Day Thirteen--"King of Wishful Thinking"

King of Wishful Thinking  

by Go West, 1990

Most of you should recognize this song from Pretty Woman. And if you don't, then you need to re-watch that classic film. Or, just watch this rocking video to remember the 90s goodness. Poor Go West--this was their one and only hit. I personally don't understand why--they are HOT.

I have realized that the majority of my morning songs deal with some sort of heartbreak..."Runaround Sue," "Makes Me Wonder," and this song. And I have also realized that these songs can never really sum up my life/day very well because, I am pleased to report, I'm never in a heartbroken state. So when these songs occur I just kind of chalk it up to watching too many romantic comedies and I thank my lucky stars I'm not greeted with songs like "Can't Touch This" or "Pass the Courvoisier" each and every morning.

Nothing really to report. Went to Ying Yang Chinese Buffet for lunch today then went to the Gallery North 44th Annual Outdoor Art Show. It was what you would expect--over-priced landscape and seascape paintings and over-priced big-bead-heavy jewelry.  However, there were some stands that weren't so bad. I actually purchased a photographic print of graffiti (the graffiti, not my print, pictured below) that is actually in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. There are dissenting opinions on the artist--some say Banksy and some say Nick Walker. Whoever it is, I love it.

 

So, that's about it. Went to the gym (work off some of that chinese buffet) and basically have been avoiding work the rest of the time. Highlight of the day (besides the print, the chinese buffet, the morning song, and that I'm currently watching Matrix Reloaded while wearing an old shirt of Mark's--man, all good) was this:

That's right. Super Twin Pop, Cherry-Flavored.

As the copywriters of Mad Men declared: "Take It. Break It. Share It. Love It."

I did all but Share It. Too good to share.

Well, I'm off! Have a great night all!

Day Eleven--"Runaround Sue"

Before discussing this morning's song, I feel the need to share this because I have a love for flash mobs that I cannot even verbally express...





Now I don't even like this song by the Black Eyed Peas or Oprah, in general, but I love flash mobs so much that I am willing to overlook it. I think I am going to have to write an academic paper on flash mobs. I think I could make it happen.

But back to the task at hand... "Runaround Sue"? Yep, that one came from left field considering in was released in 1961 by Dion DiMucci, backed by the Del-Satins, not the Belmonts--which you would expect (ya know, Dion and the Belmonts). Look at that stud...


So far, the only explanation I can come up with for how this song even entered my consciousness is by way of Mad Men, which I just recently watched the entire 2nd season of in under 72 hours. For the sake of images, and something to talk about (since I surely have nothing to say about "Runaround Sue"--except that I enjoy the song), I am going to give you a run-down of my least favorite characters and my favorite characters on Mad Men (granted-- this list is generated purely off of Seasons 1 & 2 so if my least favorites become likable and my favorites become evil in Season 3, I will happily change these favorites.)

Least Favorite Characters




Peter Campbell (Vincent Kartheiser), "Duck" Phillips (Mark Moses), and Betty Draper (January Jones)
Now, I'm sure the first two are completely understandable with Betty Draper being a little confusing.
She has a cheating husband, no life of her own--an overall sad existence--so I guess I should feel bad for her.
All three of these characters are overgrown children who mess with other people's lives because they hate their own.
And yes, I do care too much about fictional characters on Mad Men.

Favorite Characters



Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss), Ken Cosgrove (Aaron Staton), and Joan Holloway (Christina Hendricks)
Peggy had a secret baby and then left it with her mother and sister to take care of. Joan slept with the silver fox, Mr. Sterling. And well, Ken doesn't really do anything really wrong except hit on every female he sees. So why are these characters, who also do not-so-great things like all the others, my favorites? Because they are not babies. They are adults and conduct themselves as such. If any of you out there watch the show, you'll understand just how much that show is comprised of whining babies. These three--they are a breath of fresh air.

Well, that concludes today's installation of "Jessica Opinions on the Mundane that You Could Care Less About." So, "Runaround Sue" probably was in one of the episodes of Season 2, and if it wasn't than I am even more confused by it being on my morning soundtrack...but it's not like I haven't been surprised before.

I'm off to make some lunch and do real work (that I constantly avoid by updating this blog).
But remember...keep away from a Runaround Sue.