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Be like me
2007 November 04
For some strange reason, people subscribe to the feed on this here blog. God only knows why, it’s not as if I’m writing anything of substance in here. This is a whole new world! There’s no room or time for emotion! I CAN’T REFLECT ON LIFE AND BE EVERYTHING YOU WANT ME TO BE. Jesus.
Having lived in Seattle for three years, I am happy to call this city home. My company is exceeding initial expectations, and we’re already looking at office space months before we originally planned. Vinnie knows his way to Mud Bay where the staff know his mug, especially his love for all treats made entirely of meat. I’ve also met some incredible people in this city whom I’m proud to call my friends. There’s no such thing as the Seattle Freeze, you just need to hang out with adults that aren’t still playing too cool for school.
Last week I went to Re-bar with a girlfriend to watch “What’d We Done to Baby Jane?”, a terrific live-action adaption of the (cult) classic with two actresses and one actor who performed the movie verbatim. The puppets in the beginning were made with incredible detail, the costumes and make-up glorify everything camp within the film, and the performances given by the cast give you a whole new appreciation for Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. The movie has its slow moments, and the play was no exception as it kept true to every frame. The three performers did a fantastic job on stage, if anything the show was too long and should’ve kept the momentum by editing some scenes. Really, that was my only criticism of the show. And thanks to the not-even-half-assed review by Brendan Kiley, many a person will think not to bother with this show; this review deeply affects the show and its performers. This isn’t just a damn shame, it’s irresponsible “journalism”.
What was my point? Oh yeah. Brendan = too cool for school. Me = enjoying life and taking successful chances on Seattle. So don’t be like Brendan.
Comments
Interesting. I found that article on the so-called "Seattle Freeze" to be completely and totally accurate. I lived in Seattle for nearly two years, during which time every attempt I made at making friends with other people was immediately smacked down. I was regularly accused of being pushy and nosy, just by attempting to converse with people. I'd make plans to meet up with people and I was flaked on repeatedly - something that has never happened to me before in any other city in which I lived and something for which I have zero tolerance. It was totally damaging to my sense of self-worth and my self-esteem. Luckily, I fled Seattle in the night for SF and upon returning and finally meeting people again, realized, hey, it wasn't me, it was Seattle. Now I hate Seattle with a fiery vengeance and look forward to watching your city buried under a lahar, wiped out in a tsunami, etc.
Posted by: The Angry Young Man
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November 11, 2007 10:42 AM