Surprise, I’m focusing on the positive! Because there are still good things, and here’s a short list.
Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian
Isn’t this fantastic! Who could have imagined this?? When she broke up with Kanye, it seemed preordained that Kim would hook up with a wealthy Black athlete or maybe another rap “artist”. But no, instead she chose a scrawny white guy and self-professed stoner. Pete has plowed, ahem, his way through every other single female celeb, so maybe it had to happen, or maybe his Big Dick Energy was the attraction? I guess Kim likes her men to be bi-polar, and why not? I hope this goes on for eternity or at least the next few months. Please don’t let me down, Pete and Kim. You’re living your best lives! Take that, Ariana!
The Beatles Documentary. If you’re a boomer or even a culturally literate Gen X or Y, this is just heaven. I actually changed my mind about Paul, who I’ve hated for years and years. Watching these talented, witty, charismatic young men hang out together and create the soundtrack to our youth is enthralling. I never realized their beauty, because I was too young to recognize it. Their glossy hair and beautiful skin and radiant smiles are pure magic. Just think: we’ve seem more images of the Beatles than of our own families or anything else. They are the best part of us, aren’t they, boomers? George’s style is a nice surprise (to me), as is Yoko’s relative harmlessness. Be prepared for a flood of nostalgia.
Norsemen. Another gift from TV, Norsemen is a Norwegian series filmed in English, a deranged satire of Vikings, reminiscent of What We Do in the Shadows but more outrageous in it’s extreme battle scenes and it’s over-the-top homo-erotic (or homophobic) subtext. Every actor is totally committed to the deadpan insanity. There are three seasons to binge or savor, on Netflix.
Jean Stafford. What a great writer who I just discovered this year! She won a Pulitzer prize for a collection of short stories, but even more impressive is her second novel, The Mountain Lion. I’m about 3/4 into it and could not be more envious of her brilliance. If you love Flannery O’Connor, I think you will love The Mountain Lion. Jean Stafford has a similarly dark sensibility that seems well-earned, given her miserable life.
Idiotic Word Usage. I am really enjoying the use of “rescue” to mean “dog.” I just heard a news corespondent say “Oh sorry, that’s my rescue barking.” Haha, you idiot, JUST SAY DOG. We’re not giving out points for how you acquired your pet, for fucksake. I’ve read about celebrities enjoying family life with their two rescues. What do you call other dogs….mill-bred? Store-bought?
Then there is “space.”
“In the world, the eating disorder space, and the body positivity space, I don’t think there’s enough time, energy, or resources spent on people on the higher end of the weight spectrum, people who are fat, and people who are gender queer, trans, non-binary,” she said.
This usage is like nails on a chalkboard to me. It was bad enough when “space” meant your apartment. “I like what you’ve done with this space.” Ewwwwwwwwwww! While thinking about this usage, I came across this great glossary of activist terms. It is pretty comprehensive and I would even say poignant. It includes a few words to not use, like “diversity.” Fine with me! Done!
Well, there you go. It’s not much but it’s something. I’m trying to be the shepherd, you know?
If you have some other things to feel good about, let’s hear from you!
Just love you! Agree with every word. Wish we were neighbors! Wishing you a much improved New Year. XO
And of course, there is you.
The fucking irony of celebs and their “rescues”. Gag.
How do you feel about the term “virtue signaling”?
Oh God, weren’t the Beatles beautiful? I could never settle on one to develop my elaborate adolescent fantasy relationship. Not until I saw them at the old Atlanta Stadium, the one built like the Roman colosseum, and at the end when they jumped in their limo and rolled off near first base, I ran over to the railing before the hysterical crowd got there, screamed to John hanging out the window that I looooved him, and he pointed right at ME, waved, and smiled hugely. I had John-love and I didn’t do homework or room cleaning or eat much for weeks. In my head we were married and he wrote all his songs about my perfection. I would probably do the same thing today, if he were here, and I could run worth a shit.
The words, holy shit. I’m too old to remember what I can and can’t say anymore. I remember when we could pretty much tell if someone was calling you a cunt or a racist asshole just using regular old words. I don’t know…is that list progress? Just call me…oh, I don’t what, but it would involve oppression and cluelessness I’m sure.
Yeah, calling your sweet doggie a rescue, oh dear. I’m all for spay and neuter too but I will never start referring to my wonderful creaky old ball-less boy cat as “my neuter.”
Your posts are always something to feel good about.
Miranda – You are so nice! Wishing you all good things in 2022 xo
Mary – Awww! There is YOU, too.xo
Lindsay – It’s dumb, but I’m told that the word “signalling” is now popping up everywhere, to mean “indicated” or something. Make it stop!
Bevitron – What a wonderful Beatles Story! So jealous. I’m a John girl myself; I like to state in bossy voice, “He’s the voice of rock and roll.” I mean, his voice is literally it. The soul, the pain, the anger, passion, etc etc.We’ll remember that voice long after we forget everything else.
I wish there were more to feel good about.
I had read some things about that Theranos lady’s voice and finally I heard it the other day and, like, is that some kind of affectation she puts on to throw potential investors off balance? Whatever it is, it’s delightful imagining her going through her life speaking like that. Can she be on the Bachelorette for a season?
Can we all go back to this post and stellar comments section from many years ago for a fucking huge laugh. I always urinate my pants when reading this.
https://godammit.com/fashion-gibberish-and-a-contest/
Lindsay – Hahahahahhahaha oh my god, i nearly had an aneurism from laughing, jesus christ! The creativity is mind-blowing! How do we even approach this level of joy in 2022?????? Thank you for guiding me back there!
Romeo – the voice bespeaks an early sex-change, if we may use this term today. She should have been guilty on all charges including her stupid black turtleneck.
I came here for a reason to keep going, and Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian definitely isn’t gonna cut it, I’m not sure why this is a first result.
Mike – Shit! Give me another chance! You need to stick around. Write me at sisterwolf666@gmail.com