Defending Barbie
This week news broke that Amy Schumer is in talks to lead a Barbie movie. I can't get behind this, but not for the reason you might think. Plus I launch a new "Recommended Listing" segment by talking about "PreRecorded Live." As always there's "BS from the News." And in the the "Jackass of the Week" I have a word or two about being a responsible smoker.
Adam's Rant
Amy Schumer is in talks to write and star in a live action Barbie movie.
Since news broke of the Amy Schumer lead Barbie movie, there has been more than enough hate thrown around. Most of that hate has to do with the fact that Amy Schumer bears ZERO resemblance to any Barbie doll. I don't think she should be playing Barbie, but it has nothing to do with her looks. I honestly just don't think she is the right person to play such an iconic character. The reported plot of the movie will be a comedy involving Schumer's Barbie being an outcast who leaves the Barbie world for the "real" world. Lessons are learned and she returns to save the Barbie world... Blah blah blah. The problem is that Amy Schumer's style of "funny" is completely counter to the wholesome image that Barbie represents. Plenty of people love her style of comedy. I don't think she's funny, but either way she is an "adult" comic. Barbie is a children's character and should be given a treatment that is fitting of an icon of her stature. I honestly cannot picture any version of a comedy lead by Amy Schumer that could be true to who Barbie is and what she represents. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe it can work. I just honestly feel like putting any comedienne like Amy Schumer in the iconic shoes of Barbie, is degrading to the legacy of the role, and fundamentally damaging to the brand that has been around for nearly 60 years.
Bullshit From the News
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An Ohio man was arrested after breaking in to his neighbor's apartment in order to steal her Wi-Fi password.
Jackass of the Week
Christmas float catches fire after 'Grinch' flicks cigarette
An unidentified man flicked a lit cigarette at a Whoville themed float on it's way to a parade in Huntsville, Alabama, burning it to the ground.
Recommended Listening
Prerecorded Live
Tuesdays Matt, Joe, and Becky talk about the latest Nerdy News and Geek out on all kinds of things. Then on Friday they switch it up for the Foodie Friday show, turning the fun on a different food topic. Legit nerds while still being normal people. Tons of fun, and easy to get into for even the most basic of nerds. Five Stars all the way.
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