Dare I Get Political?
So many times I've wanted to post this...and so many times I didn't, but we're all entititled to our opinion.[nervous giggle].I LOVE watching Ellen.
She is the funniest female comedian I know.
I even loved her t.v. show until they yanked it because she came out.
Obviously her talk show is now a smashing hit, so there's a little in your face action.
Did you see the episode with the Hawaii Chair?! Pee your pants funny!
And, of course her wedding to Portia DeRossi this summer was brilliantly captured!
No, I have nothing wrong with their marriage being recognized by the state of California, more power to them, and how can you deny happiness?? Who's business it of anyone else who you marry and what sexual orientation they are? Just sayin'.
Ellen with John McCain...
Oh and there's this from Jen at the Daily Mish Mash....hee hee!
No need for a brawl, just my view with a hint of humor. I'll respect yours if you respect mine.
October 13, 2008 at 2:58 AM
Respect is what it's all about, isn't it? Love the line "no need for a brawl"...
October 13, 2008 at 4:43 AM
Okay, that chair is too funny! Couldn't you just put a machanical bull in the office and get the same effect?
And bravo on your bit of polical views. I tend to post a little politics sometimes simply because I believe that this election is historical and everyone is entitled to an opinion without the bashing, right?
This was funny!
October 13, 2008 at 5:21 AM
Just discovered your blog. loving it...am adding it to the blogroll so i can come here more often!
October 13, 2008 at 5:25 AM
Thanks for sharing both of those! That chair is a scream.
RE: McCain, we all know that he is a brave man for surviving the whole POW thing...but dude, he didn't dodge this bullet at all. I am probably not going to vote for the man (or the other main dude either) but, you HAVE GOT to respect that he didn't avoid the issue and he said "respectfully disagree"...good stuff.
Molly
www.thegirlinthemiddle.com/blog
October 13, 2008 at 5:43 AM
I LOVED the Hawaii chair OMGosh I had tears rollin! I saw 2 videos were there 3?
October 13, 2008 at 5:47 AM
AMEN!
I balwed my eyes out during their wedding video, if that isn't love, then what the heck is. I agree with Ellen, people are the same. THE. SAME. EQUAL.
The last video didn't work for me, but I can't wait to see it.
October 13, 2008 at 5:56 AM
Ok, you have inspired me...
I have been deliberately avoiding the topic of politics, but MAYBE it is time for just one post...
Jay
October 13, 2008 at 6:24 AM
agreed.........
October 13, 2008 at 6:24 AM
Dare away, girl! I may not agree with you about football, but this is an area where we're right on!!! GO OBAMA, GO!!! Man, did John McCain look uncomfortable there, or what?
October 13, 2008 at 6:24 AM
i love love love ellen. and 100% support gay marriage, adoption, etc. and think all rights and privileges between two consenting adults should be the same. that being said, i don't think this clip is *entirely* fair, insofar as the democratic ticket doesn't support gay marriage either. just my 2 cents ;-)
October 13, 2008 at 6:24 AM
oh, and i can't see the third video :-(
October 13, 2008 at 6:28 AM
So many comments come to mind, however, in the spirit of a cease fire I will only say this.
I loved her T.V. show too she has always cracked me up!
October 13, 2008 at 6:39 AM
Great clips Jen! (3rd one wasn't working for me) I wish Ellen (the sitcom) hadn't been cancelled, I loved that show!
October 13, 2008 at 6:42 AM
Gah, I was hoping you stood on my side of the ballot! Ah well. For what it's worth, I'm in favor of gay marriage, too, despite my political affiliation. I think Ellen and McCain handled thatr exchange quite well. :)
October 13, 2008 at 6:47 AM
I love Ellen!
Your third video isnt showing though :(
October 13, 2008 at 7:03 AM
I gotta get one of those Hawaii chairs! That was hilarious. Thanks for the laugh!
October 13, 2008 at 7:03 AM
I'm with ya sister!! Love Ellen, and totally think that whoever wants to get married should be allowed to get married. Isn't there something called Prop. 8 in California trying to oppose gay marriage? If so, I hope it gets thwarted on voting day.
I'm totally getting one of those chairs.
October 13, 2008 at 7:07 AM
hey! i found your blog and bookmarked it last week--i love it! and i agree, i LOVE ellen, but i dont get to see the show much. that clip was HILARIOUS! thx for the morning laugh!
October 13, 2008 at 7:09 AM
You know what? To each their own! Getting off your rump and voting instead of complaining is what is important. That said, I'm a Obama supporter!
October 13, 2008 at 7:17 AM
That chair is too darn funny! I'd wet myself laughing in it!
I think McCain handled that well.
I think teh most important part is that people get off their rumps and quit complaining & get out and vote no matter who they support. Nothing worse than doing nothing!
That said, this one will be voting for "that one!"
October 13, 2008 at 7:28 AM
Ok...I lean towards the more conservative side here, and my husband would die if he knew I said this...but I secretly love to watch Ellen. She is absolutely hilarious and when I can I watch her show. I loved the Hawaii chair episode, I almost peed my pants i was laughing so hard.
October 13, 2008 at 7:33 AM
Totally peeing in my pants after watching the Hawaii Chair....just shared than clip with a bunch of my girls - haha! Thanks for the morning laughter...off to pick scrambled eggs off the floor...
October 13, 2008 at 7:43 AM
The Daily Mish Mash is missing but the rest is there! I love Ellen! I have a ton of friends that are gay and even some family members. I respect their decision because the Bible tells us not to judge. I agree with McCain, that their should be legal rights for insurance and things of that nature. My friend Keith went through that when his partner died 2 years ago. I do however, still see marriage as something between a man and a woman. I don't know what that says about me...Maybe I ride the fence on this issue but hey, I am who I am.
October 13, 2008 at 8:08 AM
Hey - can't believe I never stopped by here before!! I love Ellen - but I rarely watch her so I have to rely on people like you to post the highlights! Talk to ya later.
October 13, 2008 at 8:22 AM
I love Ellen! I think she is so funny and REAL...her stand up is great, too!
October 13, 2008 at 8:41 AM
OMG I think I piddled with laughter at that CHAIR! I never get to watch Ellen. Thanks for sharing!
October 13, 2008 at 8:55 AM
Love it! I don't watch it as much as I'd like to, but I loved that Hawaii Chair. I think I was crying laughing.
THANKS FOR THE AWESOME HEADER YOU DESIGNED for ME!! LOVE IT!!!!!
October 13, 2008 at 9:04 AM
OMG Jen, I was at the taping for that Hawaiian chair. It was so funny! She is really down to earth and mice too.
I love Ellen!
October 13, 2008 at 9:59 AM
I love Ellen too, she is very funny. I have many friends that differ from my opinion politically but I have respect for them & they of me as well, I am happy to see all the comments and no brawl!
October 13, 2008 at 10:20 AM
So scary bringing up even a touch of politics, isn't it? You did it well. As you know I'm all for Obama (I support gay marriage too- love is love!)
October 13, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Jen...I just have to say that your blog is great!! It is out of control! I remember when you just got like 10 or 20 comments in the beginning of the summer! You rock:)
October 13, 2008 at 10:33 AM
It is always so nice when people respectfully state their opinions, but realize that 40% ish of the country will differ in many ways. The whole calling names thing makes me so frustrated. Nice post, Jen! and great videos!!
October 13, 2008 at 10:37 AM
I love Ellen, too, but haven't seen the show in ages. LOVE the videos :-)
October 13, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Oh darn, wish I could see your video Jen, but its not working. Hope you are able to re-post it later or tell us where we might be able to view it.
That chair was definitely hilarious. I only think of ONE thing when I see that chair in action and it ain't working!! LOL.
And lastly, I agree. I love the queer community and support gay marriage and gay rights 100%. I don't really feel like the whole marriage debate is about "woman" and "man", its more about "reproduction". But when you think about all of the possibilities of reproduction in this day & age (IVF, surrogate arrangements and of course adoption), seems kinda silly to hide behind the whole man/woman only thing.
Just my point of view.
October 13, 2008 at 11:44 AM
I had seen the chair bit a while back somewhere -- hilarious all over again!
And wow that McCain went on Ellen knowing the topic at hand. They were both polite and that's appreciated. Just a thought, though -- isn't Obama on the same page as McCain on this topic? I'll have to look into that before I can say for sure.
Head of Skate -- very funny. I like all the SNL stuff, too. In the end, I can only vote for who scares me the least, and it ain't Obama.
October 13, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Oh yeah... you've been tagged!
October 13, 2008 at 12:49 PM
While I completely agree with Ellen, you guys should know that Obama/Biden hold the same view as McCain on this issue. In fact, I thought it was super-awkward when Michelle Obama came on Ellen, right after Ellen had been raving about her wedding and her photos, and Michelle gave her a bouquet and said "congratulations on your new studio."
October 13, 2008 at 12:52 PM
haha, as you know from visiting my blog, I love this video! hilarious!
And I also love Ellen--she makes me pee my pants!
October 13, 2008 at 1:43 PM
this is my first visit to your blog. yes, i agree everyone should respect other's choices... : ) have a savvy day.
October 13, 2008 at 2:45 PM
thank you Jen... i needed that good laugh... holy shit is that chair thing funny...
October 13, 2008 at 3:55 PM
You are a better person than me. I have not posted politically because my views are so with Obama that I fear I would not be respectful of McCain (not even talking about Palin, lost cause).
I LOVED the clips you put up!
October 13, 2008 at 4:22 PM
YAY
Love Ellen and I am proud to be from California, I believe in Gay marriage!
Regardless tho, Ellen is awesome and is sweet, kind and funny! I love her!
October 13, 2008 at 4:59 PM
No matter what your political views are, how can you NOT think Ellen is hilarious!?
I'm voting for McCain, I'd vote for Prop 8 if I lived in CA, and I LOVE to watch Ellen!
October 13, 2008 at 5:43 PM
Love this post! Great job.
October 13, 2008 at 7:15 PM
You and I are on the same page!!! :)
October 13, 2008 at 7:43 PM
i love ellen too. have you seen her stand up special on hbo? it's called ellen: here and now. it's LOL funny!!!
October 13, 2008 at 7:45 PM
I love me some Ellen!1 I swear she is a great dose of medicine, she can always make me smile! When I saw the show with the chair, I literally thought I might pee my pants!
I think everyone should have to suffer through a marriage, whether it be a straight couple or gay couple!! Misery loves comapany!!! HA HA HA!! Totally kidding!
I totally live in a glass house so I am not throwing one single brick!! Will stick to pebbles
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October 13, 2008 at 8:22 PM
Hilarious! I absolutely LOVE Ellen. I feel like I got an ab workout just watching that video. However, I am with McCain, I have to respectfully disagree on the marriage issue. Kuddos to you for posting what you think on such controversial topics...I am a strong believer in everyone being entitled to their own opinion!
October 13, 2008 at 9:25 PM
LOL, I just posted something the other day that started with the same words..."didn't mean to get political on my blog, BUT.."
I love Ellen, too. She makes me laugh. And her show is one of the few that I don't mind if my kids see it. Not many talk shows like that around.
October 14, 2008 at 12:33 PM
I LOVE Ellen! Hilarious! I wish I could get any channels other than NBC and PBS with my ancient antenna. I would so watch Ellen every day! That's almost worth forking over the dough for satellite. And I am right there with you in your thinking.
October 14, 2008 at 6:01 PM
I absolutely love Ellen. She rocks.
I think McCain was brave to go on her show and I respect both of them for keeping the conversation civil, even though they strongly disagree on the subject.
Oh and by the way, I'm voting McCain Palin.
October 15, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Great Post! Real people have real opinions. This race and some of the propositions on the ballot are too important to keep quiet!
Loved all 3 clips!
October 15, 2008 at 10:56 AM
And, Mere and Sue, you are right. Obama and Biden are also for legalized "partnerships" and not equal marriage rights. Of course, I totally disagree with them on that one issue but you can't have everything!
October 15, 2008 at 8:35 PM
I can't stop laughing! I am kicking myself for not watching Ellen more religiously! I love her.
I got all teary watching her wedding videos. Touching. Love is Love.
I also can't believe I missed the McCain episode. I love to watch him squirm. LOL
October 16, 2008 at 5:33 AM
Loved watching the Ellen clips....never get to catch her show anymore. The Hawaii chair us crazy...who in the world acrually buys one of those?
October 16, 2008 at 12:39 PM
I'm not really a big McCain supporter but I'll give him credit for being brave enough to go on Ellen. I'm not really sure I understand the logic behind that political move since it made him look ignorant. Did he even explain why he is so against gay marriage?
Thanks for the link!! I kept thinking about Matt Damon while I was watching the VP debates. I wish I could have been a fly on the wall in his house. Well, I always wish I could be a fly on the wall in his house, but especially that night. :)
October 20, 2008 at 9:37 AM
I LOVED the Hawaii chair episode. I laughed so hard.
I thought McCain did a nice job.
At least it wasnt a rehash of Rosie O'Donnell vs Tom selleck and the NRA.
I thought it was a respectable job and kept tasteful and two parties giving their viewpoints.
Great blog. I had forgotten what a funny clip that was.
October 21, 2008 at 7:02 PM
I'm rockin' out to your Miley Cyrus-thanks ;) Oh wait, never mind, it's the J Bros. Maybe Miley too? It sounds like her. This is sad. I recognize all the Disney channel stars now ;)
Loved the 'Head of Skate' vid. My sentiments exactly. I haven't really gone political on my blog, but sure am thinking about it lately. I don't have a ton to say, but I definitely believe it strongly. I respect everyone's opinion, but I honestly cannot believe that people are still defending Bush, and voting for McPain/Failin' (and also the whole Prop 8 thing-I share your views on that 100%-who are we to declare what SHOULD or shouldn't make a couple happy, and who are we to say if they have to be heterosexual or not? It's not our place.)
Anyways. Good times.
I've watched the Ellen/Hawaii chair video a bajillion times, and it never fails to make me ROFL ;) Thanks.