Saturday 9: Bills, Bills, Bills (1999)
1) This song is about a cheating boyfriend. Unlike most songs, where the lover deceives by seeing another, this one squanders his girl’s financial resources. She sings that he’s ruined her credit. Do you know your credit score? Yes. It’s very good. Now does it know me?
2) How often do you pay your bills? Do you handle them as they come in, or do you pay weekly, bi-weekly or monthly? Or are you lucky enough to have someone else handle your bills? A lot now are auto withdrawals. The ones still mailed, I pay immediately but set it for the due date.
3) Destiny’s Child had a hit with “Bills, Bills, Bills.” This girl group got their start in Houston, TX. During the recent, bruising storm, lead singer Beyonce sent food, money and water to her home state. Have you spent much time in the Lone Star State? Never. Would now be a good time?
4) Beyonce is the breakout star of the group and went on to have a highly successful solo career. Can you think of another star who began his/her career as the member of a group? Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Paul Mc, John L, George H & Ringo S. Should I continue?
5) “Bills, Bills, Bills” was performed a cappella by the kids on Glee. That Fox show ran for six seasons. Were you a fan? No.
6) In 1999, when this song was on the charts, SpongeBob SquarePants premiered. The show remains popular among the younger set. Have you ever seen it? No. Man am I old. I do know the character.
7) SpongeBob has become an industry, spawning movies, a Broadway musical, video games and both coloring and comic books. Once considered children’s amusements, today coloring and comic books enjoy a following among adults. Have you recently enjoyed coloring or reading a comic book? No. I tried to watch the first episode of Superman & Lois, if that counts. I only made it halfway through it. I loved the character and read every comic, saw every TV episode with George Reeves and loved the Christopher Reeve movies. But it’s over now.
8) Also in 1999, Walmart expanded to the United Kingdom. Do you shop at Walmart? Only if there is NO other choice.
9) Random question (more random than Sponge Bob?)– We’ve all met people who aren’t exactly as they present themselves. Are you good at spotting a phony? Very. But it’s just as important to spot it in yourself. We all have our moments.
In an hour I am supposed to get my first shot! I’ll believe it when I hear those infamous words, “Little pinch”. Enjoy your weekend! We will return. Same time. Same blog.
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Wasn’t Christopher Reeve just perfect? Have you ever seen Deathtrap? He costars with Michael Caine and was a revelation. Certainly no super hero!
I don’t think I’ve seen it. Reeve was perfect!
Loved Christopher Reeve! Great answers!
Thanks!
Ditto for #3
Ditto for #8
Gee does that mean I am becoming a dittohead?
Great answer for #9 Sometimes we don’t even know that we are becoming a phony.
None of us is perfect. You gotta keep yourself in line. No one else can do it…
That is great you are getting your first shot. My friends have said the first one just gave them a sore arm. They had the second this week and they were out 1-2 days with chills, fever and headaches, but they were all back and fine by the end of the week. You will do great!
My daughter got very ll from it. Only for 12 hours but it sounded like hell.
I’m so jealous you’re getting your shot!
Not jealous I’m 69, are you? HaHa