Before we went to China we decided we needed to go on a date. A real old fashioned date. Now that we are married sometimes are dates end up with some grocery shopping or involve some sort of errand. Not this time. We went on a real date - a dinner and a movie date. Ross humored me after Spanish tapas and we went and saw "Enchanted." I had high hopes for it after reading the reviews, talking to my sister, and knowing that the star was also a "contestant" in the hilarious movie, "Drop Dead Gorgeous" (we are proud dvd owners of this movie). I digress. Anyway, Ross didn't think he was going to like it but he totally did. I mean what boy doesn't want to see rats crawl out of the grates in an apartment? The best part, however, was the part where I became consumed with romantic mush. When the "Drop Dead Gorgeous" girl and the boy from "Can't Buy Me Love" were dancing all of the sudden I seriously started draping myself all over Ross. I was so "enchanted" (if you will) by the romance I could not sit close enough to Ross. Finally, Ross looks over from the movie and looks at me (attempting to drape myself all over himself) and says, "What are you doing?" The spell snapped. But it was awesome and totally embarrassing - especially because Ross called me on it.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Enchanted by "Enchanted"
Before we went to China we decided we needed to go on a date. A real old fashioned date. Now that we are married sometimes are dates end up with some grocery shopping or involve some sort of errand. Not this time. We went on a real date - a dinner and a movie date. Ross humored me after Spanish tapas and we went and saw "Enchanted." I had high hopes for it after reading the reviews, talking to my sister, and knowing that the star was also a "contestant" in the hilarious movie, "Drop Dead Gorgeous" (we are proud dvd owners of this movie). I digress. Anyway, Ross didn't think he was going to like it but he totally did. I mean what boy doesn't want to see rats crawl out of the grates in an apartment? The best part, however, was the part where I became consumed with romantic mush. When the "Drop Dead Gorgeous" girl and the boy from "Can't Buy Me Love" were dancing all of the sudden I seriously started draping myself all over Ross. I was so "enchanted" (if you will) by the romance I could not sit close enough to Ross. Finally, Ross looks over from the movie and looks at me (attempting to drape myself all over himself) and says, "What are you doing?" The spell snapped. But it was awesome and totally embarrassing - especially because Ross called me on it.
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Ha, ha, ha! I LOVE this story. I also loved Enchanted, but I saw it with my sisters and didn't actually drape myself over anyone. I did order some hot chocolate (it was a theater slash restaurant) and burn my tongue.
KT, I guess next time you will keep yourself composed. You know what happens when you lose control of your emotions--children!
WOW! That sounds uncomfortable to say the least. First off, you were tricked into watching a lame movie like Enchanted (which you later tricked me into seeing by billing it as "hilarious", which it was not, so I don't feel sorry for you). As if the movie wasn't bad enough on its own, you had to take things a step further and start getting fresh with your husband right there in the theater as if you were Jerry Seinfeld seeing Schindler's List. I'm not sure what compelled you to get so romantical, but if you insist on blaming it on your so-called "enchantment" I won't argue. Poor Ross must have been terrified. That kind of behavior is only appropriate when watching tragic reality-based dramas such as Hotel Rwanda.
Oh Todd. I get your snide remarks and I don't appreciate them. This movie had romance written all over it. I can hardly wait for Lauren's movie review so that she can set us straight (I think she should be "The Decider" in our movie choices).
Lindy - dvd slash vcr = awesome but theatre slash restaurant = not awesome - the food is expensive and not that great. But I forget those private Jones know how to live it up. I'm glad you agree with the movie. I just feel pity for the Toddcat. Pity.
So, if your husband's name is Greg, why do you call him Ross? I mean, I get the reference (I have stalked your blog for a while)...but does he actually like that you always refer to him as Ross? I guess, not being married, maybe I just don't get it.
Good question e.g.. And I welcome stalkers - no shame in it. I call him Ross and I also call him Greg - it kind of depends on the company we are with. He is a patient man and lets me call him both but yes, he prefers to go by Greg.
Hilarious! Mr. Mott and I also went on a real old-fashioned date to go see this before the holidays and LOVED it. It was a pleasant surprise for us, I think, because we went in with seriously low expectations. No drape-age for us, but we did lift the armrest part way through. *wink, wink*
Mr. Mott still imitates the little chipmunk's voice. Don't tell him I told you. You, and the entire world wide web. Gulp.
Sorry you disagree with the rave reviews, Toddcat.
Todd just doesn't appreciate good art when he sees it. Next thing we know he'll be saying he doesn't like the Shrek movies. Forgive me, that's just too much.
Thank you, Lily, for at least saying you went in with low expectations. I am a firm believer that you should, whenever possible, go into all movies expecting it to be bad. Then, at the very least, you get what you expect, but you will probably be pleasantly surprised that it didn't totally suck...except, of course, in the case of Enchanted.
Also, who is this mysterious EG commentor? What does EG stand for and do you have a blog we can be stalking back? Do tell.
Incidentally, I've never once heard Ross say he wanted to be called Greg. It wouldn't make any sense. I would simply have to ignore any such requests that I refuse to believe he would make. Now, if he wanted to try switching to Chandler or Joey, I might consider it. I may even be willing to call him Fun Bobby for a while, but "Greg"? I just don't see it.
Lindy, how can you critique my movie watching after I watched the 80's smash hit movie Big Business to make you happy?
Well, Toddcat, perhaps I was a bit too hard on you. Anyone who is well acquainted with Rose and Sadie deserves at least a modicum of respect. I hope you can forgive me for being glib. That's right--I said glib.
Geez, you take your eyes away from this blog for an hour and you miss everything.
I am enchanted by your story of romance, sounds like Ross killed it.
Why don't we settle the Ross/Greg dilema and Rogreg or just Gross--you know like a hollywood romanace.
Thanks for the heads up about Enchanted--will try to skip. Did see a good, though uncomfortable in parts, movie yesterday--Juno. Mostly because it had my Arrested Development cast in it. Not you're regular teenage pregnancy movie.
I am so embarrassed by KTC's behavior. What has happened to you?? YOU'VE CHANGED! (Thank heavens you went to China so that you could redeem yourself.) Todd, everytime I read anything you write, it confirms my love and admiration for you. Lindy, I have to agree with KTC about the movies slash restaurant -- but then again in Texas they probably do it right, huh? So there, KTC.
Love, Todd's Best Friend
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