Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters

 

Now, if you frequent the blog with any sense of regularity you probably know that I am a pretty big TV/Film fan, so when I saw Netflix was offering one free month (as opposed to the week that I was used to seeing) I immediately pounced on the offer.  I had perused their archives before when at Matt and Joanie’s and was overwhelmed with the number of documentaries they offered, with one in particular catching my eye.

Were I to see this in Toledo, OH they probably would have just called it Europa.  My friend Jamison played for Toledo Opera when they did a production of Benjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucrecia and fearing low ticket sales due to, you know, the word “rape” in the title they decided to change it to simply Lucrecia.  I’m pretty sure I also remember hearing that the Britten society got (rightfully so) really upset about it. 

 

I vaguely remember seeing a preview for The Rape of Europa before it came out years ago and then kinda forgot about it, but with instant view I was able to watch it immediately! I’d love to blather on about how fascinating it is, but just watch the trailer instead:

 

The film begins with a discussion of Hitler’s original desire to become a painter and how his rejection from art school was utterly devastating to him.  Interestingly enough, I have actually seen a Hitler painting; while living in Waco I went to see one of his still life’s on display at the Red Men Museum.  Looks like Jack Donaghy was wrong in this week’s episode of 30 Rock!

 

Artist: Elton John/ Album: Honky Chateau

Catalogue Kids

 

Well I’m sure you are happy to know that my extremely important issue with Pottery Barn has been a bit mollified with a fun little “easter egg” discovery on the Pottery Barn Kids website.  I was helping a customer in the store look for something online and I happened to come across this:

 

Let’s take a closer look, shall we?

Coincidence?  When I saw this I thought to myself: “Wouldn’t it be funny if Pleasant had that put in the catalogue because she knew my mom LOVES plaid? Wait, does she even know my mom likes plaid?” Pleaseant—a more aptly named person I do not know—is a friend of mine from high school and is now a buyer for Pottery Barn Kids.  I know that in the past she has used the names of friends’ kids for the children’s merchandise and so I sent her this:

Me: Just so you know… in my head the plaid “Roberts” tree skirt on the pb kids website is your doing.  You know, because I’m sure you know about my mom’s obsession.

Pleasant: Totally was!!! Did you notice the Dawson [another Crockett family] in there too?? :)

How cool is that!!! I told two of my managers and their collective eye-rolls of disbelief could put even Liz Lemon to shame.

I don’t got nothin’ to prove to you Jenny/Brian!

So although Pottery Barn may not get music so much, they definitely got my mom… which I guess in the long run is better :)  THANKS, PLEASANT!!

(And no, Jan, I can’t make requests so don’t ask! lol)

Artist: Operator Please/ Album: On the Prowl