The Spirited Seventh Heaven ...

[TP2000]

It saddens me because I (just barely) remember OB from my childhood, but I can't look at him without hearing Anita Bryant's voice, and "Anita Bryant like Anita hole in the head". You don't need to be gay to find that woman sickening and despicable.

True. But didn't she go bankrupt, get divorced (which is a sin!), and die in obscurity after a few decades of semi-work in some miserable Branson dinner theater?

Seriously, she's dead now, isn't she?

 

[TeriofTerror]

True. But didn't she go bankrupt, get divorced (which is a sin!), and die in obscurity after a few decades of semi-work in some miserable Branson dinner theater?

Seriously, she's dead now, isn't she?

Don't know, don't care - I still don't want that woman's voice in my head.
(In all honesty, however, some may consider this a recurring theme with me. I've never been a "death clears all sins" kind of gal. Just ask me what I think of Art Modell sometime.)

 

[Captain Neo]

Without going into detail, this Lumberjack show is pretty bad. It's not even funny. It's not even state fair good.

It's a Piece of doodie. It's sawing demos with alleged "Jokes" and zero sense of entertainment and certainly no story.

I don't give a flying duck if you've been on ESPN or TSN. I don't care about resume or any of that. I care about the quality of the show and clearly show & creative is mailing it in anymore. Because there's no earthly way this show should be anywhere near a Disney parks

Considering that Tom "Anti-Baxter" Fitzgerald is in charge of Epcot now this really should come as no surprise.

 

[Little Green Men]

True. But didn't she go bankrupt, get divorced (which is a sin!), and die in obscurity after a few decades of semi-work in some miserable Branson dinner theater?

Seriously, she's dead now, isn't she?

Google search indicates she's still alive. She's 74.

 

[SirLink]

Considering that Tom "Anti-Baxter" Fitzgerald is in charge of Epcot now this really should come as no surprise.

You do know write these contracts aren't done at WDI for outside acts, right? Its a TDO decision all the way ...

 

[Sped2424]

I just want to know the percentage of gay fanbois who buy OB merchandise that actually know who Anita Bryant is and why the OB lost popularity.

Gay, not so much fanboy and as for anita

 

[John]

Just ask me what I think of Art Modell sometime.)

Ok, I will bite....But I think your anger maybe misdirected. I think if you were in his shoes you might have done the same thing. But then again I understand your frustration. BTW my favorite colors are purple and black

 

[scout68]

Google search indicates she's still alive. She's 74.

Wait a sec. Anita Bryant is a globe trotting, insider bringing news and musings to the masses on WDW Magic forums?

 

[misterID]

To tie a couple of threads in this post together, the aforementioned Lou did an apologist episode on the Orange Bird awhile ago, and quite frankly, it rather angered me. His basic stance was, "Well, since they re-recorded the song with Disney cast members, it's all okay now." Maybe for him, but not for me. It saddens me because I (just barely) remember OB from my childhood, but I can't look at him without hearing Anita Bryant's voice, and "Anita Bryant like Anita hole in the head". You don't need to be gay to find that woman sickening and despicable.

Well... She did get a pie in the face though.

Oh, the irony...

EDIT:

I posted before seeing this. heheheh, that picture is hilarious.

Gay, not so much fanboy and as for anita

 

[stevehousse]

Who in the world is this old lady we keep talking about?

 

[ABQ]

Easily, and by far, the best entertainment news I've heard in years.
Made my year.


I propose a toast!

"Damn fine cup of coffee."

 

[ford91exploder]

According to Screamscape, they believe that a fifth theme park for Walt Disney World could be planned for their 50 year anniversary in 2021. What are your thoughts on this?
http://screamscape.com/html/walt_disney_world_resort.htm#WesternWay

WDW Attraction rumor rules

1 - If it costs TDO money it's not happening

2- if it SAVES TDO money you can bet your next paycheck that it WILL happen

3 - if it MAKES TDO money it's going to happen

Thus with the TDO attraction rules

Rule #1

New 5th gate NOT happening, new E tickets not happening no matter what bus drivers say.

Rule #2

gutting of Epcot entertainment, 5 attraction closures in 5 weeks at DHS and more to follow.

Rule #3

Frozen upcharge events. Upcharge within a upcharge event like villain event at MNSSHP.


Follow these rules and you will never be disappointed by a WDW rumor.

 

[TeriofTerror]

Who in the world is this old lady we keep talking about?

Anita Bryant was a former Miss Oklahoma who became the spokesman for Florida Orange Juice. She was teamed up with the Orange Bird in the 1970s, with whom she appeared in several orange juice commercials. She also sang the Orange Bird Song and narrated the Orange Bird record album.
She's also a life-long anti-gay activist and bigot. She's known for little nuggets of wisdom like "As a mother, I know that homosexuals cannot biologically reproduce children; therefore, they must recruit our children" and "If gays are granted rights, next we'll have to give rights to prostitutes and to people who sleep with St. Bernards and to nail biters." Gotta watch out for those nail biters, ya know...

 

[ford91exploder]

"**** fine cup of coffee."

But does Lynch come with that fine cup of coffee ???

 

[stevehousse]

Anita Bryant was a former Miss Oklahoma who became the spokesman for Florida Orange Juice. She was teamed up with the Orange Bird in the 1970s, with whom she appeared in several orange juice commercials. She also sang the Orange Bird Song and narrated the Orange Bird record album.
She's also a life-long anti-gay activist and bigot. She's known for little nuggets of wisdom like "As a mother, I know that homosexuals cannot biologically reproduce children; therefore, they must recruit our children" and "If gays are granted rights, next we'll have to give rights to prostitutes and to people who sleep with St. Bernards and to nail biters." Gotta watch out for those nail biters, ya know...

I'm suprised the Disney company would let someone like that be a huge spokesperson for them. I understand views were different back then, but still...

 

[ford91exploder]

Anita Bryant was a former Miss Oklahoma who became the spokesman for Florida Orange Juice. She was teamed up with the Orange Bird in the 1970s, with whom she appeared in several orange juice commercials. She also sang the Orange Bird Song and narrated the Orange Bird record album.
She's also a life-long anti-gay activist and bigot. She's known for little nuggets of wisdom like "As a mother, I know that homosexuals cannot biologically reproduce children; therefore, they must recruit our children" and "If gays are granted rights, next we'll have to give rights to prostitutes and to people who sleep with St. Bernards and to nail biters." Gotta watch out for those nail biters, ya know...

Do we really have to bring up the ravings of that evil witch. I was perfectly happy with her being consigned to the ash heap of history. She reminds me of Gandhi's comment "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians , they are so unlike your Christ"

Anita Bryant is the canonical example of that comment.

 

[stevehousse]

Do we really have to bring up the ravings of that evil witch. I was perfectly happy with her being consigned to the ash heap of history. She reminds me of Gandhi's comment "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians , they are so unlike your Christ"

Anita Bryant is the canonical example of that comment.

Ya but that Ghandi quote about hypocrites is pretty accurate...lol

 

[ford91exploder]

Ya but that Ghandi quote about hypocrites is pretty accurate...lol

I think I said that.

 

[Bairstow]

I'm suprised the Disney company would let someone like that be a huge spokesperson for them. I understand views were different back then, but still...

Bryant was never actually a spokesperson for Disney directly. The situation was that both Bryant and Disney had been contracted by the Florida Citrus Commission, who were sponsoring the Tiki Room at the time.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Anita Bryant was a former Miss Oklahoma who became the spokesman for Florida Orange Juice. She was teamed up with the Orange Bird in the 1970s, with whom she appeared in several orange juice commercials. She also sang the Orange Bird Song and narrated the Orange Bird record album.
She's also a life-long anti-gay activist and bigot. She's known for little nuggets of wisdom like "As a mother, I know that homosexuals cannot biologically reproduce children; therefore, they must recruit our children" and "If gays are granted rights, next we'll have to give rights to prostitutes and to people who sleep with St. Bernards and to nail biters." Gotta watch out for those nail biters, ya know...

As an Anti-gay activist, her lasting achievement was a ban on gay adoption in Florida.
http://www.alternet.org/story/17737/anita_bryant's_anti-gay_legacy