The abuse of words

[fpb]

I have several times said nasty things about Kylie Minogue. Now that she has turned out to be dangerously ill, I am rather ashamed of the language I used on a couple of occasions. No, I do not really her dead or disabled. On the other word, I keep dreaming of a world where real merit (and real beauty) should succeed, rather than mediocre looks and songs laboriously underlain with aggressively sexual posturing.

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[pandoraculpa.livejournal.com]

Perhaps this experience (though I'd not wish it on anyone) will give her some life experience, and enable her to move into the realms of true artistry afterward. It's possible, right? Though admittedly not likely. But then again, it has been known to happen to others facing down such trials.

Either way, hear, hear! for a world where merit and talent are praised over obtrusive pop culture stylings. It saddens me to see so many truly gifted people passed over for strumpets and "players". When I think of the modern geniuses in their respective fields of music and other arts who are technically or conceptually more innovative than their peers, and who are yet passed over for being "uncommercial" it saddens me greatly. All I can say is, thank goodness for the ones who perservere and produce despite the odds being stacked against them. The modern Van Goghs, who paint and paint without selling the first piece. The indie musician, recording on 8-tracks in someone's basement.

The cream will eventually rise to the top, and time will separate the wheat from the chaff.

[fpb.livejournal.com]

It's not even a matter of merit. How on Earth, I ask myself, has Ms.Minogue managed to convince the world that she is a raving beauty? Just by wearing as little as possible and making a careful study of all the characteristic poses of soft-porn models, which she then turned into so-called dance routines. But a beauty she is not. Madonna, at least, is pretty.

Shut up, Molly

[fpb.livejournal.com]

I have already deleted your nasty, pointless little comment, and I will go on doing so. You pathetic morons just insist on scouring my LJ looking for things to be shocked at. Is it so wholly impossible for you to get something vaguely resembling a life?

Re: Shut up, Molly

[(Anonymous)]

You know, the shut up Molly would have been more effective had it actually been me who posted.

I typically make it very clear when I deign to post here out of amusement at your blustering by saying exactly who I am.

But since you seem rather insistant that every rude post is from me, take note of my IP, which should be visible as this post will come up anon.

My IP is permenant. It will not change. If the numbers don't fit, you must acquit!

Re: Shut up, Molly

[fpb.livejournal.com]

I just call any anon Molly, these days. It's more fun that way. And what on Earth are you doing, still lurking? Haven't you, too, got something else to do?

Re: Shut up, Molly

[(Anonymous)]

Nah, I couldn't sleep. It's my birthday today and all I could think about was presents. Not even reading your lengthy post on Sex and the Catholic Girl could put me to sleep.

MM

Re: Shut up, Molly

[fpb.livejournal.com]

You resurrecting dead-and-buried sixties cliches will do it for me every time. I suggest you try something more up to date than Helen Gurley Brown. (*SNO-O-O-O-ORRRE*)

Re: Shut up, Molly

[gunderpants.livejournal.com]

But in all fairness, FPB, maybe Molly is telling you to write Malory Towers femmeslash.

In which case, please don't listen to her!

Re: Shut up, Molly

[fpb.livejournal.com]

Malory Towers is something I am wholly ignorant of. So you are in no danger.