Wonders Of The World

Wonder Girl & Wonder Woman
Debra Winger & Lynda Carter

Let's kick Monday off by admiring the wonders of the world. Specifically Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter) and Wonder Girl (Debra Winger). from the classic 1975 TV Series Wonder Woman!

Hey it's almost Halloween why not celebrate with two heroic women of Comic Book lore.

Thus the dynamic duo is here to help you kick off our collective work weeks.

Beware of golden lassos!

Wonder Woman TV Series on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074074/   

Freaky Friday

Ever contemplate what would happen if Wonder Woman and The Wicked Witch Of The Witch joined forces? Of course you haven't, yet we have an answer on this Freaky Friday.

Via the genius that is Ronald McDonkey here is a mash-up of the two as if they were one.

How does Wonder Witch grab you??? Well here she is and she's real and spectacular! How spectacular is she?

Well let's put it this way. She can buy herself flowers....

Ronald McDonkey on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/ronaldmcdonkey/?hl=en 

Back In Time

Batman & Wonder Woman

This image came up as a Facebook Memory and I wanted to post it here, so I am. 

It was a typical Thursday, May 25th 2017 to be exact, as I headed to Trader Joe's on Vine in Hollywood.

Nothing shocking other than I was completely unaware that the premiere for Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot was happening on Hollywood Blvd. at the Pantages on this day.

Luckily I grocery shop when the Trader Joe's opens (it opened at 8 am, now it opens at 9) because the throngs of fans that showed up eventually were not there just yet.

However there was this dynamic early duo of fans dressed as Wonder Woman and Batman.

I just had to get a photo, and it turned out great! So great that I wanted to share it and it brings back a memory from a less shall we say, altered time and place in the world.

Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend!

Wonder Woman on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0451279/ 

Super Saturday

Wonder Women

Hello Minions it's Super Saturday brought to you straight outta Wonder Woman the TV series which aired originally April 21, 1976.

These are the women of Wonder Woman pictured on her place of origin Paradise Island. With Wonder Woman portrayed by Lynda Carter in the house along with her Mother portrayed by Carolyn Jones and Debra Winger as her sister Drusilla. 

I was feeling heroic today and wanted to salute these classic Wonder Women. 

So let's hop in our invisible planes and take them straight to the sky and fly!

Wonder Woman on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074074/?ref_=tt_ch 

Freaky Friday

Wonder Woman
Lynda Carter

I saw this image come across my Twitter, I mean X or whatever feed this morning direct from Wonder Woman herself, Lynda Carter. It came with the caption "I am prepared to fight Dracula on this boat."

Obviously this was a tongue in cheek remark because as if the fanged one would ever participate in water sports or dare to fight WW.

Vampires and water don't mix Minions (say that three times fast) - Lynda Carter however is fun on Twitter (I'm never going to stop calling it that, so there!)

So get your Freaky Friday on and follow her, and follow her now!

Lynda on Twitter -

https://twitter.com/RealLyndaCarter   

Memorial Day

Honoring and Remembering...

Memorial Day on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day

International Women's Day

 International Women's Day on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women%27s_Day  

It's "National Comic Book Day" Woot!

Yee Haw!
Wonder Woman

When I was growing up I used to be an avid Comic Book fan. As I got older not so much, but I still have fond memories of the hours of escape they provided me from the world. (given the current state of it perhaps I should go back to reading them) - My two favorites were Batman and Wonder Woman.

Thus you are bequeathed an image from the upcoming Wonder Woman 1984 to celebrate today, Yay! 

If you can't figure out why Wonder Woman read what I wrote above. It was supposed to come out in June but because of the pandemic it has bee postponed until Christmas day this year. Fingers crossed that it does not get bumped yet again, but I have a hunch it will 😟

That being stated I can't wait for it to actually premiere it's the only movie based on a Comic Book I want to, and will see coming up. As I stated I outgrew my fascination with them and thus I see few films based on them. "Yes" I am discerning.

T.G.I.F. Minions!

WW 1984 on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7126948/  

Michael's Musings

"I Was Born To Run, I Don't Belong To Anyone..."
Michael Shinafelt

"The midnight sky is the road I'm takin', Head high up in the clouds" - 

Miley Cyrus, Midnight Sky 

You know how ever so often a song comes along that becomes the constant soundtrack in your head? Well Miley Cyrus' Midnight Sky is mine, truth be told I woke up with it playing on a loop, and it still is as I am addressing this with you, right here, right now. 

So, tell me what is your theme song lately...???

Don't lose your temper at the Runway Show, just say no

As if being a prude is something to be proud of

There's a hyena in your bathtub, take a peek, I dare you

My hand sanitizer from Trader Joe's smells like tequila 

It's not attractive to be so happy about this tragedy. Let's kill the enthusiasm 

Hamlet was an Incel 

Do you do stuff for beer?

Woman Crush of the Week - Wonder Woman, we could really use her help, stat!

Things that make you go Hmmmmmmm: Madonna directing and co-writing a biopic about who else, Madonna, Madonna, Madonna!!!

Welcome to Wiener on a Stick, large or small?

Sidewalk Talk: I cracked a beer bottle over her butt, we like to change it up

The merits of Rob Schneider's career, discuss

"Good Dick will imprison you" or "Good, Dick will imprison you" - the choice is yours

Choose with me, here:

https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Michael's Musings

Distant Memories...
Michael Shinafelt

Tis the season to be looting, Fa la la la la - OK being me I had the obligatory insert levity here. While I have certain in depth opinions about who the looters are and why they are doing it (hint it's not the actual individuals angry over the senseless murder of a Black Man) I'm not going there. 

How about I go other places, capisce? 

"Come on and Zoom, come on and Zoom, come on and Zoom, come on and Zoom" - The Theme Song of 2020

I've heard for years Glee's Lea Michele was unpleasant to work with, never did it sink in it would be the nightmare that it actually was

This Weeks Catch Phrase: Bunker Bitch

 "Don't tell me what to say. I'm going to crush your f------ hand. Stop it." Yes, Aaron  Phypers actually said that to his wife Denise Richards on RHOBH.

Your June Wonder Woman: Fight Like A Hero

Change is good, ice cream is better

It's Pride Month 50 years of it to be exact

Don't even try to out bitch those who haven't even dipped into their reserves yet

Woman Crush of the Week - Honoring Marsha P. Johnson for founding Pride and making it a riot

Why did the chicken cross the road? For a photo-op with a Bible at an Episcopal Church

Bar, Cocktails & Dancing Sandwiches - Discuss...

Sometimes good intentions are never seen

Just Because...Daisy Chain

Time to get bopping

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The Quarantine Shuffle

Wonder Woman
Lynda Carter

Like most of us I have been watching way more TV of late. Hey, what are we Corn Teen minions supposed to do with limited options???

Well yesterday while channel surfing I struck Television Gold! "Yes" I was feeling my inner Yukon Cornelius when I stumbled upon a two part Batman episode with Julie Newmar as the Catwoman on, followed by an episode of Wonder Woman with Lynda Carter and Lyle Waggoner. 

The thing I remembered most about these shows from my days of yore was that they were silly fun. What I really did not recall was how skilled the actors were in bringing depth to that silliness. 

Catwoman
Julie Newmar

Julie Newmar brought surprising pathos to her performance as the kinky Catwoman, even though the material she was given on Batman was pure camp on a stick, Ms. Newmar really understood what she was doing and how to elevate it. 

Likewise Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman and Lyle Waggoner as Major Steve Trevor. They all elevated something silly into something magic.

I truly enjoyed rediscovering these two old friends, sometimes The Quarantine Shuffle isn't too shabby.

Wonder Woman on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074074/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6

Batman on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059968/?ref_=nm_knf_i1

Monday Motivation

Pump It Jam!
Gal Gadot

Today's Monday Motivation is the heavy topic of weightlifting, something that I recently discovered at the age of 53. I attempted lifting in my twenties and couldn't stand it. Then post my fifty pound weight loss I was told by someone close to me that I would start lifting weights. Well this person used to be a trainer and I told them if they wanted me to do that they would coach me on what they thought I should do and how to proceed correctly.

They did, and I now do! I F#cking enjoy lifting weights now. I think I figured out why. There is more to it than bulking up, also at this point in my life anything I do, I am doing for myself. Another reason, is I now know how to do each set of weights I was assigned to do with properly and with intent. Meaning I like the control I have while engaging in this form of exercise.

For visual inspiration on this Monday I bring you Wonder Woman herself Gal Gadot hitting those beasts and hitting them hard! As her T-Shirt says: JOCK and indeed she is...!!!

Take that Monday!

Weightlifting on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weightlifting

Hump Day & Chill

Join Me?
Chris Pine

Today's Hump Day & Chill is brought to you by the film A Wrinkle in Time - and by the name Chris Pine. Yeah, that's correct I made rhyme, and I can do that anytime Sam I Am...

Mr. Pine currently appearing in A Wrinkle in Time is one tasty view whether he is "your type" or not. Oh and he is a talented thespian as well.

What's that?! No, I did not see the Star Trek movies, NMT aka Not My Thing, but those baby blues are all so mesmerizing. And he was real and spectacular as Steve Trevor in Wonder Woman.

Chris is a really great movie star in the old Hollywood tradition. He is quite particular about the projects he picks and keeps a very low key profile when it comes to his personal life. Because life is a mystery after all, and everyone must stand alone.

This guy ain't no Kardashian, that's for sure! No letting it all hang out physically or personally for him.

So why don't you join me in pining for Chris, Hump Day &Chill powers activate.

It's time to go, I gotta blow! (another rhyme I'm on a roll!)

My man Chris on IMDB:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1517976/

See Her, Gal Gadot

See Her
Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot recently accepted the #SeeHer Award at the 2018 Critics' Choice Awards. 

What's the #SeeHer Award you might ask? I'm glad you did because I honestly am not familiar with it either so let's find out together, shall we?

The See Her Award is:

A special trophy that aims to recognize the importance of accurately portraying women across the entertainment landscape.

Obviously there is no one more deserving of such an honor than Wonder Woman herself.

You go Gal!

Gal on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gal_gadot/?hl=en  

Michael's Musings

Contemplating My Navel
Michael Shinafelt

It's that time of the week again where I am mostly peace, love and light, and a little go f#ck yourself. 

Trying to keep the negative to a minimum because there just isn't enough of that going down every single day.

Shall we commence? Yes, we shall...

Best headline of the week: Wonder Woman Tops Tom Cruise - cheeky!

During the week, it's the Tranny Bike

What are you? A sex machine with a cash register between your legs?

This week on Pretty Little Liars Aria got busted for being shady AF, Hanna & Caleb got married, Spencer & Toby had sex, only two episodes left, and the world keeps turning.

All Demi Moore wants for Christmas is her two front teeth

Ooooooooo, I too am dying to know if Beyonce is in labor, not!

Why is it everyone is so obsessed with seeing celebrity babies? They're going to look like a baby, we've all seen one before, get a grip.

Lipstick & Muffin Girl, think about it...

The first thing I do when I get home is take off my pants

On this season of the Real Housewives of New York, Sonja Morgan is a total jealous loser

A health conscious hooker, how 90's

Is there anything Katy Perry won't do to sell her latest album?

On that note so to speak it's time for me to start getting ready to hit the spin bike, ciao!

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Michael's Musings

Celebrate!
Michael Shinafelt

Happy Gay Pride Month! You heard me. June is the month of PRIDE - and this weekend is the Gay Pride celebration in Los Angeles, CA. 

Since I am proud of who I am, here it is on the table. All bets are off, because a "wonder"ful film I saw this week preaches the truth, and then some.

Extra! Extra! read all about it, now!

I have never seen a comic book film quite like Wonder Woman. Hell I haven't seen many. But this one is film making at it's finest. Oh, and it also subscribes to love being the answer.

While I won't be attending the Pride Parade this year, I will be having brunch with good friends.

This week on Pretty Little Liars. Aria is still being a twat, Hanna & Caleb got engaged...swoon!

Olivia Newton-John
is
Magic

"You have to believe we are magic. Nothing can stand in our way" - Olivia Newton-John

Sometimes we all want to be nipple girls

I saw Nancy Wilson of Heart this past weekend with her new band Roadcase Royale at The Rose in Pasadena. Kick Ass!!!

Gay as a whistle


Steve Harvey = Barking Seal

Who the F#ck was clamoring for the return of Love Connection with Andy Cohen? Seriously.

Sometimes you feel like a pig, sometimes you don't.

A group of asshole white women hit Nordstrom looking for the sale on Covfefe 

"Hope Will Never Be Silent" - Harvey Milk

Celebrate your Pride this month with me at:

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https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Hump Day & Chill

See Tony Chill
Tony Goldwyn

How has your week been going? Mine has been pretty great. In addition too getting a lot accomplished I took some me time and went and saw Wonder Woman yesterday which I highly recommend.

Oh what's that you say? What does it have to do with anything? Well first off this is my place on the Internet to say and do what I want and second, it's Hump Day so chill.

The middle of the week is when one should take some time to unwind and treat themselves to something. I makes it easier to muddle through until the weekend. 

Nothing represents my POV more than this image Scandal's Tony Goldwyn in Bali. Playing the President has to be a tough, not to mention stressful job.

Check out Tony reclined on the hotel bed enjoying room service barefoot in shorts. Now that's the way you do it.

Obviously you don't have to get a hotel room in Bali to do this, but this image alone should plant the idea in your head of what my philosophy is and that is: Chill and be to really be good to yourself. Trust me if you do you will feel better and everything else will fall into place.

So don't forget to chill today by doing something for you. 

Can I get an Amen? Of course I can!

Tony on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tonygoldwyn/?hl=en

Wonder Woman Friday

Wonder Women
Gal Gadot & Lynda Carter

Since I stumbled upon the set stage for the Wonder Woman premiere before it began last week in Hollywood I thought I might as well give the movie's opening space on my blog.

I mean seriously couldn't we all use Wonder Woman in our lives stat? With a rouge President and and uncertain future for the U.S. she is exactly the voice and presence the world needs ASAP! 

Whether I see the film or not, it is getting great reviews and leading lady Gal Gadot has been deemed a worthy successor to Lynda Carter who made the character famous on television.

Also the photo taken at the premiere above of Lynda passing the proverbial torch to Gal put a smile on my face. After this past week, this is personally what I needed, and I feel it is a pretty safe bet the majority of you feel the same.

So this weekend unleash your inner Wonder Woman, and use your powers for the betterment of the world we live in. 

That goes for you too men, we all have a Wonder Woman in us!

WW on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/wonderwomanfilm/  

Why Not? Wonder Woman

Wonder No More
Gal Gadot

Yesterday I went to make a Trader Joe's run to the one located on Hollywood & Vine at the W Hotel. I emerged from the subway to find a barricade at the Pantages Theater with people already gathering for the Wonder Woman premiere.

It was quite the set-up. I was so glad I arrived before noon, can't imagine what the sidewalks would have been like later. At the time I encountered them they were not that full but the very front of the barricaded area was already teeming with WW fanatics. You'd have to be one to arrive that early.

Being the on the move writer guy I am I snapped a photo of a Wonder Woman wanna be and her Batman eagerly waiting for the sacred event. 

Batman & Wonder Woman 

After I hash tagged it and posted it to Instagram someone recognized WW and BM and tagged them to my image. Faux Wonder Woman approved and left a comment on my pic. Isn't the WWW grand?

Thus I leave you with an image of the actual Wonder Woman arriving at the premiere Gal Godot and my great pretender and her Batman. 

T.G.I.F!

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Supergirl, Say "Hello" To Wonder Woman

When Supergirl Met Wonder Woman
Melissa Benoist & Lynda Carter

In her upcoming sophomore season Supergirl, played by Melissa Benoist is going to meet none other than pop icon Lynda Carter who portrayed the original and greatest Wonder Woman ever on  her own series of the same name. 

Even if you have never seen an episode of Supergirl Carter fans are going to want to tune in for this as her role is a doozy, she will be playing the President of the United States!!! 

Benoist posted this photo of her and her co-star on Instagram with the caption:

"Met a wonderful woman today"

That's Hot!

Season two of Supergirl premieres Monday October 10th at 8 on the CW.