You know, I've always had an incredibly vague understanding of Memorial Day, as a holiday-- often getting it confused with Veterans' Day. I grew up thinking of it as the pre-game to the summer season, though that seems fairly shallow now that I come to think of its true meaning. But, then again, doesn't it just feel right (and oh so American) to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend like it's the kick-off to a four-month-long vacation? I don't know about the rest of yous guys... but it's been a particularly rough Winter/Spring...
No, it's for sure a kick-off to the summer. Basically, it's a weekend when Waterford Pool has its opening party. Who it's memorializing I don't know (SUPPORT OUR MOTHERFUCKING TROOPS!), but I know that every pool opens on this date.
ReplyDeleteyeah, pool opening is the real joy of this holiday, that and having the ENTIRE summer ahead of you instead of behind you. and yes, as Edward said SUPPORT OUR MOTHERFUCKING TROOPS.
ReplyDeleteSupport our troops, but protest against our wars! God bless this land of freedom and opportunity which gives us the right to have these seemingly contradictory viewpoints!
ReplyDeleteExcuse me while I go put on my American flag bikini, fire up my grill, blast some Toby Keith, and wear my Ray Ban Wayfarers.
ReplyDeleteAlso... Jimi Hendrix playing the Star Spangled Banner= pure sex. live and uncut.
ReplyDeleteI love that country song released post-9-11 about how when you miss with the US, we'll kick your ass.
ReplyDeleteTOBY KEITH ftw. (ftl?)
ReplyDeletei asked my buddy if she knew what memorial day was. her response: "i dunno. a day off?" not entirely wrong.
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