Today of course is Martin Luther King Day here in the States. A day in which many Americans honor his legacy of helping to bring about profound social change through courage, character, and hard work. How do we honor and pay tribute to this? By not working…Having a day off. I love America.
As soon as Ryno gets home after spending the night with a buddy of his, I will be headed over to spend some time with my sweet, little, future NBA star…
We will play some video games, and then have a free lunch (yes, there is such a thing) at Bob Evans courtesy of a gift certificate given to me from one of my brother’s at Christmas.
In regards to MLK Jr., I am not going to repeat all of the well-deserved kudos and platitudes given to his memory. Instead, I want to take a step back and let his spirit know that what he did was not entirely good.
King gave hope and inspiration to millions. He instilled into the masses, the message that anyone and everyone can achieve their dreams…If given a fair playing field and an equal chance at life, all things all possible no matter who you are.
This has been both a blessing and a curse. Millions have realized their dreams of voting without fear, living in a neighborhood that was previously off limits, and just receiving a decent amount of respect.
Others however, have taken his message of chasing down their dreams and making them happen to an unfortunate end that has disturbed many of us.
Who are these people?
Andy Dick…Britney Spears…Jessica and Ashlee Simpson…The View’s Sherri Shepherd…Carrot Top…Gallagher…Alan Keyes…Ann Coulter…The Captain and Tenille.
This a mere handful of some of the people who have taken Martin Luther King’s dream and turned it into our collective nightmare. King should have passed on his message only to some of us.
Because, as you can see in this case, segregation wouldn’t have been a bad thing.
But in parting, I leave you with this song in tribute to MLK and a couple of others like him. Enjoy Dion, ‘cause there ain’t no one more hip than the D-Man…
I may be back later, until then, talk amongst yourselves and
Cheers!!
52 comments:
What?? You don't have a little Muskrat Love for The Captain and Tenille?
Awe, you had to bust on Carrot Top??? I'm highly disappointed in you Matt-Man! hehe...
Hope you're having a great day!
Dana: I loathe that song. CHheers!!
Deb: Carrot Top, appropriately enough, needs dirt sleep. Cheers!!
Others however, have taken his message of chasing down their dreams and making them happen to an unfortunate end that has disturbed many of us.
Who are these people?
Andy Dick…Britney Spears…Jessica and Ashlee Simpson…The View’s Sherri Shepherd…Carrot Top…Gallagher…Alan Keyes…Ann Coulter…The Captain and Tenille.
I can't believe you forgot Rachel Ray---hater!
TB: I can't blame Rachel Ray on MLK. She, my dear, is clearly the work of Satan. Cheers!!
I don't get the day off 'jeezzz!
Roger: Yeah, but you get to spend the day with Ol' Tex. Cheers!!
Freud? Jung? HA!! Both are mental midgets compared to the brilliance of Dr. Phil. Happy MLK Day to you too. Cheers!!
Day off? Who get's a day off over the age of 17?
Raven: A plethora of Public Employees, that's who. Cheers!!
Thanks, Matt-Man, for the song. I was trying to find it early this morning, but only have in on an old LP.
Nick: YW. I was surprised. It took me some hunting to find the damn thing, and then I couldn't find a version of it with a video of Dion. Go Figure. Cheers!!
TB: I can't blame Rachel Ray on MLK. She, my dear, is clearly the work of Satan.
WAIT! Hold the phone here one second.... Rachel Ray is the work of Mike Huckabee??????
See, I never knew that!
Oh baby I could go for some Bob Evans Beef Tips and Noodles! Cripes I wish we had them here... sigh.. Guess it is about time for me to go visit my daughter back east for a B.E. fix! Have fun with the kiddo! I think I may just spend MY day off in FlanelLand!
Bond: She may very well be. Meals AND Sermons in 30 minutes or less. Cheers!!
Cheesy: Lucky Flannel. Cheers!!
Did you say chasing down their dreams or creating our nightmares?
I read on the weekend that some economist junky has calculated that Madame Spears generated in excess of US$1 billion in value to the entertainment business, not including her music. It seems USA Today sales jump 20% when her poor self is on the cover...
Speaking of RR, I've always thought you were the spawn of an angel mating with the devil. You're Irish, so I guess I was right.
The power at my apt complex celebrated MLK day by taking most of the morning off. But, that was okay cause it was a balmy 13 degrees this morning.
I ended up with McDonalds breakfast and coffee to warm up cause we don't have a Bob Evans.
Have you asked Ryno for any advance on your share of his NBA millions yet?
BTW - Could you please send me some BE biscuits, you devil spawn you?
Bob Evans and Basketball. Gotta love America!
what video games?
Boy: The American Media is always on the cutting edge of what's important. Cheers!!
Songbird: I actually like that. It does explain alot about me. Cheers!!
Jay: I guess you had a black out eh? Unlike me, Ryno is very good with his money, so no, I won't see a dime. Cheers!!
Songbird: He just now got home so he may have already eaten so we may not go. Of course he is 13 so maybe is hungry again. Cheers!!
Sparky: Damn Straight. we will play Guitar Hero III. Cheers my good man!!
Got MLK?
Dirkstar: You think just like my son. He said the same thing to me and in the same context last week. I really must start stopping by your site. Not only do you write well; we are practically neighbors (Springfield here). Cheers!!
Well you didn't freeze off any major parts....you forgot to include Brett Favre, he is not on my good list this morning, the idiot who threw the ball to the wrong time...again.
Love the song, takes me back.
You have something waiting for you on my blog...thanks for being a friend.
Oh yes, Andy Dick. Why, God, why. And can we add The Carpenters? And the Starland Vocal Band?
Man, I haven't had Bob Evan's in so long. That sounds tasty.
it's true we're not working (well actually I am), but look at what this holiday is giving you. a well spent day with Ryno that you might not have had otherwise. Enjoy!
You're also forgetting Tom Shady and Brian Billacheat and Elli May Manning.
Yeah, I am being a sore loser today.
Enjoy the day with your offspring. Off to start my physical therapy ALL OVER again...UGH!!!!
I meant Bill not Brian...see? I can't even think straight...LMAO!!!!
cheers to ya!
Tony and I both have the day off... It's 2:43 and I've just been out of bed within the last 45 mintues... ain't nothing like sleeping in...
Enjoy the day with your future NBA star.
Once in a great while, I don't mind Andy Dick... in small doses.
After all, it seems to be the only dick I get, these days.
I am at work today. I am not happy. Isn't it "segregation" to have half the people off of work and half working!!!! NOT FAIR.
Penelope: Why thank ya. I'll be over to check it out. Cheers!!
Starr: I was torn between TC&C and The Satland Vocal Band, but I had already trashed the SVB on prior occasions. Cheers!!
108: Must jave been a new cook. It wasn't very good. Cheers!!
Jillie: Good Luck with the PT. I hope your hate soon subsides. Cheers!!
Dixie: We had a good one. I am glad yo uenjoyed the shut eye...If that's what you were doing in bed. ; ) Cheers!!
Janna: I feel him to be lethal in any dose. Cheers!!
Jahooni: That IS wrong. Write your Congressman Dammit. Cheers!!
LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE!!!!
Metalmom: You're such a Britney Bash Buzzkill. Cheers!!
What's wrong with Gallagher and Muskrat Love?
I think you have a fine list there and let's get them segregated as soon as possible. Hey, when your the prez you can take care of this. Bwahahahahah. Love it Matt-Man. Enjoy your day with Ryno. :)
Lisa: Oops I missed ya. True and him and I had a swell time. Cheers!!
Marilyn: Gallagher: Just Plain Bad and Not Funny. Muskrat Love: Just Plain Bad and Unintentionally Funny. Cheers!!
Sandee: Consider it on my list of things to accomplish within my first 100 days. Cheers!!
"Andy Dick…Britney Spears…Jessica and Ashlee Simpson…The View’s Sherri Shepherd…Carrot Top…Gallagher…Alan Keyes…Ann Coulter…The Captain and Tenille."
Because somewhere, at some time, someone laughed or tapped a toe or otherwise got down with their bad self and proclaimed themselves entertained. And some media mogul said, "Hey, if that poor schmuck liked it, maybe we can find some more poor schmucks, and if we can find some more poor schumcks, why then we can make even more money!"
Stop on by, Dude.
I'm in Dayton.
And I have quite the video game collection...
P.S.P. too.
Travis: The "Schmuck Theory" works so well in our country. Cheers Trav!!
Dirk: We live in the area known as "The Grand Caymans of the Midwest" don't we? Keep that PSP warmed up. Cheers!!
Great tribute, Matt Man. ;)
CrAzY: Thanks Tish. Cheers!!
My company celebrated MLK Day by sending out an e-mail from the CEO saying why we celebrate it by working...Saying that MLK would have wanted it that way not taking a day off. Yeesh....
Doc: That is so warm...so human. Cheers!!
I think Desert just revealed where leprachans come from?
Cheesy: Good observation Cheesy One. Cheers!!
Funny post, Matt-man! Yeah, I'd put Britney away somewhere...
Thanks for the song, though...for MLK, JFK, RFK, John Lennon and now Heath Ledger...sad.
Teach: Yeah, a sad day Mary. Cheers!!
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