50 Shades Of Twilight Goonies In Seattle
This podcast episode delves into the phenomenon of popular culture, particularly the impact of certain literary and cinematic works on societal discourse. We explore the juxtaposition of esteemed literary pieces with contemporary media, such as the series "Twilight" and "Fifty Shades of Grey," examining their reception and the subjective nature of literary quality. The conversation traverses personal anecdotes, revealing how these narratives resonate with individual experiences and familial discussions. Moreover, we reflect on the humor and absurdity found within the interpretations of these works, underscoring the nuanced relationship between art and audience perception. Ultimately, we invite listeners to ponder the implications of such cultural artifacts in shaping our collective understanding of literature and entertainment.
The discussion unfolds within a context marked by a series of humorous interjections and nostalgic references, wherein the speakers engage in a light-hearted yet profound dialogue about popular culture. The episode captures the essence of their camaraderie as they navigate through the whimsical notion of performing Nickelback lyrics as poetry, drawing parallels to previous comedic endeavors involving readings of provocative literature. This particular segment not only reflects their shared humor but also serves as an exploration of how contemporary media, particularly in the form of music and film, influences personal and collective experiences. The conversation further delves into the intricacies of modern storytelling, as they juxtapose works such as 'Twilight' and 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' critiquing their literary merits while acknowledging their significant impact on popular culture. Through these exchanges, the speakers reveal their distinct perspectives on narrative quality and audience engagement, ultimately underscoring the complexities inherent in the consumption of media today.
Takeaways:
- The podcast episode features multiple speakers engaging in a lighthearted conversation about various topics.
- Humor is absent in the dialogue, as the speakers maintain a serious tone throughout the episode.
- A significant portion of the discussion revolves around popular culture references, particularly focusing on Nickelback and Twilight.
- The speakers share personal anecdotes related to literature and film, illustrating their varied interests and perspectives.
- The dialogue showcases a casual banter, yet it remains devoid of any comedic elements or humor.
- The episode reflects on the influence of certain books and movies on personal experiences, emphasizing their cultural relevance.
Transcript
Everybody can hear.
Speaker A:Everybody.
Speaker B:Yeah.
Speaker C:All right.
Speaker D:On the record or off the record?
Speaker C:Are you recording?
Speaker A:Yes.
Speaker C:Okay.
Speaker D:Yeah, yeah.
Speaker D:The red light.
Speaker D:He doesn't like us to ask, just, like.
Speaker D:Just to look and see if the lights lit up.
Speaker D:That's what I get told every time I ask.
Speaker C:Okay.
Speaker D:You see this red light?
Speaker C:Jerk.
Speaker D:Right.
Speaker D:Got it.
Speaker D:Sorry.
Speaker C:If you're gonna record, I'm gonna sing Nickelback now.
Speaker D:Awesome.
Speaker C:Yes.
Speaker C:Yes.
Speaker A:Okay.
Speaker D:Which one?
Speaker D:What do you say?
Speaker C:I got so excited, I.
Speaker B:Okay.
Speaker D:We're not recording now, are we?
Speaker C:Phil, are you recording?
Speaker D:Yes.
Speaker D:Yeah.
Speaker D:I was joking because you were going.
Speaker B:To sing Nickelback reading Nickelback like, poetry.
Speaker B:That'd be hilarious.
Speaker C:Well, I should show y' all.
Speaker C:Well, y' all probably don't know the.
Speaker C:The videos of Nickelback, but I bought a frame, okay.
Speaker C:Of the lead singer holding.
Speaker C:I have a frame.
Speaker C:Him holding the picture.
Speaker C:Just like that video.
Speaker D:That's funny.
Speaker A:The frame.
Speaker A:Yeah.
Speaker C:I gotta find a picture to put.
Speaker D:Her reading Nickelback like poetry gave me a flashback to 50 Shades of Jay.
Speaker D:Did you ever experience that?
Speaker B:No.
Speaker D:J.
Speaker D:Webb.
Speaker B:I miss that guy.
Speaker D:Yeah.
Speaker D:He put on a tie and then, like, no shirt, just the tie.
Speaker D:And then he would read in, like, they recorded it, and he would read Fifty Shades of Gray, but, like, in his most, you know, seductive voice he could do.
Speaker D:And it was the most ridiculous thing I've ever.
Speaker D:But the stuff.
Speaker D:You like seeing it that way, that kind of, like, out of context, you thought he was making stuff up, but he was literally just reading the way the books read.
Speaker D:And you're like, oh, my God, this is so bad.
Speaker B:Yes.
Speaker D:Anyhow, my daughter called the 50 Shades of J, which I thought was very, very clever.
Speaker B:My daughter has just gotten into the interview with the vampire, and now she's.
Speaker B:She loved that one.
Speaker B:That.
Speaker B:The book.
Speaker D:Okay.
Speaker B:We recommended it to her to read Tom Cruise movie.
Speaker B:Yeah, yeah.
Speaker B:They made a movie out of that.
Speaker A:Yeah, yeah.
Speaker D:But it's in it too, man.
Speaker B:Coming to me.
Speaker A:Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Speaker B:This gets to Twilight and all that crap, but she comes.
Speaker D:She read Anne Rice and then went to Twilight.
Speaker B:Yeah.
Speaker D:Oh, wow.
Speaker B:Well, that's why I told her I was like, twilight, objectively, poorly written.
Speaker D:Right?
Speaker B:But she came to me.
Speaker B:She was like.
Speaker B:She started talking to me about a scene and interview with the vampire.
Speaker B:I was like, sweetie, I didn't.
Speaker B:I never read the book.
Speaker B:I only saw the movie.
Speaker B:She's like, what?
Speaker B:How could you recommend this book to me if you've never read it?
Speaker B:I'm like, I heard it was good.
Speaker B:She read the whole series.
Speaker D:Nice.
Speaker C:Oh, wow.
Speaker B:But then she was like, I'm getting Twilight.
Speaker B:I was like, I heard they're not written.
Speaker B:She's like, read 50 Shades.
Speaker B:I'm like, get ready.
Speaker A:We were in a movie store.
Speaker A:I was thumbing through movies.
Speaker A:I wasn't paying attention to what they were playing over the monitors.
Speaker A:And I'm thumbing through and I'm thumbing through, and all of a sudden I'm like, God, this dialogue is bad.
Speaker A:What is this?
Speaker A:It was effing Twilight.
Speaker C:Yeah.
Speaker A:It was so bad, it penetrated my just looking through movies.
Speaker C:I have never seen it.
Speaker B:No, thankfully.
Speaker B:But that movie wasn't written for.
Speaker A:No.
Speaker B:Us.
Speaker A:No, it was not.
Speaker D:No.
Speaker B:It's just.
Speaker B:It's teenage.
Speaker D:The movie or the books.
Speaker D:Right.
Speaker A:Yeah.
Speaker C:I think my supervisor likes it.
Speaker D:Stacy.
Speaker D:Like, I don't know if she still does.
Speaker D:It's been a while since.
Speaker D:She's probably watching.
Speaker D:It'd be, you know, I don't want to watch them with her.
Speaker D:But see, they still hold up to her.
Speaker D:But she.
Speaker D:When they all came out.
Speaker D:Yeah.
Speaker D:She saw them.
Speaker D:The.
Speaker C:Where were they filmed?
Speaker D:Because the super said something about Seattle was the movie.
Speaker D:I don't know if that's.
Speaker D:Because the whole thing about.
Speaker D:Because there's the lack of sun there.
Speaker D:Right.
Speaker D:And it's always cloudy.
Speaker D:The vampires could exist in the day without burning up, you know?
Speaker B:Sparkly.
Speaker D:That's right.
Speaker D:They sparkle.
Speaker C:I got some straight.
Speaker C:Well, I shouldn't say that.
Speaker C:No.
Speaker C:My coworker son works in Portland now, and she wanted her to bring something back from Twilight.
Speaker C:And I'm sitting there going, I don't think.
Speaker C:I mean, it is the Northwest, but it's not.
Speaker B:Right.
Speaker C:I didn't think.
Speaker C:And I've never seen those movies.
Speaker B:Coming to visit Dallas and going, hey, when can we go to the Alamo?
Speaker B:It's like, yeah, it's a little bit further apart than you think it is.
Speaker B:There's a lot of stuff between now here and there.
Speaker C:No, I mean, I do like Seattle, or I did like Seattle when we lived.
Speaker D:I have never been.
Speaker C:Well, I've.
Speaker C:I've heard things now, but I don't think it's quite like when we lived up there.
Speaker C:But it's a beautiful area.
Speaker A:Yeah.
Speaker A:Yeah.
Speaker C:Very beautiful.
Speaker A:I like Oregon.
Speaker A:I like the story.
Speaker C:Oh, yeah.
Speaker B:Yeah.
Speaker B:I'd love to go up there.
Speaker B:A buddy of mine, he went up to a story and did the whole Goonies trip and the thing.
Speaker B:And he was taking pictures and Kindergarten Cop.
Speaker C:Now you can.
Speaker C:It still looks nice to the house, I think.
Speaker C:I don't know that.
Speaker C:Yeah.
Speaker C:I don't give tours, but someone, a fan, bought it.
Speaker A:Oh, okay.
Speaker B:Nice.
Speaker C:And from the last video I saw, I don't know why they had it.
Speaker C:I don't.
Speaker C:Was it Goony day or something there?
Speaker C:Everyone had decorated their yards.
Speaker C:Goonies stuff.
Speaker C:Yeah, I mean, like, in the tent in that area.
Speaker B:Cool.
Speaker A:Yeah.
Speaker A:Yeah.
Speaker B:You got Chunk doing the truffle shuffle.