Streeped of Dignity

In a transparent attempt to join the self-proclaimed avant garde of Hollywood, Meryl Streep took her Golden Globe for Best Actress in a TV movie or mini-series as an opportunity to offer random pot shots at my friend GW last night. Her sad attempt at sarcasm went something as follows: "I just want to say I don't think the two biggest problems in America are too many people who want to commit their lives to each other til death do us part, and steroids in sports. "

Thank you, Meryl.

OK, a few freebies for ya, Meryl. First, in order for sarcasm to be effective, people have to know what the hell you are talking about. Of the small percentage of Americans who actually watched the State of the Union address and would have a chance to make the connection to what you were talking about, even fewer can remember or care what the President said. Maybe you thought you were trying to be subtle, but your comments were so unrelated to anything having to do with acting or globes of gold it is a miracle you couldn't be edited out. Also, if you want to toss verbal shrapnel grenades at the President of the United States, try and be a little more confident. Dancing up and down like a little girl and nervously tossing your hair about is not a very convincing facade of confidence. All it says is "I've been carefully planning this ultra-controversial comment for the past three weeks. I can't believe I actually won something and get to share my guilt-ridden liberal-angst with the world." And finally, when lambasting the President, don't wear a dress that makes you effectively naked. Besides distracting from your already confused comments, it doesn't really add to your credibility. Really, I'm not joking and I don't care who designed it.

P.S. It is also worth noting that Streep's award was presented by Keanu Reeves, which is indicative of something, I am sure.