Mrs. Van der Loop's Blog

E-nunciation

Last night, I was watching the American Idol contest, and noticed that Miss Diana Ross, who was graciously coaching the contestants, told them to "Prounounce-i-ate" their words. I'm sure Miss Ross knows better and was simply confused by the fact that so many of the contestants are shockingly untalented. However, as we all know, the correct usage is "enunciate." Good breeding insists upon correct use of language.

Where are her people?

And speaking of addiction, I keep hearing so much hullabaloo about this young person Britney Spears. As you well know, I usually disdain show people. They are such braggarts! But my grandson Charles always had such a crush on this Spears woman, so I held a soft spot in my heart for her. But now I ask, who are her people? Are they show people as well? This may explain why they have left their daughter to run amok with degenerates. I personally do not care for the lascivious way she displays this dangerous decollotage. Charles tells me that she is in "rehab." Well good luck to her.

Mr. Coward

As you know, I often find show people rather vulgar. They can be such braggarts! However, in a previous post about Las Vegas, I mentioned Mr. Noel Coward. As a result, he's been in my thoughts all day. So many of the younger set don't know Mr. Coward. And that's why I'm providing them with this terribly amusing movie clip. Enjoy.

Mr. Cowell in Africa

As you know, I am not partial to show people. I find them to be braggarts, and often vulgar. Although I do have them over for tea on occasion, but never when my Aunt Carolyn is present, becasue she has a weak heart and the show people often say things that the average tea guest will kindly ignore or gloss over, but I fear that Aunt Carolyn, who doesn't understand these things, may have a heart attack and die. As show people go, I find Mr. Simon Cowell a refreshing blend of sincerity and good conscience. Yes, dear readers, you may be surprised to learn that I am a fan of American Idol. Who does not appreciate a good singing competition? I am not fond of Mr. Jackson or Ms. Abdul. But Mr. Cowell, as tehy say, "tells it like it is." And now I see from my morning New York Times, that he is in Africa working with the underpriviledged. That makes me like him even more.

The Great Vulgar Way

My my my. I was invited to the theater night before last by my good friend Prudence Wells-Collins. As many of you know, Prudence is quite a theater fan. We went to see this young man, Liev Schreiber. I'm sure Mr. Schreiber is tolerable actor. he seemed to know all of his lines and staging. however, the stream of obscenities issuing from his mouth was really too much to stomach. I begged Prudence at intermission to quit the play, and thankfully she agreed. We immediately took ourselves to a reputable hotel, where we enjoyed a brandy in the lobby, and managed to excorcise the horrible rantings of Mr. Schrieber. As ever, Lydia.