BTW, Heath Ledger, you dick- Brokeback Mountain is showing at not one, but two theatres within 5 miles of my house.
In West Virginia.
Jackass.
by John Cole| 42 Comments
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BTW, Heath Ledger, you dick- Brokeback Mountain is showing at not one, but two theatres within 5 miles of my house.
In West Virginia.
Jackass.
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techson
Wow… they have ‘lectricity in wes verginny?
srv
Yes, Hollywood has always been the summit of astute social commentary. First Heath, now Joel.
Personally, as someone who grew up in Texas, y’all are might bit touchy.
Lines
Rumor is that John Cole has a thing for his sister, just like everyone else in West Virginie
Alexandra
They don’t like cowboys in West Virginia?
Ancient Purple
So, are we destine to have a Heath Ledger post every week (a la Cindy Sheehan)?
ppGaz
You know, we just can’t quit you, John.
Jim Allen
Alexandra, they aren’t cowboys — they’re sheep herders.
And in West Virginia, they like sheep just faaaaaahhhhhn.
scs
It was actually a pro-family movie if you think about it. Don’t read this next line if you don’t want the movie spoiled- but the Heath character gave up a life of ranching gay bliss for the sake of his daughters it seemed to me. That’s a message all of WV can get behind.
Jim Allen
re: “That’s a message all of WV can get behind.”
Ouch.
Mac Buckets
You said, “get behind.” Heh-heh-heh-heh-heh.
ppGaz
Watch your language, young lady.
Mac Buckets
And Ranching Gay Bliss would make a good name for a band.
scs
Dirty, dirty minds.
Faux News
If Cindy Sheehan makes a public statement condeming Bush and praising the movie Brokeback Moutain, I do believe we will see John’s head explode just like in the movie “Scanners”
slightlybad
You know what you call a West Virginian with a sheep under one arm and a goat under the other?
Bisexual.
Jaybird
One of my friends said that they’ve got a working title for Brokeback Mountain II.
“Sheepless in the Saddle”
srv
So would Brokeback be a good date flick? In a Jesus General sort of way.
scs
What’s Jesus General?
Dave Ruddell
Geez, now it almost looks like John is jumping on the bandwagon of parodying the Liberal Party attack ads. If most of you don’t understand the reference, that’s okay.
ppGaz
Jesus General
ppGaz
Everyone in WV has a thing for John’s sister?
Lines, please explain ……..
Slide
John would sure like to make Heath Ledger “squeal like a pig”.
Slide
Hey, West Virginia ain’t so bad. They rank 34th out of 50 in the Smartest State Award and they are ahead of California which is 46th. But of course they are WAY behind New York (#10).
Jaybird
Brokeback is a good date movie, depending on the date.
There is a lot of stuff in there to argue about… er, I mean, discuss.
If you’ve both read the short story, you can talk about the stuff that was in the movie that wasn’t in the story (e.g., The Fourth of July with Ennis, Thanksgiving with Jack, Ennis’s conversations with Junior, meeting the waitress, etc…) and get into a talk about queer theory and whether or not this is a movie about “gay” cowboys or whether it’s two guys who got caught up with Brokeback and just couldn’t quit each other.
But, really, don’t do the “dinner and movie” date. It sucks, you don’t learn anything about the other person. Table manners is pretty much it. Take them shooting. Take them to the batting cages. Take them bowling. If that’s too lowbrow, take them ballroom dancing.
Once the relationship is established, you’ll have plenty of time to just sit in each other’s company without talking much.
The Other Steve
Considering it’s not worth the time trying to convince Republicans they are wrong…
It’s more fun to just make fun of them.
GO HEATH LEDGER!
Davebo
Why is it so hard to solve a murder in West Virginia??
Because there are no dental records and the DNA is all the same…
;0)
Davebo
What’s the definition of a virgin in West Virginia?
A girl who can outrun her dad…
Ancient Purple
Nope, they were cowboys.
The Jack Twist character was in the rodeo for the span of the movie and the Ennis Del Mar character herded sheep that one summer, but makes comments through out the movie about helping out at ranches and herding cattle, etc.
My grandfather was a cowboy and Texan Ranger and often took care of sheep, goats, and other animals during his lifetime and he was never refered to as anything other than a “cowboy.”
scs
I always think it’s pretty funny how movies and literature portray this long lasting, (practically) unrequited love, lasting about 20 years in Brokeback’s case. That is so far from reality. Most people are by nature I think ‘out of sight, out of mind’ and twenty years is way past the limit. More like 30 days is the limit before it’s becomes “Jack who?” and “Ennis who?” Time to start making some more realistic movies I think.
scs
And since we are speaking about WV, I know John had said something about WV being one of the fattest states in the nation. I read a few weeks ago that Scotland has the highest rate of obesity in Europe and has an even higher rate of obesity than the US. They have a lackadaisical view about fitness, plus they like to deep-fry everything. Doesn’t WV have a lot of Scottish/Welsh immigrants there? That might explain it. It’s cultural.
ppGaz
Examples?
srv
I usually go Italian or Asian on the first date, as the food can be awkward and leads to laughs. Nothing like putting the girl at a disadvantage when she’s not good with chop sticks.
My experience is that comedy and “chick” flicks are usually bad date movies. But horror movies are great.
Pooh
Except for the bruises on your forearm or lower thigh. Really scary movies like “Candyman” might even cause open wounds if you are wearing shortsleeves.
Gold Star for Robot Boy
Good first date: An observatory for stargazing and a cafe.
Better first date: Taped Simpsons episodes and beer back at my crib.
YMMV.
Gold Star for Robot Boy
Did you know Heath Ledger is an Aussie?
The Other Steve
Put another shrimp on the barbie!
scs
Just personal observations from me and everyone I know or have seen or heard about. Just your regular long distance relationships seem to not work, let alone all the obstacles these movie characters faced for 20 years. But, I guess it’s the fantasy that helps entertain.
scs
I agree with the Brits. I heard they go to the pubs on their first date. They think dinner is too stuffy. Better to go and sample some of that social lubricant that Tim F keeps blogging about.
JimAllen
scs, I understand that they’re trying to produce a low fat, low cholesterol haggis to combat the obesity in Scotland. They tried one made of tofu, but even the Scots had better taste than that.
srv
I had one biting my shoulder once. Which is fine, but not with the clothes on.
My vote too, but it’ll probably be raining at Coit Tower.
Davebo
Want the Scotts to lose weight?
Sell the diet food cheaper than the regular food.
I sometimes think Scotland only exists so that the Dutch can say “look, we aren’t that cheap!”
Ancient Purple
Then, there are those of us who have been in loving, long distance relationships for over five years and don’t see our relationship diminishing anytime in the near (or far) future.