In 2003, the wildly popular musical Wicked was unleashed – which told the stories of The Wizard of Oz from the witches’ point of view. Wicked celebrated its… Read more “Will They Make A Musical About Aaron Burr Someday?”
Category: Pop Culture
(REVISED) What Does the Name “Harper” Mean To You?
I just learned by watching the Weather Channel that the snowstorm du jour’s name is “Harper,” and “Harper” has already killed three people. Here’s a pic of… Read more “(REVISED) What Does the Name “Harper” Mean To You?”
Billy Joel Song Quiz – With One Word Changed!
There was a Billy Joel mystery round in Wednesday night’s Sporcle Live trivia game. And I’m feeling…inspired! Here is my own Billy Joel-inspired song quiz! Each of… Read more “Billy Joel Song Quiz – With One Word Changed!”
NOOOO! RIP Stan Lee!
I have just been informed that Stan Lee – whom I view as the the comic book nerd version of Hugh Hefner is DEAD! I was JUST… Read more “NOOOO! RIP Stan Lee!”
A Cute “Charlie Brown” Special You Might Have Missed… “It’s Magic, Charlie Brown.”
My husband and I rented It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown from our local library. On the “B” side of that DVD was a Peanuts special we’d… Read more “A Cute “Charlie Brown” Special You Might Have Missed… “It’s Magic, Charlie Brown.””
Random Fact I Uncovered…Just Now
I learned today that a character from the 1980s animated TV series My Little Pony shares her name with the song used in the ending titles sequence… Read more “Random Fact I Uncovered…Just Now”
Oscar Nominees/Winners – 1980s
The 1980s was a great time to “go to the movies.” You had John McClane, action films, comedies, sequels, war movies, movies featuring male ballet dancers, movies… Read more “Oscar Nominees/Winners – 1980s”
Millennials Are From Mars, Gen X’ers are From Venus…
On the animated TV series Animaniacs, a supporting character named Slappy Squirrel, who is an aging, jaded actress with a penchant for cartoon violence, winds up living… Read more “Millennials Are From Mars, Gen X’ers are From Venus…”
