Laura Benanti to return to SINGER October 3rd!- Page 5

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:18pm

Well, in that case, I think it's absurd that you suddenly have all jurisdiction to proclaim expression of an opinion complete abandonment of manners. I have many times on this board wished Ms. Benanti the best in her recovery. I still maintain my right to express my opinions on the matter, and I have not once been party to those who knock her for missing performances.

Abandonment of manners would be telling you, sir, in no uncertain terms that I am tired of your cryptic acts as if you think you are doing the world a service as the peacekeeper in disguise and that you selectively turn your nose up to protect the selected holy individuals, as if you can act to push everything in your own hand-selected direction. Who are you to decide what is discussed where? Plenty of threads go off the prescribed topic, and I don't see you getting twisted about each and every one of them. You're so suddenly in charge? Don't speak as if you have never disagreed. And my lack of manners, I suppose, makes it okay for me to tell you that I think that's bullsh*t. I'm sorry, but I am of no such belief that being a well-mannered person indicates that dissent is never a possibility.

Happy now?

Updated On: 9/25/06 at 03:18 PM

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:20pm

Updated On: 9/25/06 at 03:20 PM

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:20pm

nomdeplume, Emcee's initial post was not meanspirited, offensive, nasty, cruel, cold hearted, or anything of that nature.

You are being incredibly dramatic here, and I'm not sure why you have taken it upon yourself to deem what this thred is about, should be about, and what content should be posted here.

I have nothing against iluv or Laura Benanti - I think she's a fine actress, and I have been obsessed with her voice since I first saw her in SWING! - but mine and Emcee's personal opinions in regards to both Benanti and/or iluvtheatretrash have no bearing whatsoever in this thread.

She merely commented on how we are constantly beat over the head with the "I'm Best friends with Laura Benanti" thing, and that she would never behave in that manner because she believes that it's crossing a line of sorts.

Forgive me for speaking for Emcee, but I feel confident in saying that her intentions and words were completely undeserving of all this negative attention and absurd banter from you.

Takes the words for what they are and don't look into them for personal bias - then, perhaps, maybe you won't feel the need to come to the rescue for a person/situation that merits no rescue.

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:21pm

I'm not going to get into the argument, jsut going to say that it's really not the place.


I'm so glad to hear that Laura's feeling better.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:22pm

Thank you, munk.

I'm done, this is no longer worth my time.

[jdixon69]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:23pm

MC,

Read your post 4 times and still don't understand your point.

Update didn't help.

Not trying to lecture anybody. There just seems to be a lot of unprovoked mockery aimed iluv's way. Your justifications for it don't hold water.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:25pm

Not one thing myself or Emcee said mocked iluv. Ever.

You are just proving that you lack serious reading comprehension skills.

Dancingthrulife: It's not the place? What is the place? Thanks for your jurisdiction here.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:27pm

Bottom line, jdixon, is that I am not mocking him. None of what I said denotes mockery. I don't agree with the extent to which the relationship has been publicized; I understand WHY it was done, I don't agree with the method. That does not constitute mockery. I'm not making fun of him.

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:36pm

They just want to fight, iluvtheatertrash.

They lack the understanding to realize what bad manners it is in the thread of a sick woman.

They are so fixated upon themselves they cannot see how bad the behavior is.

Well, I have a feeling with all Laura's gone through, and with the sensible things she communicated to you, iluv, that she can overlook and forgive their nonsense and look ahead to her own future, which I hope will be filled with good health.

Suffering an illness can give one depth and perspective. A new value to and way of looking at life itself. It is very humbling.

I remember being in the hospital and watching bags of other people's blood hanging above me, dripping to me via the I.V. tubes, saving my life. And how humble I felt to all those unknown people who had rolled up their, to me, anonymous sleeves to give me the gift of retaining my life. A big debt that I can never really repay. It is a kind of gift that teaches you a deep compassion. And to appreciate the very fact of being alive, that you previously took for granted.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:37pm

You are the one making this thread out to seem like a grim death announcement.

This thread isn't to focus on how sick he was or is, but to announce and celebrate her return to the show.

So who is out of line?

[jdixon69]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:37pm

Got it, MC. I guess I was unfairly lumping you in with others who were making a similar point to yours in more mocking terms ("BFF", etc). My bad.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:41pm

Thank you; I certainly didn't mean to use the "if I were in this situation..." clause as mockery, but just an illustration of what I was trying to say.

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:48pm

(I feel like nom is being the slightest bit sarcastic)

Maybe "not the place" could have been better worded. What I mean to say is that, while I don't think we need to hear about iluv's relationship with Laura all the time, I don't think you all are exactly right either. I just don't feel that everything needs to turn into an argument about how he is "BFF's" with Laura and how everyone is sick of hearing that. We know (that goes ot both sides of the argument). Iluv didn't post the topic in the first place, so I say just either discuss the topic, or get off of bwayondabrain's thread and continue the discussion elsewhere.

My apologies for the bad wording.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:48pm

The official announcement:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/102324.html

[blueroses]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:50pm

Thanks Dottie!

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:50pm

Thanks, Dottie.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:56pm

"Iluv didn't post the topic in the first place, so I say just either discuss the topic, or get off of bwayondabrain's thread and continue the discussion elsewhere."

Also, if you guys backtrack, I had to defend myself against a completely unnecessary comment from Foster. I simply confirmed what Patrick announced. And then was berated by Foster.

Is that really my fault?


Also, if you step back and look at my original post, nowhere do I go on and on about the relationship. I confirmed it twice in the post, and for the most part was defending the belief that my information is uncredible - which it has NEVER proved to be.

Updated On: 9/25/06 at 03:56 PM

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:57pm

Thanks, Dottie.

dancing, I may use hurmor, sarcasm, irony and lots of tools to spank or make a point, but there is not a spec of sarcasm in the compassion I have for a woman who is out of work due to illness or injury and needs to return to health and to making her living.

I most sincerely wish Laura well. And I'll bet Tina Maddigan does, too.

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 3:59pm

iluv - Not at all.

nom- I'm sorry, that's me reading into things too much.

I most sincerely wish Laura well. And I'll bet Tina Maddigan does, too.

She does... but I'm not sure I see your point in stating that. (I wish her well, too.)

[xM3L24x]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 4:05pm

Thanks for the link!

[bwayondabrain]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 5:27pm

yay for an official announcement :)

[Phantom2]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 5:53pm

Has the girl with golden hair really been sent packin'?

My, my, this "return" has caused quite the controversy. I'm just sayin'...

Updated On: 9/25/06 at 05:53 PM

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 5:55pm

Way to add fuel to the fire.

She coming back whether you like it or not.

[My Fair Lady]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 6:09pm

Now I want to see it! I hope I can make it before she leaves for good.

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 9/25/06 at 6:15pm

Be nice, Phantom.
Both Laura nad Tina are contracted until March, I believe. You'll have plenty of time to catch them both.