What's all this "jive" talk?
"Jive to the monkey?" you ask. "What are you talking about?"
It's simple, really. "Jive to the monkey" is a philosophy of life, a way for you to carry your heavy burden, smiling all the while. Follow me:
The "monkey" is whatever ails you. You know, like "I have a monkey on my back." The monkey claws your shoulders, he breaths his banana-scented breath right in your face, he weighs you down. In short, the monkey is an insecure job, a tough class, a mean ex ... whatever.
So what do you do? Do you let that monkey drag you down? No ... you dance! You are JIVE to that chimp! Oh yes, you are jive.
"Look at me, monkey; I'm dancing! How do you like me now, monkey? Are you getting dizzy, monkey? What, you say you're scared? You want me to stop? Oh no, little monkey ... you wanted on, remember? You like mambo, monkey? How 'bout some breakdancing? Here we go, monkey, ring around the rosey ...."
So now, you people, I have prepared you for a new way of dealing with stress. You jive? Yes, you're jive. We're all jive. Jive to the monkeys that oppress us. Now, together, let us press on. And whenever that monkey starts to wear you down, just swing by the Jive To The Monkey Blog. Take your shoes off (not so much for your comfort -- I don't want you to get my rug dirty), let me get you some coffee. Listen to me ruminate on life, love, art, and whatever else pops into my head, and feel free to comment.
We'll have plenty of great features in this forum. Poetry, yarns, interviews with Cool Friends Of Mine (including some of you people reading this now), skits, Q & A sessions where I will answer your questions, and all manner of little tidbits. And by the way, no foreign language comments allowed. I've got my eye on all you Frenchies. I don't trust you, not one little bit.
P.S. There will be no pictures on this blog until I figure out how to do it. And that could take a while. Stupid Technology Monkey.
posted by Bobby @ 9:29 AM
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22 Comments:
Remind me to never take you by the Monkey exhibit at the Zoo.
Congratulations, Tom! You are the first to ever comment on Jive To The Monkey. You win some canned corn.
I can bring it to you Sunday night.
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(Smiley-faced vampire. See the fangs?)
Where would you like me to leave my editing comments/corrections? :)
Little King, we are on MY home turf here ... I know the terrain, I choose the layout -- if you want to get in an editing war, BRING IT ON!
(Actually people, let's have a big hand-clap for the incredibly talented vocalist and budding writer, Ms. Lorie King. Glad you stopped by, pal.)
(And now while we're at it, let's all give Jesus a great big hand-clap of praise.)
Chilled Monkey brains are an excellent treat. Ask Indiana Jones, he can confirm. Seizure later...
Hey there, young William.
Ladies and gentlemen, Will is one of a kind -- the only person in the world who signs off with "Seizure later" (to which the expected response is "Rectum so"). He is also the greatest bachelor cook alive, but sorry girls ... a hoosier chick beat you to him just a few weeks ago.
Out of pity for someone whose name means "punk" in French, I will abstain from all foreign language references.
-Frenchy
You know, a hundred years ago, we Gilleses were French-speaking Canadians.
I know, I know ... all that stuff about me distrusting Frenchies, and here I am with a skeleton in my closet.
But folks, that's what's great about Jive To The Monkey! Only in this forum do you get revelations like that.
And how impressive that the one and only Sarah, financial guru of Sojourn, has visited my abode (and refrained from speaking French). Way to go Sarah. I would give you a prize, but I've already gone over-budget on Tom's corn. I have a meeting with some financial backers later today though -- some really powerful mucky-mucks who are impressed with the site. No doubt they'll finance some rather large prize give-aways in the future.
Until then, stay jive people. Monkey can't bring you down!
so, i'm not sure how i feel about this. posting on your site. i know you will ruthlessly edit and mock me, i just know it. french boy.
Some thoughts:
Jive People. Sounds like a band name. Can I sing backup?
I am not a financial guru. To achieve guru status, one must have a degree in a financial field. As previously stated, mine is in French. But, I am a trained financial counselor. Bobby, maybe you should meet with one to discuss your prize budget. Maybe you could move from generic vegetables to Green Giant, with some good advice. We'll talk.
Last thought (I feel like this is getting long): since Bobby has revealed the skeleton in his closet, I will reveal mine. as my close personal friends know, i never use caps when i email. i only use them on the sojourn site so i won't be mocked and will appear to be smarter than i really am. but i am coming out here to support cheryl.
Sarah: of course you can be in the Jive People band.
Cheryl and Sarah: About the capitalization issue: I am doing this blog hosting gig, you know. I'm trying to be nice, accomodating, and inclusive.
So, uh, no problem. No, uh, no problem on the butchering of the English language. Far be it from me to make you feel unwelcome here. This blog is all about good times. We have a big tent philosophy here -- boys/ girls, music lovers/ Prince fans, Calvinists/ Arminians (who are free to participate if they CHOOSE to), and even grammarians/ evil language slackers.
So butcher away (but do it in English. At least that way I can tell when you're breaking the rules).
you know, if you read older English literature, many words were capitalized that we would never capitalize to day. most nouns, no matter their location in the sentece were capitalized. and the German language still does that some, i believe. so since there is a steady progression in the English language away from the use of capital letters, then think of my posts not as incorrect but rather future-minded. and i do not butcher the English language, my friend, i simply don't capitalize it. besides, all decent word processors take care of the capitalizing for me, thus i blame to tool rather than the user. :)
agree. the lack of capitalization is not the same as spelling/grammatical errors.
thank you, cheryl. i just thought i was being lazy. "progressive" has a nicer ring to it.
Hmmm ... and I'm guessing that you would also defend your usage of "to day" when you meant "today" by saying that "today" is merely a modern compression of the original two English words "to" and "day."
Very enlightening, Professor Rupp. As far as the lack of capitalization goes, you're a regular e.e. cummings.
Actually, in many languages, including ours, incorrect capitalization is considered a grammatical error.
At least for now. And we ARE in the here and now. So live like it, people. :)
Ooooooooooooooo!
Sounds like a couple girls I know just got served!
ok, some people consider it a grammatical error. others, such as e.e. cummings, consider it optional and a matter of taste or preference.
It is a pity that Mr. Cummings cannot use his rapier wit to come to your defense, as he has long since passed on to his reward.
"God is dead." - Nietzsche (1844-1900)
"Nietzsche is dead." - God ( -- )
Dude, seriously you need to be writing for someone instead of working for Wyatt. The words just flow right out of your mouth. Best of luck on your new career. Seizure later...
Yeah, if any editors, publishers, or ad executives happen across this site ... I am ready to entertain your offer. Hey, if Guitar Chick Nikki (http://nikkitatom.bloggerspot.com) can secure a date with a Hot Calvinist Preacher on her blog, why can't I be discovered and turned into a Big Time Writer on mine?
I hear ya brother... Jive to the Monkey. Seizure later.
Rectum so.
P.S. Will, there will be a special Nightrider column sometime soon -- probably next week. Look for it.
8-)=
(smiley-faced vampire)
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