Posted on 12/29/2004 8:44:54 PM PST by CHARLITE
WERE ALL huffing and puffing about the best, brightest, and most memorable players of 2004 and were all apparently obliged to include Paris Hilton. I dont know why. Is it the sheer novelty of stripping for fame that attracts us? (Personally, Ive never heard of such a thing.) Or is it the amazing fact that Ms. Hilton, a rich woman, proved herself as classless as a background-dancer in a Madonna video? These are questions that deserve deeper thought.
Actually theyre not. We dont need to discuss Paris Hilton anymore. We never needed to discuss her in the first place. Depressing as it may be, I think perhaps there have been somewhat more important events this year than public sex. (And if we have to talk about idiot celebrities, at least we could talk about someone interestinglike Star Jones.) Anyway, thats another column, for another Christmas.
I suppose the presidential election was of slight significance. I cant really remember who Bush had to run against, but I have a vague recollection that I didnt care for him. I thinkand my memorys pretty foggythat the Democratic candidate was a lying, craven, backstabbing, Frenchman. But I may be wrong.
Four years from now, while were patiently waiting for President-Elect Condoleezza Rice to be duly inaugurated, it will be lovely to write about that years Democrat loser: Kofi Annan. I know there are some Constitutional issues to work out before King Oily the Audacious can be nominated for the presidency, but I think I speak for all Republicans when I say that well walk through fire if Democrats will put Kofi on the ticket, so long as Sen. Bob Byrd can be VP. (Possible campaign song: Lynch, Lynch, Lynch that G-O-P.)
In terms of simple amusement, nothing beats these Democrats. If you thought that unfortunate glimpse of Janet Jackson was awkward, I have two words for you: Dennis Kucinich. This is the guy who wants a cabinet-level Department of Peace which I would support only if Don Rumsfeld, autopen and all, could run it. For anyone unenthused by my Kofi Annan-Bob Byrd plan, I would also be thrilled to see Mr. Kucinich nominated in 2008. (One High-Protein Soy Bar in Every Pot!)
Its sobering to realize that someone even crazier than Kucinich, Screamin Howard Dean, nearly won the Democrats approval. In a maneuver orange-capped Deaniacs round the world are still lamenting, Dems actually rejected the most inspiring Democrat in decades in favor of an Al Gore-style robot. The Kerry candidacy made one yearn for the days of good, moral Democratslike Bill Clinton.
Speaking of Clinton, he wrote a book this year. I tried to buy it, but the woman at Borders told me you had to be 21. I rather assumed as much when I saw it wrapped in silver plastic and tucked away behind Dr. Ruths new book. Too bad. Bubbas lovely wife Hillary, whom I am supporting for Arkansas State License Plate-Maker in 2008, also wrote a book, cleverly titled, No, For the Last F------ Time, Im Not Running: The Nuance of Hillary Rodham Clinton. It was a great year for literature.
It was also a great year for movies. If youre a Michael Moore fan, 2004 was as prosperous as ever. The same goes for those of you who are fans of Jesus Christ. In another 2000 years well reconvene and discuss whos had a greater influence on humanity: Jesus, or the fleshy grease puddle who says hes from Flint. (Hint: The Passion of the Christ was adored by conservatives, champions of the War on Terror and the Constitution. Fahrenheit 9/11 and Bowling for Columbine were mainly enjoyed by people who take pride in the right to infanticide.)
In what is arguably more tragic than Moores apparent success, President Ronald Reagan slipped the surly bonds of earth, leaving a nation and a world to mourn. No words can properly pay due respect to Reagan, but one is advised to take a look at a world map. Its better today than it was before Reagan. Someday, partially because of this years events, we will be able to say the same of George W. Bush.
Happy 2005, Paris Hilton and all.
© Copyright 2004 by Isaiah Z. Sterrett
Comments:dsterrett@earthlink.net
Luvs it!
This is rich. ;)
Only too happy to oblige...

Or were you pining for a video?
bttt
What an offensive comment...........to classless background dancers everywhere!
Wee wee.

Eww . . Paris . . she's such a slut. . . .
and that blonde with the porn video is a little loose too.
I was in THE Paris Hilton once.
For holiday out, it's Holiday Inn (to mangle 2 companies' slogans).
I saw a portion of that video, and whatever modicum of admiration I had for her pretty much disappeared.
Jenny went on to do a demo of Paris, on her cell phone, while being videoed in her sex tape..... it was pretty pathetic but very funny
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