Since nobody understands what Jeff sees in Mary, Zak sees in Iris, Toby sees in Ian (and vice versa), it’s a pretty low bar for Wilbur and Estelle. Libby approves, and that should be enough for all of us.
I also thought that “Escape” is a peculiar choice for these two. We all know that “subtle” is not in KM’s vocabulary, so I chalk this one up to “clueless.” And today has got to be a door slammer for Wilbur and Estelle (and that weird Libby!), right? Tomorrow Mary will encounter another hopeless sad sack on whom she’ll direct her Meddle Ray.
“Oh, Toby, we’re all kindred spirits in one way or another.”
Oh, yeah? Then why aren’t my kindred spirits Warren Buffett and George Clooney taking my phone calls? Mary, for once you are flat wrong, as I intend to say to my kindred spirit Ringo Starr.
There's a good chance Moy is indeed clueless about the song Wilbur and Estelle are singing. I recognized the line quoted--words and music both--but since I haven't paid attention to popular music for decades, I did not know that the song as a whole is about cheating on your partner. Do you suppose KM also morphed into an opera buff in the late Seventies the way I did? It's a strange fate that can befall anybody at any time.
LOL Bravo Scottie McW and Nance. I've been trying to think how to fit Bogota beaches, salsa dancing and Fabiana into this song.
I picture Estelle's next door neighbor banging on the wall. If Libby was a dog she'd be howling at this caterwauling.
If Estelle wants "different" she sure got it. I can't wait for Thanksgiving with Wilbur, Estelle, Libby Harlan, Dawn and Harlan's dog, who will chase Libby while Wilbur and Iris sing out of tune.
Love the parodies, especially the "settle for" line, which really is in my mind the mantra of Mary Worth. Don's set your expectations too high.
As for "The Pina Colada Song", here is an exhaustive, scholarly (!) examination of the meaning of this lobotomy-inducing ditty. The author comes up with eight "problematic" issues for relationships that arise from interpreting this song. I suspect he has a lot of time on his hands, but maybe Estelle and Wilbur should read this article. https://medium.com/@webby2001/eight-troubling-details-from-escape-the-pi%C3%B1a-colada-song-that-do-not-bode-well-for-a-healthy-babce36798b2
Everyone is totally brilliant today, especially Nance and Scottie McW. I love the comedy being wrung from the two-panel supplemental summary of the Sunday Summary.
If you like wearing a Speedo on a land-locked beach I wear leopard-skin leggings that stay just out of reach If you like salsa dancing more than salsa on chips You can lose those ell bees Just keep shaking those hips
Don't be shy! I'd love to hear what you have to say about Mary Worth. Just keep it clean, that's all I ask. This is a FAMILY FRIENDLY blog. I don't want to moderate comments, but I will if I have to.
Since nobody understands what Jeff sees in Mary, Zak sees in Iris, Toby sees in Ian (and vice versa), it’s a pretty low bar for Wilbur and Estelle. Libby approves, and that should be enough for all of us.
ReplyDeleteHappy Father’s Day, Wanders!
ReplyDeleteI also thought that “Escape” is a peculiar choice for these two. We all know that “subtle” is not in KM’s vocabulary, so I chalk this one up to “clueless.” And today has got to be a door slammer for Wilbur and Estelle (and that weird Libby!), right? Tomorrow Mary will encounter another hopeless sad sack on whom she’ll direct her Meddle Ray.
@KitKat - Ha! Ha! “Meddle Ray.” Heh.
ReplyDeleteSo Estelle really has a piano. I thought it was a ploy to get a man, or in this case Wilbur, in her apartment.
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ReplyDeleteThe Piña Colada Song??? OMG, another new low. I hope the neighbors start complaining.
Was Rose Kennedy on her deathbed when she gave us that quote?
-- Scottie McW.
My heart goes out to Estelle’s neighbors.
ReplyDelete“Oh, Toby, we’re all kindred spirits in one way or another.”
ReplyDeleteOh, yeah? Then why aren’t my kindred spirits Warren Buffett and George Clooney taking my phone calls? Mary, for once you are flat wrong, as I intend to say to my kindred spirit Ringo Starr.
There's a good chance Moy is indeed clueless about the song Wilbur and Estelle are singing. I recognized the line quoted--words and music both--but since I haven't paid attention to popular music for decades, I did not know that the song as a whole is about cheating on your partner. Do you suppose KM also morphed into an opera buff in the late Seventies the way I did? It's a strange fate that can befall anybody at any time.
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ReplyDeleteI like mayo falafel /
and gettin' drunk on a ledge. /
I am not into fitness. /
I'm into bein' a veg.
If you like hidin' in the bushes /
and spyin' on an old flame. /
Let's go jump in the shower /
and I'll give you my name.
-- S. McW.
Monday
ReplyDeleteHoly moly, we’re still stuck with this storyline? Are KM and JB on vacation, or an extended lunch?
Now I understand why Estelle rarely plays the piano - she has her wrists on the keys.
@S. McW--Love the Wilbur Verse of that song. LOVE. IT.
ReplyDeleteHere's Estelle's:
Yes, I like cats and falafel,
And finding True Love online.
If they look like George Clooney,
I give them every last dime.
If you like Chocolate Consolation
And pockets that aren't too deep,
I'll just settle for you and
You can settle for me.
ReplyDelete@Nance
Ha haaaaaaa! That's great!
-- S. McW.
LOL Bravo Scottie McW and Nance. I've been trying to think how to fit Bogota beaches, salsa dancing and Fabiana into this song.
ReplyDeleteI picture Estelle's next door neighbor banging on the wall. If Libby was a dog she'd be howling at this caterwauling.
If Estelle wants "different" she sure got it. I can't wait for Thanksgiving with Wilbur, Estelle, Libby Harlan, Dawn and Harlan's dog, who will chase Libby while Wilbur and Iris sing out of tune.
@Nance and @Scottie McW., you jointly hit it out of the park! You’re the Worthiverse version of the Capitol Steps.
ReplyDeleteLove the parodies, especially the "settle for" line, which really is in my mind the mantra of Mary Worth. Don's set your expectations too high.
ReplyDeleteAs for "The Pina Colada Song", here is an exhaustive, scholarly (!) examination of the meaning of this lobotomy-inducing ditty. The author comes up with eight "problematic" issues for relationships that arise from interpreting this song. I suspect he has a lot of time on his hands, but maybe Estelle and Wilbur should read this article. https://medium.com/@webby2001/eight-troubling-details-from-escape-the-pi%C3%B1a-colada-song-that-do-not-bode-well-for-a-healthy-babce36798b2
Everyone is totally brilliant today, especially Nance and Scottie McW. I love the comedy being wrung from the two-panel supplemental summary of the Sunday Summary.
ReplyDeletePool party tomorrow? Please?
Thanks everyone! Scottie is my Inspiration.
ReplyDeleteToby: I wonder what she sees in him ?
ReplyDeleteMW : Take it from me, he's really good in bed.
MW: Better than Jimmy, actually.
4 Regina Wolfe-Parks, a humble attempt
ReplyDeleteIf you like wearing a Speedo
on a land-locked beach
I wear leopard-skin leggings
that stay just out of reach
If you like salsa dancing
more than salsa on chips
You can lose those ell bees
Just keep shaking those hips
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words, all.
All of us here manage to make silk purses out of the sow's ears that Moy gives us every day.
-- S. McW.