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boxfivetrades · 4 years

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UK Tour show notes

This whole post is a scene-by-scene spoiler, obviously. If you don’t want to read on, go do yourself a favour and instead listen to the best rendition of AIAOY I have ever seen featuring my new favourite Raoul...

Disclaimer: If anyone’s still reading this post months after I first wrote it in a post-show buzz… keep in mind I’m just another fan who’s way too protective of the production I’ve seen the most (West End) and all its glorious details that won’t really matter to the casual theatregoer- so when you get to my nitpicky scene-by-scene spot-the-difference non-review, laugh at how seriously I took it back then and view them as the Very Biased Personal Opinions they are.

(ok at first I felt unqualified to write about the first preview as it was everyone’s first time seeing and performing a proper show but,, I went nuts and caught a second show when Vinny debuted so... dug this up from my drafts and added my thoughts on the show 2 weeks in, ha!)

— THE TRIO

Killian: Omg Killian is breathtaking. I was sceptical what to even expect at first because his voice did not seem the usual “type” I enjoy in a Phantom, my impression of him was still 2011/12 London Raoul, didn’t really love his Valjean either; to my delight I was completely entranced by him from his first First Lair, and still couldn’t take my eyes off him during my second viewing of the show. He had a great clear belt during the title song, was able to turn wonderfully unrecognisably soft in MOTN, sounded dark and alluring in PONR, and had fantastic rage in Final Lair.

Really impressed by how smoothly he was able to transition between those extreme ends of emotion and volume, right from the first performance- just from vocals alone his Phantom is already very multi-dimensioned yet coherent- a Raoul no more. His range now is really well suited for the score, I appreciate it SO MUCH when someone can sing the actual melody without brushing off those (usually) lowest A flats with “acting”. There’s a silly quote from a review the official POTO account retweeted (of which I could NOT find the source) describing his “beautiful light and shade ... a voice which could sing babies to sleep on one hand and shake the dead awake on the other...” I laughed at first but they’re really not wrong. Killian’s look reminded me of Scotty and Thacko lol round faced bois all of them, he’s not your usual conventionally dashing Phantom in a dashingly well-fitted suit but all the magnetism comes from the sheer amount of acting in his voice, which did it for me, though his physical acting also had some nice details.

His Erik comes across as very possessive and controlling, that doesn’t understand a relationship has to work both ways until the Final Lair climax. I understood him to be more a teacher-type figure to Christine at first, who tries to convince himself their relationship is a romantic one when he senses he’s in danger of losing her to Raoul and things start getting out of hand, then finally realises extortion and ultimatums were not the way to go when he witnesses the mutual care and respect between Christine and Raoul.

Holly-Anne: Her singing and acting are perfectly acceptable but her Christine isn’t really to my taste I guess? Having heard her Cosette I already knew she had a harsher-sounding soprano, she hit all her notes perfectly but alongside (the understandably more experienced) Killian (and Vinny!) she didn’t act half as much with her voice; so while physically she does all the required details and facial expressions- and her look is absolutely beautiful, strong, independent, a bit reserved- her Christine felt slightly disconnected from her Christine’s emotions, so to say, so I’m still not fully convinced by her portrayal. (Her technique sounds effortless and she’s also effortlessly gorgeous, but it didn’t appear or sound like her heart was in it all the time, so perhaps it’s another Rachel Barrell situation? Someone buy me tickets to verify this, lol...) As some have already said on here before, it’s just that she has slightly generic MT-type voice, while I personally lean toward actors with more quirks and inflection in their voice which I feel then give their characters more depth. (Anouk and Lydia both sound more classical, I NEED to see them..!)

Her Christine’s relationship with Erik felt more like curiosity than reciprocated romantic attraction, as though she was only responsive to him because he was so intimidating and seemed to be in control all the time, she had no choice but to go along with it. Watching her trying to reach for Killian in his throne while repeatedly being pulled back by Raoul in the Final Lair, felt like such a switch from her earlier aloofness that I got the impression she felt obliged not to abandon Killian simply because she couldn’t bear seeing her normally-composed teacher in such a breakdown.

Rhys: Ok so he’s got a fantastic and deep singing voice, he comes across youthful and aristocratic and also looks like a model, but he was evidently quite nervous on the first night and sadly that was the only time I saw him? He did nothing wrong, just seemed a bit stiff and didn’t yet have memorable nuances to his acting or singing- so the only emotion I got from him I had to glean from his volume (of which he certainly has a lot). Hence that evening his Raoul looked moody and sounded quite harsh, almost domineering and very confrontational, i.e. would definitely fight you if provoked, being young and lanky and all that. My impression of his Raoul was a suitor who considered saving Christine as a public show of heroism and not out of love and selflessness etc., there were no perceivable moments of tenderness between them... (looking forward to changing this review once I get to see him again...)

Vinny: !!! (Disclaimer I love Vinny’s Enjolras and Feuilly unconditionally so I will be reviewing him with that in mind) and my god do I also love his Raoul unconditionally now... Being already familiar with his singing voice and diction I honestly spent a lot of time trying not to think “omg that’s Enjolras off the barricades in v expensive clothes” but ok back on topic- he is the best live Raoul I’ve seen so far. He’s dialled down the revolutionary spirit lol sorry but his charisma and resoluteness remain, his tone is just a touch younger than Rhys but much warmer overall, so when he does raise his voice at Christine (I guess all Raouls are directed to be slightly aggressive now...) it only sounds like gentle chiding out of concern and not of impatience. His voice is smooth and resonant and there’s so much colour/acting/nuance/depth to it!! To the point where I could no longer tell if I was describing his acting or singing in my own post-show notes- he simply embodies the character.

His Raoul is a perfect balance of strong and sweet, green but still firm with people when he needs to be- with everyone’s best interests in mind: e.g. on the rooftop he got loud with Christine as he wanted her to calm down for a moment to stop worrying, not b/c he was frustrated and wanted her to stop talking and put all her trust in him then and there; in contrast in 2nd Managers, he was pushy with Christine since her cooperation was needed in their More Important Plan to defeat the Opera Ghost. The emphases in some of his spoken/sung lines with just a hint of forcefulness is a signature of his (I think, as he sang similarly in Les Mis), and suits the assertive side of his Raoul well, which brought out his softer moments with Christine even more- wonderful little inflections that made him reassuring, tender, and the R/C absolutely believably adorable. All this is discernible even in audio (the reason I posted their rooftop scene)- let’s just say I have never been so impressed with an AIAOY, ever. And of course he makes a dashing Raoul, sunny yet commanding and always gentle around Christine. Basically I just really really love Vinny, he’s awakened my R/C heart.

— THE STAGING (aka the most extended spot-the-difference game ever)

(but I tend to latch onto seemingly the most inconsequential milliseconds of stuff & will probably completely miss other very obvious things/details that are dear to other fans- that’s just me as a person.)

Prologue: So many drapes, Raoul’s wheelchair is also under wraps- there’s the usual start of show blackout and when the lights come back on, most drapes are removed and Raoul is in his chair. The usual auction scene proceeds. There’s more of a hubhub than in London- more ensemble members onstage to populate the scene I guess, happens in a few other scenes too- choreography remains the same. Auctioneer gets a couple extra lines and some alterations in the otherwise iconic wording to introduce the chandelier, which lowers a bit from the ceiling when mentioned. Don’t love it, the atmosphere is less mysterious and makes the chandelier reveal much less elegant. 🙁 Unfortunately the modified script seems like a necessary change as the vertically rising chandelier now has to be “brought in” (lowered) and is no longer “in pieces” to begin with. 😕

Overture: Drapes are sucked into the chandelier, round of sparks shoot out, chandelier gradually lights up etc. This is my first time seeing the restaged tour chandelier in action and feel like the lighting effects are too smooth- almost tacky- oh well. It rises back to its original higher position in the ceiling. The rest of the drapes onstage are removed, the biggest draped object is actually fragments of a “broken” top proscenium, which reassembles itself and lifts in place. Unsure if there are changes in sound design/orchestration or if it’s just the Curve’s sound system, but the Overture is REALLY loud and crisp to the point of almost sounding artificially amplified. Not a bad thing?

Hannibal Rehearsal: Side boxes already in place. Like the auction scene, it’s much more populated- probably using as many cast members available. The Curve’s stage seemed bigger than the one at Her Majesty’s so the ensemble was more spread out as opposed to the usual huddle near the wings. Someone in a grey suit gets a soldier’s cape put on him and is roped into joining the other soldiers to walk around the elephant- for comedic effect I guess, I still can’t figure out who he is. 😂 Greg’s Piangi was not too memorable. Matt’s Firmin is a bit aloof and contrasts nicely with Adam’s Andre who is more animated and expressive. Also it’s Adam. 😍

Think of Me (Carlotta): Carlotta doesn’t go as far back to be able to hit the newspaper the ensemble reads, so that’s a comedic moment down. Saori is so petite! Hence she’s not over-the-top barging around, but her feistiness, wonderful facial expressions as well as her clear and sweet singing more than make up for it. Carlotta and Piangi’s Italian accents are not as exaggerated as in London (for now). The scenery that drops interrupting her song hangs straight instead of dropping too low so the bottom bit lies crumpled on the stage for a few seconds- a detail probably no one will care lol. Lefevre goes to Frankfurt as usual. James Hume’s Reyer almost steals the show- his little mannerisms and details are so endearing.

Think of Me (Christine): Same perfect+minimal original staging. All the props and costumes are so new, they are very shiny under the beam of the strong spotlights. Feels slightly weird, like watching the original production but in HD. 😂 It’s a good first impression of H-A’s capabilities and she nails the song, doing the Broadway cadenza. Rhys also gave a nice first impression, standard acting but smoothly sung. Was too busy rejoicing in Vinny’s presence to notice any particular acting details lol, but he obviously sounded fantastic.

Angel of Music: Broadway-style “Rehearsals, always rehearsals!” from Ellie.

Little Lotte: Raoul says “There’s no doubt of that“ which is less curt than just “No doubt of that!” which is what I usually hear in London- liked it. But it appears Christine no longer gets to say “No, Raoul... things have changed” before Raoul butts in with “You must change, I must get my hat...” which frankly makes him seem more of a pompous arse- really didn’t like that.

Title Song: At the beginning the Phantom leads Christine offstage right rather than down- to be expected since there are no trapdoors. H-A struggles a bit against Killian which was interesting- the Christines I’ve seen usually are only slightly hesitant but follow obediently. The travelator and boat sequence all unchanged- the candles/fog/that journey to the lair, lit in that exact shade of turquoise, all looked crisp and gorgeous.

MOTN: Very short pause after “I have brought you” before starting, felt a bit rushed. Smooth and unrecognisably soft singing from Killian. 😍 He/the direction really plays up the mind control/hypnotic aspect at the start, standing at the organ set he is able to make H-A turn around/dip her head with a just few hand motions. Killian was watching her intently and brazenly 100% of the time (apart from when he turned to lower the portcullis obvs) which made him seem very possessive, acutely aware of her every move, meaning to be in control every second- which was nice. Heart sank slightly at the Broadway blocking at “soar”. 😫 H-A gets a good feel of Killian’s mask at “Touch me, trust me” but he doesn’t flinch, instead very smoothly takes her hand and guides her over to the mirror. Like I dreaded, he doesn’t do the catch either 😭😭😭, but carefully steps around her and shoots the mannequin an annoyed look which was cute. The stage was relatively bright so I could see the white blob that was H-A rush to the boat during the blackout, which kind of ruined the transition a bit. 😂

I Remember/STYDI: Killian yells real yells of rage. Same blocking during the chase. Then he actually GRABS H-A’s arm downstage right and almost flings her to the floor- so she doesn’t trip on her own like in London. Killian and H-A overall quite grabby/physical. Pretty standard slithering on the floor (lol), mask return not too dramatic either- Killian had his back facing us the whole time, and unlike some, doesn’t abruptly rise and transform back into his old intimidating self. He turns back to Christine and reaches wistfully to stroke her hair, though stops himself at the last minute before “Come we must return ...” 👍

Magical Lasso: Buquet has to announce “The Punjab lasso!” with gusto. Unnecessary. London doesn’t do it?

1st Managers: Door at the back is a sliding not swinging one. Firmin has no jacket. Raoul has a moss green scarf instead of a cream one?! *Actually Rhys had a green one; Vinny’s was cream. Meg enters wrapped in a thick cream shawl over her ballerina costume. Costume-wise all changes for changes’ sake I thought. 🙄 No change in blocking that I noticed.

Il Muto: James Hume is a VERY cute Fop/Jeweller. Don Attilio is very tall and his walking v exaggerated. Overall many comedic moments felt deliberately exaggerated for the audience, I personally prefer the subtlety in London- funny if you notice them, not a huge loss if you don’t. Whereas here it felt more “Hey look this is funny- now laugh.” 😕 Chandelier shakes a bit, Killian is a disembodied voice. Andre doesn’t remember what he’s supposed to bring forward and Mme Giry appears from the wings and raps her cane, “the... the BALLET! from Act Three...” Another slightly forced comedic moment- Andre gets roped into the Il Muto ballet not being able to leave the stage fast enough, the nymphs put the floral hoops around him and the shepherd together. Shepherd is the first to notice the Phantom’s silhouette and gasps, gesturing into the wings when he’s downstage left, a stagehand runs out, reacts loudly and runs back in presumably to tell the others. Buquet dies the same way.

Rooftop/AIAOY: R/C enter (and exit) upstage left now since there are no trapdoor stairs. There is a giant Pegasus sculpture sitting in upstage right along with the usual Garnier dome/rooftop flat imagery. It’s like 3 metres high and we were all wondering why, as it’s not doing much here. During the ghostly “Chriiiistine”, H-A runs up next to the huge statue and peers beyond, so I guess that represents the edge of the roof now. When Raoul loudly declares “Then say you’ll share with me one love...” H-A shushed Rhys which was quite cute if not breaking the flow of the song a bit. Her shushing was less obvious with Vinny but maybe that’s just where I was sitting. Nothing much stood out about H-A & Rhys’ AIAOY but Vinny had the softest little details (the dreamiest “dream”!) and I like to think H-A responded more to that.

AIAOY Reprise: Oh BOY this is so huge, I’ve drawn it out for you.

First there was some VERY dramatic booming suspenseful music. Like it wasn’t just a new sound effect, it went for at least a few bars while the giant statue slowly swung out from the back to the front and centre- they threw an extra tremolo note in there too. (I’ve checked- from the last note of Christine’s “...you’ll guard me and you’ll guide me” to the Phantom’s first note in “I gave you my music”, this moment lasts for 8 seconds in London, here it went for at least 18… at first preview it was 26 WHOLE SECONDS- it was TORTURE omg, SO dragged out I had to suppress a laugh.) Thankfully the statue moved faster and the rumbling suspense music got shorter my second show. Anyway so obviously it’s Killian who appears from behind it, suggesting he’s been hiding there all long. (Killian says he actually has to hide inside the Pegasus from 1st Managers onwards and that he would very much appreciate a stool… but he enjoys listening to the Prima Donna.) He has both hands on the statue to keep himself steady I guess? so there’s not much gesturing or pointing or putting hands on ears, unlike what one can do when safely strapped inside London’s angel. He does the whole reprise in that position. At “Alllllll that the Phantom asked of youuuuuuu” the whole thing swings back in, with Killian still on it. The first time it was so awkwardly slow plus the shock of seeing this giant statue thing made me almost laugh again. Second time it was paced better. Still don’t know how I feel about this humONGOUS change. This was when I thought nope, definitely not that brilliant original here… 🥴

Chandelier drop: Killian appears from the stage right box and shoots sparks from a stick at the chandelier, which flashes, wobbles, drops a few metres vertically then blackout with a huge reverberating “boom”. It’s not terrible I guess. The boom was fun to hear.

Masquerade: Same set, same staircase, same placement of dummies, same level of dazzling as in London. Unsure if there are any additions/changes in costumes- my attention span is too short lol. Not familiar enough with the lyrics to figure out whether it’s London or Broadway, but I remember looking for (and not finding) some bits in the choreo so I assume it’s the Broadway version. The rotating star at the top of the statue, at the bottom of the balustrade was VERY wobbly on the first night, as were the dummies- made me nervous. Everything was less wobbly on my second show. The monkey enters from stage left opposite to the other 3 people in the band, idk why?

Why So Silent: When Red Death appeared at the first preview I think Rhys accidentally pulled H-A back too forcefully, he literally swung her into the wings and I was like rude! 😮😂 Didn’t happen again with Vinny. No whispers of “Christine, Christine” as Killian beckons her over with a commanding gesture (again, mind control vibes). Forgot to look closely (twice!😩) to see if Killian disappears down a trapdoor or runs off shielded by everyone, but it’s likely the latter, I don’t think there’s a trapdoor for that either.

Mme Giry’s Tale: No change.

2nd Managers: Firmin has his jacket back on now. Christine doesn’t get to blurt “I can’t!” before running out of managers’ office now? Just why? Why did they take that away?? Also, the few bars of music between her running out and Raoul shouting “So, it is to be war between us...” is the more dramatic version heard in the World Tour with the extra dissonant winds and strings instead of just the arpeggios- fun to hear I guess, and a little shock if you’re familiar with London/Broadway.

DJT Rehearsal: Again, James Hume acts the hell out of his Reyer- actual star of the show tbh.

Mausoleum: Set looks to be an exact replica, strands of ivy, swinging gates and all. Journey/Wishing/Wandering Child blocking all unchanged. There were loud rustling sounds from the ivy when Killian was coming out from his hiding place at first preview 😂 They do the Wandering Child trio here 👍 though Raoul does the Broadway “Leave her, you have no claim on her...” instead of the more frantic “Angel of darkness, cease this torment! ... whatever you may believe, this man, this thing is not your father! ... Let her go, for god’s sake, let her go!” exchange which I prefer- now that it’s gone I miss it, aw... 😕 Killian really goes for it with the fireballs, aiming straight at Raoul and Christine too- so Vinny’s ducking was very realistic. 😂 Raoul shouts “Monsieur I fear you not!” like on Broadway. There are still flames shooting up from the stage but it’s 7 medium bursts not 5-6 large bursts (lol). Same brightness, less heat. 🔥

Before the Premiere: Policeman in the Pit is in the pit. Vinny (as Policeman) has such quick reflexes, he could’ve shot Killian if he really wanted to. 😂 As expected, the “Let the audience in” line is gone.

Don Juan Triumphant/PONR: Maybe it was the lighting but the painted backdrop is painted very sharp and contrasty- it never really stood out this much to me in London. I don’t know much about costume details but this Aminta dress has a very noticeable, lighter-coloured narrowish flap of fabric in front that doesn’t reach the hem? Also Christine has an updo with a rose in it now. Blocking more or less the same. After H-A removes Killian’s hood, he runs towards upstage right, but instead of stopping facing the curtains, he looks more to his left where Mme Giry is clearly seen standing in the wings. I got the impression it was a pleading look 🥺, perhaps hoping for some kind of assistance but she doesn’t do anything- make of that non-exchange what you will. Killian doesn’t kneel while putting his ring on Christine’s finger.

Post-unmasking chaos: The timing of everything is slightly different. Blackout comes faster so there’s no time for the shock of seeing Piangi dead in the fake bedroom, Raoul doesn’t come running to give Meg a hug before the scrim lowers (or maybe that’s just a Danny thing in London?), when they stretcher out dead Piangi, Carlotta asks what is happening and shrieks “Ubaldoooo!”

Down Once More: Good old original staging. Travelator is very well lit so the ratcatcher can be clearly seen! And Raoul still jumps off the bridge! They slide out a black volume with crash mat of some sort inside, he lands in it with a thump and it slides back in. Maybe the effect is better with a dimmer stage/when not sitting front and centre.

Final Lair: Same blocking+entrances, I forget exactly at which point but Killian grabs H-A’s arm and she ends up on the floor. She gets back to standing in time for him to turn her around and put the veil on her. Raoul runs in from stage right now there’s no trapdoor for him to pop up from. There’s another iconic lyric change: “Wait! I think my dear, we have a guest! Sir, this is indeed an unparalleled delight! I had hardly dreamt we’d be so blessed!” Personal reaction: OMG, JUST WHY. 😩 Anyway. Angry Killian sounds really good, I loved how he growled certain lines (esp. “The WORLD showed no compassion to ME!”- phwoar, hear the line for yourself) After being reunited Raoul and Christine end up standing slightly apart both facing stage left as if immediately looking for a way out, so she doesn’t see the noose coming in time to warn him. Usual blocking again, during the kiss neither Raoul did much- Rhys had a blank expression so I assumed he was just choking in silence; Vinny hardly fidgeted either so I assumed he was just relieved he’d got through Raoul for the day. As Killian grabs the candle, H-A yelps a “no”, but Killian gives her a sad look and shakes his head defeatedly as if to explain he’s not going to hurt Raoul now, before burning the noose. 💔 H-A tries to head towards the throne where Killian is slumped, both Rhys and Vinny struggle to pull her back for the longest time and they don’t leave until they’re literally chased out at “Go now and leave meeeeee”. Killian reaches out to clutch H-A’s outstretched hand during the ring return (they stand quite far apart) and she gives a tiny nod of understanding at “Christine, I love you...” before turning to go. Killian picks up the veil, audibly sobs and whispers “my love” (that got me 🥺🥺🥺), and also “I love you” as R/C leave by boat. No change to “You alone” and final scene.

— MISC

Idk how the restaged tour did it but where there’s supposed to be a real curtain in the show it’s still a real, red curtain btw, the painted one only appears during the interval in place of the usual safety curtain.

— EXTRA THOUGHTS I CAN’T STOP THINKING ABOUT

James Hume is the most charming Reyer and the most adorable, show-stealing Fop/Jeweller ever, why is James not u/s Phantom, please make James u/s Phantom if not principal, just listen to his Stars omg

And... All in all I still don’t know whether or not to call this a replica. Or even the Brilliant Original. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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photolover82 · 3 years

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The Masked Singer Season 4 Episode 5: Last but not Least, let's (finally) meet Group C! (Commentary and Guesses)

Hey fellow Masked Singer fans! Welcome or welcome back to Ana’s Masked Singer recap, where I, Ana, recap every episode of the Masked Singer. I am so happy to be back after a short break after the World Series (thank God for the Dodgers). If you don’t know how these recaps go, first of all hi, feel free to follow me if you want to see more of these. Anyways, so how these work is that I first talk about who gets eliminated, give my thoughts, and then give my guesses and commentary for the remaining contestants and their performances. I also try to back up my guesses as much as I can by using the clues... even though I guide myself with the voice of the individual contestant. Anyways, having said that, let’s jump into it:

Warning ⚠️: If you haven’t watched the show yet, there are spoilers below, so read at your own risk.. this is your official spoiler alert warning. Don’t say I didn’t warn you...

With this episode, we met our last group of contestants, Group C, which consists of 5 masked characters, Squiggly Monster, Mushroom, Jellyfish, Lips, and Broccoli. Overall, to me, they are the weakest group vocal wise, but they were still fun to watch.

Alright, so let’s talk about the eliminated contestant, who was...

*DRUMROLL PLEASE*

Lips 💋

Performance: Alright, so she sang “Native New Yorker,” by Odessy.... and I really try to be as kind and constructive as I can with these recaps especially when critiquing their performances because being rude really doesn’t solve anything and I want you guys to understand why I don’t like a performance if I dislike a performance (so we can start an open dialogue you get me?) ... but I am so sorry, this lady can’t sing like at all. Oh and I knew exactly who she was (haha insert Ken’s voice into that phrase lol) the moment she opened her mouth. The thing is she is talking and she messed up in the middle by laughing/snorting in the performance, it was kind of hilarious not gonna lie... it made me laugh, which I guess is a good thing, but like yeah it’s kind of obvious why she left first, because she (I mean no offense to this.. well maybe I do because I am not a fan of the person under this mask like at all since she ain’t kind and civil like at all) blew it, like it kinda felt like she messed up on purpose or that she is actually horrible at singing, which is ok because she isn’t supposed to be a professional singer and that’s fine. All that to say Lips made me laugh and I appreciate it but I am kind of glad she was the first one to go....

Anyways, she was revealed to be (to no surprise of my own) controversial talk show host...

Wendy Williams

Whoop whoop, I got it right (as did like everyone who knows who she is because her voice is that distinct... oh and also she spoke during the song so it was kind of obvious, but I am still claiming my victory: Gotten 3/5 correct so far and I am proud of that number)! Anyways here are the clues that pointed to her:

Shock= she says very shocking things on her show and is a pretty polarizing figure, you either love her or hate her (I am not fond of her myself but whatever I guess)

“Speak my truth”= she’s known for stating her mind and is unfiltered with her thoughts on things

West Wing= her initials WW

Fire= Hot Takes is a segment on her show and also a reference to her book Wendy’s Got The Heat

Alright, now that we have finished with her, let’s talk about our remaining 4 masked contestants:

1. Squiggly Monster 👾

Performance: I really liked his performance of Have You Ever Seen the Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival. He did super well, like I really liked it, I had low expectations because of the costume (it’s kind of creepy looking ngl) but I was pleasantly surprised. Having said that, the moment I heard him, because of his tone, I knew exactly who it was (again insert Ken’s voice here)...

So, for my guess, I think it is Full House actor/comedian:

Bob Saget

Ok, so besides the voice, lemme give you why I think that clues wise (credit goes to this Screen Rant article for the details idk on my own):

Penguin visual in the package= he directed a parody nature documentary called Farce of the Penguins

Father and a scoundrel= father part due to him actually being a father to 3 girls/his role on Full House as Danny Tanner (a single father of 3 daughters which I think is wow funny) and the scoundrel part referring to his raunchy/dirty comedy

Cookie clues= nod to Michelle from Full House and her love of cookies

“Breaking News” and him on a news show kind of thing= reference to his Full House character Danny Tanner being an anchor for Good Morning San Francisco

He also was on the show as a shrimp cocktail as the friend for the Taco aka Tom Bergeron! So it makes sense for him to come back this season which I am all into

2. Mushroom 🍄

Performance: Ok, so this is like the most confusing, is it a he or is it a she? That’s the biggest question, my money’s on a boy... so my guess is going to be male (I am gonna call Mushroom a he because of that so I apologize if I am misgendering them, I just need to narrow it down somehow and I am gendering them based on who I think it is, and I feel like he is the correct pronoun). Anyways, I love him, he’s my favorite Group C contestant, and his performance of This Woman’s Work was amazing, people said it was not good, but I really enjoyed it because I am a sucker for a good falsetto and this guy was almost all falsetto, I was feeling it. Having said that, maybe I like him so much because I feel like it is someone I adore, like if I meet him, I will faint status...

Having said that, I think it is Broadway star, heartthrob, actor, singer, adorable human...

Jordan Fisher

Omg he is so cute... sorry I am gonna stop being 😍 for him I promise. Anyways, big clue was a video of him singing this exact song (I think it sounds so similar, but you guys can judge for yourselves), here it is: https://youtu.be/3lzRsMl8M8Q

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Apart from that, here are some actual clues (with a bit of help from this Screen Rant article) that got my mind thinking it is him:

WAITTT 🤔... before we get into that, what I found interesting is that he tweeted and I quote “Seasonal tweet to let everyone know that ____ on the masked singer is once again not me 💜” and THE MASKED SINGER RETWEETED IT... but also I just checked and this is the first time he’s ever had to clear that up... soooo maybe he’s a liar (bc of an NDA ofc you cannot really spill the beans.... but let’s go with he’s a liar)... a cute liar... but he’s lying.

Ok, now onto the clues:

A lot of Hamilton clues= “a healer and a scholar,” “young, scrappy, and fun-gy,” “shroom where it happens” = he replaced Anthony Ramos as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton in the Broadway musical Hamilton (and also can reference his Broadway roots in general like being on Dear Evan Hansen)

Started at a “rat race” and Men in Black were mice= could be a reference to his start on Disney (Liv and Maddie and Teen Beach Movie)

A shot to turn a hobby into a career= reference to him streaming video games on Twitch

Stars clue with audience= he won Dancing with the Stars back in 2017 and also hosted DWTS Junior

3. Jellyfish 💚

Performance: I really liked her performance of Big Girls Don’t Cry by Fergie even though I felt like she was holding back a bit (I can kind of say the same about Mushroom... but I still enjoyed it). I am really curious to see what she can really do, because I felt her nerves in the performance and like she can do more. This one’s killing me because I feel like I have heard that voice but I can’t put my finger on who it could be

So, with that said, I have no idea who to guess:

But I do know that it isn’t ✨Billie Elish✨

No, but like seriously, that ain’t Billie Elish even tho a lot of people are guessing it, I am not buying it... you’ll see why in a second, here are the clues:

The Little(ish) Jellyfish title on a book

Reigned supreme in an underwater kingdom

Fans, Tiara (“princess”)

Angel Fish

Flower Crown

Missed out on normal girl stuff like parties and making friends

Billie Elish “Bad Guy” lyrics in the background= that’s way too obvious for it to be Billie Elish

4. Broccoli 🥦

Performance: His performance of House is Rockin’/Whole Lotta Shakin Going On by Stevie Ray Vaughan/Jerry Lee Lewis was not what I expected to be honest. I thought it was going to be someone younger or a rapper, but it was an older gentlemen, and he was rockin, not gonna lie. I really liked it, not my favorite though I don’t think he is bad by any means. Anyways, I feel like I know who it is... maybe I am getting this from another person on YT’s guess who I really liked (Shoutout to them idk their user sorry)

So, for my guess for the Broccoli, I think it is legendary singer...

Paul Anka

The reason why is because of the following clues:

Can of Soup= he won a Campell’s Soup competition and that jump started his career

Tik Tok reference= his song Put Your Head on My Shoulder went viral on Tik Tok

Also, the letterman jacket is very 60s which is his era I guess (my mom knows more ab it than I do)

Anyways, that’s it, guys! I hope you enjoyed this recap, I apologize for how long they are, it’s kind of my thing lol! Don’t forget to comment your guesses (do you agree with me? Disagree? I wanna know below... especially Jellyfish guesses bc I have no idea who she can be), like, and follow for more Masked Singer content. I’ll see you all next week for the Group C Playoffs! Bye guys! 👋🏼

#the masked singer season 4 #the masked singer #themaskedsinger #celebrities #hollywood #movies #music #tv series #tv shows #wendy williams #lipsmask #bob saget #jordan fisher #paul anka #performance

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Dec 10, 2017

Enough with the #MeToo Bullshit

I’ve kept silent over the scalp fest that is the #MeToo debacle for a good bit of time. One reason is I get my perspective will largely be ignored by a good swath of people who will say “Oh, look at the cishet white male shitlord” and move on. We’re in a society where your patents of oppression* matter more than rational thought.

Another reason I’ve kept quiet is the people who’ve screamed the loudest simply couldn’t be bothered to know better. It’s far easier for those in the media, politics, or the corporate world to put feelings before actual rational thought.

Now things have taken a different turn and the virus has infested the legal profession. People who should know better, who swore an oath to uphold the law, are jumping on the bandwagon of “OMG Someone Did Something BURN THE HERETIC!”

This must end now. Speaking from the legal perspective, the #MeToo movement is wrongheaded, completely dishonest, and has backfired in ways its woke disciples couldn’t have expected. Here’s why it must end now.

It lumps every act into the now nefarious “Sexual Impropriety.”

When the #MeToo bandwagon started, “sexual impropriety” or “sexual misconduct” were the linguistic kill shots** ending careers. These weren’t specific terms, though. They described everything from rape to inadvertently putting a hand on someone’s bare back.

In the legal world, words mean things. Law has specific definitions for various sexual offenses. If those definitions are abandoned for a grouped term of “sexual misconduct,” then we abandon the law entirely.

The better course of action is to take a deep breath, ask “What specifically happened?” and then apply the appropriate response. If someone stands accused of rape, then the matter should be handled by the legal system.

On the other hand, if someone touched you and you froze up because it was unwelcome, then it’s perfectly fine for you to share your story and people to express their empathy. Then you move on.

Let’s unpack the offenses from the “sexual misconduct” umbrella so we can respond in the best fashion possible.

2. #MeToo doesn’t have due process for the accused.

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. — Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

One of the worst aspects of the #MeToo virus is that there is no recourse for the accused. Once someone comes forward with an accusation, the Court of Public Opinion deems the accused guilty without as much as a second thought.

This sort of bullshit is why we have a system set in place in arguably the greatest governing document created by man. It allows for people to make an accusation, for the accused’s fate to be decided impartially, and for the two to face each other in court.

“But it’s so difficult for these women to come forward and be believed!” you shriek. Yes, even over the internet, I can hear your complaints. If it’s so difficult, why is the avalanche of complaints so large? Why are these terrified women Time’s “Person of the Year?”

It is intellectually dishonest and completely out of touch with reality to suggest women cannot come forward on their own accord and raise a complaint against someone. Furthermore, suggesting the act is “difficult” for women is an insult to the entire gender. It claims women can’t be brave enough or possess their own ability to speak out if someone wrongs them.

3. The “Everyone Knew About It” Complication Is Pervasive

When Harvey Weinstein’s misdeeds first surfaced, people called it the “worst kept secret in Hollywood.” Kevin Spacey’s actions are no different. The “Everyone Knew About It Complication” even goes as far as Capitol Hill.

I call this the “Everyone Knew About It Complication” because it’s an extension of the #MeToo virus that complicates a story even further. Just as an actual virus can suddenly evolve into a new strain, once the “Everyone Knew About It Complication” comes up it infects the allegations even more.

Now the revelations are more damning. It suggests a pervasive, regular pattern of behavior. The complication means that people either turned their heads or actively covered it up.

If “everyone knew” about someone’s bad behavior, why did it take so long for someone to come forward? Why did no one point this out sooner? If someone covered up or turned a blind eye to horrendous sexual impropriety, what were their motivations?

Once the “everyone knew” morphs the allegations against the accused, it casts a worse light on everyone involved.

4. People Are Okay With Innocent Lives Being Ruined Over #MeToo

Emily Lindin, founder of the “UnSlut” project and occasional columnist for Teen Vogue, made her view on #MeToo perfectly clear last month in a twitstorm. She’s fine with it being used as a weapon against innocent men.

“Sorry. If some innocent men’s reputations have to take a hit in the process of undoing the patriarchy, that is a price I am absolutely willing to pay.” — Emily Lindin, November 21, 2017

What started as a means for people to share their stories of sexual abuse in and out of the workplace is now a weapon to rob blameless men of their livelihoods. And the numbers show people are perfectly fine with this.

If you take a look at the above quoted twit (you’ll have to use this link since Lindin’s twits are now protected) you’ll see it got 49 likes and 63 retweets. Simple math shows there’s arguably 112 people out there who share Lindin’s view.

This is terrifying. If this view is publicly held by that number of people, how many are quietly nodding their heads at Lindin’s viewpoint? The #MeToo movement is now a dual front: let “victims” tell their stories and destroy the lives of the innocent in the process.

If it gets rid of that damned “toxic masculinity,” so what?

5. It Didn’t Work Before, And It’s Not Going To Work This Time.

Social media rendered the attention span and memory of the public to that of a gnat’s, which is why people are forgetting this happened on college campuses a few years ago and didn’t work.

Here’s a couple of names for you that might have faded from memory. Emma Sulkowicz. “Jackie” from UVA. Two women who accused men of rape, and both turned out to have fabricated the accusations.

Sulkowicz couldn’t take it when the police and her university’s Title IX kangaroo court wouldn’t punish her target, so she started carrying around her dorm room mattress in an attempt to publicly humiliate the accused all over campus. Her fabrication earned her an invitation to the State of the Union address. Columbia University would eventually settle with the young man Sulkowicz tried to destroy, but not before he became a campus pariah.

“Jackie” from UVA was the subject of a Rolling Stone article that was deemed the “worst journalistic failure” of that year. Jackie made up so many details of her alleged rape that Rolling Stone had to pay damages to a UVA dean named in the story after a defamation suit.

Last Month, Daily Beast editor Erin Ryan had a shocking moment of clarity over the #MeToo movement. If one accusation turned up false, it could destroy the entire avalanche in one fell swoop.

That’s why Weinstein fallout could go up in smoke in a second. Because enough people believe that women are all liars, that one liar will fuck it up for all of us. — Erin Ryan (emphasis mine)

To quote noted legal scholar James E. Cornette, “Well, wouldn’t you know who won the pony.”

At the heart of #MeToo is the recycled statement “No matter what, you must listen and believe.” This was the rallying cry for Sulkowicz and Jackie, and fell apart once Jackie’s story was found to have more holes in it than Swiss cheese.

It still kept up after Jackie’s story imploded. Zerlina Maxwell wrote an op-ed in the fallout for the Washington Post that was originally titled “No matter what Jackie said, we should always believe rape claims.” That title changed in spectacularly quick fashion to “we should generally believe rape claims,” but the point is the same. Listen and believe or you’re a rape apologist.

#MeToo is the “Listen and Believe” for the “tl;dr” generation. When the stories are questioned, and start to fall apart, #MeToo will suffer the same fate as “Listen and Believe.”

While many people have come forward with stories of horrendous behavior, and the allegedly guilty suitably punished, the #MeToo hysteria has reached epidemic proportions. When the next allegations surface, do yourself a favor.

Instead of immediately calling for someone’s head, take a deep breath. Ask questions. Wait a day to see if the story changes. And don’t lose your ever loving mind over it.

We’re better than this.

*Credit for this term goes to David Smalley of “Dogma Debate”

**Term coined by Dilbert creator and trained hypnotist Scott Adams

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‘Journalists’: London was attacked by… OMG, look what Trump’s tweeting! (Open thread)

**Written by Doug Powers

Welcome to another Sunday open thread and BBQ. A few things to get it rolling while the grill heats up…

There was a terrorist attack in London last night that left seven people dead and dozens more injured:

Witness live on BBC World just said that at London Bridge, attackers had knives and were yelling, “This is for Allah!” as they struck.

— James Gordon Meek (@meekwire) June 3, 2017

However, judging from the reactions of many “real journalism” outlets, it was somehow the fault of a string of subsequent Trump tweets:

Trump takes London mayor’s quote out of context in Twitter attack https://t.co/FGJv4vfkBu pic.twitter.com/FIULorID6a

— The Hill (@thehill) June 4, 2017

Donald Trump uses out-of-context quote to berate London Mayor Sadiq Khan following terrorist attack https://t.co/l1al7kNAiU pic.twitter.com/bUKE2XZenw

— Mic (@mic) June 4, 2017

After #LondonAttacks, Trump uses out-of-context quote to blast the city’s Muslim mayor https://t.co/b5Pa3oHRu9 pic.twitter.com/Uy5HR2k9fc

— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) June 4, 2017

In other words, Trump has gone out of his way to malign the mayor of a city in grief, using a partial quote utterly out of context.

— David Simon (@AoDespair) June 4, 2017

Trump took this way out of context. The London mayor said there’s “no reason to be alarmed” about increased police presence, not the attack. pic.twitter.com/kKJ29pTvMr

— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) June 4, 2017

CNN host Reza Aslan really has his finger on the pulse of who’s responsible for the attack:

CNN host calls Trump “a piece of s–t” after London attack https://t.co/HuB4S6xpKw pic.twitter.com/JnxGYSYqOL

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) June 4, 2017

Notice how the focus is no longer on the actual perps of the attack? Mission accomplished, MSM.

*****

Speaking of the mayor of London, just three days ago he issued a strong warning about… climate change:

Climate change remains one the biggest risks to humanity. Now more than ever world leaders must recognise and act on this threat. pic.twitter.com/ZKc3crHLTs

— Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) June 1, 2017

And they wonder why so many people don’t think they take terrorism seriously?

About a year ago Khan mocked Trump’s terrorism warnings:

Trump’s ignorant view of Islam could make both our countries less safe. It risks alienating mainstream Muslims. London has proved him wrong

— Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) May 10, 2016

*****

British PM Theresa May has taken a slightly different tone than London’s mayor:

In the wake of the attack, British Prime Minister Theresa May said “things must change” when it comes to counter-terrorism policies.

“We cannot and must not pretend that things can continue as they are,” she told reporters outside her official residence on Sunday. “There is — to be frank — far too much tolerance of extremism in our country.”

*****

NBC News went out of its way last night to point out that Trump’s Twitter feed is an unreliable source of information:

Pres. Trump has used Twitter to share news report on London incident.

We aren’t relaying president’s retweet, as the info is unconfirmed.

— NBC Nightly News (@NBCNightlyNews) June 3, 2017

Saying the Trump’s an unreliable source if info is a funny accusation from the network that brought the world Brian Williams.

*****

Bette Midler weighed in after the London attack. You’re probably cringing already, and for good reason:

Is there any room left in the “why Trump won” file? But anyway, if you’re keeping score at home, there are roughly 3.5 billion men on the planet and about 85% of the world is “religious,” meaning Midler finds 2.975 billion men to be “worthless.” We now return you to your regularly scheduled liberal lecture about why making generalizations about entire groups of people is wrong.

*****

Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg is making a good point here and might not even want to realize it:

Bloomberg Philanthropies said Friday it will pull together $15 million to “support the operations” of the United Nation’s Framework Convention on Climate Change, the arm of the UN that coordinates the Paris pact.

The $15 million would cover the U.S. share of the convention’s operating budget, according to Bloomberg spokesperson Carl Pope. The money will come from Bloomberg Philanthropies and its partners.

“The pledge aims to fill a significant funding gap that comes as a result of President Donald Trump’s announced withdrawal from the Paris agreement and proposed steep budget cuts for international programs, including on climate,” the Bloomberg Philanthropies statement reads.

In other words, middle class taxpayers aren’t on the hook for that Paris Agreement money and the “rich” are paying — liberals should be thrilled.

*****

This morning, John Kerry compared Trump to O.J. Simpson for pulling out of the Paris Agreement:

In an interview on “Meet The Press,” Kerry compared Trump’s pledge to “see if we can make a deal that’s fair,” to OJ Simpson’s famous 1995 pledge to find the person who killed Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman. Though Simpson was found not guilty by a jury in a criminal case, a judge in a civil case found him liable for Brown and Goldman’s murder, and many remain convinced that Simpson killed both at his home in 1994.

“He’s going to go out and find a better deal?” Kerry said. “That’s like OJ Simpson saying he’s going to go find the real killer. Everybody knows he isn’t going to do that because he doesn’t believe in it. Because if he did believe in it he wouldn’t pull out of Paris. American has ceded global leadership on this issue.”

America has “ceded global leadership on this issue” by not following everybody else? Kerry just can’t quit “leading from behind.”

*****

The CEO of Disney quit the President’s Council after Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement:

As a matter of principle, I’ve resigned from the President’s Council over the #ParisAgreement withdrawal.

— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) June 1, 2017

Leaving the President’s Council to protest alleged inaction on climate change is a more preferable “matter of principle” than something that might really make a difference, such as Iger giving up his private corporate jet:

Disney CEO Robert Iger’s corporate jet use cost $332,808 in 2013. In 2014, it cost $391,411. The company claims in its proxy statement that Iger’s “security requires the CEO to use corporate aircraft for all personal travel.” Disney clearly takes Iger’s safety very seriously. They spend over $600,000 a year on it, in fact.

*****

Trump’s Paris Agreement critics really showed him, didn’t they?

Buildings and landmarks around the world lit up in green in support of Paris climate accord. https://t.co/QIsfudKDbb pic.twitter.com/Z4Rjejwx4r

— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) June 2, 2017

“To show the world how bad Trump is for the environment, TURN ON EVERY LIGHT WE HAVE AND LEAVE THEM ON ALL NIGHT!”

*****

Hey look, we finally found somebody the United Nations won’t appease: Trump!

They also asserted that the U.S. could not unilaterally renegotiate the 2015 agreement—contrary to a suggestion made by Trump during his Thursday announcement. The UN body that facilitated the deal said it “cannot be renegotiated based on the request of a single party.”

In spite of the anger coming from the U.N., none of them seem to be clamoring to move their headquarters out of New York City. I wonder why.

*****

Hillary Clinton said a couple days ago she’s still deciding on a title for her memoir, having apparently rejected my suggestion of “Gone With the Weiner.”

*****

Last but not least, Mark Steyn’s 2016 election postmortem and examination of Hillary Clinton’s excuses is indeed entertaining:

*****

Have a good Sunday all!

**Written by Doug Powers

Twitter @ThePowersThatBe

from http://www.therightnewsnetwork.com/journalists-london-was-attacked-by-omg-look-what-trumps-tweeting-open-thread/

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‘Journalists’: London was attacked by… OMG, look what Trump’s tweeting! (Open thread)

**Written by Doug Powers

Welcome to another Sunday open thread and BBQ. A few things to get it rolling while the grill heats up…

There was a terrorist attack in London last night that left seven people dead and dozens more injured:

Witness live on BBC World just said that at London Bridge, attackers had knives and were yelling, “This is for Allah!” as they struck.

— James Gordon Meek (@meekwire) June 3, 2017

However, judging from the reactions of many “real journalism” outlets, it was somehow the fault of a string of subsequent Trump tweets:

Trump takes London mayor’s quote out of context in Twitter attack https://t.co/FGJv4vfkBu pic.twitter.com/FIULorID6a

— The Hill (@thehill) June 4, 2017

Donald Trump uses out-of-context quote to berate London Mayor Sadiq Khan following terrorist attack https://t.co/l1al7kNAiU pic.twitter.com/bUKE2XZenw

— Mic (@mic) June 4, 2017

After #LondonAttacks, Trump uses out-of-context quote to blast the city’s Muslim mayor https://t.co/b5Pa3oHRu9 pic.twitter.com/Uy5HR2k9fc

— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) June 4, 2017

In other words, Trump has gone out of his way to malign the mayor of a city in grief, using a partial quote utterly out of context.

— David Simon (@AoDespair) June 4, 2017

Trump took this way out of context. The London mayor said there’s “no reason to be alarmed” about increased police presence, not the attack. pic.twitter.com/kKJ29pTvMr

— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) June 4, 2017

CNN host Reza Aslan really has his finger on the pulse of who’s responsible for the attack:

CNN host calls Trump “a piece of s–t” after London attack https://t.co/HuB4S6xpKw pic.twitter.com/JnxGYSYqOL

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) June 4, 2017

Notice how the focus is no longer on the actual perps of the attack? Mission accomplished, MSM.

*****

Speaking of the mayor of London, just three days ago he issued a strong warning about… climate change:

Climate change remains one the biggest risks to humanity. Now more than ever world leaders must recognise and act on this threat. pic.twitter.com/ZKc3crHLTs

— Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) June 1, 2017

And they wonder why so many people don’t think they take terrorism seriously?

About a year ago Khan mocked Trump’s terrorism warnings:

Trump’s ignorant view of Islam could make both our countries less safe. It risks alienating mainstream Muslims. London has proved him wrong

— Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) May 10, 2016

*****

British PM Theresa May has taken a slightly different tone than London’s mayor:

In the wake of the attack, British Prime Minister Theresa May said “things must change” when it comes to counter-terrorism policies.

*****

NBC News went out of its way last night to point out that Trump’s Twitter feed is an unreliable source of information:

Pres. Trump has used Twitter to share news report on London incident.

We aren’t relaying president’s retweet, as the info is unconfirmed.

— NBC Nightly News (@NBCNightlyNews) June 3, 2017

Saying the Trump’s an unreliable source if info is a funny accusation from the network that brought the world Brian Williams.

*****

Bette Midler weighed in after the London attack. You’re probably cringing already, and for good reason:

*****

Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg is making a good point here and might not even want to realize it:

The $15 million would cover the U.S. share of the convention’s operating budget, according to Bloomberg spokesperson Carl Pope. The money will come from Bloomberg Philanthropies and its partners.

In other words, middle class taxpayers aren’t on the hook for that Paris Agreement money and the “rich” are paying — liberals should be thrilled.

*****

This morning, John Kerry compared Trump to O.J. Simpson for pulling out of the Paris Agreement:

America has “ceded global leadership on this issue” by not following everybody else? Kerry just can’t quit “leading from behind.”

*****

The CEO of Disney quit the President’s Council after Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement:

As a matter of principle, I’ve resigned from the President’s Council over the #ParisAgreement withdrawal.

— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) June 1, 2017

*****

Trump’s Paris Agreement critics really showed him, didn’t they?

Buildings and landmarks around the world lit up in green in support of Paris climate accord. https://t.co/QIsfudKDbb pic.twitter.com/Z4Rjejwx4r

— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) June 2, 2017

“To show the world how bad Trump is for the environment, TURN ON EVERY LIGHT WE HAVE AND LEAVE THEM ON ALL NIGHT!”

*****

Hey look, we finally found somebody the United Nations won’t appease: Trump!

In spite of the anger coming from the U.N., none of them seem to be clamoring to move their headquarters out of New York City. I wonder why.

*****

Hillary Clinton said a couple days ago she’s still deciding on a title for her memoir, having apparently rejected my suggestion of “Gone With the Weiner.”

*****

Last but not least, Mark Steyn’s 2016 election postmortem and examination of Hillary Clinton’s excuses is indeed entertaining:

*****

Have a good Sunday all!

**Written by Doug Powers

Twitter @ThePowersThatBe

http://www.therightnewsnetwork.com/journalists-london-was-attacked-by-omg-look-what-trumps-tweeting-open-thread/ %cats%

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