Passionate people can be demanding, as we established when we confessed our pop-culture relationship deal breakers. But I do believe that we are also, at least occasionally, capable of extraordinary acts of kindness.
For instance, last night, at the end of a phone conversation with my mother, she said there was something that she wanted my opinion on…
"What do you know about that new Justin Timberlake movie?" she asked.
Instantly, I panicked, because I’m going to be vacationing with my mother next week after that film opens. "The Love Guru?" I answered. "I know I haven’t laughed at any of the trailers."
Silence.
"You want to see it, don’t you?" I said, with a huff not heard since she told me that we wouldn’t be waiting around for the second Air Supply show at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park following the rain-out of the first.
"I’ve never seen Justin Timberlake in a movie. [That's him, pictured, in The Love Guru.] I’d like to see him act."
I must really love my mother — or have had too much wine to drink at dinner — because I said I’d see The Damn Love Guru.
What entertainment-related sacrifices have you made in the name of love (or friendship)?
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I saw “Aeon Flux” in theatres because my girlfriend was a big fan of the animated show. We both ended up feeling really embarrassed for Charlize Theron and Frances McDormand.
Still, that’s not nearly as bad as the ongoing sacrifice of having to watch “Grey’s Anatomy” every Thursday night because my girlfriend is sort of into the show. She’s not even obsessed with it, like most, she’s just kinda into it. Thank God for Chandra Wilson for barely making that show bearable.
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. My friend wanted to see it and she never makes requests. So I sucked it up…. Friend loved and I thought it was 2+ hours of TORTURE.
Also, just watched the Happening with my boyfriend. Boo!
The only person my mom EVER wants to see in concert is Rod Stewart and I simply cannot stand the man (although I will admit that I get misty-eyed whenever I head Forever Young just because my mom requested it be played at her funeral- oh yeah, I am serious.). Anyway, I have now seen Rod “The Bod” more times in concert than some of my long-time favorites including U2 and NIN…and yes, we will be there on August 5th when Rod hits Chicago AGAIN (sigh- when WILL he retire?) but it should be a little more tolerable because Bryan Adams is opening…I only do it because my mom’s always been a single mom and I guess if it’s the one thing she loves, I gotta do it…
To K: I also saw the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants for my friends…but we did ended up having a good time making fun of it!!!
Bought and watched “Kickboxer”, staring Jean-Claude Van Dam, with my husband. He owes me…
I was on a first date with a really sweet guy. He insisted that we go see the new Ashton Kutcher movie “The Butterfly Effect” even though I mildly protested. The movie was so awful that I spent 90% of it cowered under my coat. So much for first-date cuddling.
My wife has dragged me to movies like BLESS THE CHILD, SECOND SIGHT, AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS, SWEET HOME ALABAMA and RENT. Oh, the things I did for love!
I went to see The Happening last night because my boyfriend wanted to see it. I hate scary movies but this was the WORST. MOVIE. EVER.
My BF loves mixed martial arts fighting. So I watched it with him two nights in a row. This one guy had cauliflower ear, and I said his ear was going to pop. BF said no, that was cartilage. You know what happened? The dude’s ear popped. It was the most disgusting thing I ever saw.
I saw Wild Hogs for my grandmother. (hangs head in shame) I spent a lot of time watching her as I haven’t seen her laugh that hard in a long time. (Still not sure what she was laughing at though.)
Saw The One with Jet Li just because the guy I was head over heels with wanted to. My God, I hated that stupid movie. I refuse to see any other Jet Li film. And the guy and I never ended up dating anyway.
I sat through one of those Star Wars movies with my parents and I despise Star Wars. Also for my nephews sake, I’ve suffered through Barnyard and Open Season, among others.
Went to a Rush concert with my boyfriend. That would be the ultimate sacrifice. Also went to see Lord of the Rings movie with another guy, which was an even bigger sacrifice. Never again!
barney. every frakkin day. bec i love my niece. dammit.
I saw Don’t Mess With the Zohan with my friends, as most of them were going and I had no desire to sit at home alone that night. They thought it was hilarious, but I hated it for its stupidity and boring humor.
First: The recent Alvin and the Chipmunks movie. I love my kid, but I’m pretty sure I’m going to “accidentally” break that disc.
Second: My BFF made me watch Newsies. More than once. (I did get her back by making her watch Battlestar Galactica. Not a bad show, she just hates sci-fi.)
I went to see Vanilla Ice at Maple Leaf Gardens after my best friend couldn’t find anyone else to go with her and begged me to go…it was even worse than I imagined it was going to be
I watch racing on occasion.
If your mom wanted to see Justin Timberlake act, you should have told her to rent Black Snake Moan. If I recall, he has a small part in that and he wasn’t bad. At tleast I think it was him.
Once, when I was at my sisters house, I had to watch ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ Ugh. I was bummed when Def Leppard performed on that show; made me feel REALLY old….
I’ve sat through some big brother which is akin to torture for me for the sake of my roommates.
For the sake of the love of my fiancee I’ve sat through, without complaining, episodes of Star Trek Enterprise when I’m actually a crazed, costume wearing, obsessive Star Wars fan who hates Star Trek.
J, not being sexist in any way, but RUSH has a history of mostly male fans. I’ve seen more women at an IRON MAIDEN concert than RUSH. So I (almost) don’t blame you. RUSH is one of my favorite bands of all time. I’ll bee seeing them for the 5th time when the come to Jones Beach, Long Island in July!
Back in 1991, when I was still in college, I took my girlfriend at the time to see MADONNA: TRUTH OR DARE as part of her birthday evening. Oh, the things I did for great sex!
Many years ago I had to endure the torture that was “Sesame Street Live”. My best friends husband was out of town and since I am their child’s godmother, I went with them. My godson was 3 at the time and was screaming that he wanted to leave. I was screaming too!
Also when my Mother was alive, I would take her to see any movie that she wanted. I ended up going to a lot of Jennifer Lopez’s movies. Shudder….
Every single trip to Red Lobster, because my mom loves it, and I love my mom. Lots of movies, tv shows for significant others, but we all do that, don’t we?
At least the garlic cheese biscuits are good there…
I saw The Pokemon movie because my son HAD to go (also the power Rangers movie)
I rented and watched “Big Momma’s House” with my friend. Needless to say, she and I no longer speak.
Saw the DaVinci Code three times just keep everyone happy!