Out of the Loop …
Posted by Sarah - 09/02/03 at 09:02:06 amWhile driving to brunch this morning, Husband and I notice that we’ve forgotten to restock the music selection in the car. We’re sick of all the CDs we have with us, so I suggest that we try the radio.
Now, we don’t listen to commercial FM radio very much….hardly once a month. So I’m scrolling through the stations; past the easy listening, past the talk radio, past the annoying commercials, and I land on something that sounds like standard pop fare: a dance beat, a fake horn section, and a female vocalist with a bit of edge to her voice. The Husband and I start nodding our heads in time, momentarily distracted from the grinding traffic.
“Hey, this is kind of nice,” I say, surprised to find that I’m getting into a song that sounds like a cross between Brittney Spears and Shania Twain.
“Yeah, I like her voice,” says The Husband. “She reminds me of Shannon McNally.”
We continue to tap along with the beat, enjoying the simple yet catchy tune. Then I notice the lyrics.
“Wait a second. Is she saying ‘Now that you’re Holy’?”
Husband cocks his head to one side, waiting for the line to repeat.
“Yeah, I think she is!”
Just then, the song fades to an end, and the station ID announces: “You’re listening to WGTS. The message is in the music!”
I panic and switch stations quickly. Husband and I look at each other in disbelief, then burst out laughing. That’ll teach us to listen to the radio!
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That is soooooooo hilarious. Certainly started my Monday morning off with a good laugh!
Comment by roz — February 10, 2003 #
Sort of reminds me when I drove through Texas with my husband. As you enter the state from NM, the signs say, “Don’t even think about speeding in Texas,” “Don’t even think of pointing your gun at an officer,” and a bunch of other signs with similar warnings. Then you come to “Jesus lives!” EVERYWHERE.
Comment by Liza — February 10, 2003 #
Many years ago, I was with my karate friends at Ernie’s pizza in Gaithersburg. It was somebody’s birthday that night, so somebody decided to hire a stripper to come to the restaurant and dance for the birthday boy. (I’m sure the management loved us.)
Anyway, I’m reasonably certain the stripper was shaking her thang to a tune by Stryper.
Surreal.
Comment by Don — February 10, 2003 #
I actually listen to that station.
Comment by Amy — February 14, 2003 #
Is that on the way to, or from Hooters, Amy?
All kidding aside, all those who might be inclined to take offense, please be advised that we at Terrapin Gardens feel very strongly that people should listen to anything they want, and worship anyway they want. As long as they don’t try to make us listen to what they want or worship the way they want.
To each their own!
Comment by Rick — February 14, 2003 #
Hahahah, that is funny. I’ve often done that with love songs. Heard this great song and thought wow, I likes that. Then realise they aren’t singing to a loved one or what not, but to god. For some reason it kind of spoils it for me..lol..
What a great site you have here and I found it in the oddest of fashions. Our blog was discussin Terrapins and some of us not really knowing what they are, so I did a search and found you guys. Pretty sure you’re not quite what we were after..lol..But cool site anyway
Cheers
Comment by pinkie — March 21, 2003 #