Ignoring Trepidation

If you've ever heard me talk about Cirque Du Soleil, you already know...they freak me out. I equate Cirque to contortionists and clowns - both groups seem rather unnatural to me. In the same vein...I'm quite freaked out about Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance as well as The Rockettes. I would say that it has something to do with people dressing the same and flailing their legs about in a line...but ironically, I was in the marching band in high school. Maybe I just have a problem with people dressing the same and flailing their legs about on stage. =P

Throwing prejudice aside (I've never actually seen Cirque, Lord of the Dance or The Rockettes), I decided to go see Cirque Du Soleil's Corteo last Sunday afternoon. The fact that I got tickets at 50% off was a major factor as well. ;)

I was surprised that the show was pretty much devoid of contortionists...which apparently varies from different Cirque shows. They did have a couple freaky looking clowns though. According to my friend, this show went back to Cirque Du Soleil's roots, and was more like circus acts on steroids. Steroids...and an artistic flair...and kind of a semblance of a story line. But another thing did freak me out though...I was afraid that these incredibly talented gymnasts and acrobats would fall. I'm glad they take safety seriously in this show.

So...suffice to say...Corteo didn't scare me away from other Cirque shows. But, it might be a while before I go see Lord of the Dance or The Rockettes. =P

A Note To The Bandwagon Fans...

Bottom line...for those of you who boo-ed our team last night...

Don't come back.

We don't want you.

Unfortunately, USC lost last night...at home...for the first time since September 29, 2001. Of course, I was disappointed too...but I cheer on my team, win or lose.

I don't boo my team, no matter how badly they're playing. They're not perfect...no team ever is...no person ever is. Whether you believe me or not...you boo-ers had an effect on our team. You basically threw homefield advantage to the wind and added humiliation to a team that already felt horrible for letting you down. Shame on all of you. Don't come back unless you're ready to really be a FAN. If you just want to be on the bandwagon - time to get off.

Oh...and before I complete my rant...another thing. Don't leave when there's still 2 minutes left to the game, the opponent has the ball, and the USC players still need us there to believe in them and support them. If you're not going to stick it out when your team needs you the most...why even bother coming?

Okay...I'm done. With that said. Fight On Trojans! Beat The Wildcats!