Barges, shipments, loss of normalcy: someone owes me $40.

There are only a few things that I feel very strongly about in this world--so much so that I will argue about them. These things include 80's music and Saved By the Bell. I'd go so far to say that I could argue about Pee Wee's Big Adventure, but I'm scared that I'd get something wrong and I'd be devastated, so I stay away from that one.

Last night while eating an elegant meal at a lovely wedding in the very beautiful Maryvale Castle, music was playing over the speakers. Suddenly I hear Chris say, "I hate this song and Gloria Estefan". I said "Why would you say that? She doesn't sing this." And here we go. Both Tina and Chris were adamant about the fact that "Rhythm of the Night" was sung by Gloria Estefan/Miami Sound Machine. UM NO. So I proceed to incorrectly tell them that it is actually by Kool and the Gang--but quickly fix that error and explain that it is actually Debarge. An "argument" ensues and by "argument", I mean that I turned really red and was to the point of slamming my fist on the table because I was so sure I was correct. I threw a $20 bet on the table that everyone agreed to until Chris checked his iPhone and realized I was correct. Tina had to tell me to settle down. I have a real problem when it comes to things I know I'm right about. I wont accept defeat. Especially over an error so blatant as mistaking Debarge for Gloria Estefan. Yes the male lead singer has a high falsetto, but its no Gloria. How about the song they were looking for was "The Rhythm is Gonna Get You" by Miami Sound Machine sans Gloria in the title.

After the whole ordeal, I thought about how I don't get upset about anything that is serious or normal. I have very strong opinions about things that are completely useless to society in general unless we are playing a wicked round of Scene It.

The whole scene was reminiscent of the time that I called Judy out on SBTB trivia. She tried to tell me that Jesse and Slater first got together at prom and got locked in a basement together. I didn't deny them getting locked in the basement and kissing, but it definitely wasnt the first time they got together. I waited two months, researched, spoke with Nicholas and simmered. One day at lunch Tina set me up with 'Hey, so I was watching SBTB this morning' and I said "Really? HEY JUDY REMEMBER HOW YOU WERE WRONG ABOUT JESSE AND SLATER!?" Umm, I'm a psycho.

Shout out to Heather for her wonderfully horrible taste in 80s music because the only reason I remembered who sang "Rhythm of Night" was because she wanted it on a mix cd in college.

Long story short, someone owes me $40. Jerks.

(kidding)

(sort of)

After the wedding, I went to Bay Cafe and proceeded to drink more than I should and I do remember a drunken tirade (I was feeling belligerent) about Debarge that turned into me talking about Barges and barnacles and why shipments come on trucks, etc.(Sorry Alayna and Dion)

Speaking of Barges, I'm currently listening to XM and the song "Who's Johnny?" by EL DEBARGE is on. El was the lead singer of Debarge. Fun fact about "Who's Johnny?" is that it is from my least favorite and most feared movie of all time "Short Circuit". (Side note, Pixar's Wall-E looks too much like Johnny 5, don't think I can handle that movie).

Just to end this nicely, after the Debarge Debacle of 2008, Tina and I danced and sang to "All Night Long" by Lionel Ritchie. No arguments here, great song (not by Gloria Estefan). Sharon caught it on video, its kind of dark, but turn the volume up and enjoy the vocal stylings of Tina/Kara. Of course, I do stop in the middle to grab my beer, but up until that point it was pretty good.

dad's quotes from the weekend

These may only be funny to me and my friends who know my dad...but regardless they are being posted.

1. "i dont care who you know. those girls are all whores."
(referring to "farmer wants a wife")

2. "they moved him to the bottom floor of the hospital so in case there is a fire they can just chuck him out the window"
(referring to his own brother)

3. "i dunno. some guy who's name means beef in french"
(referring to shia lebeouf)

4. "im clicking my button on my shirt, leave me alone"
(his answer after i asked what that noise was)

5. "im going to stand here on the side until my leg works again"
(after sitting during "ironman")

6. "you are truly mentally ill. did you know that?"
(talking to me)

7. "YOU'RE NOT JEWISH. YOU GET NO BATMITZVAH"
(dashing mine and ellen's hopes for the future)

8. "I'd cover the table with hot sauce. That would stop him"
(referring to Simon's love of chewing on coffee tables)