So, I'm lying in bed flipping through the TV channels before falling asleep. I see Kathy Griffin doing stand-up and can't resist watching. I think she's vulgar and tasteless and I LOVE HER! Not to mention how hella-funny she is.
A few minutes later, she pokes fun at an incident that happened back in Sept. 20, 2007. OK, I guess I have been out of touch, since this is the first I've heard of it. Apparently, the Miracle Theatre (billed as a "Christian theatre troupe" back in my hometown of Pigeon Forge, TN) didn't approve of her Emmy acceptance speech. In response the theatre placed a $90,440 ad in USA Today. $90,440!!! Isn't that a lot to spend just to set up another round of jokes from the very comedian that you're trying to chastise? There are many things I miss about Sevier County, TN... and I am reminded there are things I don't.
Individuals and groups have "taken a stand" over lesser issues. I think this is just funny because I am familiar with the community involved. As far as the "Christian theatre troupe"... I am not saying the terminology is necessarily a non sequitur. It seems a little to me like they may be trying to sell religion in the form of a flash-bang spectacle. The miracle they seem to be forgetting about is "free speech".
Besides, I know Pigeon Forge theatres. There are many different theatres and shows in that small town, but they all have a few things in common. The very same young men who are dressing as devils and saints, are wearing angels' wings and flying about above the stage, and are dancing and singing about the Word across an elaborately lit stage... well, lets just say on their days off they are practicing a different religion.
Here's a link to the ad:
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Several thoughts about this one.
First: That's what I was watching when I lost Suzy. Really. That was my first thought.
Second: I spent 2 weeks in Gatlinburg this summer and we ran into a guy that used to be in our unit that is now a performer in "Miracle" and I can tell you right now he practices another religion behind closed doors- namely one that involves his boyfriend and butt plugs.
Third: My gay uncles saw Kathy Griffin last month and they LOVE her!
And last: I know what you mean about small-town, southern, closed-minded folk. I used to be one.
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