Close my eyes and think of England

[cosmolinguist]

Here are some things I don't like:

1. chick flicks
2. David Beckham

Here's what I just did:

I watched the first half of Bend It Like Beckham when I saw it was on HBO just now.

Here's why:

1. I'm bored. Really. Except a little bit more bored than that.
2. I actually like the beginning of the movie, and after the first few minutes I was sucked in.

Why was I sucked in?

1. Because I miss England, that's why.

I'm sure I just made several English people cringe, because they may not delight in having their fine country idolized through such a poor vehicle as a movie of the sort my mom would like.

Yet, watching it, I'm amused at what my mom would think. The first time I did see this movie (I actually wanted to, then, because I was hoping it wouldn't just be a chick flick), my dad came in and I told him what it was called and then I had to explain what was meant by concepts like Indian and football in this context ... and, of course, I had to tell him who David Beckham is.

This was, I think, still before he asked me if Manchester had a soccer team...

Comments

[cosmolinguist]

You are really argumentative. Give her a break.

[angel-thane.livejournal.com]

She was rude!

[stealthmunchkin.livejournal.com]

I didn't read her as being rude (but then I know her very well, and know her manner). But then again I didn't read *you* as being especially rude either... maybe I just like to see the best in everyone who isn't George Bush...