeps it from being a total flop. I fear this movie may just get lost in the box office onslaught, but it's out there. Date night movie - you bet!
My Life In Ruins. Nia Vardalos is great. The movie? Not great....but for Vardalos fans, or the romantics out there, it is a simple night at the movies.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
A Funny Ol' Dog
Life's a funny ol' dog sometimes isn't it? You know, a little strange, awkward, kinda quirky, and many times with a checkered past to go along with it. You've known a dog like that I'm sure. That dog and life go hand in hand.
Today, I met someone with the exact same name (first and last) as someone I have chosen not to think about in years. This person from my perspective "did me wrong" a long time ago. That exact story isn't important for the rest of this blog, but it is ironic. I have always tried to be fair that being "done wrong" can be subjective and most people deserve the benefit of the doubt. I've tried to keep that in mind.
But that's where we take a ninety degree turn. After meeting this person today, it got me thinking about lots of things in my past. The places I've lived, jobs I used to have, some of the people that I worked with and for. Even some of the important players in my personal life that were once woven into the fabric of my life. Things I haven't really thought about in a long time.
The mind is a powerful, and wonderful thing that can give us miracles daily if we let it. On our long journey we have many things, places and people that come in and out of our lives. Sometimes, that can take a little getting used to. And as I looked back, I noticed that practically all of the memories that are still with me, are the good things all of those things, places, and people had to offer.
I think that's the gift of the good. We remember the good- the really good. Probably because the good, was even better than we thought at the time. The good remains, and the not-so-good leaves. Maybe the not-so-good, really wasn't as bad as it seemed at the time either. So it loses and good triumphs in the end. I think that is especially true when a friendship, or a relationship ends for whatever reason not to be repaired. Even though it ended and maybe it was for the best.
Or in other cases when a loved one passes on, and whose life is done too soon. I think we remember all that was good first...and last. Because the other stuff really doesn't seem very important at all. And when we remember all that was good, it makes us happy, and gives us peace that we were lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. I felt that way about my dad after he died... and I still do. 31 years later.
Maybe we are given this miracle because we don't want to give the loss yet another voice. It had its say once, and we heard it clearly, whether it was a really large loss or change, or one that was seemingly small. I feel our memory somehow chooses to give the good the last and final say. Then puts it in perfect harmony for us to listen to when we wish.
I found myself driving down I-77 and Memory Lane at the same time today. And on that ride I felt lucky that I had so much to remember, and blessed that almost all of it was recalled fondly.
The same named person years ago hasn't been worth my energy to think about at all over time. And the new person with the same name today gave me plenty to think about all these years later. And with joy!
It reminded me that life is a funny ol' dog sometimes isn't it?
Today, I met someone with the exact same name (first and last) as someone I have chosen not to think about in years. This person from my perspective "did me wrong" a long time ago. That exact story isn't important for the rest of this blog, but it is ironic. I have always tried to be fair that being "done wrong" can be subjective and most people deserve the benefit of the doubt. I've tried to keep that in mind.
But that's where we take a ninety degree turn. After meeting this person today, it got me thinking about lots of things in my past. The places I've lived, jobs I used to have, some of the people that I worked with and for. Even some of the important players in my personal life that were once woven into the fabric of my life. Things I haven't really thought about in a long time.
The mind is a powerful, and wonderful thing that can give us miracles daily if we let it. On our long journey we have many things, places and people that come in and out of our lives. Sometimes, that can take a little getting used to. And as I looked back, I noticed that practically all of the memories that are still with me, are the good things all of those things, places, and people had to offer.
I think that's the gift of the good. We remember the good- the really good. Probably because the good, was even better than we thought at the time. The good remains, and the not-so-good leaves. Maybe the not-so-good, really wasn't as bad as it seemed at the time either. So it loses and good triumphs in the end. I think that is especially true when a friendship, or a relationship ends for whatever reason not to be repaired. Even though it ended and maybe it was for the best.
Or in other cases when a loved one passes on, and whose life is done too soon. I think we remember all that was good first...and last. Because the other stuff really doesn't seem very important at all. And when we remember all that was good, it makes us happy, and gives us peace that we were lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. I felt that way about my dad after he died... and I still do. 31 years later.
Maybe we are given this miracle because we don't want to give the loss yet another voice. It had its say once, and we heard it clearly, whether it was a really large loss or change, or one that was seemingly small. I feel our memory somehow chooses to give the good the last and final say. Then puts it in perfect harmony for us to listen to when we wish.
I found myself driving down I-77 and Memory Lane at the same time today. And on that ride I felt lucky that I had so much to remember, and blessed that almost all of it was recalled fondly.
The same named person years ago hasn't been worth my energy to think about at all over time. And the new person with the same name today gave me plenty to think about all these years later. And with joy!
It reminded me that life is a funny ol' dog sometimes isn't it?
Sunday, June 7, 2009
MOVIE REVIEW - Land Of The Lost
Will Farrel is trying to be funny again, this time in his tribute to the 1970's Saturday morning kids show, Land Of The Lost. You may remember the live action Sid and Marty Kroft show where Rick Marshall and his group get lost in time, and battle large reptiles and the Sleestacks! It was campy then, and it's campy now.
That's pretty much the whole premise of this tribute/parody movie new in theaters this weekend. To be honest, there was a large crowd at the showing I attended and there was a lot of laughter throughout this flick. But I'm going to be frank here. I think that many of these people that were laughing at this movie, are huge Farrel fans, and they are going to laugh at anything he does, whether he actually funny or not. And here he is not.
The Kroft Brothers are the producers of this movie, and they're going to get the pay day of their dreams no doubt. So it should be no surprise here that the sell-out to recreational drug use, body noises, grabbing body parts of various characters especially the lead woman character, the voluptuous Holly, and watching Farrel in his underwear was approved. Funny, I don't remember that from the Saturday morning show. Making fun of the show is easy enough to do, and that's not the problem. The problem is, there takes no imagination needed to do what they do. It's just so easy to go the low road. But maybe that's all there is with Farrel. It's a formula, and it works for the bank account.
But that's Farrel. Every movie it's the same old joke, time after time. I understand that this is a parody of sorts, but to be square it's just not very funny. I have always thought that he is much funnier in smaller doses. I thought his small role in Wedding Crashers was great. Again, less is more with him. His time on Saturday Night Live, he was funny. Less is more.
I think Farrel has Mike Myers disease. They have a ton of money, and a fan base, and the pay days just keep coming. But I think it's time for both of them to grow up and at least think about making movies, or taking parts where they can be more than what they are. If in fact, there is more of them than just this, because this is getting old , stale and tired. But the dollar signs are just too big.
Land Of The Lost. The same old joke, just a new set and story.
That's pretty much the whole premise of this tribute/parody movie new in theaters this weekend. To be honest, there was a large crowd at the showing I attended and there was a lot of laughter throughout this flick. But I'm going to be frank here. I think that many of these people that were laughing at this movie, are huge Farrel fans, and they are going to laugh at anything he does, whether he actually funny or not. And here he is not.
The Kroft Brothers are the producers of this movie, and they're going to get the pay day of their dreams no doubt. So it should be no surprise here that the sell-out to recreational drug use, body noises, grabbing body parts of various characters especially the lead woman character, the voluptuous Holly, and watching Farrel in his underwear was approved. Funny, I don't remember that from the Saturday morning show. Making fun of the show is easy enough to do, and that's not the problem. The problem is, there takes no imagination needed to do what they do. It's just so easy to go the low road. But maybe that's all there is with Farrel. It's a formula, and it works for the bank account.
But that's Farrel. Every movie it's the same old joke, time after time. I understand that this is a parody of sorts, but to be square it's just not very funny. I have always thought that he is much funnier in smaller doses. I thought his small role in Wedding Crashers was great. Again, less is more with him. His time on Saturday Night Live, he was funny. Less is more.
I think Farrel has Mike Myers disease. They have a ton of money, and a fan base, and the pay days just keep coming. But I think it's time for both of them to grow up and at least think about making movies, or taking parts where they can be more than what they are. If in fact, there is more of them than just this, because this is getting old , stale and tired. But the dollar signs are just too big.
Land Of The Lost. The same old joke, just a new set and story.
Friday, June 5, 2009
MOVIE REVIEW - The Hangover
The big summer comedies roll out in force this weekend, and The Hangover leads the list. You've more than likely seen a ton of promotion for this night gone wrong in Vegas comedy, and today it finally lands in theaters.
The Hangover is the story of four, 30 ish year old guys that run off to Las Vegas for a bachelor party the weekend before one of them gets married. These guys are all life long friends that have remained great such through life's ups and downs. So they set off to Vegas for one last blast. As you may have figured out, things go horribly wrong in Sin City. The four end up with every imaginable problem. They lose the groom, one loses a tooth, and a long series of unexplainable events takes place.
Trouble too, none of them can remember a thing about the night the groom vanishes. And they spend the next two days trying to find him and piece it all together. They meet some strange characters along the way, and find themselves getting in even more trouble during their search. Is it all's well the ends well? That's the whole deal in The Hangover.
First up. Lots of really bad language, and some totally "Borat"type of humor here. Drug abuse, and plenty of drinking to last a lifetime. There is also some very inappropriate behavior and a few instances of bad decision making by the movie makers themselves where some scenes made it into the final cut, that don't make it a better movie just a more sophomoric one. I wouldn't recommend kids see The Hangover, but they're not supposed to. This isn't Animal House dealing with college kids or high school kids gone awry. It's "grown up" guys heading off to Vegas so it's not as relateable for younger fans. In short it's kind of a "adult sophomoric" flick.
But I will say, there are some very funny moments in this movie. Maybe you have to see this movie when you're in the state of mind to laugh a lot. Some of The Hangover works like a charm, when others fall flat. It hits and misses many times. And to its credit, The Hangover understands when it's wearing out its welcome and ends before you start to squirm in your seat. When this movie says all it can say, it goes away and that's a good decision.
The Hangover. It's not ever going to show at the Cannes Film Festival, but that's okay too. In this climate of tough economic times, maybe we need a silly, senseless release of laughter once in a while. It's still funny to watch goofy guys do goofy things. It's been that way since The 3 Stooges, and more thank likely will remain that way for the next 50 years. See The Hangover with fun people. Leave the sticks in the mud's at home.
Cinematic art? No. Silly Fun? Yes.
The Hangover is the story of four, 30 ish year old guys that run off to Las Vegas for a bachelor party the weekend before one of them gets married. These guys are all life long friends that have remained great such through life's ups and downs. So they set off to Vegas for one last blast. As you may have figured out, things go horribly wrong in Sin City. The four end up with every imaginable problem. They lose the groom, one loses a tooth, and a long series of unexplainable events takes place.
Trouble too, none of them can remember a thing about the night the groom vanishes. And they spend the next two days trying to find him and piece it all together. They meet some strange characters along the way, and find themselves getting in even more trouble during their search. Is it all's well the ends well? That's the whole deal in The Hangover.
First up. Lots of really bad language, and some totally "Borat"type of humor here. Drug abuse, and plenty of drinking to last a lifetime. There is also some very inappropriate behavior and a few instances of bad decision making by the movie makers themselves where some scenes made it into the final cut, that don't make it a better movie just a more sophomoric one. I wouldn't recommend kids see The Hangover, but they're not supposed to. This isn't Animal House dealing with college kids or high school kids gone awry. It's "grown up" guys heading off to Vegas so it's not as relateable for younger fans. In short it's kind of a "adult sophomoric" flick.
But I will say, there are some very funny moments in this movie. Maybe you have to see this movie when you're in the state of mind to laugh a lot. Some of The Hangover works like a charm, when others fall flat. It hits and misses many times. And to its credit, The Hangover understands when it's wearing out its welcome and ends before you start to squirm in your seat. When this movie says all it can say, it goes away and that's a good decision.
The Hangover. It's not ever going to show at the Cannes Film Festival, but that's okay too. In this climate of tough economic times, maybe we need a silly, senseless release of laughter once in a while. It's still funny to watch goofy guys do goofy things. It's been that way since The 3 Stooges, and more thank likely will remain that way for the next 50 years. See The Hangover with fun people. Leave the sticks in the mud's at home.
Cinematic art? No. Silly Fun? Yes.
Monday, June 1, 2009
MOVIE REVIEW - Drag Me To Hell
Allison Lohman and Justin Long star in the new scary, thriller Drag Me To Hell new in theaters this week. Seems every summer Hollywood takes a stab or two at some kind of new way to scare us, and in some respect they are successful here.
Christine (Lohman) is a young up and comer in the banking business. She is up for an assistant managers job at her local branch. When convinced by her boss that the way to advance is to be more aggressive and make the tough decisions, she takes it. In walks a creepy looking, gypsy kind of woman who is on the verge of being evicted from her home. Christine picks her to be the example, and turns her down for a mortgage extension, and informs her she will be evicted. The gypsy woman then puts an ancient curse on Christine. She has three days to somehow appease the evil spirit, and save her self from certain death and an eternity of burning in hell.
Let the loud noises and banging begin, along with the scary music and special effects. All predictable, and overall not very scary. But there is a "but". What is kind of scary here is the fact that no one would be thrilled having as curse bestowed on them, whether you are a believer or not. I think DMTH could be scary especially to some young people. Our young victim looks very youthful, and could be easily identifiable with many.
DMTH does succeed in delivering a story that hasn't been told in a while. This is not a slasher flick at all. Minimal blood, and language tame. There are a couple of extremely uncomfortable moments with possible animal sacrifice, that may be disturbing for some. BUT again, is this movie playing it straight, or is this a parody on these kind of movies? No question there is comic relief among the supposed intensity. True too, special effects by and large are adequate, but a couple of times you'll think you're watching the silliness of The Mask, or some kind of silly cartoon.
To be honest, this movie lost me a few times during the first one hour and 37 minutes it ran, but the final two minutes, gave it me back a mark or two. You may find yourself ahead of the movie, and that's okay. I don't think the makers mind that at all.
Drag Me To Hell is very targeted, If you're a fan of these kind of movies, you may be very intrigued and think this is a really great night at the movies. But to be fair it's not for everyone. It's a young persons, group go-see night at the movies.
Leave Nana at home.
Christine (Lohman) is a young up and comer in the banking business. She is up for an assistant managers job at her local branch. When convinced by her boss that the way to advance is to be more aggressive and make the tough decisions, she takes it. In walks a creepy looking, gypsy kind of woman who is on the verge of being evicted from her home. Christine picks her to be the example, and turns her down for a mortgage extension, and informs her she will be evicted. The gypsy woman then puts an ancient curse on Christine. She has three days to somehow appease the evil spirit, and save her self from certain death and an eternity of burning in hell.
Let the loud noises and banging begin, along with the scary music and special effects. All predictable, and overall not very scary. But there is a "but". What is kind of scary here is the fact that no one would be thrilled having as curse bestowed on them, whether you are a believer or not. I think DMTH could be scary especially to some young people. Our young victim looks very youthful, and could be easily identifiable with many.
DMTH does succeed in delivering a story that hasn't been told in a while. This is not a slasher flick at all. Minimal blood, and language tame. There are a couple of extremely uncomfortable moments with possible animal sacrifice, that may be disturbing for some. BUT again, is this movie playing it straight, or is this a parody on these kind of movies? No question there is comic relief among the supposed intensity. True too, special effects by and large are adequate, but a couple of times you'll think you're watching the silliness of The Mask, or some kind of silly cartoon.
To be honest, this movie lost me a few times during the first one hour and 37 minutes it ran, but the final two minutes, gave it me back a mark or two. You may find yourself ahead of the movie, and that's okay. I don't think the makers mind that at all.
Drag Me To Hell is very targeted, If you're a fan of these kind of movies, you may be very intrigued and think this is a really great night at the movies. But to be fair it's not for everyone. It's a young persons, group go-see night at the movies.
Leave Nana at home.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
MOVIE REVIEW - Up
Count this so far as the season for really terrific animated movies. Here comes Up, new this weekend, and it is absolutely fantastic! Monsters Vs. Aliens a couple of months ago was fine movie making, and Up is the next big thing.
Fantastically animated, brilliantly produced, and wonderfully written, Up is this summers Wall*E. It's an animated movie that really speaks to adults as well as kids. In fact, Up spends most of it's time speaking directly to adults. Then mix in an upbeat, sensitive and very eclectic soundtrack you not only have one of the best summer movies, but one of the years best too.
Up is the fantastical story of 78 year old Carl. He is a retired balloon salesman whose wife Ellie just passed away. They never had any children, and their adventure in life was their adventure together. They met as children and always wanted to go to the land of their childhood idol they would watch in Saturday afternoon newsreels in South America, called Paradise Falls. They never made it. So after Ellie dies, Carl decides to use his house as his blimp, and floats away with the help of a million helium balloons.
Along for the ride is Russell, a nice little boy who is trying to earn a merit badge for helping the elderly. They set a course for Paradise Falls, and way they (and we) go!. Carl and Russell meet more friends along the way, and have adventures a plenty. Battling the elements, nature and even some villains along the way. Carl and Russell find that because of life's circumstances, they need each others friendship more than they know. And they team up to take on whatever they may encounter.
Up is a very powerful movie. It has a real social conscience, and addresses very skillfully some of the real strong issues that face both the young and the old in today's world. And it takes them on, head on. Up will make you laugh, and cry, and make you hold your breath a time or two. I was totally amazed on how this movie captures perfectly life in our world today, and at the same time taking you to a make believe world so far away. It is the perfect marriage of reality and fantasy.
I will tell you there are times that Up is very intense, and does earn a PG-13 rating. But over all there is a nice feeling to this movie, and trumps the moments that can make you a bit uncomfortable. Be advised too, Up is available to see in regular screening, or in the new 3-D, which is wonderful.
There are many words to describe Up. Let's use this one - fantastic. Worth every minute!
Fantastically animated, brilliantly produced, and wonderfully written, Up is this summers Wall*E. It's an animated movie that really speaks to adults as well as kids. In fact, Up spends most of it's time speaking directly to adults. Then mix in an upbeat, sensitive and very eclectic soundtrack you not only have one of the best summer movies, but one of the years best too.
Up is the fantastical story of 78 year old Carl. He is a retired balloon salesman whose wife Ellie just passed away. They never had any children, and their adventure in life was their adventure together. They met as children and always wanted to go to the land of their childhood idol they would watch in Saturday afternoon newsreels in South America, called Paradise Falls. They never made it. So after Ellie dies, Carl decides to use his house as his blimp, and floats away with the help of a million helium balloons.
Along for the ride is Russell, a nice little boy who is trying to earn a merit badge for helping the elderly. They set a course for Paradise Falls, and way they (and we) go!. Carl and Russell meet more friends along the way, and have adventures a plenty. Battling the elements, nature and even some villains along the way. Carl and Russell find that because of life's circumstances, they need each others friendship more than they know. And they team up to take on whatever they may encounter.
Up is a very powerful movie. It has a real social conscience, and addresses very skillfully some of the real strong issues that face both the young and the old in today's world. And it takes them on, head on. Up will make you laugh, and cry, and make you hold your breath a time or two. I was totally amazed on how this movie captures perfectly life in our world today, and at the same time taking you to a make believe world so far away. It is the perfect marriage of reality and fantasy.
I will tell you there are times that Up is very intense, and does earn a PG-13 rating. But over all there is a nice feeling to this movie, and trumps the moments that can make you a bit uncomfortable. Be advised too, Up is available to see in regular screening, or in the new 3-D, which is wonderful.
There are many words to describe Up. Let's use this one - fantastic. Worth every minute!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Tattoo You?
As time goes by there is a burning question that keeps crossing my mind that needs answering. So I'm turning to you for the correct answer. Because quite frankly...I don't know.
It's no secret that tattoos have become all the rage over the past twenty years or so. Seems everyone is getting some form of ink on their body somewhere, and some over and over again. This is a topic that I have discussed with my wife, my closest friends, (some who have inked up,) and some not. It's also come up with my partner Sue Wilson on the morning show a time or two, and even some show callers have chimed in. Although we all seem to have our own questions, I have kept mine quiet until now.
Mine isn't what I would get, where, or what color. My question is..."How do you know if you're cool enough to get one in the first place?" I mean does the tattoo make the man? : Or does the man make the tattoo? When is it really cool, or when does look like you're trying too hard? Conversely, does it ever look like you're trying too hard? This is important stuff here!
When you're in your 20's or so, it's no big deal. They get inked up all the time, and no one thinks a thing of it. In fact the more the merrier! And with each pass of the vibrating needle, you get cooler and cooler. Then as you age, the barbed wire that was around your bicep is now a bracelet, but that's the way the tattoo tumbles I guess.
But for those starting later, how do you know that it's for you? I have friends who at a later age have driven down the pigmentation superhighway, and they look great! They pull it off. But how did they know that it would be great beforehand? It's an altering thing. Before you decide to get an dragon fighting a snake permanently displayed on your body, you better hope that it doesn't come out looking like Curious George on stilts. But I guess that's the gamble you take.
Sometimes I think I'd like to have a barbed wire around my arm, or something on my leg. But I wonder in the back of my mind, would people say, "Hey that's great!" Or would I leave a trail of co-workers doubled up in laughter on the floor of the west hallway after I exited to another room? I've never had that kind of belly laugh over someones new tattoo. In fact, just the opposite! I always think they look great. But wouldn't you hate to be the one guy that does turn everyone into a pack of cackling jackals?
Maybe you could get it in writing beforehand. "Look, I'm getting a bull snorting fire on my leg on Friday, and you've got to promise not to laugh on Monday, or any other day...sign here!" Yea..lots of luck there. How do you know?
I guess you don't. I guess in the end, getting a tattoo is just a leap of faith, and that all will be fine in the end. And if you do make your co-workers and friends wet their pants with laughter for a short while, that too will pass and everything will return to normal.
Oh, and by the way. If you do have Curious George tattooed on you somewhere, I apologize no harm, no foul. I just hope it wasn't supposed to be a dragon instead!
It's no secret that tattoos have become all the rage over the past twenty years or so. Seems everyone is getting some form of ink on their body somewhere, and some over and over again. This is a topic that I have discussed with my wife, my closest friends, (some who have inked up,) and some not. It's also come up with my partner Sue Wilson on the morning show a time or two, and even some show callers have chimed in. Although we all seem to have our own questions, I have kept mine quiet until now.
Mine isn't what I would get, where, or what color. My question is..."How do you know if you're cool enough to get one in the first place?" I mean does the tattoo make the man? : Or does the man make the tattoo? When is it really cool, or when does look like you're trying too hard? Conversely, does it ever look like you're trying too hard? This is important stuff here!
When you're in your 20's or so, it's no big deal. They get inked up all the time, and no one thinks a thing of it. In fact the more the merrier! And with each pass of the vibrating needle, you get cooler and cooler. Then as you age, the barbed wire that was around your bicep is now a bracelet, but that's the way the tattoo tumbles I guess.
But for those starting later, how do you know that it's for you? I have friends who at a later age have driven down the pigmentation superhighway, and they look great! They pull it off. But how did they know that it would be great beforehand? It's an altering thing. Before you decide to get an dragon fighting a snake permanently displayed on your body, you better hope that it doesn't come out looking like Curious George on stilts. But I guess that's the gamble you take.
Sometimes I think I'd like to have a barbed wire around my arm, or something on my leg. But I wonder in the back of my mind, would people say, "Hey that's great!" Or would I leave a trail of co-workers doubled up in laughter on the floor of the west hallway after I exited to another room? I've never had that kind of belly laugh over someones new tattoo. In fact, just the opposite! I always think they look great. But wouldn't you hate to be the one guy that does turn everyone into a pack of cackling jackals?
Maybe you could get it in writing beforehand. "Look, I'm getting a bull snorting fire on my leg on Friday, and you've got to promise not to laugh on Monday, or any other day...sign here!" Yea..lots of luck there. How do you know?
I guess you don't. I guess in the end, getting a tattoo is just a leap of faith, and that all will be fine in the end. And if you do make your co-workers and friends wet their pants with laughter for a short while, that too will pass and everything will return to normal.
Oh, and by the way. If you do have Curious George tattooed on you somewhere, I apologize no harm, no foul. I just hope it wasn't supposed to be a dragon instead!
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