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February 12, 2007
I remember when I lost my mind
[Painting: "The Interior of Bedlam," from A Rake's Progress by William Hogarth]
"Not Ready To Make Nice" by the Dixie Chicks won Record of the year over Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy." The Recording Academy appears to think that sending a message to the jingoistic sect controlling the insular Country music world, and their blackballing of the Chicks, is more important than recognizing the "best". Gnarls should have won and had the award retired for five years from the strength of "Crazy." But this is the Grammys, so par for the course.
Previously:
Merry Swankster wants you to stop eating poo
Posted by Merry Swankster at February 12, 2007 11:55 AM
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So should we ignore the Grammy's or watch the results closely and get mad about them? Make up your mind, man!
Posted by: jeff k at February 12, 2007 12:32 PM
I explained your "Grammys = dog poo" proof to my wife. She was not very amused, but conceded to your point.
Posted by: Randall Monty at February 12, 2007 02:33 PM
I'll clarify: Ignore the awards because they are without merit. One shouldn't start letter writing campaigns to change indignities. You can still watch the trainwreck I suppose. Performances weren't too bad last night.
I think my boy Al Einstein said it best:
"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results."
Posted by: Sebastian at February 12, 2007 02:33 PM
Furthermore...
While this post may or may not prove that I watched the show last night, it's purpose was more for pointing out a possible ulterior motive to the Chicks winning of Record of the Year.
Posted by: Sebastian at February 12, 2007 02:38 PM
I haven't watched it yet, but I'm sure that Bill O'Reilly made the same point on tonight's show.
Posted by: Randall Monty at February 12, 2007 09:22 PM
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