1. Most memorable Moment
The Obama Inauguration.
Apart from the most memorable event in American history, I will have to say that there was nothing more heartfelt and wonderful as when Barack Obama was sworn in as the President of the United States of America. Love Obama or Hate Obama, one has to admit: there was never that much commotion over an election EVER (atleast as long as I can remember). People were actually talking about politics, Michelle Obama's dress or Aretha Franklin's hat and somehow all of this became related to politics. It was glorious.
1. Most Forgetable Moment
John and Kate Divorce
There is only so much sympathy I can give this couple and their 8 children before wanting to forget that entire family and move on with my own life. I have to admit, I was intrigued. I like children, I like babies, and I like multiples but this family was made a spectacle long before they realized that people were rooting for their downfall. So Kate was controlling and Jon left her for a 23 year old..... what makes people think that their marriage would have lasted long without the television show?
2. Most Memorable Television show
Glee
I LLOOVVEE Glee! If I could scream it from the rooftops and mountain tops from the top of my lungs I would. It has everything that I could ever love in a television show; quirky and musical. Sigh. Lea Michele rocks, I would write more but my blog is littered with my love for this show!
2. Most Forgetable Television Show
White Collar
The show had a strong beginning but with each episode the premise became weaker. This is a sad occurrence because the show had so much promise. If anyone hasn't noticed or seen the show, the lead character is highly attractive (& can act), throw in the fact that Tiffany Theissen is acting again and you have a mixture for a excited. Sadly, the show plays on reused story-lines and corny drama.; for instance: The cop as the bad guy? An overplayed scenerio that I caught half way in the season finale. Sigh, I predict an early cancellation date unless the writing improves.
3. Most Memorable Social Networking Site
Facebook
I feel like I don't have to say anything, you either have it or you don't but unless you are Amish you've heard about it. It beat Myspace out as the procrastinating tool, most of its users have realized this and have moved on to Myspace. Ah, facebook with its ever changing homepage and memos: oh how I love you.
3. Most Forgetable Social Networking Site
Myspace
Myspace lost out because it tried to be too much like facebook without the cool layouts and music. Who knew that most people don't care about all that flashy stuff? Most people still on this site are relics but will soon be persuaded over to facebook because no one "goes on there" anymore or never had an account there in the first place.
4. Most Memorable Celebrity Death
Michael Jackson
I have a problem with people sensationalizing celebrity deaths (there may be a blog on this) but I have got to say, MJ dying was probably the most shocking thing that occurred all summer. Love him or hate him, most of the world knew who he was and had something to say about him, good or bad. His music transitioned through time, he still danced like he was in his 20s, and was found to be not guilty of the crimes he was accused of. MJ led a life that people were confused by, awed by and highly interested in; his life was a constant media spectacle. His funeral was heartbreaking and the speech by his daughter Paris-Katherine moved me to tears. Yes, he was weird but he is a music legend and it was sad to see him go!
4. Most Forgetable Celebrity Death
Farrah Fawcett
By the time Farrah died she was already out of the spotlight, however, news of her death was overshadowed by the news of Michael. She is added as a "forgetable" because while people knew that she died, she did not have the same 'exit' as MJ. Farrah Fawcett's battle with cancer was handled with poise on her part; Farrah's Story had me in tears! She was more than a Charlie's Angel but it can be said that most people did not know this. She meant a lot to many people and she is an inspiring woman!
5. Most Memorable Religion
Scientology
No one really understands it but people have heard of it, this religion has been thrust in the mainstream by Tom Cruise and South Park. This religion was founded by a science fiction writer, L. Ron Hubbard. I do not know about it but I will not mock. It seems that as long as it has famous backers, it will appear in the mainstream.
5. Most Forgetable Relgion
Kabalah
Kabalah is an established religion that has been around longer than Madonna. This fact may not seem important but as you can tell, religion can be seen as a fad. When Madonna started following, many other celebrities were mentioned as following it too. Then when she quieted down, so did they. This is not a coincidence!
* No picture, just information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabbalah [this is me being lazy, not disrespectful.]
Can Anyone Else Think of Other "Memorable
or Forgetable" 2009 Moments? ?
** Title, "2009 Memorables and Forgetables" stolen from The Jay Leno Show (please don't sue me!)
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