Is it really ironic?

So one of my favorite songs from growing up was Ironic by Alanis Morissette. One of my favorite things now about that song is the total lack of irony in anything of the lyrics. I found this little blurb on Wikipedia that kind of explains what I'm talking about.


An analysis of the ironic lack of irony in "Ironic" by Irish comedian Ed Byrne includes:

"There's nothing ironic about being stuck in a traffic jam when you're late for something. Unless you're a town planner. If you were a town planner and you were on your way to a seminar of town planners at which you were giving a talk on how you solved the problem of traffic congestion in your area, couldn't get to it because you were stuck in a traffic jam, that'd be well ironic."
"Rain on your wedding day is ironic only if marrying a weatherman and he set the date."
"A no-smoking sign on your cigarette break, that's inconsiderate office management. A no-smoking sign in a cigarette factory - irony."
"Ten thousand spoons? How big is your sink, Alanis? What do you need this knife for - to stab the bloke who keeps leaving spoons all over your house?"
The song and video were discussed at length in VH1's I Love the '90s. Mo Rocca commented in the broadcast, "Irony is the disparity between what you expect will happen and what does happen. So raining on your wedding day isn't ironic; it's just crappy. It would have been ironic if she had lived in a place like Seattle and traveled to the desert of Mexico for a wedding, and it ended up raining there, but not in Seattle. Alanis always gets the last laugh though. We all sit here, saying her song isn't ironic, but in fact, that's pretty ironic that she wrote a song called 'Ironic' that wasn't really ironic. Those Canadians are pretty crafty."

So my friend Marci and I went to the Matchbox 20 concert not long ago and Alanis opened. While watching people extensively was one really fun thing to do (we're totally besties now. :) ) we got the biggest kick out of trying to figure out if things are ironic.

So today, Marci sends me one of the greatest text messages I've ever received today. It reads as follows:

"Is it ironic to call a ship yard and they play music from Titanic?"

I not only think this may be ironic, but I also think Marci is officially, and forever, one of the funniest people I've ever known or will know.

Feel free to share your "Is it Ironic" moments.

Have to go pack for Austin. Yay for Mom's graduation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is for Corona (and not the beer)

My favorite same last name as a beer person brought up an interesting question. Who do I like on Idol this year. As most of you may or may not know, I don't start watching until usually the top 12. This is for many reasons. One, I don't want to get attached to someone early on and then they're gone. Two, I cannot get on board with 3 episodes a week so early on. That's just madness I think.
That being said, I do not think that this is the most talented group ever. But, I do think there are some amazing singers. Who do I like? I did like Michael Johns but more cause he's cute, he's solidly good, and he's entertaining. I also like David Cook. He's very Chris Daughtry. But with cool hair. I like Carly Smithson most of the girls. And Brooke is good. But there are really none of the girls that I just love. I think the guys are the best this year.
My absolute favorite this year is by far Jason Castro. He's amazing. I would listen to just about anything he sings. I LOVED when he sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Amazing. And honestly, I loved when he sang Dolly Parton. He's just totally mellow and awesome. I'll even forgive him for being an Aggie. :)

So there you go. I love Jason Castro most. I hope that doesn't jinx him. But I think this may be the season that has the most successful artists. And no, that doesn't make the entire group the most talented. You still had Kristy Lee Cook and that other girl Ramielle or something that I didn't even know her name until she was voted out. That's all I'm saying.

Captain Randomness

Ok, so it's quite possible that this will be the most random thing you've ever seen me post. There may be an actual sentence or two thrown in, but it may be mostly bullet points. I'm not really sure.

• Rubberneckers piss me off. Ok seriously, I know it's fascinating to see a burned out 18 wheeler and hope that the driver wasn't hurt. But Miss White BMW on I-45 just south of Ennis about about 6PM on Sunday March 30th with your pretty Baylor sticker. It's just not necessary to go 2 miles per hour when the speed limit is 70. I'm pretty sure that's a good way to get Daddy to buy you a new car.
• Do you know how great it feels to be almost done with Grad school? I actually have my next two semesters planned out and I'm done. It's so cool. Only thing cooler is going to be the day I take my last test.
• Did you know that I'm doing independent study for one of my classes? Which essentially means a professor is letting me write a paper for course credit. But get this... He may use part of it in a text book. That's right kids, I may be published in a text book. At least in a paragraph of a chapter. Enough to get special mention. Bad ass right?
• Lifehouse shouldn't be allowed to play any way but acoustic. They are fantabulous acoustic. I mean it's not even fair to anyone else that tries it.
• You ever notice how when you feel something about a situation whether it be death, a relationship, work, whatever... You can find a song that you think was written with your situation in mind? That's so bizarre to me. It happens to me all the time. Or it somewhat applies and then I'm annoyed cause it's really not the same thing at all so... I think I have a secret desire to have a song written about me.
• Jason Catchings makes the best crawfish ever.
• I'm going to Bon Jovi in 13 days. I will boo Richie Sambora. No one that gets a DUI with kids in the car gets my applause.
• NKOTB Reunion Tour. I need not say anything more.
• Baseball season is back. I already feel happier.
• I wish it was as easy to take your own advice as it is to give it.
• I don't want to vote for anyone for President. It's a little scary to me that I think we have an actual shot of Homer Simpson or some other write in candidate to win the election. Could you imagine? That may be kind of bad ass.
• I need a freaking U-Haul truck to take my Goodwill donation. That's not cause I'm overly generous so please don't think I'm bragging. I'm actually a bad shopper apparently and have way more then I need or wear.
• I wish some feelings went away and I wish more things made sense to me.
• I think Jason Mraz is severely underrated and deserves way more mainstream success.
• I don't understand American Idol. They hate the ones I love and love the ones I hate. I watch that show and feel bad about myself. And I'm not the one singing!
• I wish high school drama would just stay there and not follow you the rest of your life. What's wrong with some people? Did you not get your fill when you were 16? Or were you treated crappy then so you feel like it's your turn to return the favor? Just curious.
• I'm an amazing cook. Not bragging, just stating a fact. Not saying I'm better then anyone, just saying that I rock. And broiling is my new favorite thing.
• I think I should get more sleep. But when I get in bed I'm not tired. It's a vicious cycle.
• Pop Fiction sounded like a great idea, but I've seen like 3 episodes and it does nothing for me.

Ok, I think that's enough blabber for now. I feel a little better, a little tired. I think I'll get in bed and hope the Astros can score a run this year.

I miss seeing Biggio play.