And malls are now completely decked out in Christmas plasticana. Some even feature live shows. Just the other day, I saw Bert and Ernie sing "Deck the Halls" and dance with a couple of creepy, grown-up dancers in bright overalls on a makeshift stage. Alas, I did not have my camera to make my ex-colleagues at the ol' Workshop shriek in horror.
I was walking back from a great bowl of authenic Japanese ramen (Marutama Ramen, Central Mall #03-90) and I see a tiny ice skating rink-cum-stage (with real ice) getting ready for a show!
The host came out and introduced the ice show, which was apparently all about old Hollywood musicals. He was Aussie-chirpy and hiding a bit of a paunch, but managed to get the dazed shoppers to clap along and cheer on the skaters.
'Craptacular' was the first word I thought of...
Now, I know you are dying to experience that red-and-white, rhinestones-and-feathers opening number. C'mon, turn up the volume and press play. Do it for me. [60 sec]
This next one is a solo routine from the youngest (around 14-16 years old) skater in the show. He had this amazing artificial-yet-earnest expression (think young Brian Boitano) the whole time he was twirling and I doubted whether he was sober or straight. [2 min]
Now, if any of you can tell me which musical this next one is from, I would appreciate it. I'm hearing it in my nightmares. [2 min]
Hooray for Hollywood. And BAH HUMBUG.
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Those videos are c-r-a-z-y! I am trying to figure out the western-style musical song, but I can't figure it out. It's not "Oklahoma!" or "Annie Get Your Gun". Hmmmm...now I'll be haunted by the cheesy ice capades too : )
I know... a part of me doesn't want to know. But it nags at me like a half-open door at a haunted house. That's one closure I won't get for 2007. Ha.
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