'Titanic' Tops Cheesy Film Moments Survey
Entertainment - AP
NEW YORK - Although "Titanic" soared at the box office in 1997, according to a recent United Kingdom survey, it's most memorable line — "I'm the king of the world!" — sunk.
Baker Warburtons posed the question "What are your top three cheesiest moments in film?" to 2,000 U.K. moviegoers in celebration of the launch of their new cheese flavored crumpets.
The line uttered by Leonardo DiCaprio (news) was followed by Patrick Swayze's "Nobody puts Baby in the corner," from 1987's "Dirty Dancing" and Andie McDowell's "Is it still raining? I hadn't noticed," from the end of 1994's "Four Weddings and a Funeral."
Warburtons reports that surveyed women opted for romantic comedy moments from films such as "Notting Hill" and "Jerry Maguire" while men preferred silly scenes from action flicks like "Top Gun" and "Braveheart." Despite the gender divide, 33 percent of the overall vote unanimously agreed on the "Titanic" yell as the cheesiest moment.
Here's the list of big cheese moments:
1. "Titanic": Leonardo DiCaprio's "I'm the king of the world!"
2. "Dirty Dancing": Patrick Swayze's "Nobody puts Baby in the corner."
3. "Four Weddings And A Funeral": Andie McDowell's "Is it still raining? I hadn't noticed."
3. "Ghost": Demi Moore's "Ditto." to Patrick Swayze's "I love you."
5. "Top Gun": Val Kilmer to Tom Cruise (news): "You can be my wingman anytime"
6. "Notting Hill": Julia Roberts' "I'm just a girl... standing in front of a boy... asking him to love her."
7. "Independence Day": Bill Pullman's "Today we celebrate our Independence Day!"
8. "Braveheart": Mel Gibson (news)'s "They may take our lives, but they will not take our freedom!"
9. "Jerry Maguire": Renee Zellweger to Tom Cruise: "You had me at hello."
10. "The Postman": A blind woman says to Kevin Costner (news): "You're a godsend, a savior." He replies: "No, I'm a postman."
Personally, I'm mortified that enough people in England have seen THE POSTMAN to remember any lines from that movie. What about you? Any suggestions to add to this list? I'd like to suggest that moment from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan when Khan says to Kirk that he plans to "leave you as you left me, at the center of a dead planet, buried alive, BURIED...ALIVE" to which Kirk memorably responded with a typical bit overacting by yelling "Khan!!!!!" while shaking like he was trying to make a martini in his mouth.
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Today's Quote
Personally, I think I could quote the late Bill Hicks every day, but I don't want his estate suing the shit out of me:
"Children are geniuses. Yeah--if you don't believe me, ask yourself this question: have you ever met a child with two jobs, a mortgage and children? I rest my case..."
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Musical Favorites and the Stupidity of Lists
Tina R. wrote in response to her favorite musical artists and why they move her:
"India.Aire for her calming my thoughts through reason and soul
Fiona Apple for her calming my thoughts through anger
Jay Z- for exuding sex appeal even though [he's] not the most attractive brother
Lil Kim- for allowing me to be a proud whore"
That wasn't quite the answer to the question, but since she's the only one to respond so far, I'm a gonna have to go with it. I can tell you that, right now, my favorite album of all time is probably Stevie Wonder's Songs In The Key of Life, just for the breadth of the life experience which it tries to convey and the soulfulness with which it does so. I don't know yet what my favorite songs are, but here's a very partial list with a one summation of why for each:
U2, "One" -- it sounds like a heartfelt lovesong but it really isn't. Those are my favorite kinds.
Paul Simon, "Crazy Love, Volume 2"--see above. Also has some of the best imagery ever.
Fiona Apple, "Sleep to Dream"--Damn, she was pissed. Damn, I can relate!
Public Enemy, "Fight the Power"--the best stick-it-to-the Man anthem of all time. Even if it's stupid to dis Elvis.
Sting/The Police, "Burn for You'-- This is what yearning sounds like. From a stalker.
Jay-Z, "99 Problems"-- He's got 99 problems, but his lyrics aren't one.
The Velvet Underground, "Waiting for the Man"--the first great alt-rock story song. Almost makes me want to buy heroin. Not.
Rob Base and the Other Guy, "It Takes Two..."--I can never remember Rob Base's partner in crime. My apologies. This is still one of the most infectious hip-hop dance songs ever.
Quiet Riot, "Cum on Feel the Noize"--I like anybody that spells noise with a "z'. Besides, this song defines cheesy, big hair, 80's metal. Crank it to "11" and you can't help but feel better.
Edie Brickell, "What I Am"--"philosophy/Is the top of a cereal box", is one of the best rock couplets ever written.
This is an open question, so send in your suggestions and I'll keep adding to and editing mine. If we do this right, our list will blow the shit out of that bogus collection Rolling Stone came up with.
Next up: why Mos Def's Black on Both Sides is the best rap album ever. And no one will admit it. Peace...
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