Yes. I know you like The Hangover.
Ever heard of a little movie called The Hangover? It’s literally the funniest movie ever made in the history of movies. How do I know that? Every single person on Earth says so via Facebook, Twitter, Google Buzz, Friendster, Yammer, MySpace or any other of these bastard programs.
The movie went from summer hit to super cliché in a record amount of time. Yes. We’re all familiar with the Wolfpack thing. No. We didn’t see the Wolfpack group you started on Facebook or the link to the Wolfpack speech on Youtube that you tweeted. And no. We don’t want to get beers and watch it with you tonight
Seriously. Social media is ruining movies. For instance, can you imagine what it would have been like if Austin Powers came out when Twitter and Facebook were around? That shit was awful all on it’s own without 47,151 status updates saying “Yeah Baby” and “Shag” or whatever other bullshit little sayings came from that series of flicks.
Here’s where I’ll allow that I’m being kind of a snob. I’m one of the people who was familiar with Zach Galifiinifnaknknskndks’ work before The Hangover, so I don’t see him and automatically say, “TRICIA!!! GET IN HERE!! IT’S THAT FUNNY GUY FROM THE HANGOVER!!” I guess I have a little ownership issues. Same as how the Kings of Leon became infinitely less cool when 13- year-old girls started singing along to their songs.
I guess I should cheer every time one of my dipshit Facebook friends posts another update about watching The Hangover or tweets some quote from Zach G. But I don’t. I get mad. It takes away from my enjoyment of the movie.
So. For my sake. If you like The Hangover – just keep it to yourself, you’re not scoring any points for originality. Besides, everyone knows the funniest movie ever is Stripes.
Sorry to tell you, but I have you beat on being familiar with Zach. We grew up in the same hometown…and I knew him through his brother as we worked together while we were in high school. Zach’s brother Greg was a great guy, but I remember Zach as being a little quiet. He definitely blossomed once he left NC State and moved to NYC.
Thought you might be interested. Or not.
Scott Pearson