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Jul 17 2006

Letdown

Enjoyable simile from a recent New Yorker:

“For lesser artists, this harmonically confident album would be a coup. But in the case of the Dixie Chicks it’s disappointing, like watching Muhammad Ali hurt a man’s feelings.”

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2,763 Responses to “Letdown”

  • Ken Says:

    I love your writing; your entries never fail to bring a smile, and am glad you’re making some money at it.

    Now, about your spelling…

  • Joe Says:

    If you were to pit the Dixie Chicks against Ali…… My money’s on the Chicks.

  • Melanie Says:

    Ha! That’s a good one. And the review was spot-on, too, I might add. I bought the album and was unimpressed. Bummer.

  • Susan Says:

    I think the similie is underused in criticism and in the media in general! Thanks for pimping that brilliant (albeit, patently false) use of the similie.

    I absolutely love the chicks’ new CD…and am listening to it right now.

  • laurie Says:

    Oh Maggie, this is a good one. Thanks. I’ll totally credit you as I quote it ad nauseum (although I don’t agree with it either, but that’s not the point now is it? ; ) )

  • rudy Says:

    Forget simile. I prefer the image of Ali cracking Nortons jaw, or better yet, ascending to light the torch at the 84 Olympics. When The Chicks sing “I’m Not Ready To Make Nice” I’m reminded why I so dislike country music and (most of) the people who make it. It’s a triumphant song reminiscent of (to continue the boxing analogy) Rocky Balboa singing to ultimate victory.

    But other than that Maggie, been reading you for some time now (02 Olympics and b-may?) and I am certainly among the dozens. You rock baby.

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