Wiscollywood?
From last friday's Chicago Tribune Red Eye edition ....
"I'll give you that 40 is the new 30, and after twisting my arm, I'll grudgingly agree that, indeed, pink is the new black. But is it possible that Wisconsin can be the new ... Hollywood? ....
"Let's imagine if Wisconsin had lured away some great films shot in Chicago"
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Real Version: The kids play hooky from school to spend the day in Chicago, stealing daddy's vintage Ferrari.
Wisconsin Version: The kids play hooky from home-schooling to spend 20 minutes in Whitewater, stealing stepdaddy's horse and carriage.
The Blues Brothers:
Real Version: Jake and Elwood Blues get their blues band back together to save the orphanage where they grew up.
Wisconsin Version: Renamed "The Polka Sisters," Dottie, Louise, and Helga Polka get their polka band back together because, darn, they just miss the gals at the bingo halls.
The Fugitive:
Real Version: U.S. Marshals discover Dr. Richard Kimble is in Chicago by using the latest technology to break down a phone call he makes. The sound of "L" tracks in the background is unmistakable.
Wisconsin Version: U.S. Marshals discover farmer Richard Kimble is in Mequon by using the latest technology to break down a phone call he makes. The sound of cow tipping in the background is unmistakable."
Many thanks to Jimmy Greenfield for the laughs.
posted by Mary @ 5:45 AM
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2 Comments:
A fun fact about the Blues Brothers is that some if it WAS actually filmed in Wisconsin. Specifically, the part where they are driving the car and they stop on the half-finished bridge. That was in Milwaukee, less than a mile from my house (the bridge is now finished). So see, Wisconsin could be next Hollywood.
Cheers,
Rachel.
Mary, I didn't think you would stoop to disseminating information that acknowledges cow-tipping as an actual Wiconsin pastime. I'm oh so dissappointed with you.
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