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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
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.
