In 1983 Bruce Springsteen and Little Steven Van Zant of The E Street Band and the Sopranos were kicked out of Disneyland because of the way they were dressed. Here was Steve's response
THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH
I
was thrown out of Disneyland today. The psychic scars this caused date
back to a seven-year old who faithfully watched Mickey strike up the
band every afternoon and lusted after Annette until about 15 years later
(I still need a shot of Skippy peanut butter now and then).
I had heard about discrimination back in the Sixties, having to do with
“Longhairs” not being allowed in. Although even then I somehow figured
this rule – if it existed – would probably apply to long-haired guitar
players and not, say, long-haired violin players. I think that double
standard would also apply today because I found that the rule I couldn’t
believe existed is in fact being strictly enforced. The fact is this
visual discrimination, the concept of a dress code at all, is a serious
flaw in our legal system and is nothing short of legalized prejudice.
At Disneyland, enforcing this ridiculous law is also an attack on rock
and music and all the people who believe in it. They’re telling me
nobody rocks in the Magic Kingdom. Nobody expresses their individuality
in the Magic Kingdom except maybe that guy in the rodent suit. It’s the
ideal fairground for James Watt.
As a country we
made great strides in the Sixties, mostly in the area of civil rights
for blacks, and that was great. But now we have an ever growing number
of the population, of which I am a part, who express themselves
visually; those whose appearances are an important form of
self-expression.
Every human being is born with a
uniqueness which society eventually forced him to suppress. I believe
that when young children are forced to conform in this way, the
frustration creates serious problems later on. The lack of
self-expression becomes self-destructive, often resulting in violence or
drug use or excessive drinking or any number of outlets of which I am
sure Walt Disney wouldn’t have approved.
The idea
of a dress code is a gaping loophole in the very civil rights laws
everyone fought so long and hard to get passed. For example, if
Disneyland didn’t want to admit black people, all they would have to say
is that they don’t like the way they are dressed. Twenty years of
humanitarian progress down the drain.
Of course,
the most blatant prejudice a dress code suggests is against the poorer
segments of society who perhaps can’t afford to attire themselves in
clothing of which the security guard approved (depending on his mood
that day).
Obviously dress codes don’t begin and
end at Disneyland. They are an embarrassment to our society in whatever
restaurant, club or public facility they exist. But I think any place
billing itself as “The Happiest Place On Earth” is a good place to
start.
So I think it is time to boycott
Disneyland until the vague and unfair dress code they enforce is
abolished once and for all. The First Amendment to the Constitution is
freedom of speech and expression. People who live their lives expressing
themselves by the way they look, doing no harm to anyone, are entitled
to the same rights that allow the Nazis and Ku Klux Klan members to run
around protected by our tax dollars. Everyone should be entitled to the
same protection under the law. Abolish legalized prejudice. Abolish all
dress codes now.
Little Steven, 1983
Disciples of Soul
Manhattan, New York.
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Who is Kate McKinnon
10 facts about the new SNL cast member
- First Saturday Night Live Episode Hosted by Sofia Vergara
- Resume includes Big Gay Sketch Show and Upright Citizens Brigade
- Is She Gay ? She is the First Out Lesbian since Danitra Vance was an SNL cast member
- Won rave reviews for her one woman show Disenchanted about Fairy Tale Characters a bit past their prime
- Born January 6, 1984
- Real Name Kate Berkhold
- Went to Columbia University
- Won the Nownextaward from LOGO as best rising comedian
- She tested with Lorne Michaels against other female performers set to possibly replace Kristen Wiig who may leave the cast soon after her success with Bridesmaids. The other performers were Jessica Joy of "The Playboy Club," Lauren Lapkus from "Are You There Chelsea," and Elaine Carroll
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3-KISS-everybody will dance without provocation
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5-DARLING NIKKI - on the weird side but a masterpiece
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7-RASBERRY BERET - Most top 40 friendly Prince song ever.
8-WHEN DOVES CRY - This song could be remade in so many ways ..I keep waiting
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I have this feeling that there will be conversations like the ones I used to have with my grandparents about prohibition. Someday our grand kids will say, "you mean you could drink all of that you wanted, and smoke all of those you wanted, but if you wanted to smoke THAT it was illegal ?" "Yep...that was the law...and most people didn't understand the hypocrisy." If you legalize it, you unfortunately have quite a few new addicts overnight. But, I think you also, overnight, take all the power away from drug kingpins in other countries who are corrupt murderers. It's not a harmless drug, but most would agree more harm comes from legal alcohol. Seems the benefits of allowing personal choice in this matter. outweigh the negatives. I wonder if Pot will be legal, or even decriminalized in my home state ever. Time will tell. President Obama consistently says he does not think advocating legalization of cannabis is right at this time.
Congressional Stupidity through the eyes of a Travel Agent ?
Here are some observations
about the politicians who run our country. They are from a Washington,
D.C.travel agent with 30 years experience. Should we be worried?
I had a New Hampshire Congresswoman ask for an aisle seat so that her hair wouldn't get messed up by being near the window.
I got a call from a Candidate's Staffer, who wanted to go to Capetown. I started to explain the length of the flight and the passport information then she interrupted me with, "I'm not trying to make you look stupid, but Capetown is in Massachusetts." Without trying to make her look like the stupid one, I calmly explained, "Cape Cod is in Massachusetts, Capetown is in Africa." Her response ... (click).
A Vermont Congressman called, furious about a Florida package we did. I asked what was wrong with the vacation in Orlando. He said he was expecting an ocean-view room. I tried to explain that is not possible, since Orlando is in the middle of the state. He replied, "Don't lie to me. I looked on the map, and Florida is a very thin state!!!"
I got a call from a Lawmakers Wife from Mississippi who asked, "Is it possible to see England from Canada?" I said, "No." She said, "But they look so close on the map."
An Illinois Congresswoman called last week. She needed to know how it was possible that her flight from Detroit left at 8:20am and got into Chicago at 8:33am. I tried to explain that Michigan was an hour ahead of Illinois, but she could not understand the concept of time zones. Finally, I told her the plane went very fast, and she bought that!
An Alabama lawmaker called and asked, "Do airlines put your physical description on your bag so they know whose luggage belongs to who?" I said, "No, why do you ask?" She replied, "Well, when I checked in, they put a tag on my luggage that said (FAT), and I'm overweight. I think that is very rude." After putting her on hold for a minute while I "looked into it" (I actually was laughing). I came back and explained the city code for Fresno, CA is (FAT), and that the airline was just putting a destination tag on her luggage.
A Senator's Aide called in inquiring about a trip package to Hawaii. After going over all the cost info, she asked, "Would it be cheaper to fly to California and then take the train to Hawaii?"
I just got off the phone with a freshman Congressman who asked, "How do I know which plane to get on?" I asked him what exactly he meant, to which he replied, "I was told my flight number is 823, but none of these darn planes have numbers on them
A Senator called and said, "I need to fly to Pepsi-Cola, FL. Do I have to get on one of those little computer planes?" I asked if she meant fly to Pensacola, FL on a commuter plane. She said, "Yeah, whatever!!"
A Senior Senator called and had a question about the documents he needed in order to fly to China. After a lengthy discussion about passports, I reminded him he needed a visa. "Oh no I don't, I've been to China several times and never had to have one of those." I double checked and sure enough, his stay required a visa. When I told him this he said, "Look, I've been to China four times and every time they have accepted my American Express!"
A New Mexico Congresswoman called to make reservations, "I want to go from Chicago to Rhino, New York" The agent was at a loss for words. Finally, the agent: "Are you sure that's the name of the town?" "Yes, what flights do you have?" replied the lady. After some searching, the agent came back with, "I'm sorry, ma'am, I've looked up every airport code in the country and can't find a Rhino anywhere." The lady retorted, "Oh don't be silly! Everyone knows where it is. Check your map!" The agent scoured a map of the state of New York and finally offered, "You don't mean Buffalo, do you?" "That's it! I knew it was a big animal", she admitted
I had a New Hampshire Congresswoman ask for an aisle seat so that her hair wouldn't get messed up by being near the window.
I got a call from a Candidate's Staffer, who wanted to go to Capetown. I started to explain the length of the flight and the passport information then she interrupted me with, "I'm not trying to make you look stupid, but Capetown is in Massachusetts." Without trying to make her look like the stupid one, I calmly explained, "Cape Cod is in Massachusetts, Capetown is in Africa." Her response ... (click).
A Vermont Congressman called, furious about a Florida package we did. I asked what was wrong with the vacation in Orlando. He said he was expecting an ocean-view room. I tried to explain that is not possible, since Orlando is in the middle of the state. He replied, "Don't lie to me. I looked on the map, and Florida is a very thin state!!!"
I got a call from a Lawmakers Wife from Mississippi who asked, "Is it possible to see England from Canada?" I said, "No." She said, "But they look so close on the map."
An Illinois Congresswoman called last week. She needed to know how it was possible that her flight from Detroit left at 8:20am and got into Chicago at 8:33am. I tried to explain that Michigan was an hour ahead of Illinois, but she could not understand the concept of time zones. Finally, I told her the plane went very fast, and she bought that!
An Alabama lawmaker called and asked, "Do airlines put your physical description on your bag so they know whose luggage belongs to who?" I said, "No, why do you ask?" She replied, "Well, when I checked in, they put a tag on my luggage that said (FAT), and I'm overweight. I think that is very rude." After putting her on hold for a minute while I "looked into it" (I actually was laughing). I came back and explained the city code for Fresno, CA is (FAT), and that the airline was just putting a destination tag on her luggage.
A Senator's Aide called in inquiring about a trip package to Hawaii. After going over all the cost info, she asked, "Would it be cheaper to fly to California and then take the train to Hawaii?"
I just got off the phone with a freshman Congressman who asked, "How do I know which plane to get on?" I asked him what exactly he meant, to which he replied, "I was told my flight number is 823, but none of these darn planes have numbers on them
A Senator called and said, "I need to fly to Pepsi-Cola, FL. Do I have to get on one of those little computer planes?" I asked if she meant fly to Pensacola, FL on a commuter plane. She said, "Yeah, whatever!!"
A Senior Senator called and had a question about the documents he needed in order to fly to China. After a lengthy discussion about passports, I reminded him he needed a visa. "Oh no I don't, I've been to China several times and never had to have one of those." I double checked and sure enough, his stay required a visa. When I told him this he said, "Look, I've been to China four times and every time they have accepted my American Express!"
A New Mexico Congresswoman called to make reservations, "I want to go from Chicago to Rhino, New York" The agent was at a loss for words. Finally, the agent: "Are you sure that's the name of the town?" "Yes, what flights do you have?" replied the lady. After some searching, the agent came back with, "I'm sorry, ma'am, I've looked up every airport code in the country and can't find a Rhino anywhere." The lady retorted, "Oh don't be silly! Everyone knows where it is. Check your map!" The agent scoured a map of the state of New York and finally offered, "You don't mean Buffalo, do you?" "That's it! I knew it was a big animal", she admitted
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