Flip Flops
I believe in the power of words.
Obviously.
And because of this power, there is also the risk of misuse of words or the abuse of words. But I believe a person should stand behind their words. Sure, sometimes things are said that are not really meant and apologies mend what could be a bad situation. People learn, eyes are opened, people move on.
Like Brandon Davis, the oil heir who has had his way around Hollywood, who used the word “firecrotch” to describe the unmentionables of Lindsay Lohan. Davis purportedly called Lohan to apologize.
Flip flopping can also be a term used to a person’s changed stance on a subject or matter. Not that anything is wrong with changed opinions. Oftentimes, as more facts are learned or available, a different conclusion can be derived from that new information. I think it is testament to a person’s intelligence if they are able to allow themselves to indulge in all the facts, even if the facts are opposing their original stance, to conclude with a new opinion.
But then there are the flip floppers that are as annoying as the click-clacking of those flat, toe-intrusive pieces of plastic that adorn the feet of the unfashionable. Case in point: Natalie Maines. After surviving death threats (and declining record sales), the Dixie Chick is going back on what she went back on. In 2003, she said she was ashamed Bush was from her home state of Texas. Backlash ensued. And Maines apologized for her disrespect. After a minute of hoopla (and a bunch of broken CDs), things quieted and we didn’t hear a peep from the Chicks…until now…conveniently in tune with their new record release (and auspiciously during Bush’s lowest ratings). Now, Maines says she is not sorry anymore.
Is Bush bashing in fashion? Whether being called firecrotch or incompetent, it appears the answer is yes.
Obviously.
And because of this power, there is also the risk of misuse of words or the abuse of words. But I believe a person should stand behind their words. Sure, sometimes things are said that are not really meant and apologies mend what could be a bad situation. People learn, eyes are opened, people move on.
Like Brandon Davis, the oil heir who has had his way around Hollywood, who used the word “firecrotch” to describe the unmentionables of Lindsay Lohan. Davis purportedly called Lohan to apologize.
Flip flopping can also be a term used to a person’s changed stance on a subject or matter. Not that anything is wrong with changed opinions. Oftentimes, as more facts are learned or available, a different conclusion can be derived from that new information. I think it is testament to a person’s intelligence if they are able to allow themselves to indulge in all the facts, even if the facts are opposing their original stance, to conclude with a new opinion.
But then there are the flip floppers that are as annoying as the click-clacking of those flat, toe-intrusive pieces of plastic that adorn the feet of the unfashionable. Case in point: Natalie Maines. After surviving death threats (and declining record sales), the Dixie Chick is going back on what she went back on. In 2003, she said she was ashamed Bush was from her home state of Texas. Backlash ensued. And Maines apologized for her disrespect. After a minute of hoopla (and a bunch of broken CDs), things quieted and we didn’t hear a peep from the Chicks…until now…conveniently in tune with their new record release (and auspiciously during Bush’s lowest ratings). Now, Maines says she is not sorry anymore.
Is Bush bashing in fashion? Whether being called firecrotch or incompetent, it appears the answer is yes.
posted by Michele at 1:50 PM
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