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The last time I was in LA, Alex and I talked about going to see one of her tapings. Because along with a love of roller coasters, admiration of Lana Turner, obsession with kitty cats, the Manson family, Lucille Ball and American history, making fun of morons, adoration of great theatre, hatred of people who use air quotes and a fascination with all things $cientomogy … we also share a love of Judge Judy. But alas it didn’t happen. Next time in LA, I WILL GO SEE JUDGE JUDY. SHE CANNOT ESCAPE.
SHE IS MAGNIFICENT.
Man, she’s good. Smart and tough – honestly, one of my favorite combinations, plus she’s funny, too!
In the 80’s a good-sized earthquake hit close to downtown Los Angeles. I was working in the U.S. Courthouse at the time and the building was designed to float on teflon discs, so the whole building moved dramatically during the quake and made this horrific grinding noise. It was about a 5.8. I worked in an office with 12 women. One woman – Crystal – just lost it, made a beeline over to me (about 30 feet away), sat on my lap and writhed in terror. I held her as tight as I could and shouted calming things, and when the quake finally finally ended about 40 seconds later, she peed her pants (and mine, too), then collapsed to the floor. The next day her husband sent me a thank-you card. xxx Stevie
sat on my lap and writhed in terror. I held her as tight as I could and shouted calming things, and when the quake finally finally ended about 40 seconds later, she peed her pants (and mine, too), then collapsed to the floor.
Stevie I am helpless with laughter right now …
I CAN’T STOP.
The image of you SHOUTING calming things at this peeing woman … I can’t freakin’ stand it!!!!!
Stevie – I love that she chose YOU to go to. hahahahaha I mean, you’re a man, yes, but you’re also YOU. The earth starts moving – who are you gonna run to and pee on but Stevie?? I seriously love that story so much.
I know, right? She later said that it was because I was a man, but let’s face it, it was because I’m a walking pillow. If a building is gonna collapse all around you, pick a pillow to cushion the fall. And yeah, I was SHOUTING calming things to be heard over the grinding sounds the building was making. xxx
One of the nice things about our move is that we are close to Jean’s sisters and our three nephews. One was over last weekend with her beautiful two year old who is such a joy and so bright – he was obsessed with our game of connect four and spent hours filling the grid with red and black checkers – At dinner his father was telling us that sometimes he is tired and that he and Noble (the child) just watch TV – Noble didn’t miss a beat and announced to the group in his quiet little two year voice – “Judge Judy”.
Bets – HA!!!!
It sounds wonderful, your new setup – so happy for you guys!!