Disney Idol
One of the days we were in Disneyland, the usually tranquil Main Street was clogged with equipment and sets for filming of ABC's Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade, with Ryan Seacrest hosting the festivities.
It annoyed me for several reasons. Mostly, though, it was November 9th! I can take a few lights and garlands on the buildings, but a full-blown Christmas parade starring Santa Claus himself? No thanks. That's just way too early.
So we didn't join the perky people on the other side of the street who, in between Seacrest's segments, were repeatedly barked at by producers to, "Put your cameras down!"
Some of those people stood on the sidewalk for hours, waiting for their 15 seconds of fame as Ryan strolled by. Can you imagine going to Disneyland as a kid only to spend your morning smiling and clapping on cue when some fat guy in a Metallica t-shirt points his camera at you?
One thing I don't understand is how a guy who makes upwards of $12 million a year can't get a decent tan for himself. Is that a TV makeup thing, or is he just going for The Simpsons look?
Watch for the TV special on Christmas Day. It features Stevie Wonder and Demi Lovato. One for the old folks and one for the young, I guess. You won't see me in any of the background shots, as we were far too busy riding rides and having fun.
The Winners
Last week I had a giveaway for David Baldacci's new novel, True Blue. The winners of that contest are Erin and Mark. Yes, it turns out I have two of these books to give out. Thanks to everyone who entered.
Speaking of contests, I'll be hosting a few more next week, so stay tuned.
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4 Comments:
Wow. That is one horrendous fake tan.
On the bright side, all those people weren't standing in lines, making the lines shorter for the people who had the sense not to waste their day at Disney watching a Christmas parade that they could see better on television when it's actually Christmas!
That's true, Papa Bear, for most of the morning there were big crowds up and down Main Street waiting for the Christmas Parade, so my family cruised on through to Toon Town and enjoyed no lines.
I'd be thrilled to have Seacrest occupying half the guests - shorter lines for the sane people and you.
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