Laura Benanti sings 'Send in the Clowns' ... as Melania Trump

[Wayman_Wong]

From the Broadway Blue Wave for New York concert ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlnKNgeP2lY

[Dancingthrulife2]

She's sending people away from LCT... Sigh...

[Jordan Catalano]

The video has been deleted. I believe her Melania is a trademark of CBS, and any filming of her doing it is a violation of that. I remember at a concert a while ago they made a big deal how you could film anything EXCEPT Laura talking about/doing Melania.

[gleek4114]

I saw her do this live about a month ago and was in stitches!

[Kad]

Dancingthrulife2 said: "She's sending people away from LCT... Sigh..."

Eyeroll.

 

[Dancingthrulife2]

Kad said: "Dancingthrulife2 said: "She's sending people away from LCT... Sigh..."

Eyeroll.

"

If you are against Trump, argue against his policies, his words and actions, with logic and evidence not logical fallacies. Ad hominem doesn't work except for some cheap laughs. Hell, it doesn't even amount to comedy because it doesn't have the ring of truth that makes comedy enjoyable and relevant. Plus, why attack Melania Trump? What the hell DID SHE DO except marrying a rich guy, which I believe if you want to criticize her for you'll have to first slam a large portion of this country's population, to deserve this barrage of personal attack? Attacking Trump from the right does nothing but grants people the instant gratification that keeps the REAL ISSUES AND POLICIES from being discussed and scrutinized.

[NievesG]

Last I checked, Melania isn't just "Trump's wife." She is the first lady of the United States which as of late comes with its own set of expectations. Shall we mention her latest fashion faux pas which sparked some curious debate? That's all I'll say on the topic but the above comment is really off.

Too bad about the video, I would have liked to see it.

[LizzieCurry]

Did you really check?

[NievesG]

LizzieCurry said: "Did you really check?"

No breaking news on my phone to say otherwise today so far... 

[LizzieCurry]

'Tis just my personal beef with cliches! No one checks before saying "last I checked," same as getting anything straight before saying "let me get this straight."

On topic, I didn't realize the Melania impression belonged to CBS. Ah well.

[Mister Matt]

Plus, why attack Melania Trump? What the hell DID SHE DO except marrying a rich guy

Seriously?  You think that's it?  The First Lady is just someone who happened to marry some guy who became President, has no role to fill, no duties, no responsibilities, no liabilities, nothing?  And that "marrying a rich guy" is how it all went down in the first place?  You might want to do some Googling.  Start with something easy like Melania+Michelle Obama+speeches and then follow the eventual rabbit hole of reality.  

which I believe if you want to criticize her for you'll have to first slam a large portion of this country's population

Oh, there are plenty of others who could be slammed for marrying rich, old, white, conservative, self-deluded, hypocritical bigots (basically any televangelist, for instance), and most of us do slam them as well, but Melania's current situation is pretty damn specific when you throw in stuff like the American Presidency, immigration visas, green cards, an anchor baby, chain migration, infidelity, porn, corruption and all those other "family values" heralded by their fervent supporters.  Pulling her out of context is a cute trick, but she's no innocent victim of circumstance.  

[Dancingthrulife2]

Mister Matt said: "Plus, why attack Melania Trump? What the hell DID SHE DO except marrying a rich guy

Seriously? You think that's it? The First Lady is just someone who happened to marry some guy who became President, has no role to fill, no duties, no responsibilities, no liabilities, nothing? And that "marrying a rich guy" is how it all went down in the first place? You might want to do some Googling. Start with something easy like Melania+Michelle Obama+speeches and then follow the eventual rabbit hole of reality.

which I believe if you want to criticize her for you'll have to first slam a large portion of this country's population

Oh, there are plenty of others who could be slammed for marrying rich, old, white, conservative, self-deluded, hypocritical bigots (basically any televangelist, for instance), and most of us do slam them as well, but Melania's current situation is pretty damn specific when you throw in stuff like the American Presidency, immigration visas, green cards, an anchor baby, chain migration, infidelity, porn, corruption and all those other "family values" heralded by their fervent supporters. Pulling her out of context is a cute trick, but she's no innocent victim of circumstance."

Of course no one is talking about Obama's recent effort to gentrify Chicago. Or no one bothers to google what Obama's government staff are doing right now. I don't think Michelle Obama does more than whitewashing what her husband is REALLY DOING (aka taking orders from the Wall Street and the military industrial complex). But hey Trump! Anyone with a last name "Trump"!

If you see the irony of Melania Trump embodying most of what Trump is against, talk about it. Bring attention to it. But don't make it seem like you are hating her because of her last name. It doesn't start a conversable conversation but only goes to heighten the mistrust and disdain in all parties involved.

[Moderator]

Ok folks, let's get this thread back on topic. This is venturing far afield from the topic at hand. If you would like to argue politics, please feel free to do so in the Off Topic Board, and keep this thread for discussion of Laura Benanti's performance. 

[Owen22]

Dancingthrulife2 said: "Kad said: "Dancingthrulife2 said: "She's sending people away from LCT... Sigh..."

Eyeroll.

"

If you are against Trump, argue against his policies, his words and actions, with logic and evidence not logicalfallacies.Ad hominem doesn't work except for some cheap laughs. Hell, it doesn't even amount to comedy because it doesn't have the ring of truth that makes comedy enjoyable and relevant. Plus, why attack Melania Trump? What the hell DID SHE DO except marrying a rich guy, which I believe if you want to criticize her for you'll have to first slam a large portion of this country's population, to deserve this barrage of personal attack? Attacking Trump from the right does nothing but grants people the instant gratification that keeps the REAL ISSUES AND POLICIESfrom being discussed and scrutinized."

Uh...are you freakin' nuts...?