tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4719844059101320095.post1633706656355698610..comments2023-08-07T04:45:27.130-07:00Comments on Another Wornout Cliche!: Happily ever after?Le Petit Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00464373974646778209noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4719844059101320095.post-1595417264563159312012-06-16T21:27:33.900-07:002012-06-16T21:27:33.900-07:00Thanks for the lyrics and for showing me the clip....Thanks for the lyrics and for showing me the clip. Did you see you got a mention?Le Petit Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464373974646778209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4719844059101320095.post-80733024494292945992012-06-16T20:22:14.991-07:002012-06-16T20:22:14.991-07:00I totally agree! I have been trying to share this ...I totally agree! I have been trying to share this view of our society's anti-feminist propaganda for years. Here are the lyrics for "I Don't Wanna be Like Cinderella" by the band Cheetah Girls. <br /><br />When I was just a little girl<br />My momma used to tuck me into bed<br />And she read me a story<br />It always was about princess in distress<br />And how a guy would save her and end up with the glory<br />I'd lie in my bed and think about the person I that I want to be<br />Then one day I realized that the fairy tale life wasn't for me<br />I don't wanna be like Cinderella<br />Sitting in a dark old dusty cellar<br />Waiting for somebody, to come and set me free<br />I don't wanna be like Snow White waiting<br />For a handsome prince to come and save me<br />On a horse of white, unless we're riding side by side<br />Don't want to depend on no one else<br />I'd rather rescue myself<br />Someday I'm gonna find someone who wants my soul, heart, and mind<br />Who's not afraid to show that he loves me<br />Somebody who will understand I'm happy just the way I am<br />Don't need nobody taking care of me<br />(I will be there)I will be there for him just as strong as he,<br />will be there for me<br />When I give myself then it has got to be an equal thing<br />I dont wanna be like Cinderella<br />Sitting in a dark old dusty cellar<br />Waiting for somebody to come and set me free<br />I don't wanna be like Snow White waiting<br />For a handsome prince to come and save me<br />On a horse of white unless we're riding side by side<br />Don't want to depend on no one else<br />I'd rater rescue myself<br />I can slay my own dragons<br />I can dream my own dreams(my own dreams)<br />My knight in shining armor is me<br />So I'm gonna set me free<br />I dont wanna be like Cinderella(ohhh no)<br />Sitting in a dark old dusty cellar<br />Waiting for somebody to come and set me free<br />I don't wanna be like Snow White waiting<br />For a handsome prince to come and save me(come and save me...)<br />On a horse of white unless we're riding side by side<br />Don't want to depend on no one else<br />I'd rater rescue myself<br />I dont wanna be like Cinderella<br />Sitting in a dark old dusty cellar<br />Waiting for somebody to come and set me free<br />I don't wanna be like Snow White waiting<br />For a handsome prince to come and save me<br />On a horse of white unless we're riding side by side<br />Don't want to depend on no one else<br />I'd rater rescue myself<br />I dont wanna be like Cinderella<br />Sitting in a dark old dusty cellar<br />Waiting for somebody to come and set me free<br />I don't wanna be like Snow White waiting<br />For a handsome prince to come and save me<br />On a horse of white unless we're riding side by side<br />Don't want to depend on no one else<br />I'd rater rescue myselfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4719844059101320095.post-48417626327220247152012-06-16T15:34:58.423-07:002012-06-16T15:34:58.423-07:00Thanks Geoff, appreciate it.Thanks Geoff, appreciate it.Le Petit Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464373974646778209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4719844059101320095.post-78527186472480600462012-06-16T15:29:21.334-07:002012-06-16T15:29:21.334-07:00Love your writings Em, keep up the great work. :-)...Love your writings Em, keep up the great work. :-)Geoff Hewettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4719844059101320095.post-1630392022072303842012-06-16T06:45:07.555-07:002012-06-16T06:45:07.555-07:00Oh I haven't seen it. I will check it out. My ...Oh I haven't seen it. I will check it out. My friend mentioned the spin on the Little Mermaid to me last night. I hadn't really thought about it all too much either, but it made perfect sense to me when she said it.Le Petit Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464373974646778209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4719844059101320095.post-56565054918799266012012-06-16T06:13:46.856-07:002012-06-16T06:13:46.856-07:00You speak for me, and many other women as well, I&...You speak for me, and many other women as well, I'm sure. I like the Little Mermaid, and had not realized the spin - it's true, she has to give up everything. <br /><br />As for The Notebook, I agree that it portrays a strong woman, who made her own (well-thought-out) choices and formed a true partnership with her mate. <br /><br />There's an old movie that I love, from the 80s, called "Rich and Famous". It follows the story of two women who were friends in college, and both became famous writers (one got literary recognition, the other great success as an author of 'trashy' novels), starring Candy Bergen & Jacqueline Bisset. It's a bit campy at times, and is loads of serious fun, directed by the great Sidney Lumet.Jennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04875222454658792606noreply@blogger.com