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April 22, 2011 12 Comments

So the other day Halsey from Spunky Junky left a comment on an old post of mine saying she thought it was funny. It was so old I had kind of forgotten what it was about, so I re-read it. I cracked up, remembering the situation. I decided to re-post it today in the hopes that maybe some of you will find it funny as well.

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****originally published on The V Spot January 27, 2009****

Criticism is part of life. I expect it. I yap about whatever I want to on this blog and I figure most people
a)
don’t read it;
b)
could care less; or,
c)
agree with me.

Sometimes it is the person doing the criticizing that is a surprise…. I am being criticized by my (big, strapping, weightlifting) brother-in-law because I said in a post that the movie Bring It On has no plot.
I will respond to what I sincerely hope are his tongue in cheek comments. (I thought about putting his comments in pink, but that’s just uncalled for. Italics will work just fine.)

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As the former captain of a male Yell Leading squad (’88 CVHS), and who at one point in his own life could indeed do round-off’s, cartwheels and splits (from my own Karate days no less)…

You do know this is a public site, right? Other people will find out about this past of yours…


I am stunned you say there is no plot to Bring It On. “Blasphemy” I yell in my gold and black megaphone!


OK, maybe I was a bit harsh when I said there was NO plot. I’ll rephrase. There IS a plot. It’s just that it is so tired, transparent and formulaic that it is easy label it as having no plot.
I stand corrected.

I’ll have you know there are 4 movies in the franchise, with a 5th (Bring It On: Fight to the Finish) slated for a 2009 release!!

McDonald’s is a franchise too. Just because there are a lot of them around doesn’t make them innovative, exciting, thought-provoking or necessary. (And the fact that you are so generous with the use of exclamation points when it comes to writing about the 5th one… well, it has me a bit worried about you.)

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The stories are chock full of high stakes drama fueled by teen angst as generally the under dogs have to overcome insurmountable odds to prove they are the best cheer team.

Remove the cheerleader aspect and you’ve just described the plot of every Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon ever made.

It’s the tale of the unsung hero’s…the cheerleaders and yell leaders of our communities. We never get credit.

Does the tale belong to the unsung heroes, or is it about them? Decide, adjust your punctuation accordingly, then get back to me. (Say hi to my sis and give her a big hug!)

****Updated to add: If you’re interested in more of my responses to comments, search the label “Retorts” If you’d like to weigh in on comments other people have relieved, visit My Favorite Hate Mail.****

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Filed Under: hilarious, no reason - just fun, Retorts

Comments

  1. Carrie @ Dittle Dattle says

    April 22, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Hilarious! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Lightning Bug's Butt says

    April 22, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    That’s it. I’m going to Netflix and streaming Bring It On. I’ll have to study it and learn whether there is a plot. I may have to pause it in a few places.

    Reply
  3. Lesley says

    April 22, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    How funny! I mentioned Fight to the Finish in my post today.
    I literally laughed out loud when I read ” insurmountable odds ” and then again at ” Rocky and Bullwinkle “. Well played. Well played.

    Reply
  4. MiMi says

    April 22, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Wait a second. This has to be before I found you! Or you found me…whatever. ๐Ÿ™‚
    Anyway. His usage of the !!!! really does raise an eyebrow or two.
    Male cheerleader??? Indeed.

    Reply
  5. MiMi says

    April 22, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    And. Your chandy WON!!!!!!
    And you didn’t like it! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  6. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    April 23, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    I’m going to tell you a secret. Don’t tell anyone, okay? I went to see that movie in the theater in college with a friend, and we loved it. (Former cheerleader here) BUT, I will gladly admit that it was pretty formulaic. Your retorts crack me up!!!

    Thanks for linking up, Viv! (And for linking back!!! I love it when people are cool about supporting others) ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  7. Kelli says

    April 23, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    This is a good repost…way too funny.

    Reply
  8. Spunky Junky says

    April 23, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    buahahahaahaha! It is even more hilarious the second time through.

    Now, don’t judge. I can quote “Bring it On” word-for-word. I wasn’t a cheerleader, but the inner spirit squad in me just can’t get enough of it.

    “I sizzle, I scorch, and now I pass the torch. The ballots are in, and one girl has to win. She’s perky, she’s fun, and number she’s number one!”

    That’s it. really. I will calm myself down now.

    Halz

    Reply
  9. slommler says

    April 23, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Rah! Rah!! Rah!! And Ha! Ha! Ha!
    You totally cracked me up as did your brother-in-law. But I wonder if he is serious??? Oh dear!!
    I need to ask my granddaughter about this movie…she is a current cheerleader and very serious about it. She may give me some insight here. Sigh!!
    Oh to be 16 and jumping in the air! Just jumping would be nice. Ha!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  10. Lynn says

    April 23, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Your brother in law is very brave to tangle with you! I haven’t thought of Rocky and Bullwinkle in years.
    I wonder if he is still trying to get a rabbit out of his hat.

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  11. Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva says

    April 27, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    That was good for a laugh.
    ~Kimberlee, http://www.TheSpunkyDiva.com
    PS – I am with you… they don’t qualify as having a plot IMHO {in my honest opinion}

    Reply
  12. Erin says

    May 14, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Hey, while I agree with you(that movie was pretty bad), I have to add that there are no cheerleaders or yell whatevers at soccer games, and I get by just fine yelling on my own..making me think that cheerleaders are almost obsolete. Funny stuff here Viv!

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