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Kelly Stone Gamble

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Put Baby in the Corner, Please

9/2/2012

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I recently read a book that was very highly rated and honestly, I would have thrown it across the room had it not been on my Kindle Fire. I wondered if the editor, maybe, fell asleep while going over it. That would be understandable since I knocked out at least six times in the first three chapters. This seems to be happening a lot to me lately--get the 'must-read' of the season and then I hate it.

This has always been a problem for me when it comes to movies. It seems all that a movie needs to be a huge hit is for me to hate it. How do you find a book or a movie that you will love? Just ask me, and do the exact opposite.

I know pretty much every woman on the planet loved Dirty Dancing. Except, of course, me. Sure, Patrick Swayze was fun to look at, but that was about the extent of my interest. First of all, the dancing wasn't that dirty. Second, Baby was a dork.

Another one that makes me cringe that others seem to like is Footloose. Semi-cool kid moves to small town and all he wants to do is dance. That is way cool, man. Saturday Night Fever goes country. Cool guy wins a race in a bus against a kid whose dad owns a track, even though cool kid has never driven a bus before. Cool kid falls for (of course) the preacher's daughter. Sorry, I had a cliche seizure about halfway through that one.

Then there is my all-time (NOT) favorite: Rudy. Oh, I know, it's an inspirational film. You can do anything you set your mind too, blah, blah, blah. It should have been promo-ed as "If you are willing to let an entire football team kick your ass for ten years, they may let you on the field for one play." Not very inspiring to me. Sounds more like a death wish.

As for the movies? Put Baby in a corner and give me franks and beans every time. I'd rather be beaten with a wire hanger than watch Kevin Bacon acting cool at a high school prom. And Rudy? No. A football team is supposed to be dancing together to Gloria Gaynor in a jail cell, not beating the crap out of the little guy.


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Julia Barrett link
9/2/2012 04:06:26 am

OMG! You are the only person I've ever heard describe how I feel about both Dirty Dancing and Footloose! And I love Saturday Night Fever. Yes, Patrick Swayze was hot. Big deal. Baby looked like she could have been his younger sister. Their relationship grossed me out, plus being Jewish (which I am) I felt sick to my stomach at the way Jews were portrayed. Ew. Actually nauseated.
Footloose - Kevin Bacon had some good dance moves. But... awfl. Just awful movie. Both the original and the even worse new version.

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KSG
9/2/2012 05:27:32 am

I couldn't force myself to sit through the new version.

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Christopher Chik link
9/2/2012 05:14:45 am

I'm reading the Art of Fielding right now, and it's one of those must-read books. I've wanted to throw it across the room, make toilet paper from it, and more. Worst book since 50 shades of gray.

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KSG
9/2/2012 05:28:46 am

I'm certain we should have a new panel of people to decide the 'must-read' books of the season. Certain of it. Unless of course by some slim chance they someday choose one of mine. :)

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Ciara Ballintyne link
9/2/2012 09:28:49 am

I have a feeling I may know which book you're referring to - and if so, I felt the same way!

I didn't like Dirty Dancing or Footloose all that much either, and I've never even heard of Rudy!

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KSG
9/3/2012 04:00:58 am

Yes, I think you know the book I'm referring to. :)

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Beth link
9/8/2012 05:39:54 am

Yup. All cheesy shows. And I really dislike Rudy.

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KSG
9/10/2012 01:49:28 pm

My sons love Rudy. Now that they are older, I don't feel bad telling them how I really feel. :)

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jenifer badamo
9/9/2012 02:43:24 pm

OK, so I must admit that I liked, not loved, "Dirty Dancing," Beyond the obvious sex appeal of Patrick Swayze, I loved watching Cynthia Rhodes dance. She is a FABULOUS dancer yet always plays second fiddle--Flashdance, Stayin' Alive, etc. I don't understand it because Jennifer Beals had to use a double for the dancing scenes--why didn't they just give the lead to Cynthia? Anyway, putting aside Cynthia and Patrick, the movie was ehhhh....

I never saw "Rudy" so I can't comment on that one, but I enjoyed "Stayin' Alive" more than "Saturday Night Fever." Terrible, chessy, script? Yes. John Travolta looking extremely HOT and sexy---YUM!!! I agree with everything you're saying about "Footloose" too. Cliche personified!

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KSG
9/9/2012 02:56:52 pm

Yes, John Travolta made both SA and SNF worth the watch.

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Marion
9/9/2012 11:41:29 pm

OMG I love it!! I never got all the hype about Dirty Dancing yes I watched it but do you really think Johnny would go after Baby in the real world NOT he would stick with Penny... and I don't think I ever watched Footloose in it's entirety something about small farm towns doesn't win me over...lol and Rudy even though based on actual events seemed a little far fetched to me but they will keep making these snoozefest movies because people will pay to go see them....LOL

PS I love all your articles Kelly!!

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KSG
9/10/2012 01:48:43 pm

Thanks, Marion! I didn't even go in to all the remakes that nauseate me. Maybe another time.

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