So, thanks to on demand tv, I've been watching the series on the History Channel, America: the Story of Us. It's a series of about a dozen hour long shows that cover American history highlights from the founding to 21st century. Recently I watched the one on World War II. It opens talking about the attack on Pearl Harbor, goes into talking about the war fronts in both Europe and Asia, it talks about the war time economy ending the Great Depression and also the women work force. However, it fails to mention one of the big scars in our history, the interment camps! Did anyone else notice that? I guess only so much can be covered in an hour...however, no mention at all seems some what ridiculous. But as the saying goes, "History is written by the victors" (so to speak).
The other media comment...A couple of my readers are familiar with Katy Perry's song, California Gurls. (I'm not sure if there's a relation to the Beach Boy's song.) It's a popular pop song right now across the country. Well, a group redid it into Minnesota Gurls. The video and lyrics are great! I'm still laughing from it! For those able to watch the video...if you look carefully right before the one minute mark and two minute mark, you will see the giant Grain Belt sign, and in the background you can briefly see DeLaSalle High School.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-KS99BU_2A
Lyrics below:
I know a place, with summer, winter, spring and autumn.
Ten thousand lakes, finding a beach is not a problem.
Chewing lutefisk, lying underneath the pine trees.
Lumberjacks, bust their axe, trying to creep a little sneak peek (at us)
You can travel the world, but nothing comes close to a Grain Belt toast.
Once you angle with us, you'll be falling in love.
Chorus: Minnesota gurls we're unforgettable, waterproof boots with flannel on top.
Wind chaffed skin will turn your legs to popsicles, ooooo.
Minnesota gurls, our spam is fryable, farm fresh fun, we're working every block.
Midwest represent now zip your jackets up. ooooooo.
Stars in the sky, instead of only on the sidewalks.
We jam, in our van. Prince is on the stereo.
CHORUS
Spray on tan, now we ready.
Need a shovel this snow is heavy.
Uf dah, the big midwest.
These are the girls I love the best.
I met her at Lake Wobegon.
34 degrees, but no coat was on.
She's a hometown girl.
We went to Valleyfair, did the Tilt-a-Wirl.
On to Mall of America, California dude would you please stop starin brah?
Or keep on staring on to Target Field.
Ask Joe Mauer, these 'burns are real.
Outside ball, we're hangin' out,
We'll play through hail without a doubt.
You've got the Lakers, we've got the Wolves.
That comparison was terrible.
I regret that line, I'll take it back.
I'm Paul Bunyan, check out my axe.
I'm a real man's man, I just wanna show ya, cuz your representing Minnesnowta.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
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