I should have known Ms. Ric was involved somewhere. Between Trump and him, they have made the Kennedy Center (I refuse to use the new name) a cultural wasteland.
"The most avant-garde and well-regarded performers in your genre will still perform regularly, and unlike you, they’ll do it to sold out crowds regardless of their political leanings."
No doubt, but it won't be at the Kennedy Center. At least, not before 2029.
Time for Midnight Movies, like the “3 Stooges” with everyone’s favorite, Curly! (Trump and Grennell’s, especially.)
Antique Tractor Pulls are sure to draw a crowd to Trump-Kennedy Center, as are Monster Truck Rallies, and Motor Cross. (Just spread the dirt and obstacles around, like the domed stadiums do.)
Country folk are sure to come out for sheep dog trials, dog dancing, and Kreff’s dog obstacle courses.
Speaking of which, the DC sophisticates are sure to love a whole Rodeo, with barrel riding, bull riding, calf roping, and the National Anthem! Maybe DJT can get on the Bull and show us how it’s done, with Steven Miller and JD Many Names as Rodeo Clowns. (Show us that Hillbilly Elegy wasn’t fake! We bet you don’t know a suicide wrap from a salad fork!)
Then there is Donkey Basketball and Tuesday Night Bingo. Televise it live. Bet the audience share sets new records.
Mr. Grenell, if you got out among the German common folk, like my relatives with season tickets to the Munich opera and the Bundesliga, you would have learned that they all think we are cowboys anyway, so lean into the stereotype. Put on your shitkickers and your cowboy hat, and show us your hog call!
They can pay to see the artists that agree with them, so, marathons of Joanie Loves Chachi and the films of quietly conservative Gary Sinise. They should start with Of Mice and Men.
Being bullies, they expected the artists, viewed as weaker and inferior, to just knuckle under and keep doing what they've always been doing, only without ever offending conservatives.
Who knew they might just decide to take their ball and go home?
It’s always “They” with insecure wingnuts like Grenell. So now The Left doesn’t like that art is for everyone, and that’s why we are all cancelling free concerts? Or, did one principled artist protest the absurd defacing of the Kennedy Center when the orange turd slapped his name on it? At least try to follow the plot, Ric.
Not counting the time Trump hosted the worst-rated Kennedy Center Honors program in history, exactly how many times has he attended the Kennedy Center?
I notice the press and the administration kept that ratings things on the down low. Especially since idiot bragged that the ratings would be yuge! Must protect the piggy. Also, too, how many pictures have you seen of the White House with the east wing torn down. It's almost as if the press is following orders, isn't it?
"Grenell, in a spasm of bluster that would embarrass Douglas MacArthur, to threaten to sue Redd for $1 million for breach of contract. And also for hurting MAGA’s feelings, which is now illegal under the We Are Too Special, Mom Said So Act of 2025."
I truly loved the threat to sue for $1 million in "damages", and now I learn the concert was free and it got even funnier. Then Bitchard claims "dismal ticket sales" for a free concert?
Also, I assume the original contract was signed with "The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts," not the ILLEGALLY named "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts," so there's no grounds on which to sue. More performative nonsense.
I should have known Ms. Ric was involved somewhere. Between Trump and him, they have made the Kennedy Center (I refuse to use the new name) a cultural wasteland.
FYA, His name is pronounced Rick (the P is silent)
Princess Ric and king dotard have made the Kennedy Center an artistic desert. In just a few months! I hope the building is still standing next year.
I actually hoped to see an article on this from Gary, here it is, and I am vindicated!
"The most avant-garde and well-regarded performers in your genre will still perform regularly, and unlike you, they’ll do it to sold out crowds regardless of their political leanings."
No doubt, but it won't be at the Kennedy Center. At least, not before 2029.
I know I won't be attending until Trump is gone and the building has been exorcised.
Time for Midnight Movies, like the “3 Stooges” with everyone’s favorite, Curly! (Trump and Grennell’s, especially.)
Antique Tractor Pulls are sure to draw a crowd to Trump-Kennedy Center, as are Monster Truck Rallies, and Motor Cross. (Just spread the dirt and obstacles around, like the domed stadiums do.)
Country folk are sure to come out for sheep dog trials, dog dancing, and Kreff’s dog obstacle courses.
Speaking of which, the DC sophisticates are sure to love a whole Rodeo, with barrel riding, bull riding, calf roping, and the National Anthem! Maybe DJT can get on the Bull and show us how it’s done, with Steven Miller and JD Many Names as Rodeo Clowns. (Show us that Hillbilly Elegy wasn’t fake! We bet you don’t know a suicide wrap from a salad fork!)
Then there is Donkey Basketball and Tuesday Night Bingo. Televise it live. Bet the audience share sets new records.
Mr. Grenell, if you got out among the German common folk, like my relatives with season tickets to the Munich opera and the Bundesliga, you would have learned that they all think we are cowboys anyway, so lean into the stereotype. Put on your shitkickers and your cowboy hat, and show us your hog call!
This whiny bitch always brings out my inner Lady Catherine De Bourgh. I do not wish him well and I pay no compliments to his mother.
maybe r-ick can organize a grindr speed dating event? careful of the marble armrests, said no one
Ric's a member of Turning Point USA?
head of development and furtive glances
Ah, the "shut up and play" crowd.
They miss cakewalks and battles royale.
They can pay to see the artists that agree with them, so, marathons of Joanie Loves Chachi and the films of quietly conservative Gary Sinise. They should start with Of Mice and Men.
Being bullies, they expected the artists, viewed as weaker and inferior, to just knuckle under and keep doing what they've always been doing, only without ever offending conservatives.
Who knew they might just decide to take their ball and go home?
It’s always “They” with insecure wingnuts like Grenell. So now The Left doesn’t like that art is for everyone, and that’s why we are all cancelling free concerts? Or, did one principled artist protest the absurd defacing of the Kennedy Center when the orange turd slapped his name on it? At least try to follow the plot, Ric.
I'm just pleased that he's so publicly devastated about it.
Wouldn't it be tragic if his rage caused an aneurysm? No? Me neither.
Not counting the time Trump hosted the worst-rated Kennedy Center Honors program in history, exactly how many times has he attended the Kennedy Center?
I notice the press and the administration kept that ratings things on the down low. Especially since idiot bragged that the ratings would be yuge! Must protect the piggy. Also, too, how many pictures have you seen of the White House with the east wing torn down. It's almost as if the press is following orders, isn't it?
The press did everything in their power to get him re-elected, because his constant firehose of horseshit brings the clicks.
"Grenell, in a spasm of bluster that would embarrass Douglas MacArthur, to threaten to sue Redd for $1 million for breach of contract. And also for hurting MAGA’s feelings, which is now illegal under the We Are Too Special, Mom Said So Act of 2025."
Stealing this.
Likewise.
Aw, director of National Dinner Theater has a boo-boo?
This just in: Death of a Salesman has cancelled their performances.
When's their performance of Death of A President?
Bitchard Grenell is not a lawyer.
I truly loved the threat to sue for $1 million in "damages", and now I learn the concert was free and it got even funnier. Then Bitchard claims "dismal ticket sales" for a free concert?
Bitchard Grenell is not a lawyer.
Also, I assume the original contract was signed with "The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts," not the ILLEGALLY named "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts," so there's no grounds on which to sue. More performative nonsense.
I was thinking the exact same thing. I'd just say that I signed an agreement with the Kennedy Center not whatever the fuck it's called now.
Oh don't worry guys, we'll still show up for your funerals.
I’m gonna get shit-faced at the wake.
I won't
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