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1) This song is a play on the old saying that one bad apple can spoil the bunch, or that the bad behavior of one member can reflect badly on the whole group. Do you think that's true?
A. I think it does reflect poorly on the group, family, political persuasion, religion, etc., as a whole. Adults should be able to siphon through this and understand that one former guy does not smear 74 million people, but unfortunately most take the easy way out and go with the smear. In reality, if the bad apple (or cherry) spoils and isn't removed from the pile, then the lot will all go bad much more quickly as the mold or whatever leaks onto other produce. So I'm afraid this is true, as much as I'd rather it not be.
2) The Osmonds began as The Osmond Brothers, a barbershop quartet that performed at the original Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Today there are 9 Disney Resorts all around the world, as far away as Shanghai. Have you ever been to a Walt Disney property?
A. We went to Disney in Orlando in 1993. It was my graduation present for finally finishing my BA. It only took me eight years. We went in early June and it was stifling hot. I would never go back there in the summer.
3) By the time the Osmonds made this record, Donny had joined the group and became their breakout star. Without looking it up, can you name any of the other four brothers who performed in video clip?
A. Dopey, Sneezy, Floozy, and Popcorn. I have no idea, obviously.
4) In the 1970s, adolescent girls learned through teen magazines that Donny's favorite color is purple, and that he was especially fond of purple socks. Today, socks are a very big business. There are designer sock manufacturers and even a sock of the month club. Is there a wardrobe item you're very particular about?
A. Not really. My doctor wants me to wear diabetic socks even though I'm not diabetic, so I try to do that. But that's her thing, not mine. I do not wear dresses. This is problematic when it comes time to dress up. Fortunately, I don't often need to dress up.
5) Donny and younger sister Marie had their own TV variety show. One regular segment had them performing a medley of popular songs, and it began with Marie singing, "I'm a little bit country," followed by Donny's musical reply, "I'm a little bit rock and roll." In this regard, are you more like sister or brother?
A. I would be more like Donny, I suppose. I know a lot of old country songs - I even sing and play them on the guitar - but I do not consider myself someone who likes country music.
6) Donny's popularity continues today. Fans have seen him win Dancing with the Stars (season 9) and come in as a runner up on the first season of The Masked Singer. Do you watch either of these shows -- or other competition series, like American Idol, The Voice, America's Got Talent, etc.?
A. We started watching The Voice last fall, but have not seen any others.
7) Donny has also appeared on Broadway. He surprised audiences and got rave reviews as arrogant bad guy Gaston in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Tell us about a time when your behavior surprised those who know you well.
A. Nothing I can think of is a good memory, so I don't believe I'll go there.
8) Donny is also a grandfather, many times over! Sam admits she's not crazy about that revelation because it makes her feel old. What's something that makes you feel your years?
A. The 12-year-olds who are clerking at the grocery store. The knowledge that I am as old as the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV show. My aching bones!
9) Random question: We're filling a piñata with your favorite candies. What should we buy?
A. Well, prior to the great non-healing ulcer of Thanksgiving 2020, I'd have said chocolate, but now it could only be something like Smarties or Tic Tacs. Maybe a little white chocolate although I can't eat much of that. I tolerate it better than actual chocolate, though.
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Your #3 had me laughing! It took a year before I could eat a little chocolate. I still go very easy on it.
ReplyDeleteHa! I remember learning that about Rudolph...and A Charlie Brown Christmas is only one year younger.
ReplyDeleteI don't really like to dress up, either, but the church I've recently started attending is a little more "old school" than the others I've attended in recent years and at least dress casual is required for Sunday mornings. I'm having to build that part of my wardrobe up again and being fat and old and having to wear comfy shoes makes that an awful task.
Have a great weekend!
I have tried to watch The Voice, but it gets so complicated with the teams and the steals and all that. I can list the 7 ways a batter can reach first base, but that means all my bandwith for rules has been taken up by baseball and I just can't/won't learn The Voice's rules, too!
ReplyDeletePS Thanks for your words of encouragement on my blog post about writing blog posts. I can tell you get it!
#8 The teenage bagger at the grocery store put everything in two of my five re-useable bag and I couldn't even lift them off the counter. I had to reload them putting a little in each bag
ReplyDeleteDisney sounds like a great graduation trip! My daughter and I went to Disney for a baton competition a few years ago, and I planned another trip to take hubs and our son too, but then everything shut down. Getting ready to reschedule now :)
ReplyDeleteI hate dressing up too. I have to be comfortable. I have a jump, but looks so nice. I wear it to Open House at school and I could wear it at Parent/Teacher conferences too.
ReplyDeleteI like the Bombas socks because they are tight (compression) socks. I like the mid calf ones for the most comfort. I have to stand all day, so anything like that helps my feet and legs to not hurt as much. Loved your answers! Have a nice weekend.
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I love your Osmond answer. Also, not only the 12 year olds clerking at the stores, but hospitals seem to have hired high school doctors
ReplyDeleteI actually laughed out loud at your Osmond Brother names.
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