Unintended consequences. Who knew the Top 100 would result in more just plain fun than we’ve had here in a long time? Actual cultural commentary? Fabulous.
The video above is a contribution of Edna. Because everyone knows that women aren’t competitive as hell and have no sense of humor. Besides not having as much talent as the, uh, men.
And speaking of the, uh, men, in virtually the same timeframe, commenter Tim sent me this musical paean to NHL star Sidnie Crosby, whom the doyennes of ESPN regard as the face of the league, perhaps of hockey itself.
Role reversal anyone? Love it. Perhaps Tim will forgive me for revealing that he — a rabid Washington Capitals fan and inveterate Flyers hater — is actually going to be rooting for the Flyers in the Stanley Cup playoffs when they face off against Crosby’s Penguins.
I appreciate that. I really do. But I’m rather wishing that the Competitive Foursome had one more defenseman and a goalie to go with their extraordinary offensive lineup.
Thanks to both of you. In these dark days, laughs are hard to come by. And you’ll have to excuse me for finishing on a lame note, because I’m still trying to wipe a tear from my eye under the influence of Canadian torch singer Celine Dion, which is really really hard to do while wearing a hockey glove.
Both much appreciated. And Kurt Weil would be very proud of that rendition of Mackie Messer.
The competitive women were *incredible*, thank you so much, Edna and RL. I loved every minute of the progression! I really needed that today, thanks.
For no reason at all, it prompted me to remember and rewatch this, a flashmob orchestra. I don’t know if I’ve recommended it to you before, but it makes my heart explode every time. Between the humor and the beauty, today will be a better day.