Vhat choo tink ’bout Alabama?
This question was asked of me by my Austrian step mother yesterday as I was trying to watch the delightfully surreal 1937 Jack Benny movie, Artists and Models. If there was ever a movie intended to be viewed while stoned, this is it. (I just ordered a copy.)
Turning my head toward her but with my eyes still on the screen, I replied, “Well, I think Saban’s turned the program around and they should have a good season next year.”
She said, “No, de president – Alabama.”
That got my attention, so I turned to her and said, “Well, he’s only been president a week…”
“He gonna bring socialized medicine. You vatch, he selling America.”
I just stared at her. This is the same woman that grew up with socialized medicine and has touted it over the American system of healthcare as long as I can remember. I pointed out that we practically had socialized medicine what with the HMOs dictating medical care now. I didn’t have a clue what she was talking about with the selling America statement. Experience has taught me not to pursue her more ludicrous pronouncements, e.g. “Silber Satin give you yeast infection.” (Silver Satin being some kind of liqueur). There’s no point arguing with her. She will never like “Alabama” because he’s a Democrat and black. Just like I never liked Bush because he was a Republican and a moronic Cheney meat puppet.
