I want to love you

There are a lot of things I do not understand in this world, and one of the ones that haunts me every day is.. what happened to MIchael Jackson. Seriously, what went wrong there? I am going to ignore the fact that he looked like an skin cancer spokesperson/ alien from planet ugly during the last years of his life, and focus on why we all love him.. the music. If he didn't crack up, MIchael Jackson would still be making some of the best music of our generation. Even as a freak of (well i dont want to say nature because it was so un-natural) other worldly-ness, he was one of the top selling artists in history. His songs have to impact to change the way you feel about dancing. I don't think anyone can listen to "Don't stop till you get enough" without some kind of body movement. I personally desire to stand on tables and hip thrust when I listen to that song. There are many people in history that give off those "I'm too cool for school" vibes. Michael Jackson (pre meltdown) had them just leaking out of his pores. The way he moved, spoke, even just stood there was epic. I wish deep in my heart that he was still alive and sane and making me feel like dancing, but I guess I will just have to listen to all the beloved classics and be near tables so I can enjoy him. Watch the video below if you think I underestimate his "bitchin" factor.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPjfMSn4f6c&feature=channel

What's mine is yours and what's yours is ours...

I think the effect of the "serenade" is either going to be a hit or miss. In all of the examples above, the effect has been what I would call "orgasmic". First of all, lets all just agree right now that Alfalfa singing to Darla in the "Little Rascals" is just nonsensical and adorable. Children trying to be adults is a common theme in comedies, but sometimes it can go badly wrong. Lucky for our generation, this movie was not considered inappropriate, but instead an immediate classic. The serenade is all about timing. I say this because no one wants to be woken up in the middle of the night by a mediocre acoustic guitar performance of "I don't want to miss a thing" with your name strategically put in. The timing must be right, and it must be executed well. Heath Ledger (RIP) had one of the most perfect examples of a serenade should be done. I think we all melted a little bit when we first saw the movie and watched him parade around the bleachers singing "you're just too good to be true". The key is too throw in a little comedy. Heath had some adorable dance moves, help from the marching band, and the guts to slap the ass of a chubby police officer. One of my favorite serenades of all time is Jon Cryer lip singing and dancing to Otis Redding's "Try a Little Tenderness" in Pretty in Pink. His personality as "Duckie" is just perfect. He is the kind of friends you just want to put in your pocket and laugh with all day long. Watching him spin around and impersonate one of the most soulful classics is just fantastic. So gentlement of the world, if you are looking to impress your lady love with a song from your heart these are some good examples of how it should be done. Use a little comedy, pick a song with character (nothing cheesy please), and don't just stand there.. it makes it weird...... Good Luck!