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Adult movies. Finally.
She said, “Let there be adult movies.” And there were.
That’s right, the powers that be at Heritage Events listened when I politely whined about wanting a more grown up Third Thursday movie night on the square. They answered in a most sublime and awesome way, with the showing of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off tomorrow (Thursday, 18th).
I might have died from giddiness had they chosen Pretty in Pink or The Breakfast Club, just the thought of Echo and the Bunnymen songs ringing from downtown Waco makes me tingly all over. But ‘Ferris’ probably will have a broader draw and is ultimately a better decision. And, in fact, is downright appropriate for Waco.
Whenever I hear someone complaining about how lame Waco is, I always think of the Ferris quote, “I’d like to dedicate it to a young man who doesn’t think he’s seen anything good today.”
To the Waco naysayers, I would say, take a day off, Ferris style, and enjoy the oddities around you. Can’t plan a day of such fun yourself? Never fear, Scott Baker and I have something up our sleeves to help show how to have fun in this city.
I have a school board meeting tomorrow night, but hope to ditch it early and get out to watch the movie. “Adult beverages” will be sold and no children under 12 are allowed. I expect to see tons of people I know out there — adult movies are always more fun when watched with friends.
I’d like to dedicate (this adult movie) to folks all over the area who say they haven’t seen anything good in Waco.
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By robin
September 17, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
Wendy - i have followed your blog from the beginning, when I still live in Maryland - and to this day I still look forward to your quips.
I do miss stories of Sam and Nathan - so glad you and Jodi are here for me.
You guys make me laugh - and we all know Waco needs all the laughs we can get.
By Fred
September 18, 2008 6:24 AM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
Adult movies? How about “Debbie Does Dallas”? And that would relate to your blog title……Wendy Does Waco. How lame is Waco? Lame enough to show twenty year old movies in ugly Downdown Waco….that’s how lame.
By Kim
September 18, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
Wow, I never thought I’d want to check this thing out, but I may have to if the chilluns is locked up. :)
By Melvin
September 18, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
It has been many years since I’ve seen this movie. I will be downtown this evening with a few friends, thanks for showing it.
By Jennifer H.
September 18, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
I’m glad of these things for all citizens of Waco. Especially that we are in hard times where it costs a lot to take family to the movies. This sounds like a lot of fun and from the postings I’ve seen it looks like families are having a lot of fun too! Thank you Heritage Events!!
By Super
September 18, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
Waco is super lame. Run away.
By Apply food stamp
September 24, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
I wanted to research this subject and write a paper. Your post what a thousand words would not. Nice job.