Michael's Musings

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Michael Shinafelt

"Doubleplusgood, Times 17.3.84 bb speech mal reported Africa rectify, Times 19.12.83 forecasts 3 YP 4th quarter, 83 misprints, verify current issue" - "Doubleplusgood" Eurythmics

I woke up this ayem with this song by the amazing Eurythmics running through the corners of my mind. It's a term from George Orwell's 1984. This is a lyric from a track the duo laid down for a film version of the novel (which, "Yes" I did see)

Any questions? I thought not, it's time to get down with the master beat -

One, two, sit on a screw. Because shoe buckling is so passe 

"The trouble is you think you have time" - Sh!t Buddha says 

A friend I know suggested I binge watch Marrying Millions F#ck You, now I have to see the last two episodes! 

If you didn't read the news story about how Oomp Loompa's invaded Whoville? shame on you for not keeping up with current events!!!

A chicken with lipstick...discuss

If you can't be an athlete, be a space commander from Pluto 

Because smiles are important, Tracee Ellis Ross

My dreams often include twins

Woman Crush of the Week - Jennifer Lopez (I'm sure you can see why)

I love a man out of uniform, especially when it's raining them

Fingers Crossed is a generic all purpose kind of term for the non-committal individual

Walking testosterone thy name is Gerard Butler 

Ooooops! I dropped my soap in the shower, mind bending over and picking it up for me???

The Keebler Elf has an AK 47 just like everyone else

Who's This Guy? Find out at:
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The Horror!

Will The Real Sarah Paulson Please Fall In Line?

Well it looks like American Horror Story favorite Sarah Paulson is sitting season 9 out. The upcoming season is titled 1984 and takes place in a summer camp. The teaser gives slasher flick vibes. 

Given how pitiful last season, Apocalypse was I can understand Paulson sitting on the sidelines for this one. Although a throwback to 80's slice em' and dice em' terror seems like a fertile idea.

However I sincerely doubt the low quality of last season is the reason she is sitting out.It seems she has a very full plate of projects at present including a new FX series opposite Cate Blanchett titled Mrs. America. I will for sure tune into that simply to see those two power house actresses square off of with each other.

Whatever the case, this will be the first Sarah less AHS season. Hey TV series are like people, they need to, and should evolve.

Sarah on IG 
https://www.instagram.com/mssarahcatharinepaulson/?hl=en

Hey Madonna: Pablo Picasso Was Never Called...

Look, It's a Picasso!
No Bitch It's Madonna!

"Pablo Picasso was never called an asshole" - Burning Sensation

Recently I was reading that Madonna compared herself to Pablo Picasso. Of course the first thing that popped into my head was the song Pablo Picasso by Burning Sensation. It was featured in the cult 1984 film Repo Man starring Emilio Estevez. It's one of my favorite movies of that decade.

While Pablo Picasso most likely was never called an asshole, I am sure Madonna has been called one. So why the comparison?

As her Madgesty put it:  "I like to compare myself to other kinds of artists like Picasso. He kept painting and painting until the day he died. Why? Because I guess he felt inspired to do so. Life inspired him, so he had to keep expressing himself, and that's how I feel."

Now the comparison makes sense!

"Express Yourself" with Madonna on Instgram: 
https://instagram.com/madonna/